The global fashion icon and former Spice Girl, Victoria Beckham, is much admired not just for her impeccable style but also her flawless skin and makeup. Known for her minimalist yet chic makeup looks, Beckham has shared a look into her beauty regime over the years. In this article, we'll delve into the various makeup and beauty products Victoria swears by, the secrets behind her youthful glowing skin and some valuable tips she has given to achieve her signature looks.
Skin Prepping
Victoria Beckham stresses that a great makeup look begins with exceptional skincare. She indulges in regular facials and prioritizes keeping her skin hydrated. Using her own product, the Victoria Beckham Beauty Cell Rejuvenating Power Serum and Priming Moisturizer, she ensures her skin is prepped and primed before she applies makeup.
Her favorite brand, Augustinus Bader, is notably known for its stem cell technology which Victoria confesses is a key part of her beauty regimen. She explains that moisturizing should not be overlooked in the beauty routine as it helps to give the skin a fresh, dewy and youthful look, which acts as the perfect base for makeup.
She also emphasizes the importance of using SPF regularly in order to protect the skin from damaging sun rays. This not only delays signs of aging but also maintains a healthy complexion, laying a perfect foundation for a minimalist makeup look.
Minimalist Makeup
Victoria Beckham is truly a minimalist when it comes to makeup. She loves earthy tones and sticks to a natural-looking base. Her own beauty line, Victoria Beckham Beauty, is a testament of this, featuring products with neutral, earthy tones and minimalistic designs.
Signature to Victoria's minimalist look is a lightly bronzed, glowing skin, subtle smoky eyes and nude lips. She opts for sheer coverage, allowing her skin to breathe and her natural complexion to shine through. Her favorite products include the Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick which she uses for a natural-looking tint.
For blush and highlighter, the fashion mogul lets on that she often uses Glossier's Cloud Paint for a light touch of natural glam, and Charlotte Tilbury's Beauty Light Wand for a subtle glow effect.
Signature Smoky Eye
If there's one thing Victoria's makeup looks are known for, it's the signature smoky eye she pulls off so effortlessly. She prefers a brown-toned smoky eye rather than traditional black, which compliments her blue eyes. She uses her own Smoky Eye Brick which she says is perfect for a soft yet stunning smoky eye look.
When applying eyeshadow, she suggests starting with a lighter shade over the eyelid, then working darker tones into the crease and outer edge of eye. Eyeshadows should be finely pigmented, for an even application, and a tapered brush should be used for blending the product to avoid harsh lines.
Finishing off, Victoria uses the Victoria Beckham Beauty Satin Kajal Liner for defining eyes and adds a hint of the Margaux Lip Definer from her own collection to add depth and dimension to her smoky eye look.
Victoria Beckham's approach to beauty is all about enhancing one's natural beauty and using quality products that take care of the skin, while also providing long-wearing makeup. Her minimalist yet glamorous makeup look is a testament to the fact that sometimes less is more. Nailing down a routine that works for your skin and sticking to it is the true secret to attaining Beckham’s posh look. Try incorporating some of these products and tricks into your own regime and you might just spot a more radiant, more elegant you staring back at you from the mirror!