Charlotte Tilbury Beauty $2.9M Privacy Settlement (Illinois)

If you used a beauty tech tool or virtual try-on tool on the Charlotte Tilbury Beauty website or mobile app in Illinois between December 1, 2019, and August 31, 2023, you may be eligible to claim between $700 and $1,100 from a class action settlement.

Charlotte Tilbury Beauty has agreed to pay $2,925,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for allegedly collecting, storing, and using individuals’ biometric facial geometry without proper consent.

Who are the class members?

To be a part of the settlement class, you:

• Used a beauty tech tool or virtual try-on tool on the Charlotte Tilbury Beauty website or app.
• The usage occurred within the state of Illinois.
• The time frame for usage is between December 1, 2019, and August 31, 2023.

These tools include, but are not limited to:

• Charlotte’s Virtual Try On
• Pro Skin Analysis
• Foundation Shade Finder
• Complexion Edit
• Highlight Shade Finder
• How To Apply
• Blush Finder
• Skin Reader

How much can class members get?

The estimated payout per claimant ranges from $700 to $1,100.

Each class member who submits a valid claim form is entitled to an equal, or "pro rata", share of the settlement fund. The total settlement fund is $2,925,000, and the estimated payout per claimant ranges from $700 to $1,100.

The exact amount will depend on the number of valid claims submitted and the court-approved deductions for legal fees and other expenses.

Is proof required to submit a claim?

No, claimants can attest that they meet the class criteria without providing additional proof.

How to claim an award

To claim your award, you must submit a claim form by January 2, 2025. You can file a claim online or download the PDF claim form and submit it by mail.

Mailing Address:

Halim v. Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Inc.

c/o Settlement Administrator

P.O. Box 2735

Portland, OR 97208-2735

Payment methods

• PayPal
• Venmo
• Zelle
• Virtual Prepaid Card
• Physical Check

$2,925,000 Settlement fund

The settlement fund of $2,925,000 will cover:

• Payments to class members
• Settlement administration expenses
• Attorneys’ fees (up to 33% of the fund)
• Incentive award to the class representative (up to $10,000)

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: January 2, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: February 26, 2025

When is the Charlotte Tilbury Beauty payout date?

The court will hold a final approval hearing on February 26, 2025. If the settlement is approved, payments will be issued approximately 21 days after the court’s final approval of the settlement and appeals, if any, are resolved.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit alleges that Charlotte Tilbury Beauty violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act by collecting and using biometric data without proper consent. The settlement avoids the costs and uncertainties of litigation.