Victoria Beckham's terracotta makeup is winter-ready, skin-warming perfection

Coordinating her blush and lipstick, Victoria Beckham's latest beauty look is a masterclass in cohesion and cosy tones...

Victoria Beckham wears a black blazer and warm-nude lipstick whilst at the premiere of "Lola" at Regency Bruin Theatre on February 03, 2024 in Los Angeles, California/ in a warm terracotta template
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While red lipstick looks and brown smoky eyes are in abundance this season, Victoria Beckham has just made a strong case for wearing a slightly subtler, but no less warm, hue - both on her cheeks and lips...

When it comes to the best long-lasting lipsticks we likely all own a nude or signature red, but as far as Victoria Beckham is concerned, there's another flattering shade to consider wearing this season. Poised somewhere between a warm brown and coral, terracotta is the autumn-winter-ready shade the fashion and beauty mogul loves - and not just on her lips. Indeed, she has delivered a masterclass on how to wear this unexpected colour and simultaneously, how to create an effortless and cohesive makeup look.

So, if you're seeking to update your routine for the cooler months, here's how Victoria Beckham is wearing the warm and oh-so-flattering hue - and how to replicate it...

Why Victoria Beckham's terracotta lip and blush duo is our new go-to

When it comes to creating an effortless everyday makeup look, a good trick is to match the shade of your chosen lipstick to your blush - hence why multi-purpose lip and cheek products are so popular. This not only streamlines your makeup bag and routine but creates a very cohesive and balanced look. It's also ideal if you're perhaps opting for a bolder shade than usual or simply a different shade than you usually go for.

Speaking of which, Victoria Beckham just debuted a twist on her own typical rosy, pink-nude lip. Stepping out on October 16th, Beckham paired an olive-green dress with large, black sunglasses and while some of her face was concealed, that didn't stop us from spying that her perfectly blended blush featured a terracotta undertone, that perfectly matched her glossy lip.

Two pictures of Victoria Beckham wearing black sunglasses and an olive green dress, with warm terracotta blush and lipstick, on October 16, 2024 in New York City

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The combination felt very effortless and gave a warm and healthy glow to her skin that is just perfect for the autumn-winter season - when the cold and gloom can often make our complexions look and feel dull.

Recreate Victoria Beckham's terracotta makeup look

To recreate Victoria Beckham's look, investing in a warm, terracotta lipstick and blush is key. Luckily for us, Victoria's eponymous brand has two products that are perfect for this; the Posh Lipstick in the shade Spice (known to be one of VB's favourites) and the Cheeky Posh blush stick in shade Playground, which is described as a 'mid-tone terracotta'.

If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option, opt for a lipstick with a slight sheen - like Beckham is wearing - and we would recommend a cream blush or one of the best liquid blushes (or best bronzers even), to achieve a similar dewy finish.

Blush placement-wise, Beckham has blended the terracotta hue up from the apples of her cheeks then along - and slightly under - her cheekbones, to create lift and a warm glow.

Naomi Jamieson
Digital Beauty Writer

Naomi is a Digital Beauty Writer from woman&home, where she covers everything from skincare to fragrance but specialises, particularly, in makeup and nail trends. Through her work, Naomi gets to share her trend expertise and share her own shopping recommendations and product reviews. Previously, she worked as a Lifestyle News Writer for My Imperfect Life magazine, where she used her savvy for TikTok to bring readers the latest beauty buzzwords, fashion movements and must-have products. 

Before that, Naomi split her time between both GoodTo and My Imperfect Life, whilst training for her Gold Standard diploma in Journalism with the NCTJ, for which she earned a Distinction. Interestingly though, Naomi actually has a background in design, having studied illustration at Plymouth University but leapt into the media world in 2020, after always having a passion for writing. Now, when she isn’t reporting on the best perfumes and latest beauty releases, you can find her drinking copious cups of coffee, drawing and probably online shopping...