Claudia Winkleman is known for her iconic eyeliner and as The Traitors returns to screens tonight, we’ve found the exact product she uses to achieve her go-to look
Claudia Winkleman’s iconic style is defined by her signature fringe, chic knitwear, and one standout feature: her dramatic eyeliner. As The Traitors makes a comeback this week with the 52 year old at the helm, we’ve uncovered the secret behind her famous eye makeup.
Claudia’s go-to for that intense eye look was revealed by her makeup artist, Debbie Dannell during the latest season of Strictly Come Dancing. After posting a backstage photo of Claudia on Instagram, a fan asked: “Gorgeous x what eyeliner is this? ” Debbie responded with the coveted info: “Victoria Beckham, they are so good.”
While Claudia typically opts for a classic black liner, the Victoria Beckham Beauty Satin Kajal Eyeliner comes in a choice of 18 different shades, including navy, bronze, burgundy, and even mint green. Available in matte, shimmer, and jewel finishes, each pencil retails for £32 on her website or at Selfridges.
The VB eyeliner is ideal for recreating Claudia’s signature smoky look, boasting a creamy formula that smoothly applies without tugging. Whether you’re after a precise line or a smudged, lived-in effect à la Claudia, this eyeliner has got you covered, reports the Mirror.
This eyeliner is packed with skin-loving ingredients suitable for all skin types. It’s completely smudge-proof and waterproof, so once you’ve got it how you want it, it’ll stay put all day. The eyeliner is also vegan and cruelty-free.
With a 4.4-star rating based on nearly 30,000 shopper reviews, many have hailed it as the ‘best’ they’ve used, snapping it up in multiple shades. One shopper shared: “Second one I’ve bought, best eyeliner I found.”
Another added: “I’ve been using this soft, long-lasting eyeliner for a while now, and I’m absolutely hooked! The formula is smooth and glides on effortlessly, making it super easy to create a variety of looks. It stays put all day without smudging or fading, even during those long days. The colour payoff is fantastic, and it’s really easy to build up the intensity. And let’s not forget about the packaging! It’s sleek and stylish, making it a pleasure to use.”
However, one customer left a three-star rating, commenting: “The eyeliner goes on like a dream but you have to be careful not to get it into your waterline otherwise it transfers under the eyes. I end up with blue/purple looking panda eyes after a few hours. To prevent this I have to apply very carefully and it blunts the pencil quickly. I never got this with my No7 kohl liner.”
The Victoria Beckham liner isn’t the only one Claudia has been known to use. Back in 2022, she confessed her love for Lord & Berry Kajal, which costs £14, to Marie Claire. She said: “It goes on and never comes off. I’ve never knowingly taken my make-up off. The stuff you see me in I first put on in the 70s.”
She’s also rumoured to be a fan of the MAC eye kohl pencil in the shade feline. If you’re looking to go even bolder and experiment more with your eyeliner shades, we’re also a big fan of the 19/99 Beauty Precision Colour Pencil eyeliner, which you can snap up on Cult Beauty for £19.
As well as classic shades like black and taupe, there are also bright colours like orange, yellow and sky blue to let your creativity go wild. The Traitors returns on New Year’s Day, 8pm, BBC One – you can steal Claudia’s signature eyeliner look with the Victoria Beckham eyeliner, £32, here.