If there’s one thing I’ve learned after years of testing beauty products, it’s that celebrity beauty brands are a gamble. For every genuinely impressive line, there are a dozen that feel like a name slapped onto generic formulas. So when Victoria Beckham Beauty kept popping up on my TikTok and Instagram feeds, I wasn’t sure if it would fit in the former or the latter.
That being said, the intrigue was hard to ignore. Makeup artists swear by the Satin Kajal Eyeliner and beauty editors rave about the Contour Stylus. Every product seems to come in impossibly chic black-and-gold packaging that looks straight out of a Paris hotel vanity. And if there is any celebrity I expect to take the quality of their makeup brand seriously, it’s Victoria Beckham. Posh Spice doesn’t mess around, and at the prices the brand charges, I expected true luxury.
After months (and in some cases, over a year) of testing the products in my everyday routine, here’s my honest Victoria Beckham Beauty review. I’m sharing what impressed me, what surprised me, and which products I’d actually repurchase.
What is Victoria Beckham Beauty?
Victoria Beckham Beauty was launched in 2019 by fashion designer and former Spice Girl, Victoria Beckham (Posh Spice to millennials). The brand focuses on high-performance makeup and skincare with a luxury aesthetic. Many of its cosmetic products blending skincare ingredients with fashion-inspired shades.
The brand takes a curated approach in its product releases. Each item is designed to feel like an elevated staple, as opposed to jumping on every makeup trend under the sun. To keep the focus on skincare, VBB works closely in collaboration with Augustinus Bader. The brand’s famed skincare science is featured in products such as the Foundation Drops, Illuminator, and Power Serum.
Victoria Beckham Beauty Review: My Experience
With some products’ price tags firmly in the “luxury beauty” category, I went into testing Victoria Beckham Beauty with high expectations. After all, when a brand has both a luxury cost and constant hype online, it’s hard not to wonder if the products can actually live up to it. I spent months testing out several bestselling products from the line. Spoiler alert: I can safely say there are several that certainly did.
Satin Kajal Liner
Let’s start with perhaps the most hyped product from the line: the Satin Kajal Liner. Available in a variety of shades (both with and without shimmer) the creamy eyeliner promises high color payoff and a smudge-free, waterproof finish. For $35, you get the pencil, with a smudging tip on the end, as well as an optional sharpener.
I have tried a lot of eyeliners in the past, but after I started using the Satin Kajal Liner a year ago, I have only repurchased this. While I love make-up, eyeliner has always been a product I’ve struggled with. I have big, round eyes, and a liner can be either my best friend or worst enemy, depending on how it’s applied. The Kajal Liner makes applying liner flexible and above all, simple. The formula is incredibly creamy, making it easy to smudge out and tailor to exactly how you want to wear it.
The shade range is also fantastic. There are a variety of neutrals as well as bright colors for whatever look you’re going for. I’ve had the Cocoa (a matte brown) and Ash (a matte graphite gray) for months now. And even with daily wear, I expect them to last months longer.
The Foundation Drops
Another product I’ve seen reviewed extensively online is The Foundation Drops. Touted as a light-coverage, serum-type foundation, the formula has a natural finish and high-quality skincare ingredients from Augustinus Bader’s TFC8®. But the product’s price tag, which comes in at an eye-watering $110, is what really brings a lot of conversation.
And here’s the thing. I wish I could tell you the product was just OK, and I wouldn’t give it a second look… but that would be a lie. As someone who enjoys a light coverage and natural finish, this is the best foundation I’ve ever tried. I know, I know, I’m sorry, but it’s true! The formula is buildable and feels absurdly lightweight on the skin, covering redness and dark spots with ease. The good news is that it really only takes a few drops for a full face. I’m going on about five months of wear and haven’t needed a restock yet.
That being said, is this a must in your makeup bag? No. While the price may be justified from the skincare ingredients, I’d argue there are plenty of other great serum foundations out there at a fraction of the price. Haus Labs, Lisa Eldridge, and Mary Phillips all make great ones. If what you’re looking for is one fantastic light-coverage foundation to wear daily, and it fits in your budget, then yes, this is a definite recommendation. But for those who wear multiple foundations, need higher coverage, or simply prefer a more budget-friendly formula, I assure you—there are other high-performing options out there.
Colour Wash
I adore a good blush, so I was immediately intrigued by the Colour Wash formula. Described as a “waterlight tint,” each of the shades comes in a small dropper bottle. It has a watery formula that blends out into a colorful stain for the cheeks (or eyes, or lips). At 0.2 fluid ounces, my immediate thought upon opening the boxes was, “Is this it?!” For the price, I couldn’t imagine each package would last me long.
Thankfully, the formula is deceptively pigmented, meaning you really only need one to two drops to achieve a full face. And it does exactly what it claims: gives a beautiful, natural-looking flush of color that will absolutely last all day.
The downside, to me, is that getting the best results takes a decent amount of trial and error. While the formula claims to be slow-setting, I’d argue that it actually sets pretty quickly. This can easily lead to applying too much. On more than one occasion, I dropped a dot on each cheek and quickly blended it, but still ended up with little dot stains from the initial application.
Reflect Highlighter Stick
If what you’re looking for is an intense, glittery glow, the Reflect Highlighter Stick is it. Housed in the most gorgeous gold bullet packaging, the balm-like product gives a subtle, glossy sheen that will make your complexion look instantly radiant. When tapped onto the cheekbones, it blends seamlessly into the skin and gives that “lit-from-within” effect that’s easier said then done.
Available in two shades (Pearl, a champagne, and Amber, a golden-bronze glow), this product is one I am already ready to repurchase once I run out. It’s literally foolproof to apply (I say as someone who has applied it multiple times without a mirror). Plus, it gives a natural glow that looks great when the light catches it, but never makes me feel like a disco ball.
Contour Stylus
While a contour product isn’t unique to the Victoria Beckham brand (far from it), I’ll go out on a limb and say the Contour Stylus may be one of the more unique takes on the product category. Instead of a big, chunky stick, the Contour Stylus is a slim pencil that makes precise application a breeze. I don’t typically do a lot of contouring on a daily basis. However, I do like to add a bit of contour to my nose and cheekbones. I’ve never found it as easy to do as it is with the Contour Stylus, which lets me apply it exactly as I need (with as light or heavy a hand as I want), for flexible application.
The formula blends easily into the skin and creates a natural-looking contour rather than a harsh stripe. I did go through a bit of trial and error trying to find the right shade. I first picked up Marble, described as being for light to medium skin tones. While it worked during the summer months, it looked quite harsh on my paler skin in the winter months. However, the shade down, Travertine, ended up being perfect. Once you find your shade, it’s really an innovative product that is blend-able and easy to work with, even for the contour novice!
Morgan Flaherty, Contributing Writer
Morgan is an NY-based writer and editor. Beyond The Everygirl, Morgan’s editorial work has been featured in publications like Scary Mommy, InStyle, Business Insider, and Cubby, among others.
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