Victoria Beckham Beauty... Overpriced Or Worth The Hype? An Honest Review!

[@JoannaLash]

I love your energy and realistic views Carmel❤😊

[@CarmelNicoleBeauty]

@@JoannaLash Joanna, what a lovely thing to say! Thank you for being so kind, it means the world ☺️🩷

[@ClaraBarrerabeautyisageless55]

@@JoannaLash Carmel’s voice is so relaxing🩷

[@Haley-hz9gj]

Oh how my Visa is going to love you!! 😂😂😂 so glad you tried VB and now I am. Definitely the eyeliner and bronzer. I have been eyeing those for a couple of years. Fantastic video!

[@CarmelNicoleBeauty]

@@Haley-hz9gj Haley, you’re hilarious!! 😂 I think it’s best to eye things up for as long as possible (especially at these prices 😳) and if you’re still thinking about them months down the line…you know it’s real love 😉 Thanks for being here, lovely ☺️🩷

[@ruthschambers]

The bronzer and the eyeshadow look absolutely stunning and a real pleasure to use. At the moment I’m on a no-buy, using things up, but I’m building up a wish list of things to treat myself to when I’ve finished my current products. I think this makeup is super pricey, but I’m trying to stop buying lots of impulse buys and just buy the things I need in a more considered way. And I think in the end it actually saves money. (Although the bronzer price is exceptionally eye watering!) Thank you for this review. Wow she really knows how to create beautiful packaging that brings joy. I’ve been wanting the eye liner in cinnamon for ages💜💜💜xx

[@CarmelNicoleBeauty]

@@ruthschambers You are so wise, Ruth! I would absolutely NOT buy this amount of makeup if it wasn’t for this channel. But it’s so easy to feel like we need everything…I’m terrible for it 😂 If something catches your eye, wait a few months & if you’re still thinking about it, maybe consider it then! That’s what I did with VB & I’m glad I waited. It’s permanent and not going anywhere ☺️🩷xx

[@jillianpurdy2542]

Oh my goodness Carmel, your commitment and dedication to bringing us these high end products is at high cost to yourself for which we're extremely grateful and can see how much joy most of these products brought to you. I had heard the kajal eyeliners are something special! I have my neuro appointment tomorrow to receive my biopsy results. Thank you so much for your concern, I do appreciate your good wishes. All the VB products look beautiful on you!Xx❤

[@CarmelNicoleBeauty]

@@jillianpurdy2542 Jillian, it is so good to hear from you! I’ve been thinking about you so much. Wishing you all the luck in the world for tomorrow. I’m here if you need anything at all and I’ll be keeping you in my prayers. Love always xxx 🩷🩷

[@janvann8386]

You look gorgeous before and after the makeups 😍. I’ve never tried anything from Victoria Beckham. Everything did look beautiful and it’s tempting to try one day 🤩. I love your reviews so much! Hopefully you didn’t lose power or at least not for long🤞🏼😘😘

[@CarmelNicoleBeauty]

@@janvann8386 Aw you’re so lovely and kind Jan! I seriously don’t deserve you 🥹 Thanks for being here 🩷🩷

[@Katelyn-uk4gp]

Hi beautiful Carmel!! I’m glad you reviewed the Victoria Beckham brand! I think it’s a very interesting brand for sure but pricey! 💜😊

[@CarmelNicoleBeauty]

@@Katelyn-uk4gp Hi beautiful Katelyn! ☺️ It’s always a joy to see your name pop up - I hope you’re continuing to feel loads better 😘🩷

[@Katelyn-uk4gp]

@ Aww 🥰 well I’ve had a setback recently, but I’ve gone for more extensive bloodwork and tests. Hopefully they can figure out what is wrong 🤞🏻.

[@CarmelNicoleBeauty]

@@Katelyn-uk4gp Oh no, I’m so sorry Katelyn. I’m sending you lots of love and hugs ❤

[@Katelyn-uk4gp]

@ Thank you so much!! Love and hugs to you as well! 😊❤️

[@heartmumblr]

I love Victoria Beckham aesthetic for everything! Everything looks flawless on you. I especially love the bronzer set and lipstick. I don’t need anything at the moment but if she has a lipstick in the perfect shade I might have to give it a try. Thank you for another fabulous review. So glad your power stayed on till the end too! 💡phew! Have a fab week friend! ❤

[@CarmelNicoleBeauty]

@@heartmumblr Oh me too, Sharon! Shes fab, isn’t she?? I didn’t mention her personally in the video, but I really do love her! Thanks for watching, lovely friend. I hope you’re having the best week! ☺️🩷

[@iTinka70]

Oh my gosh, I'm so happy for you, you found so beautiful products for yourself. Awesome, lovely! ❤ And thank you for being a champion, filming a video while it storms outside.

[@CarmelNicoleBeauty]

@@iTinka70 Aw thank you, beautiful! ☺️ We escaped the worst of it this time round, thank goodness! The electricity was off & on all day…just slowly torturing me 😂😂 Hope you’re having a wonderful week, Tinka! 🩷

[@theprettyintellectual]

When I saw you were reviewing this brand, Carmel, I immediately thought,”Ohhhh noooo…my bank balance is in trouble!” I knew you’d show me a thing or two I’d fall for. 😅 It was so much fun watching how much you enjoyed using the bronzing brick! I bet those shades would look beautiful on the eyes, too. So impressed that you matched your clips with the packaging! The packaging and the experience of using VB products is really what the price is all about, I think - she delivers on that point!

[@CarmelNicoleBeauty]

@@theprettyintellectual oh my goodness, Sara! My plan was to use the bronzer on my eyes, but I was so distracted by the storm that I forgot 😭 We really do think alike, it’s funny! My advice is to resist VB for as long as you can, I fear you might be hooked once you start! 😳🩷

[@theprettyintellectual]

@ A department store near me is now carrying the products so I think I’m in trouble. The bronzer and lipstick are truly speaking to me. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@ClaraBarrerabeautyisageless55]

Oh my gosh, great minds think alike, during the holidays she was having a 15% sale and I purchased a few of her products, like you, not a full face. I tried her mascara, I received it in a subscription box a couple of years ago and I was not crazy about it. All the products look gorgeous on you 💕

[@CarmelNicoleBeauty]

@@ClaraBarrerabeautyisageless55 Haha, I love that Clara! Will you be receiving them?? I would love to see what you think? I’m glad I didn’t get the mascara, I’d heard it wasn’t that great! Thanks for sharing, lovely friend ☺️🩷

[@ClaraBarrerabeautyisageless55]

@ I already have them, just not filmed yet🤷🏻‍♀️

[@MillieonaVespa]

Never pulled the trigger on vb beauty mainly because of price and confidence in her products for that price .very interested to hear your thoughts Carmel .x

[@CarmelNicoleBeauty]

@@MillieonaVespa I was the exact same, Millie! I think it’s so important to really think about a purchase like this…it’s not something to buy on a whim! And my advice- always wait for a sale! 🩷xx

[@gerrialfino1514]

Really well done. Thank you.

[@CarmelNicoleBeauty]

@@gerrialfino1514 That means a lot, thank you so much Gerri! ☺️🩷

[@kellydunworth3689]

I hope you and your family are safe and warm and that you didn't end up losing electricity!!!!! I have successfully refused to buy a few different luxury brands for I don't know what reason... they are not necessarily more than other brands I have purchased from.... I don't even want to name them because I don't want to be negative... but something just rubs me the wrong way.... buuuuut, I did finally cave with VB and purchased an eyeliner and her contour wand... I stayed strong and kept it to those 2 items. I do like the wand because it is so slender for defining / contouring the nose, lips, etc.... it is beautiful, but a small brush would do just the same... I knew it, but I had a moment of weakness 😂

[@CarmelNicoleBeauty]

@@kellydunworth3689 Hi Kelly! Aw thank you, we’re all safe here- thank goodness 💜 Don’t ever be worried about naming brands here, this is your safe space 😉 What’s the contour stick like?? You are wise to only pick a small number of items 🩷 thanks for sharing your experiences, it’s always helpful! 😘

[@nicolawillis1581]

I’m glad you’ve done this video Carmel, another video where I’m living vicariously through you! I’ve thought about trying a few VB products in the past, but I just haven’t been able to part with the cash 😂 It’s the lid lusters and eye liners that I’m most tempted by I think. But then I keep thinking will it really be that much better than my Natasha Denona shimmers/palettes or all of my other eye shadows? I do like a single eye shadow now and again for doing my makeup on the go or travelling, but even then if I want luxury and compact I have my YSL quad, which I got for £40 from boots (so only £4 more expensive than a single Lid Luster!!) Maybe I might treat myself one day if there’s a sale, maybe as a gift to myself when (if) I graduate in the autumn. Hope you didn’t get too much damage in the storm. We were ok again this time fortunately, though my parents lost a few panes from their greenhouse and some other minor bits. Xxx

[@CarmelNicoleBeauty]

@@nicolawillis1581 Nicola, this really made me laugh! 😂 let’s be honest, your YSL & Natasha Denona are everything you need & more! VB is stunning, but I don’t think it’s something you purchase on a whim or invest in lightly! Please always wait for discounts- or pop it on a gift list. Things always feel nicer when you’ve not had to buy it 😂🩷 Aw thanks lovely. We took an absolute battering this time round, trees down, no WiFi/phones or water…but we’re totally fine! I’m glad you guys are okay! So annoying for your parents, but thank goodness it wasn’t too devastating. Thanks for checking in, I really appreciate you ☺️💜 xx

[@CarmelNicoleBeauty]

By the way- super exciting about your graduation! 👩‍🎓💜

[@nicolawillis1581]

@@CarmelNicoleBeauty Aw thank you. To be honest I’ll just be so relieved when it’s all over! Don’t know why I thought it was a good idea to do a degree while working full time! (To be honest it was cause work are paying for it! Will be worth it in the end, as it’ll be a promotion for me). My Husband is actually in Ireland at the moment for work So sorry to hear the storm caused you some problems, stay safe Xxx

[@CarmelNicoleBeauty]

@@nicolawillis1581 Wow, you’re a superwoman! What’s your degree in? Xx

[@cirimpufka]

It is good to have those astronomically priced make up brands. It makes you think, like, do I really need that? Do I really have to work so much time for those things? It is supposed to heal my insecurities, but isn't it easier to stop feeling insecure instead? Haha, I bought those Maybelline lip liners you recommended, they're really nice. Thank you.

[@CarmelNicoleBeauty]

@@cirimpufka I love this so much and you are absolutely right! It takes me much longer to do it to a luxury purchase, I spend so much time assessing whether I _really_ do want it! And that can be a great thing 🙂 Oh I’m so pleased you like the Maybelline liners, I absolutely adore them. Thanks for letting me know 💜☺️

[@FreshGrey-pm4vw]

I feel the same about the hyped rare beauty blush- it doesnt blend on my skin very well, even removes foundation. its a fail on me. I would like that contour palette by VB- looks nice.

[@CarmelNicoleBeauty]

@@FreshGrey-pm4vw Oh I’m so sorry that the RB blush doesn’t work for you! I think you either love or hate them because of the massive amount of pigment! Which shade do you have? I think you’d like a blush like this because it can be very subtle, if desired. Super pigmented blushes can be very tricky! 🩷

[@angelascott4073]

I have the concealer but for the money you get a lot more with Westman Atelier, Chanel Sublimage or Sisley , and they’re better Eye pencil Cinamon and khaki are lovely , quite similar to Trish McEvoy and Marc Jacobs , discontinued though

[@CarmelNicoleBeauty]

@@angelascott4073 Thanks for sharing, Angela! That’s great to know. So many people talk about the Sisley & I’m trying to close my ears 😂🩷

[@angelascott4073]

It has to be the Sisley in the tube with a brush. Another one that is really nice is Bobby Brown serum concealer and their corrector stick. BUT go in store and test them both . I have bought so many not quite right . A really good bronzer is Surratt , beautiful

[@audreyso1201]

Bonjour Carmel, tout est beau dans ce maquillage, les yeux sont magnifiques, j'adore ce fard à paupière et la couleur est peu commune. Je n'ai jamais eu de produits de cette marque car vraiment très chers...Vous êtes très belle. Merci pour ce tuto🤩🤩🤩

[@CarmelNicoleBeauty]

Ah thank you so much, Audrey! You’re always so kind 🩷 I know we have similar taste in makeup & I think you’d love her products! You’re right though…it’s too expensive! Maybe pop something on your birthday list for the future 😉💜

[@audreyso1201]

@@CarmelNicoleBeauty exactement🤩🤩🤩

[@ruthschambers]

How does the honey shade compare to the revlon cream eyeshadow in the pot in caramel? It looks like it might be a bit similar? Trying to convince myself they’re the same (😆) as I have the Revlon one xx

[@CarmelNicoleBeauty]

@@ruthschambers I love your way of thinking, Ruth! ☺️ Unfortunately I don’t think they’re very similar. Honey is a much warmer shade. Plus, the VB is a pressed powder, so the texture & finish is different. Having said that, if you blind tested them side by side, there would be no noticeable difference in the quality! 🩷 xx

[@CarmelNicoleBeauty]

And if I had to choose between the two…I’d pick the Revlon! X

[@ruthschambers]

Wow really!! 🤯🤯That’s amazing! I often wonder what would happen if people blind tested things and they were all in the same packaging xx

[@angelascott4073]

That eyeshadow is best in Mink

[@CarmelNicoleBeauty]

@@angelascott4073 Hi Angela! That’s the one I initially wanted but it was sold out at the time 😭 Is it amazing??

[@Suseau]

I hate sharpening too😂 I prefer common retailers but fell in love with the VB customer experience this past year. On top, they offer discounts, or even better, gifts with purchase. I never would have ordered the Bronze Kajal myself and it's one of my VB favourites...but it will smudge. Don't recommend to wing it out but it taught me to enjoy a smoky liner look this summer (i posted pictures too)

[@CarmelNicoleBeauty]

@@Suseau That’s great to know, Suseau! Great customer service is so important…especially when you’re spending so much! I just googled bronze Kajal…you’re going to cost me more money 😭😂🩷

[@Suseau]

@CarmelNicoleBeauty you can always await another gift with purchase offer to justify 😏

[@CarmelNicoleBeauty]

@@Suseau Haha, I’ll be looking out for that 😉🩷

[@josvandenberg8871]

Wat een eerlijke reactie geef je! Geweldig om jouw filmpjes te zien! I am a fan of you...

[@CarmelNicoleBeauty]

@@josvandenberg8871 Jos, thank you! You’re so incredibly kind. It means so much that you see my honesty 💕 I’m a big fan of you, too ☺️💜

[@manymoms920]

I guess if you are going to be good and own a few makeup products then it’s not so bad, using the less is more approach. I get nervous not being able to test things and spending that amount. The colours did look lovely on you. I think the products you recommended are a good idea eg bronzer. What did you think of wearability ?

[@CarmelNicoleBeauty]

@@manymoms920 Oh I can completely relate to this! It took me WEEKS to choose the products! I drove my husband mad, he couldn’t understand why I was sat on the website looking flustered every day! Do your research on the shades (YT is good for that) and you should be ok! The wearability/longevity is excellent- on every product. I can’t fault them in that sense! ☺️🩷

[@manymoms920]

@ I keep my makeup spend secret. I don’t ask him about his guitars

[@CarmelNicoleBeauty]

Hahaha, love this 😂😂🩷

[@anne-mariegoose6026]

I LOVE eyeliners. I’ve been through so many and this was one of the worst for me! It slid all over, ended up in my eye crease and under the eye, not even worth trying it under the eye! I tried setting spray, powder, all combos. It just moved all over. I don’t have oily eye lids either! Even liner that isn’t supposed to set down didn’t make a big a mess on me lol Sat in my pot since.

[@CarmelNicoleBeauty]

@@anne-mariegoose6026 Oh wow! That’s good to know Anne-Marie! Another great example of products working differently on different people! Sorry it didn’t work for you, what an expensive fail 😭 Have you tried anything else from VB? 🩷

[@anne-mariegoose6026]

@ I haven’t dare spend anymore money after that lol. It’s a shame things don’t just work for all lol it would save so much spending 🙈

[@CarmelNicoleBeauty]

@@anne-mariegoose6026Oh, I would be rich! 😂 which eyeliners are your fave??

[@anne-mariegoose6026]

@@CarmelNicoleBeauty my fav liquid is the L’Oréal super liner cat eye. My other favs are wunder super stay liner (doesn’t budge) and my HG is Estée Lauder artist liner which sadly you can’t buy alone for some reason, they only ever include it in gift sets, but it’s my fav, it’s lovely.

[@anne-mariegoose6026]

@@CarmelNicoleBeauty do you know what, I’ve decided to give the VB another go today! I hope it will stay put cause it does apply beautifully

[@Suseau]

My main reason to skip the concealer is the struggle of what to put when - i love my Sisley concealer but don't use it often bc it is wasted on top of sunscreen. I love the VB serum - it is one of very very few exspensive ones that are irreplacable to me. So money better spent imo (i've tried the concealer but no game changer)

[@CarmelNicoleBeauty]

@@Suseau Which serum is that, Suseau? I’m a sucker for skincare 😭 I’ve heard amazing things about the Sisley concealer…but it’s eye wateringly expensive! I’m glad it’s not just me that felt the same with the concealer! 🩷

[@Suseau]

@@CarmelNicoleBeauty Sisley is very nice - really good coverage without any texture. I should just use it up, good reminder.. Its skincare properties aren't as wildly uncommon and exspensive either (as TF8 or whatever it's called) and i got it discounted at around 50€ - a tube with quite some product (15 or 20ml i think), so completely different ratio and quality. That i would repurchase and is remarkable. The VB serum i didn't like at first, forgot about it and randomly used it up. Then i noticed that my skin was unusually plump even after a long day and it was this. But the packaging is awful! I planned a video roundup for quite some time, i should finally do it... bc i recommend always getting 15ml: the bottle is difficult to handle and isn't airtight

[@Suseau]

@@CarmelNicoleBeauty that said, i hesitated for quite some time to repurchase the serum but when they offered the sea grey kajal (i'm sorry, but very beautiful as well 🤣) and 15% off for Black Friday i gave in.. now i'm rated 'inner circle' as a new message of spending intervention. Luckily VB is giving us permanent items so i'll try to avoid further purchases :)

[@CarmelNicoleBeauty]

@@SuseauHaha, you’re a bad influence on me 😅😆

[@Suseau]

@@CarmelNicoleBeauty i hope not😄I'm working on it😏

[@ginnyburley9552]

I’m curious about whether you ended up losing power during that horrible storm.

[@CarmelNicoleBeauty]

@@ginnyburley9552 We lose power _all_ the time, Ginny! I live in rural Ireland and trees go flying everywhere during major winds! Surprisingly though, we didn’t lose full power this time! Just lost our internet, phone, water…but we’re slowly being restored 😄 I don’t think I ever suffered one power cut in the UK…😂

[@adrienneroxanne9833]

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[@CarmelNicoleBeauty]

@@adrienneroxanne9833 😘💜💜💜

[@ginnyburley9552]

I enjoy watching videos featuring luxury products, but watching is generally as close as I will get. I think vey, very few products are worth those high prices for me.

[@CarmelNicoleBeauty]

@@ginnyburley9552 Oh I totally relate, Ginny! And honestly, you’ll have amazing makeup in your collection already, so you’re not missing out at all 😘🩷

[@evelynrosado9711]

Over hype and very expensive. And I got a few of of her products. I got the contour stick, bronzer, and the eyeliner. .

[@CarmelNicoleBeauty]

@@evelynrosado9711 Her products are definitely not everybody, that’s for sure! Thanks for sharing your experience, Evelyn! ☺️🩷

[@Carrie_Magical]

From an insider in cosmetics manufacturing point of view these products are a complete rip off - it’s just the branding you’re paying for - if you knew how much these simple formulations cost you’d really begrudge paying these ridiculous prices - pure greed from the brand in my humble opinion.

[@CarmelNicoleBeauty]

@@Carrie_Magical Hey Carrie! It’s great to hear your point of view, especially from an industry expert! Thanks for sharing. I can only imagine how little some things cost to make…sometimes ignorance is bliss 😂🩷

[@Carrie_Magical]

@ I know right ! Haha sometimes ignorance is bliss - especially if the product gives you joy 🥰they do look nice

[@anne-mariegoose6026]

I can’t even justify the price of her concealer!!!! Unless it gives me my 21 year old under eye, marble perfection, pass.

[@CarmelNicoleBeauty]

@@anne-mariegoose6026 Haha, I know right! I did cry a little when I hit purchase…😭😂

[@caliinthevalley24681]

VB Beauty is luxury makeup. From ingredients to packaging. I feel the same about the lipstick and eyeliners. You might enjoy her blush sticks they’re lovely. The eyeshadow bricks are nice but not groundbreaking. I also find the concealer over priced but we are paying to have that Augustine name to it. Overall her brand really impressed me. Her fragrances are high quality. I’ve never tried the skin care but that’s because I don’t believe in spending that kind of money on something that won’t be on my face for long. It all looks so lovely on you.

[@CarmelNicoleBeauty]

@@caliinthevalley24681 Hi lovely, thanks for sharing and I completely agree. It’s the whole package and I found her makeup really impressive. I used a blush stick in the video- is that the one you mean? ☺️ I wish they had sent me some fragrance samples…I just know they’ll be beautiful! ☺️🩷