There are no bad Victoria Beckham Beauty products, but we love these most of all
From expensive-smelling scents to the glidiest eyeliner, our beauty team reviews the best of Victoria Beckham Beauty
Do you want to know what the best thing about Victoria Beckham Beauty is? This line of makeup, skincare and fragrance is so much better than it needs to be.
It's easy to feel cynical about celebrity beauty. Famous faces have a huge headstart on the attention, financial means and distribution connections it takes to start a brand. This means they can unfairly leapfrog small founders (with decades of industry experience) and lay claim to having made the best lightweight foundation or best face mask, say, at scoffably high prices. Naming no names.
There are of course exceptions. As proven by her metamorphosis from Spice Girl to credible fashion designer, Victoria Beckham is a woman who commits to her craft. Hence, VB Beauty - a thoughtfully-curated range of luxurious and high-performing products that have won over the industry, our beauty team included. Fancy trying it yourself? There's nothing unloveable here, so fill your boots. But if you must pin us down, these are the absolute crème de la crème.
These are the very best Victoria Beckham Beauty products, reviewed by our team
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We can't claim to have tried and tested every last shade of every single Victoria Beckham product. But between the woman&home beauty team, we've made our way through pretty much everything the brand has to offer. As for what's best, we had so much to say on the matter it was impossible to pick just one product each, so settled on a top three for every team member. From the best long-lasting perfume that's perfect for winter nights to the cult classic kohl that all four of us rely on for party-ready eyeliner looks, these are our favourite Victoria Beckham Beauty products - tried, tested and revealed.
Beauty Channel Editor, Fiona McKim's top 3
RRP: £32
We fought over who got to include this liner in their top three, as all four of us genuinely love and use it. The main selling point is how beautifully it glides, even on my less-than-smooth eyelids it doesn't drag or go wobbly over creases. It also has a cute, useful little smudger on the end so saves on cotton buds. I love this shade as it's more interesting than black or brown, but not too out there. It also makes my grey-with-a-dash-of-drab eye colour look almost green - which is a bit of magical colour alchemy I don't fully understand but very much enjoy.
RRP: £170
My boyfriend tried to claim this for himself the moment he smelled it on me, but I wasn't having any of that. 21:50 Rêverie is firmly in my party perfume lineup. It's inspired by an evening Victoria spent in Java, eating dinner with David at the edge of the rainforest. I can't relate to that specific experience - sadly - but I very much get the sultry, lush, nighttime energy of this scent, with treacly vanilla and a good old kick of tobacco leaf and cedarwood. God, it's gorgeous. A gorgeous, genderless (annoyingly genderless in my house) sexy winter perfume.
RRP: £40
If I can get one point across about this product, it would be: Here's a highlighter that is neither glittery nor metallic. This is a rare thing - a unicorn in fact (except, unlike 99% of highlighters, it doesn't make you all sparkly and unicorn-like) This simply reflects the light, deflects from your pores and makes you look like you have beautiful glowing skin. See my picture above for evidence. I wear Pearl because I'm pale and Scottish, but warm-toned Amber would be beautiful on deeper skins. Also, one swipe is plenty, so I've had this tube for about three years and it's not even halfway finished.
Digital Beauty Editor, Aleesha Badkar's top 3
RRP: £170
I've long been a fan of Italian-inspired, warm and citrussy perfumes, so I knew I was going to love this before I even tried it, but it gave me something that I never expected. Of course, the juicy bergamot and warm amber shine through for a deliciously summery scent, but unlike other 'Portofino' fragrances, VB's 97 is shrouded in a sexy incense note that takes it from sun-soaked umbrella cocktails on the shore of the Med to a sultry glass of Sangiovese among the twinkling evening lights of the Riviera. Grounded in vetiver and patchouli, it has an earthy decadence that's both intoxicating and expensive.
RRP: £32
I'm not much of an eye makeup person, but from the first time I used this, it went straight into my everyday makeup routine. The deep chocolate shade that's not too warm but not too cool swayed me to its side straightaway, but the indulgently velvety texture is what made me stay. I use it in the inner corner of my eyes to create a snatched almond shape and on the very edge of my outer lash line - but these require different textures. It can't be too dry to draw on my lash edge nor too wet lest it create a mess in the corners. This magical formula somehow does both without flaking, smudging or congealing - and dispenses a hefty amount of pigment while lasting all day. I'm already scared for when it runs out.
RRP: £170
I've been irrationally captivated by California for most of my life and am always counting down until my next visit, so a perfume dedicated to the sparkly, warm-hearted, laidback haven of dreamers was the beauty treat I never knew I needed. Different to anything I would usually wear, this woody-floral blend intensifies pink florals and rich saffron, without overshadowing the warm and smoky black amber and agarwood base, while a zip of passionfruit adds a sweet sharpness that lifts the whole thing. Utterly addictive, it's become one of my most-used perfumes. Alas my excitement to finally wear it the City of Angels itself was nothing but a futile dream once my sister got her hands on my liquids bag...
Digital beauty writer, Naomi Jamieson's top 3
RRP: £64
I was apprehensive about this concealer, considering its click-pen-style packaging and brush applicator. I was right in sensing that it would be a tad annoying, but the formula applies like a dream. It feels so hydrating (thanks to Augustinus Bader's TFC8 technology) but still provides the perfect amount of coverage, without looking dull or matte. The finish has a natural and slightly dewy sheen, which I love, and when applied to the undereye area, it adds brightness but doesn't crease. It lasts well and plays nicely over foundation but can also be worn on its own for a no-makeup-makeup feel.
RRP: £32
I now understand why Victoria Beckham wears a smoky eye so often. This made adding definition to my lids the work of seconds. It blends effortlessly without becoming patchy or too sheer. I use Pecan (which happens to be one of VB's favourite shades) and sketch the crayon-like formula onto the outer corner of my eye and into the crease. Initially, this does look a tad scary but as soon as I start buffing it with a brush I have a classic smoky eye - it's amazing. It also lasts really well, doesn't crease and can be used as both a subtle liner or an all-over eyeshadow, which I love.
RRP: £30
The name of this product alone had me half-sold. My natural colour is a cool, mousy brown, which you can spy at my roots and of course, on my brows. In my experience, finding this exact cool almost greyish brunette is difficult in brow products, so I was delighted to find Featherfix in Light Brunette is an exact match. It makes my brows appear fuller and the hairs more defined whilst remaining very natural. I'm also a big fan of the brush - the bristles are spaced out, which snags hairs better than your average spoolie and coats them evenly.
Digital beauty writer, Sennen Prickett's top 3
RRP: £32
I’ve never tried an eyeliner with a formula this creamy, making it incredibly easy to apply. I have the shade Bordeaux which is a rich burgundy that is perfect for autumn/winter. I find it’s a softer alternative to typical black eyeliner, bringing out the warm tones of my brown eyes, plus it has a true matte finish so could be worn like eyeshadow. With eyeliner, longevity is essential, and this one stays true to its promise of lasting all day without smudging, transferring or flaking. I swipe it onto my lash line (no need to be precise) before buffing it out with the sponge tip on the end.
RRP: £137
I’m already a fan of Portofino '97, so imagine my excitement when the brand revealed the launch of scented hand creams. Arriving in an array of iconic scents, these are great for fragrance layering - place the cream on pulse points and spritz the perfume on top to boost the notes. These also give you the opportunity to enjoy the scent for a fraction of the price of the perfume, while giving your palms a moisturising treat - a win-win. Not only are these lightweight and fast-absorbing creams ideal for popping in your bag for on-the-go hydration, they would also make a well-received gift ahead of the festive season.
RRP: £95
I had very high expectations of this - especially considering it was formulated by Augustinus Bader’s technology - but it lived up to my standards. It boasts a lightweight yet indulgent formula that acts as a quenching treat for thirsty skin. It doesn’t have a scent, although I don’t mind this as I have unpredictably reactive, sensitive skin. Once applied, it quickly absorbs and leaves my complexion feeling softer and smoother, giving it a radiant glow. As for how it wears underneath makeup, I cannot fault it. As well as hydrating on no makeup days, this proves to be a perfect makeup-prep cream and (most importantly) it doesn’t pill as other rich moisturisers do.
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As woman&home's Beauty Channel Editor, Fiona Mckim has tried more products than she’s had hot dinners and nothing makes her happier than raving about brilliant finds on womanandhome.com or her instagram grid (@fionamckim if you like hair experiments and cute shih-tzus). Fiona joined woman&home as Assistant Beauty Editor in 2013 under industry legend Jo GB, who taught her everything she needed to know (learn about ingredients and employ extreme cynicism). She has since covered every corner of the industry, from interviewing dermatologists and celebrities to reporting backstage at Fashion Week and judging the w&h Beauty Awards.
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