Victoria Beckham skincare routine — Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ImageCollect

How to Do Victoria Beckham’s Skincare Routine

The Posh approach to skincare.

Author:
Michelle Villett
Feb 21, 2023

If you follow Victoria Beckham on Instagram, then you’ve probably noticed her frequent selfies—and her flawless, glowing skin. But it wasn’t always that way. Back in the 2000s, the Spice Girl was cruelly nicknamed “Spotty Spice” by the British press because of her adult acne and acne scars.

“I’ve had problematic skin from a very young age. It’s hereditary. My mother suffered as well and it’s hard to understand how that makes you feel unless you’ve been through it. Skin issues make you incredibly self-conscious.”¹

After other dermatologists “couldn’t sort it out,” she finally found Dr. Harold Lancer, who she credits for turning her skin around. “He’s a dermatologist in LA. I have a really good relationship with him and have seen him for years. I had bad acne and he’s the one who got rid of it after I struggled with it through all three pregnancies with the boys.”²

Now, at 48, she maintains her complexion with a selection of luxury and facialist-recommended products—including her own from Victoria Beckham Beauty. “I struggled with my skin for years and tried countless products that didn’t deliver results. When I started using Augustinus Bader, my skin completely changed. It has never looked or felt better. I finally had healthy, hydrated skin with a natural, fresh glow. We decided to partner with him to create our Power Serum and Cell Rejuvenating Priming Moisturizer, which are both formulated with the breakthrough cell rejuvenating TFC8 technology. Our products not only have long-term skin-rebuilding effects, but they also help you to achieve an illuminating glow to the skin.”³

Still, she keeps things simple. “I tend to have a less-is-more approach with skincare. Fewer, better products are the way to go. I don’t have the time or patience to be fiddling with 10 different products at a time.”⁴

Read on to discover Victoria’s luxury routine.

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Her Morning Skincare Routine

1. Water

“In the morning I start by splashing some cold water on my face to reverse any puffiness or dullness (or glass of tequila) from the prior night. I learned this little tip from Melanie Grant, my favourite facialist. She taught me to dunk my face in ice water, but most mornings I just use ice-cold water from the tap.”

2. Cleansers/Exfoliators

Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser: “Next I wash my face with a super delicate exfoliator. I’m a longtime fan of Dr. Barbara Sturm’s Enzyme Cleanser. It’s delicate enough to use daily; with the powder formula, a little goes a long way.”

Augustinus Bader The Cleansing Balm: “I use the Augustinus Bader Cleansing Balm morning and night to cleanse my skin before I apply our Power Serum and Cell Rejuvenating Priming Moisturizer.”

Lancer The Method: Polish Normal-Combination Skin: “When I wash my face in the shower, I use the Lancer Polish. It’s fantastic—it’s quite grainy and abrasive. I can feel my face tingling afterwards. It’s the best scrub I’ve found because it really stimulates the skin. You can use it twice a day, but for me it really depends on what photoshoots I’m doing. Usually every few days I add it in to get that surface layer of skin off.”

3. Serums

Victoria Beckham by Augustinus Bader Cell Rejuvenating Power Serum: “I follow up with my Cell Rejuvenating Power Serum. I can’t start my morning without it. It’s almost like a multivitamin for my skin—it is supercharged with Professor Augustinus Bader’s TFC8 technology, which jump-starts my skin cells’ renewal process. It treats prior damage (including time!) and strengthens my skin barrier to protect against any future damage. Trust me, it’s an absolute must-have.”

Sarah Chapman Skinesis Stem Cell Collagen Activator Duo: “When I’m travelling, I make sure to take off my makeup, cleanse my face, and then cover myself in the Sarah Chapman Stem Cell Collagen Activator Duo. The serum comes in these little vials with the dropper separately. Once you’re ready to use it, you break the seal and shake it to activate. I make sure to put it on my neck and around my eyes as well… The airplane air is so horrific, but this makes my skin feel so nice.”

iS Clinical Pro-Heal Serum Advance+: “[I apply] this serum before my Augustinus Bader moisturizer.”

4. Moisturizers

Victoria Beckham by Augustinus Bader Cell Rejuvenating Priming Moisturizer: “In the daytime I follow with my Cell Rejuvenating Priming Moisturizer, which also contains Bader’s TFC8 technology. I really enjoy this step because you see instant results. My skin is immediately moisturized, pores are blurred, and I’m left with a subtle light-reflecting glow. It is beautiful alone or under makeup, honestly. I have barely even picked up my foundation because this healthy glow is enough.”

Augustinus Bader The Cream: “After cleansing both day and night.”

La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Lotion: “It’s just a very easy, light moisturizer. My foundation goes on really well on top of this.”

This Works In Transit Camera Close-Up: “It’s a mask, a moisturizer, and a primer all in one.”

5. Eye Serums/Creams

CosMedix Elite Eye Doctor High Potency Eye Treatment: “The brand also does a really nice Eye Doctor eye cream.”

Lancer Legacy Eye Treatment Duo: “A super potent roll-on elixir!”

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