Every now and then a limited edition makeup collection comes out that just speaks to your soul. I think the Victoria Beckham x Estée Lauder is the one for me.
Although I work for the brand, I wasn’t directly involved with this project and it KILLED me. I’ve always been a fan of Victoria Beckham and truly admire how she went from pop superstar to fashion designer extraordinaire. Her collection with Estée Lauder is everything you’d imagine it to be: classic, chic, and stunning.
As anticipated, the collection pretty much sold out online but you can still find a few pieces online and in select stores. I was lucky enough to have been gifted a few products from the collection (score!) and below are my picks.
Victoria Beckham Estée Lauder Eye Palette ($95) (yes, $95!!)
Not going to lie…I saw the price of this palette and nearly choked. This palette features six shimmery powder eyeshadows that can be worn wet (super intense) or dry (much softer). The powders themselves are very soft and apply very smooth. It’s pretty finely-milled and has a buttery feel. I don’t get a lot of kick up when going in with a brush which is ace.
Victoria Beckham Estée Lauder Lipstick in Chilean Sunset and Brazilian Nude ($45, each) & Victoria Beckham Estée Lauder Lip Gloss in Moroccan Heat ($36)
Chilean Sunset is an orangey red lipstick with a warm undertone that goes on like a comfortable, smooth matte (demi matte?) finish. It’s not drying like your typical matte lipstick, goes on smoothly, and has a very good wear time. I would highly recommend exfoliating lips before applying this lipstick. Brazilian Nude is a medium-dark peachy brown with warm undertones. It has a soft sheen to it and thoroughly surprised me in terms of how brown girl friendly it actually is. It’s a great every day nude color that applies evenly and is the my lips but better category. This is my favorite lip product of the three in this collection. Moroccan Heat lip gloss is a nude gloss that can be paired with Brazilian Nude or worn alone.
Victoria Beckham Estée Lauder Highlighter in Modern Mercury ($65)
I screamed “YAAASSS!!!” when I first saw and swatched this highlighter and with good reason. Modern Mercury was released a few years ago and became a coveted beauty item. I didn’t have the original so this was my chance. Along with the eyeshadow palette this was on my list as a must buy (I planned on purchasing them but they sold out so I teared up inside when this landed on my desk). Modern Mercury is a light-medium, rosy brown with warm undertones and soft pink and gold shimmer. The powder are finely milled, super soft, and easy to blend. Depending on the brush you use, you can easily get a soft highlight or a more intense, Instagram worthy highlight if that’s your style. Don’t wait, buy it now or forever hold your peace.
Victoria Beckham Estée Lauder Eye Ink in Black Myrrh ($45)
This eyeshadow has a gel-creme formula that blends pretty easily with little to no fallout. The shade itself is a deep, rich, almost-black shade with a touch of pearl. This is really a one stop shop for a beautiful, rich smoky eye that’s easy to do and fuss free. Wasn’t on my list but I was pretty happy when a coworker gave it to me since she wouldn’t wear it. There are two more shades (Charred Emerald and Bitter Clove) that are just as beautiful.
The Victoria Beckham Estée Lauder collection is available now in select stores (Macy’s, Saks, Net-a-Porter) while supplies last.
Thanks so much for the review. I will try its lipsticks. Really love the colors 😀
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This collection looks absolutely delicious. The packaging is to die for and the colors look to be super pigmented.