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6 beauty lessons Victoria Beckham has taught us – From daring haircut trends to the benefits of dermaplaning
Victoria Beckham isn't just a style icon, she's also our go-to guru for glossy skin, smart routines, and fearless beauty transformations (honorary mention: 2007's peroxide pob).
Over the years, she's both overtly and covertly shared a number of skincare, haircare and makeup tips that, now, have found their way into our routines. Here, we've rounded up six of the top beauty lessons we've gleaned:
In a 2024 interview with Into The Gloss, Victoria shared that she uses an LED mask for reducing skin texture. "If I have time after cleansing, I might use my Celluma Pro, which I'm quite obsessed with at the moment. I've genuinely noticed a difference in my skin texture since I started using it," she said.
LED masks, as such, can stimulate collagen, improve hydration levels, improve blood flow, calm redness and improve skin tone, to name a few benefits. So, if it's good enough for VB!
Another VB skincare favourite? Well, per a number of videos on facialist Mélanie Grant's Instagram, Victoria regularly undergoes dermaplaning on her face to remove dead skin and peach fuzz, which in turn, boosts cell renewal and allows skincare to penetrate deeper into her skin.
In March 2024, Victoria shared that every Sunday morning, she tried to find time for a pamper session. She indulges in a face mask, LED light therapy, and finishes with her signature Cell Rejuvenating Serum and Priming Moisturiser to prep for the week ahead. A little TLC can never hurt!
When done right, a 'flushed' look can be super flattering, but Victoria knows better than to damage her skin in the sun. Instead, she shared in a recent tutorial that she uses her very own Victoria Beckham Beauty Colour Wash Blush Water Tint to recreate "a little rosy effect".
Blending the makeup-skincare hybrid product into the skin with her fingers, she says, "I am obsessed with this going into summer, knowing that I can get that cute little flushed look whilst literally spending my whole summer in the shade."
The Queen of the noughties 'Pob' (aka, Posh bob), Victoria, recently revived her iconic Spice Girls era haircut, which is now a celeb-favourite.
Looking back at her hair evolution, it's clear to see that experimenting with new cuts and colours can be both empowering and exciting. From sharp bobs to sun-kissed highlights, VB has embraced change with confidence, reminding us that we shouldn't be afraid to switch things up. Her ever-evolving style proves that stepping out of our comfort zones can lead to striking, unforgettable looks.
On more than one occasion, Victoria has said that she loves a smokey eye makeup look, calling it her go-to for adding drama and definition to her features. She's embraced the timeless look for years, proving that it can work at any age and that bold, sultry makeup doesn't have to be reserved for special occasions! Say it with me now: Beauty has no limits.
So whether you're freshening up your skincare regime or ready to chop all of your lengths off, take a page from VB's book. With smart skincare and statement cuts, you've got instant chic.
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Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. Covering everything from viral celebrity hair and makeup news to the latest trend predictions, she's an expert in recognising the season's next big beauty look (before it ends up all over your social media feeds). You'll usually find her putting TikTok's recent beauty hacks to the Hype Test, challenging the gender-makeup binary and social stereotypes, or fangirling over the time Kourtney Kardashian viewed her Instagram Story (yes, it's true). Find her also on LinkedIn.
