
Meghan Markle has officially been a royal for almost two months now, and while some aspects of her life are radically different (like, uh, having the future king as her father-in-law), others are surprisingly the same, like the fact that Meghan still does her own makeup. At least, sometimes. (Royals! They’re just like us! Ish!)
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been highly visible this week, attending the RAF service at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday before leaving for Ireland for their first overseas tour as a couple. But one thing that apparently wasn't on the packed agenda? Time spent with a makeup artist.
The Receipts
Yesterday, makeup artist Daniel Martin (yes, that’s the very same Daniel Martin who created Meghan’s simple, glowy look for her wedding) Instagrammed a photo of the couple at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday, writing, “Can we say my love #Meghanmarkle looking #chic AF in @dior today! 🖤 #slay👑”
In the pic, Meghan is wearing her now-trademark sleek chignon, dewy foundation, nude lips, and a subtle smoky eye with thick lashes. All in all, not too different from her wedding-day makeup.
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The Reveal
Though it looks like Martin’s work, he revealed to a fan that he had nothing to do with Meghan’s look, responding to a comment on Instagram with, “I didn't [do the makeup] but she's so good herself, right!?” and “She did her makeup herself for this.”
It shouldn’t come as a huge surprise to anyone that an ex-Hollywood actress is capable of doing her own makeup, especially one who was obsessed with all things beauty long before she ever met Harry. And it also makes sense that Martin, who lives in New York City, wouldn't be following Meghan from engagement to engagement for the rest of her life.
Of course, Tuesday could have been a one-off instance of makeup autonomy, but I'd be willing to bet that Meghan has been doing her own makeup for weeks without any of us noticing. She is, after all, a regular human being underneath all of the royal fame.
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Though Meghan has yet to personally call me to give me the breakdown of the products she’s been using to create her looks, I’m guessing at least a few of them come from her list of beloved products, which she used to publicly gush about.
And yes, I’ve gathered them all for you, below, so you can attempt to look like a royal yourself, too. Better book a ticket to Ireland, stat.
Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Lip Treatment with SPF 15, $26
Image 1 of 8“I have searched high and low and tried every kind of lip balm, but this is the very best,” Markle said about this soothing formula in an interview with The Lady Loves Couture. “Soft, kissable, buttery lips. I swear by it."
Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Lip Treatment with SPF 15, $26
Image 1 of 8“I have searched high and low and tried every kind of lip balm, but this is the very best,” Markle said about this soothing formula in an interview with The Lady Loves Couture. “Soft, kissable, buttery lips. I swear by it."
Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat Radiant Touch Concealer, $28
Image 2 of 8In the same interview, Markle noted that her all-time favorite beauty product is this classic, light-reflecting concealer, saying, “It blends, it’s compact, and if you’ve worked a 17-hour day and have nothing else on, you will still look relatively alive. Relatively."
Decleor Aromessence Rose D'Orient Soothing Serum, $35
Image 3 of 8Makeup artist Min Min Ma, who worked with Markle on the set of Suits, has credited this ultra-calming, rose-infused oil serum as the key to smoothing Markle’s skin before applying makeup.
MAC Eye Kohl Pencil in Teddy, $18
Image 4 of 8To “amp up” her eye look when she’s going out, Markle praised this smudgy, gold-flecked brown liner, saying it’s what her makeup artist uses on Sofia Vergara, and “who wouldn’t want those gorgeous brown almond eyes?”
Nivea Skin Firming Hydration Body Lotion, $14
Image 5 of 8“I use this religiously; it’s honestly my favorite lotion on the market,” Markle told Beauty Banter about Nivea’s body-tightening formula. “It’s so affordable, and makes my skin look and feel amazing. I would buy a case of this at a time if I could find it."
Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Very Victoria, $34
Image 6 of 8It’s been reported that Markle’s iconic nude lips are the work of this cult-favorite matte lipstick in the rosy-brown shade of Very Victoria
Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray, $46
Image 7 of 8“When my hair is feeling a little weighted, Suanne, my hair artist on set, has me bend forward and she sprays a little Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray...to give my hair a little extra bounce,” said Markle to Byrdie about this root-boosting spray.
RevitaLash Advanced Eyelash Conditioner, $150
Image 8 of 8If the idea of lash extensions scares you, never fear: Markle adds length to her natural eyelashes with RevitaLash growth serum, telling Allure, “I swear [my lashes] are as long as they could ever be.”
Chloe Metzger is the deputy beauty director at Cosmopolitan, obsessively writing about new makeup launches, the best hair products (curly girl here; whattup), and the skincare formulas that really work for every skin type (follow her on Instagram to see behind-the-scenes pics of that magazine life). She also has an unhealthy adoration for Tom Hanks and would like to please meet him one day, if you could arrange that. Thanks.
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