THE VICTORIA BECKHAM BEAUTY THREAD

[Sunnysmom]

I know many of us love Victoria Beckham Beauty so I think we need a thread for her line. Would be lovely to see at Sephora! 

[eshoe]

I knew I should have bought Minx, @makeitup305. It looks gorgeous and yes, lots of glitter there.

[makeitup305]

@eshoe Here are some more swatches. The first swatch is Hourglass Scattered Light Glitter Eye Shadow Reflect then Chiffon, Mink, and Mirror. Mirror is the shiniest, almost metallic. Chiffon is the most subdued, Reflect has some bigger specks of shimmer. Mink has the dark base so the shimmer brightens it up and shows up more. I do wish Chiffon was a little more sparkly, just because the tone of it is very close to my skintone and it doesn’t do much brightening or even give me the “wet”eye that I like. 

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Here are two looks I’ve done with them that I posted on the Makeup Challenge Thread

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Mink with Mirror on the inner cornerCloseup of Mink and Mirror in bright indoor lightCT Eyes to Hypnotize in Amber gold as a base with Chiffon on topChiffon in indirect indoor light

[greeneyedgirl107]

@makeitup305 I'm always a fan of your "wet" eye look.  Do you have any recs on how I can achieve it?  Like techniques or palettes you like to use?

[makeitup305]

@greeneyedgirl107 Thank you ! I usually just apply them with a finger. The PMG Astral shades and the Colourpop Super Shock Ultra Glitters are big ones. Ritz, Frog, Cosmic Charge, A Little Quarky come to mind. Do you know Amanda Z on YouTube? She just did a video on her favorite “wet look” shadows and I’ve owned or tried most of them and agree. I even added some to my wishlist. Highly recommend watching it. 

[greeneyedgirl107]

@makeitup305 Thanks for the tips!  I will have to look into Amanda Z.  Meanwhile, you have talented fingers!

[makeitup305]

Thanks @greeneyedgirl107 ! I’m sure you have something lying around that could possibly give you the effect. Amanda Z explains kind of what makes an eyeshadow have a “wet”effect which I thought was interesting.

[blackkitty2014]

Mink is gorgeous and so do you @makeitup305 😍❤️

[makeitup305]

aww thanks @blackkitty2014 !

[eshoe]

Oooh yes I see what you mean about creating a ‘wet look’ @makeitup305. It is pretty, but definitely not as chunky-sparkly as some of the others. That Mink is gorgeous. Thank you for the swatches, that is so helpful! Reflect is my go-to so it is interesting to see them side by side. Looks like Mink will need to find its way into my cart next time!

[makeitup305]

@eshoe If you want something super sparkly, try the Vanity Makeup Cosmetics palette. I can post swatches if you like. It has 3 really intense shimmery shadows that are honestly amazing. One of my new faves.

[eshoe]

Going to take a look now, @makeitup305. Glitter does not scare me. 

eta curious how the texture compares to VB and Hourglass. 

[makeitup305]

@eshoe the Vanity ones are more pigmented I would say, with bigger sparkle pieces. I would say the VB is more chic and the Vanity is more in your face. These are indoor swatches. It has 3 super sparkly shades and 3 shimmers. I've got a couple of looks using it the Makeup Challenge thread.

[eshoe]

Those are some gorgeous sparkles, @makeitup305 🤩 Thank you for the swatches!!!

[curlychiquita]

I love your swatches, @makeitup305! They definitely make me more interested in the Lid Lusters.

[makeitup305]

@curlychiquita so far I like them but I don't think they're any better than the Hourglass, at least the shades I've tried. I would say that Mirror and Mink are definitely more buildable and have more base pigment than Chiffon. Chiffon so far is pretty but because it's so close to my skintone it doesn't give any contrast so it's kind of washes me out if I wear it alone. I need to pair it with something to give my eye depth. Mink is my favorite so far, but if you need something for a holiday party, pick Mirror.

[curlychiquita]

@makeitup305 thanks for the feedback! I was thinking of Mink in particular. I see the site is 20% off again. I may pick something up although I'm pretty shopped out this month. 

[makeitup305]

@curlychiquita Same. I was hoping for the bronzer in #2 but I don’t think that’s to be. Idk how often she does sales or get a discount through Cult Beauty, but since they’re permanent products, there’s no rush.

[Sunnysmom]

Oh @makeitup305 they all look amazing for you! Minx is really nice, definitely wearable and Mirror will be so fun for that pop as you said. 
You’ll have so much fun with all of these I bet! Doesn’t the blush feel like velvet?! And it lasts too. Very cool. My grey silver liner just came so I will have to swatch it tomorrow maybe. It looks sort of like a deeper version of Mirror. Wasn’t going to get it but that crazy 20% 😂. 
Enjoy your new goodies! 🥰

[makeitup305]

thanks @Sunnysmom ! I need to play with the blush more, as I've only used it once or twice so far. The color is super pretty and definitely makes me want more.

[eshoe]

Chiffon, my first Lid Lustre!

Bottom is single swatch, top is two.

 

[blackkitty2014]

Oh this is gorgeous @eshoe. Enjoy!