Victoria Beckham Beauty Makeup: Tried, Tested and Reviewed

If you only try one Victoria Beckham Beauty makeup product, make it the Satin Kajal Liners. I can see why the brand has sold over 2 million of them. These highly acclaimed eyeliners are loved by editors and beauty lovers alike for their amazing versatility. They can be used to tight line the lash line, create a smokey eye, line the eyes, craft a defined wing and so much more. The formula is buttery soft and allows some playtime to blend as you wish before settling down into a long-lasting finish. On the other end of the pencil is a smudging tool which means you don’t even really need a brush at all. They’re truly the most fool-proof eyeliner around.

They come in a whole range of colours and finishes, including matte, shimmer (with a subtle pearl effect) and jewel tones that have even more sparkle. My personal favourite shade is Cocoa, a matte mid-brown tone that is ideal for adding soft definition to the eyes, but I’d also highly recommend Cinnamon, which has a subtle sparkle, as well as Sequin, a sparkling deep green.

Want to try all the best shades? This set includes eight of VB’s favourite shades with a sharpener and chic cylinder case.

This edit includes five chic shades, as well as the Vast Lash Mascara and a eye pencil sharpener.

Some cream eyeshadow sticks can be hit or miss, but these ones are good. They come in a range of neutral and on-trend hues in matte and shimmer finishes. I tried Pecan, a matte tawny brown, and Caramel, a shimmering bronze. The creamy formulas are easy to scribble onto lids and blend effortlessly for an instant smokey eye or wink of colour, and can be layered or softened to the intensity you prefer.

The creamy formula is soft and silky on contact with the skin, and allows just enough time to be blended before drying down—if you wait too long, you may find them harder to blend. While these did fade away slightly before the eight hours they claim to last, they did remain crease-free on my eyelids, which was a big plus.

The Vast Lash mascara has quickly become a staple in my makeup bag. Designed to volumise and fan the lashes, the large curved bristled brush lifts, separates and provides layer-able volume for a feathery, doe-eyed effect. The tubing formula of this mascara means you can easily remove it with just warm water (a game-changer) and it doesn’t flake or smudge either. I’ve been using it as my day-to-day mascara ever since I first tried it.

If it’s lift and flutter that you’re after, you may prefer the Future Lash Mascara. Featuring the same curved brush as the Vast Lash, this one features smaller bristles designed to nimbly get right to the root of the lashes for a lift that defies gravity.

I’ve found the first couple of times I used this mascara that I needed to remove some excess product from the brush, so you may need to do the same for the first few applications. But, it creates great hold while lengthening and volumising the lashes too.

VB really thought through her mascara formulas too, as this one is also a tubing formula that removes instantly and effortlessly with warm water.

VB has mastered the delicate art of a sparkly eyeshadow. Firstly, the shade range is to die for. Two, there is zero fallout from these (no unwanted sparkles bedazzling your cheeks, rather than your eyes) and they can be layered according to the intensity you require. Tap a fingertip into the shadow for a touch of translucent sparkle, or layer it up for dialled-up shimmer and pigment

I’m uncertain how can I put into words how ethereal these eyeshadows are when they catch the light—they really come alive after dark for a pretty evening sparkle. Plus, each one is infused with real crystal particles (depending on the shade, you might find everything rose quartz or tiger’s eye—VB apparently surrounds herself with them). My favourite shade is Mink, a brown hue with both gold and silver shimmer which is really wearable whether worn as a sheer wash or layered into a foiled finish.

One thing you can guarantee with Victoria Beckham Beauty is a luxe packaging moment, much like this eyeshadow palette with a tiger’s eye exterior and trimmed with gold chrome—it almost resembles vintage makeup packaging. These genius palettes are like miniature versions of an eyeshadow palette with multiple shades baked into one pan, so you can easily carry an array of shades on the go without it taking up tonnes of room in your bag.

There are five palettes to choose from, each with a curated edit of four harmonising shades designed to help you create VB’s iconic smokey eye, and they can easily be used together or alone. The Signature palette pictured above is a great neutral choice with matte and satin shades ranging from beige and pink to browns, which will see you through multiple eyeshadow looks. They blend effortlessly and have great pigment payoff too.

The Babyblade eyebrow pencil has become a regular in my makeup routine and has all the features I look for in a good brow pencil. First is a fine nib, and second is a formula that is neither too hard or too soft—this one is perfect. It allows you to create natural-looking brown strokes so you can create naturally full brows without running the risk of them looking blocky. The handy spoolie brush on the other end is also great for grooming brows into black and diffusing the product into an undetectable finish. Unlike some eyebrow luxury pencils I’ve tried, the packaging on this pencil is really sturdy and substantial too.

I’ll admit that I wasn’t originally a fan of this brow gel, but it has grown on me since. I have thick brow hairs that are stubborn to tame into place, and it was only after having them freshly shaped and trimmed that I found this then provided all-day hold for me—before then, they would flop after a few hours. So if you have very thick, fluffy or stubborn brows, you might want to pass on this one. Some reviewers have mentioned that it can go flaky throughout the day, but I personally haven’t experienced this. However, I would recommend going for the clear version, as I’ve found the tinted version’s don’t offer much pigment for finer brows.

VB is yet to bring out a foundation, so this is the closest ‘skin tint’ you’ll find amongst her line right now. Described as a priming moisturiser and created with skincare brand Augustinus Bader, it contains the same TFC8® formula that you’ll find in the high-tech skincare range, which helps to revitalise lacklustre skin and plump fine lines. It comes in both a un-tinted and tinted version, but the latter is my favourite. It has a golden, sheer bronze shimmer to it that helps to even the skin while making it look radiant, bronzed and glowy—the ideal base for makeup or for wearing alone on days when you want a little something that still allows your skin to shine through.

One of the newest additions to VBB is The Concealer Pen With TFC8®. The sleek pen design means you can conceal on the go with a click of a button—no additional makeup brush or sponge required. While I would be hesitant to spend £64 on it myself, if you have the money to spend on a concealer, then it’s a great investment. It offers light to medium coverage that helps to disguise dark circles and blemishes alike, and I like the comfort of knowing the skincare benefits will help my skin (it can help fade pigmentation, improve dark circles and reduce fine lines as you wear it) rather than just masking the concern.

A little goes a really long way, and it melts into the skin with a radiant finish that looks like a second skin. Coming in 16 shades catering from deep to fair with varying undertones, it’s easy to find a good fit thanks to the sheer, lightweight formula. For reference, I wear the shade L1, a light shade with neutral undertones.

I wish I had discovered this contour stick sooner—it’s so good. The slim bullet contour stick makes it nimble enough to carve out cheekbones, define the nose or lips and sculpt your jawline before blending out effortlessly for natural-looking definition (zero tell-tale stripes here). The colours are cool-toned—exactly what you want when you’re wanting to create a natural-looking shadow—and the formula is so buttery that it melts in seamlessly into your base, and the lasting power is very impressive with it staying put all day long. I’ll be buying another one of these and for my friends too.

Out of everything I’ve tested, this is easily in my top three favourites and one I will 100% be repurchasing. The Reflect Highlighter Stick is not only housed in a sleek ribbed gold case, but the formula inside is just as luxe if you’re someone who likes a dewy-looking highlighter. Unlike others, this isn’t a glittery bomb. Instead, it lends cheekbones a wet-look, expensive-looking glossy sheen that is silky—not at all sticky or tacky. It has a touch of delicate shimmer to it, but the overall look is a translucent gleam that gives your skin a healthy lustre—it’s like glass skin in a stick.

I love applying onto the high points of my cheekbones, and a touch on the inner lids and cupid’s bow for extra glow. The Pearl shade has cool-toned luminosity that is ideal for fair and light skin tones, while the Amber shade gives skin a warm-toned bronze radiance that looks beautiful on deeper skin tones.

While there may be plenty of cream blushers out there, this one has a deserving spot in your makeup bag. The creamy formula blends effortlessly into the skin with a luminous (but not overly dewy) finish that lasts all day. It’s easy enough to dab onto cheeks and blend with your fingertips for a flush without the need for a makeup brush, and it also doubles up nicely as a lipstick too. If there’s one thing I love just as much as the formula, its the tongue-in-cheek names of the shades that are enough to make you blush.

It’s been a while since I’ve been enamoured with a powder bronzer, but VB has rekindled it with her Matte Bronzing Brick. Presented in the same chic casing as the eyeshadow palettes, this bronzer contains two complementing bronze shades; a lighter one for dusting the skin with warmth, and a second shade for adding depth and definition for a dimensional effect. The powders are very silky and you only need a touch on your brush to achieve a healthy-looking glow all over. While the formula is matte, it has soft-focused effect on the skin that makes your skin looking subtly radiant rather than flat. The addition of two shades makes it ideal if you would rather have the option of going lighter or deeper depending on the season too.

I think this could be one of the unsung heroes of VBB. The Bitten Lip Stain is as exactly as it’s described, imparting a flush of long-lasting colour to the lips. The formula initially applies like a gel-like gloss to the lips before drying down into a pretty second-skin stain that lasts really nicely—I recently wore this to a wedding and was impressed with its staying power. The result is quite natural-looking, but you can layer up for more colour payoff and enjoy the transfer-free pigment. I tried the shade Cherie, a sheer pink rose that adds just enough of a tint to the lips to enhance your lips without looking overdone

I’m a beauty editor who has a lot of lip balms, but this has earned a permanent spot in my bag. The chic twist-up balm is not only a chic item to pull out of your handbag, but the formula has been a lifesaver during the winter months to shield my lips while adding a hint of colour, or combining with a lip liner for a touch of shine. I use the shade Fleur, a sheer pink, which can be swiped on for a hit of hydration of layered up for more colour payoff and extra gloss. There are four shades to choose from (including a clear version) and they contain a pH adapting formulas to give your lips a natural hint of colour too. The formula is really nourishing and melts onto the lips as you apply it, providing lips with nourishing murumuru seed butter for pillowy soft lips.

The Posh Lipsticks have a balm-like texture with a satin finish that both looks and feels luxurious on the lips. Formula-wise, the addition of candelilla, carnauba, rose and sunflower waxes along with coconut and avocado oils make this one very nourishing lipstick to wear, ensuring lips stay hydrated and supple as you wear it. The shade range includes everything from neutral tones to bright reds, so there is a hue to suit every mood and personality.

Last but not least, we have the Lip Definer. VB says that lip liner is one of her favourite makeup products, so I knew that this wouldn’t disappoint. The creamy yet long-lasting pencil glides onto lips to softly enhance and contour the lips, while the addition of peptides in the formula also helps to plump and soften fine lines. They work great worn alone with a gloss or to map our your lip shape before applying lipstick. The formula lasts really well and the shade range features a range of neutrals, so you’re bound to find your favourite.