I have been receiving A LOT of messages asking for my honest take on Victoria Beckham Beauty. And I have to say, as someone who never even got onto the Spice Girls bandwagon, I am still impressed so far. Not for the celeb quotient but for the performance of the products.
The ones I have been using the most have been the Lip Definer and the Bitten Lip Tint, so let’s start there.
What’s special about the Victoria Beckham Beauty Lip Definers? Well, they are just the perfect shades of nude (six in all – my favorite is the rosy brown No. 4), go on smooth, don’t flake or feather & can be used to create either the most defined lip line or fill in the lips completely as they are both precise & absolutely tug-free. Oh, and they are also waterproof, so they stay on for a good 4-5 hours.
You will often find me wearing just the Lip Definer during the daytime. It’s the perfect nude – basic but essential, like finding the perfect foundation. It makes for a polished, elevated look when you don’t want to look too made up.
For a more dressed up daytime look, I will top it up with the Bitten Lip Tint. Or a clear gloss, depending on how deep I want to go. And for the night, it’s used to define my lips when I want to wear a deeper color, to avoid feathering.
Which brings me to the Victoria Beckham Beauty Bitten Bitten Lip Tint – a gel-like tinted gloss, which comes in one universal shade called Bisou (French for “kiss”!). Though VB describes it as a rosy shade, I find it veers a bit darker, more wine-hued. And a fine wine at that!
It’s like a sheer veil of non-sticky color on your lips. I wear it on its own as a very light, just-there gloss, on top of the Lip Definer for that polished-yet-slightly-undone look that Victoria Beckham sports so effortlessly. And even on top of a lipstick at night if I want to add a bit of drama. It’s non-sticky, super-hydrating (hello squalene & hyaluronic acid!) & leaves my lips feeling plump and smooth.
My only grouse? They need to launch more shades!!!!
And don’t get me started on the packaging. I am not even talking about the gorgeousness of the tortoiseshell patterned tubes that feel luxe and weighty. What impresses me is that besides the clean ingredients, there has also been a lot of thought that has gone into the sustainability factor.
The carton and shipping case are 100% recyclable, the cotton pouch is reusable (mine are used as jewellery pouches) and even the packing foam is non-GMO biodegradable cornstarch, which can be dissolved in water right in your own basin. Good job, Victoria Beckham!
So, tell me, do you love a nude look? Or are you more into bright lips?
![Buy a perfume and save the earth? Sounds lofty and no one product can actually undo the mess we have made of our planet. But kudos to brands that are trying.
One of my favorites is @guerlain, which supports the super-endangered bee population through its Guerlain for Bees Conservation Programme. Through this weekend, 20% of the brand's sales will go to the Programme, which runs bee schools, sustainability initiatives & supports beekeepers through the year.
A great fit, given the beauty brand's long association with bees — ever noticed that their iconic perfume bottles are adorned with a myriad of bees?
[Scroll through for closeups — and click the link in bio for whole history of Guerlain and the bees. Trust me, it's FASCINATING.]
But why are bees so important? Aren’t they just a pain? And can’t we just live without honey? 🤷🏻♀️
Well, when you consider that 90% of the world’s flowering plants & more than 35% of the food crops rely on these tiny, buzzy workers for pollination — and hence survival — do you still think we can live without them?
It’s not just honey, it’s about EVERYTHING. The food we eat, the flowers we love, the life we enjoy. Basically, bees may be the third most important thing for humans after the sun & water. 🐝🐝
As Einstein said: “If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, man would only have four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man.” 🌾🌺🥀🌻
And these bees ARE disappearing at a frightening rate. Think pesticides, deforestation, WiFi signals, mono-cropping… it’s all causing bees to die out. 🌍🌏
The problem is so serious that the United Nations has designated a World Bee Day (it’s today!). So, how can we help? Some of the easiest ways:
🐝 Buy raw honey from local farmers
🐝 Reduce the use of pesticides, fungicides or herbicides
🐝 Get bee-friendly plants for your garden
🐝 Leave a water bowl outside for the pollinators
🐝 Support bee-conscious brands — my other favorites are @burtsbees, @trudon and @gisou
And share this post to raise awareness... the decline of bees affects us all!
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