The Luxury Concealer Pen That Almost Got Everything Right

Last Updated on March 20, 2026 by omgbart

I dragged my feet on the Victoria Beckham x Augustinus Bader Concealer Pen. The reason? The Foundation Drops, loved by almost everyone, were a slight miss for me. As someone who doesn’t really wear makeup yet finds concealers both necessary and intriguing, I dip in and out of the luxury makeup scene. So when the VB site ran a sale last fall and my sister-in-law was coming to visit, I ordered two shades. Significantly cheaper to order in USD with a US shipping address, so I had her bring them to Madrid.

Was it worth it? Yes. And no. More below.

Victoria Beckham Concealer Pen with TFC 8 skincare benefits in two shades.

Victoria Beckham has good taste. And she delivers.

There is no denying it. Be it fashion or beauty, she is one of very few founders who will not compromise on quality. User experience drives every launch. I am a huge fan of her Portofino ’97 scent. I also wrote an in-depth review of her rather pricey Cleansing Protocol, which I find both effective and indulgent.

Victoria Beckham Beauty concealer pens out of their boxes.

So why did the Foundation Drops not work for me? Unlike the sheer, barely-tinted formulas I keep reaching for, the drops felt and looked like foundation on my skin. The pigment collected in places and turned patchy. It didn’t feel invisible. It looked applied.

Wave a click pen concealer in front of my face, though, and I’m mesmerized.

The Concealer Pen

The Victoria Beckham x Augustinus Bader Concealer Pen is a slim, clickable pen with a brush tip. A few dots here and there, blended out, and you’re done. I am no stranger to this format. The click pen concealer is now ubiquitous for good reason. Ease of use is hard to beat. The one drawback is travel. Rattling around in a bag, unwanted clicks can overdispense product under the cap.

Victoria Beckham Light 2 concealer pen shade swatch.

The shades

The pen comes in 19 shades and covers a wide range of skin tones. My issue is with the undertones. Choosing shades online was a challenge, and I usually know exactly what I want. This range runs warm. I went with L2 (Light 2) and LM2 (Light Medium 2). Two pens also helped me hit free shipping and maximize the discount.

Victoria Beckham Concealer pen in Shade light medium 2

There was another reason for buying two. A pro makeup artist friend told me the concealer works incredibly well as a full-face spot treatment in place of foundation, giving light, natural-looking coverage. That sealed it.

Trying Victoria Beckham concealer pen before and after.

Texture, application and performance

The texture is the first thing you notice. Creamy, not heavy. It glides on and blends in easily. Stays put. Coverage is light to medium and buildable. The finish is natural, slightly dewy, and surprisingly skin-like. It color corrects subtle imperfections without announcing itself.

Victoria Beckham concealer on face before and after. Shade L2 and LM 2.

Most days, applying it with just my fingers does the job. For the most precise blending and best-looking finish, a brush is the way to go. I like this Jones Road Beauty one for under my eyes and this Anisa brush for all over face.

I do not prime or set the little makeup I wear. Yet, I expect it to perform anyway. Lazy, picky, or delusional — probably all three. The concealer holds up regardless.

Victoria Beckham honest review of concealer pen.

Makeup but make it skincare

This is where I side-eye the marketing copy, at least a little. The VB x AB concealer is infused with Augustinus Bader’s proprietary TFC8 complex, the same technology behind The Rich Cream. The partnership is smart. A doctor-led, science-backed skincare brand and a makeup line built around quiet luxury — the synergy makes sense on paper.

But makeup is the last thing to go on the skin. Skincare actives need to be first-to-skin to perform at their best. Is this concealer anti-aging? No. Does it feel like a pigment-forward skincare product? Yes. You would not apply your peptide serum after sunscreen, either. That distinction matters.

Victoria Beckham concealer trying two different shades.

Shade notes

If L2 had a touch more coolness to it, I would be obsessed. It works on my skin tone, but a hint of pink in the base would make it perfect. LM2, on the other hand, is excellent for correcting and concealing all over when I have some color. Living in Madrid, that is about nine months out of twelve.

Victoria Beckham two concealer shades review.

Performance-wise, it lasts all day and does not crease. For light-to-medium coverage that leans closer to medium, that is impressive. The packaging looks the part too. Slim black pen, shiny blue cap detail. A classic Posh move for your makeup kit.

Victoria Beckham concealer pen honest review from a guy.

Worth it?

Close to excellent, but I am on the fence about repurchasing. Which also means: if the sale comes back, I probably will.

One thing worth flagging if you are shopping from Europe: the price gap is real. The pen is $68 in the US and €75 in the EU. After conversion, that €75 works out to roughly $85. The transatlantic workaround I used, ordering in USD with a US shipping address, saved me a meaningful amount (especially during the 20% off promo).

$68 (2.4ml) at victoriabeckhambeauty.com and violetgrey.com

Victoria Beckham x Augustinus Bader concealer pen in two shades review.

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