The 3-Step Victoria Beckham x Augustinus Bader Routine That Gave Me a Dewier, Brighter Complexion

The Rich Cream has been my go-to moisturizer for a while now. The luscious formula is so creamy I have to pat it onto my face, but somehow it behaves like a much more lightweight product, soaking right into my skin and leaving absolutely no clogged or greasy feeling behind.

Like all of Augustinus Bader's offerings, it's powered by the brand's proprietary, decades-of-research-backed TFC8, a complex of natural amino acids, high-grade vitamins and peptides naturally found in the skin, which together are meant to nourish and protect skin while optimizing cellular renewal.

Since incorporating it into my morning and night routines, my skin has been clearer, bouncier and free from those little fine lines that appear when it gets particularly parched. As I mentioned above, I also experience none of the former flakiness or dark, dry spots that would appear on my forehead and upper cheek area—just an all-around radiance that keeps me coming back for more.

After having become equally obsessed as I am with The Rich Cream, which she was introduced to by her facialist, Melanie Grant, Beckham reached out to Professor Bader to collaborate on a line of products that are "going to also give you a glow and tighten your skin and lift."

Enter: The Cell Rejuvenating Illuminator. Available in three subtly shimmery shades (Pearlescent, Golden and Rose), the product works as a primer and complexion enhancer, meant to bridge the gap between your skincare and makeup lineup.

It's incredibly lightweight and soothing, and, in the Pearlescent shade that I've been using, creates an illuminating, pore-blurring finish that makes my face look (and feel) smooth and dewy, with a sun-reflecting glow.

I've been loving slathering it on my entire face and neck, and, given that I always skip foundation, it's been just the thing to give my visage a finished look sans any cakiness.

But the product doesn't just supply luminosity. Since it's also infused with the TFC8 complex, among other skin-loving ingredients like squalane, ectoin, niacinimide and hyaluronic acid, it doubles as skincare, putting in the work to protect the moisture barrier, firm and tighten. And if my selfies are any proof, it lives up to its promise.

No, I don't use foundation, but I do make the most of a little concealer here and there—especially under my eyes if my lack of sleep the night before starts to show. And guys, the VB x AB Concealer Pen works wonders.

Available in a whopping 19 shades, the nifty pen features a brush tip that releases the product and works as a built-in applicator. All you have to do is click the opposite end to let out more product, then brush it right onto your skin. Personally, I've been using my fingers to blend it, but a sponge or Beauty Blender also works to get the best finish.

I've been using the stuff to conceal any dark circles that appear beneath my peepers, as well as minimize the look of small blemishes that tend to pop up around that time of the month.

I find the formula to be luxe and velvety, with a medium coverage that helps to brighten the area without leaving a thick, glaring slick that stands out among the rest of my bare skin. Plus, it lasts all day and never starts to pill (phew!).

The best part? As you may have already guessed, it's also loaded with TFC8 and other goodies like acetyl hexapeptide-8, rosa damascena flower and hydrolyzed rice protein to not just cover up imperfections, but improve skin over time. After using it regularly for a month, I've already noticed that the delicate area under my eyes feels firmer and looks brighter.