Victoria Beckham's new skincare collab: ‘I became obsessed with this moisturiser'

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Skincare-makeup hybrids are having a moment. And it's unsurprising really, given the serious money you can spend on luxury beauty products, that those who chose to spend big bucks want to invest in something that will really go the distance. Concealers are now not only being used to cover up but have skin-loving ingredients hidden within their lightweight yet heavy-duty formulas. Thick foundations that previously clogged pores, causing congestion and aggravating the skin, have been swapped out for tinted moisturisers which cast a natural luminous glow and work behind the scenes to keep your skin nourished all day long.
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Victoria Beckham, the former spice girl, matriarch of the Beckham brand and founder of Victoria Beckham Beauty, saw a gap in the market for skin-loving makeup products. She was first introduced to Augustinus Bader's cult-favourite moisturiser, The Rich Cream, by her facialist Melanie Grant and has been a loyal and vocal fan of the scientist-backed skincare line ever since.
'I became totally obsessed with this moisturiser,' Beckham says of The Rich Cream. 'So much so that I approached the professor to collaborate.' Their professional relationship started at Victoria Beckham's Autumn/Winter 2019 fashion show, where she collaborated with Bader to give her models 'radiant and glowing skin'. They instantly knew they were on to something. The skin of a supermodel? Now that's something people are willing to pay for.
Augustinus Bader's proprietary ingredient that sets it apart from other leading skincare brands is a patented Trigger Factor Complex (TFC8, to those in the know), which comprises natural amino acids, high-grade vitamins, peptides and synthesised molecules naturally found in the skin. The technology is backed by over 30 years of research by Professor Bader, who previously used a similar formula to treat the skin of burn victims as an alternative to serious skin grafts. ' I knew I wanted to put that in a product that was also going to give you a glow and tighten your skin and lift,' Beckham says.
While Beckham's first product in collaboration with Augustinus Bader was the Cell Rejuvenating Power Serum — a water-light oil packed with niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and vitamin E, and the precursor to the brand's latest Elixir serum — it's the skincare-makeup hybrids from this partnership that are truly worth shouting about.
Imagine a concealer you need less of the more you use it. The longwear concealer pen is available in an impressive sixteen buildable shades which provide a light-to-medium coverage with a real skin, hydrating finish. The veil-like formulation has been created to conceal without creasing or settling into fine lines and can also be used to cover dark spots, blemishes and redness. In the background, the TFC8-powered product works to help improve your overall complexion thanks to the addition of hydrating squalane, powerful peptides and absorbable amino acids that help to strengthen the skin's natural barrier. 'It acts as a super-nutrient for your skin alongside smooth, brightening coverage that's not too oily or too drying,' Beckham says.
'My complexion secret is to begin with healthy, radiant skin, so I hardly need to cover up at all. Fresh skin first,' Beckham says. The Illuminator is her key to this filter-like finish on bare skin. The primer is available in three soft focus shades: Golden, for a universal warm bronze glow, Rose, with pretty pink undertones, and Pearlescent, a 'your skin but better' sheen. The illuminator can be used as the last step in your skincare or as the first step in your makeup routine — choose to wear it alone for a subtle tint or use it as a primer. Alongside TFC8, there's natural black tea ferment within the formula to help brighten and counteract dullness as well as ectoin, a molecule known to help support firmness and elasticity. Squalane and four different types of hyaluronic acid ensure skin is hydrated, while a luminescent plant extract helps blur the appearance of imperfections.
While it's Beckham's first foray into the world of skincare, she believes she couldn't have picked a better partner to help execute her vision. 'I knew that if I wanted the best skincare, I had to collaborate with the best, ' she says. 'After all, how can you compete with someone that has been developing the perfect formula for 30 years?'
Well, you know what they say: if you can't beat them, join them.
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