Victoria Beckham Beauty has launched a new collection of matte lipsticks, but at £71 each, they may be out of budget for many shoppers. Our beauty team has rounded up affordable alternatives from brands like NARS, No7, and Huda Beauty that deliver a similar bold, pigmented finish for less.
The Rouge Victoria Collection
The brand's new Rouge Victoria collection features five matte lipsticks in shades ranging from Pinot, a classic crimson, to Minuit, a deep wine hue. According to the brand, the formulas 'pay off in a rich gliding swipe,' whether applied straight from the bullet or blotted for a softer effect.
While the £71 price tag may give some shoppers pause, Victoria Beckham Beauty has built a reputation for luxurious, high-quality makeup. Our beauty writer Lauren has previously tested some of the brand's bestselling products and was genuinely impressed with the results.
Our Team's Top Affordable Picks
Content Editor Melisha Kaur recommends the NARS Explicit Lipstick in Unauthorised at £35. She says it delivers hydration from rosehip seed oil and hyaluronic acid, has a creamy satin finish that resists fading, and suits medium skin tones.
Lauren Codling, Senior Affiliates Writer, picked the No7 Pro Artist Matte Muse Lipstick in Red Carpet Ready at £11.96. She praises its creamy formula, long-lasting colour payoff, and magnetic closure that prevents accidental lid pop-offs.
Beauty writer Eve Rowlands chose the Pat McGrath Labs LiquiLUST Legendary Wear Matte Lipstick in Elson 4, reduced from £32 to £16. She notes it stays put all day, applies silky-smooth, doesn't feather, and its doe-foot applicator is precise. She adds that it doesn't dry out the lips and its slight bluish undertone adds vibrancy.
Lucy Addicott, Lifestyle Writer, selected the Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Matte in Burgundy Blush at £7.25. She says its deep wine colour is comparable to Victoria Beckham's shade 'Miniuit' and the matte finish doesn't dry out her lips. She recommends using a lip liner first for seamless edges.
Bethaney Mahoney, Audience Writer, picked the Huda Beauty Liquid Matte Ultra Comfort Transfer-Proof Lipstick in Icon at £22. She says its peach and brown undertones work well with her complexion, and the formula is rich and velvety yet lightweight, easy to apply, and doesn't smudge, flake, or streak.
Laura McKenna, Audience Writer, chose the Revlon Super Lustrous Glass Shine Lipstick in Rum & Raisin at £8.99. She says its warm red and berry-brown tones bring back 90s glamour, and the formula glides across the lips for long-lasting colour that doesn't dry out or flake.
