Shopping writer Lauren Codling tested Victoria Beckham Beauty's most iconic products to see which ones can truly survive the summer heat. Over the last couple of months, she wore a handful of the brand's top-rated products from casual lunch dates to dinners with her boyfriend, culminating in a sticky pub evening during one of the hottest nights of the year.
BabyBlade Eyebrow Pencil - £33
This brow pencil is arguably Codling's favourite product from Victoria Beckham Beauty. Its ultra-fine tip makes it incredibly easy to mimic individual brow hairs, allowing her to shape and fill brows without overdoing them. She chose the light brown shade, though as a blonde, she admits a slightly lighter shade might have been better on bare skin. However, once the rest of her makeup is on, it blends beautifully and looks super natural.
The pencil comes with a spoolie to brush hairs into place before and after application. Most impressively, it lasts all day — to the point Codling has stopped taking it out with her because she trusts it won't budge.
Satin Kajal Liner - £33
The Satin Kajal Liner is arguably the product Victoria Beckham Beauty is best known for. It promises to be waterproof, crease-resistant, smudge-proof and long-lasting. Though Codling usually reaches for liquid eyeliner, she was won over by the creamy pencil formula in shade Cocoa. It glides on effortlessly, delivers rich pigment in one swipe and instantly makes her eye look brighter and more defined. The built-in smudger is brilliant for creating a soft smoky eye in seconds.
When worn out, the eyeliner transferred ever so slightly beneath her eyes by the end of the night — but considering the heat, it was barely noticeable. Codling credits her Laura Mercier Translucent Hydrating Setting Spray (£25.95, Sephora) for some of the longevity but was seriously impressed overall. Her only criticism is that the pencil could be slimmer for creating a sharp wing or precise line; for that, she prefers Maybelline's Tattoo Liner Ink Pen Eyeliner (£8.99, Boots), though its longevity isn't as great.
Posh Lip - £37
The Posh Lipstick has quickly become another favourite. Housed in a luxurious tortoiseshell case that feels every bit as premium as its price tag suggests, the formula is silky, creamy, and incredibly comfortable on the lips. Codling usually gravitates toward matte lipsticks, but this satin finish makes her lips look fuller and healthier without any stickiness. It's highly buildable, allowing a sheer wash of colour during the day or a richer evening look.
However, it doesn't boast all-night staying power. During the pub wear test, Codling had to reapply it after a couple of drinks, which isn't unusual for a standard lipstick — though she was a little disappointed given the nearly £40 price tag. Her chosen shade, Spark, a gorgeous mid-tone warm rose, is currently out of stock, but Jump (a mid-tone cool rose) is a brilliant similar alternative.
