Victoria Beckham Beauty Chiffon & Mirror Lid Lustres Reviews & Swatches
Chiffon
Victoria Beckham Beauty Chiffon Lid Lustre ($36.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a darker peach with moderate, warm undertones and flecks of aqua and copper sparkle over a metallic finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation with a moderately-dense, lightly emollient texture that was thinner than most shades in the range.
For those who prefer more of a wash of sparkle, this was the easiest shade to work with for that effect. It lasted well for eight and a half hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Stila Embellish (LE, $24.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Can't Stop (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Nude (140CP) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Baby (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Inglot J411 Blazing Rose (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Kaja Crushed Pearl (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Huda Beauty Crave (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (80% similar).
- Natasha Denona Moonstone (P, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$36.00/0.17 oz. - $211.76 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have a "wet, pearly finish" that has "buildable, high-shine brilliance." The finish is described as "buildable," while the pigmentation doesn't have any descriptors but the brand shows it "in action" with full coverage with a single pass of a fingertip and fully opaque promotional swatches.
If you're unfamiliar with this type of eyeshadow formula, it tends to feel like a hybrid between cream and powder, but it has the feel of loosely-pressed powder that has a slightly thicker, more emollient feel to the touch. Imagine loose eyeshadow that's been gently pressed with a fingertip: that's what this formula is like and does. It's not so fragile to the point where it looks and feels like loose powder in the jar, which is thanks to the binders in it, but it yields that kind of pigmentation and finish.
The range delivered high color coverage in a single layer, which worked well with fingertips as well as brushes. While they could be used wet, they certainly did not need to be in order to achieve the "wet, pearly finish" that the brand marketed these as having. I did feel like using a dampened brush or fingertip helped to minimize opportunities for fallout, as using a dry brush sometimes had light fallout depending on the shade. I would suggest using a lighter hand when working with these as not a lot was necessary to achieve an even layer of product.
They wore between eight and nine hours on me before creasing slightly.
Browse all of our Victoria Beckham Beauty Lid Lustre swatches.
Ingredients
SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, MICA, WATER / AQUA / EAU, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, ISOPENTYLDIOL, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL, CETEARYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, SQUALANE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, PROPANEDIOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SILICA, TIN OXIDE, MAGNOLIA OFFICINALIS BARK EXTRACT, PSIDIUM GUAJAVA LEAF EXTRACT, QUARTZ, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77499).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Chiffon
PPermanent. $36.00.
Mirror
Victoria Beckham Beauty Mirror Lid Lustre ($36.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a darker, silvery pewter with subtle, warm undertones and a brighter, warmer sparkle visible at certain angles. It had a thicker feel in the jar, which translated to something that was a little texturizing on my skin, so I found using a fingertip or a dampened brush was best for really smoothing out the shimmer/sparkle to get it to sit flatteringly on my skin.
It had opaque pigmentation in a single layer, which blended out well but had light fallout during application. It stayed on nicely for eight and a half hours but had slight fallout over time as well.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop LA Baby (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Celestial Sphere (LE, $6.25) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Chanel Lame Acier (37) (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- ColourPop Hi Latitude (PiP, $4.50) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Natasha Denona Glam (329M) (PiP, $29.00) is darker (80% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Gem System (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Soleil et Lune #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Natasha Denona Stripped (337M) (PiP, $29.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- KVD Beauty Darling (LE, ) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$36.00/0.17 oz. - $211.76 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have a "wet, pearly finish" that has "buildable, high-shine brilliance." The finish is described as "buildable," while the pigmentation doesn't have any descriptors but the brand shows it "in action" with full coverage with a single pass of a fingertip and fully opaque promotional swatches.
If you're unfamiliar with this type of eyeshadow formula, it tends to feel like a hybrid between cream and powder, but it has the feel of loosely-pressed powder that has a slightly thicker, more emollient feel to the touch. Imagine loose eyeshadow that's been gently pressed with a fingertip: that's what this formula is like and does. It's not so fragile to the point where it looks and feels like loose powder in the jar, which is thanks to the binders in it, but it yields that kind of pigmentation and finish.
The range delivered high color coverage in a single layer, which worked well with fingertips as well as brushes. While they could be used wet, they certainly did not need to be in order to achieve the "wet, pearly finish" that the brand marketed these as having. I did feel like using a dampened brush or fingertip helped to minimize opportunities for fallout, as using a dry brush sometimes had light fallout depending on the shade. I would suggest using a lighter hand when working with these as not a lot was necessary to achieve an even layer of product.
They wore between eight and nine hours on me before creasing slightly.
Browse all of our Victoria Beckham Beauty Lid Lustre swatches.
Ingredients
SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, MICA, WATER / AQUA / EAU, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, ISOPENTYLDIOL, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL, CETEARYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, SQUALANE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, GLYCERIN, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, PROPANEDIOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, TIN OXIDE, MAGNOLIA OFFICINALIS BARK EXTRACT, PSIDIUM GUAJAVA LEAF EXTRACT, MOONSTONE EXTRACT, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77499).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Chiffon looks perfect for a simpler eye that still has a lovely sheen and finish to it. I’d love to pair it up with MAC Soft Brown and Folie as a “less is more” eye look, especially for summer.
Some more lovely goodies from VB – I thought Chiffon would be easy to wear on those one and done days when you wanted just a simple wash of colour on the lids. And I could see Mirror working well as an evening shade, paired with a jewel tone.
Partly because of the name (ABH Chiffon is a favourite shadow of mine), Chiffon caught my eye too as an easy to wear shadow for days when I just want “brightening” but it seems very dupe-able (I have Marc Jacobs Prim-O, which is shown as a possible dupe). I have the Natasha Denona dupe for Mirror though I’ve never used it…it’s just not a colour I wear much. But it’s nice to know I’ve got it if I need it!