Charlotte Tilbury CBE, founder, president, chairman and chief creative officer of Charlotte Tilbury Beauty, has been awarded a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours 2026 for services to the beauty and cosmetics industry.
This honour recognises Tilbury's contribution to leading and building Britain’s most successful global beauty brand.
She has played a defining role in revolutionising the beauty industry and driving economic growth of the UK beauty sector, which has expanded from approximately £17bn in 2013 to over £31bn today.
The business has become a global category leader, operating across 57 markets with over 5,500 distribution points worldwide and employing more than 3,000 people.
A pioneering businesswoman, Tilbury has transformed how consumers engage with beauty by combining artistry, technology and commercial discipline building a social audience that exceeds 20 million.
"I am deeply honoured to receive a CBE in the King’s Birthday Honours," Tilbury shared.
"Just over a decade ago, I had a vision to build the biggest British beauty brand and take it to the world, empowering everyone, everywhere to feel confident and unlock their potential."
"Today, Charlotte Tilbury is a multibillion-pound British business, and I am proud that it has helped establish our beauty industry as one of the UK’s most dynamic and influential business sectors."
"I would like to thank my incredible dream team – this moment belongs to them and our wonderful community, the extraordinary artists, creators and partners I have brought together, and the millions of customers around the world who are part of the Charlotte Tilbury story. They are the true magic behind everything we do."
"I am more driven than ever to keep pushing boundaries and shaping the future of beauty," she said.
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Image credit: Supplied/Charlotte Tilbury
