Marie Claire Marie Claire
  • Celebrity
  • Fashion
  • Beauty
  • Culture
  • Power
  • Nice Talk
  • Fashion Month
  • More
    • Politics
    • Career & Money
    • Health & Fitness
    • Power Play
    • Travel
    • Promo Codes
    • Food & Cocktails
    • About Us
    • Subscribe
    • Sex & Love
  • Newsletter SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER
  • Marie Claire
    Marie Claire Newsletter

    Celebrity news, beauty, fashion advice, and fascinating features, delivered straight to your inbox!


    By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

    You are now subscribed

    Your newsletter sign-up was successful


    Want to add more newsletters?

    Marie Claire Daily

    Delivered daily

    Marie Claire Daily

    Get exclusive access to fashion and beauty trends, hot-off-the-press celebrity news, and more.

    Marie Claire Self Checkout

    Sent weekly on Saturday

    Marie Claire Self Checkout

    Exclusive access to expert shopping and styling advice from Nikki Ogunnaike, Marie Claire's editor-in-chief.

    Maire Claire Face Forward

    Once a week

    Maire Claire Face Forward

    Insider tips and recommendations for skin, hair, makeup, nails and more from Hannah Baxter, Marie Claire's beauty director.

    Livingetc

    Once a week

    Livingetc

    Your shortcut to the now and the next in contemporary home decoration, from designing a fashion-forward kitchen to decoding color schemes, and the latest interiors trends.

    Homes & Gardens

    Delivered Daily

    Homes & Gardens

    The ultimate interior design resource from the world's leading experts - discover inspiring decorating ideas, color scheming know-how, garden inspiration and shopping expertise.


    An account already exists for this email address, please log in.
    Trending
    • Colored Sneakers
    • DIY Facials
    • Anti-Blush
    • Sasha Compère
    • Micro-Trends
    1. Celebrity
    2. Royals

    Why Meghan Markle Won't Wear a Bold Lip Anytime Soon

    The Duchess of Sussex does her own makeup now.

    Amanda Mitchell's avatar
    By Amanda Mitchell
    Published 13 September 2018 In News

    When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

    The Duke & Duchess of Sussex Visit The Nelson Mandela Centenary Exhibition
    (Image credit: Getty Images)
    • Facebook
    • X
    • Pinterest
    Share this article
    Join the conversation
    Follow us
    Add us as a preferred source on Google
    Subscribe to our newsletter

    Yet again, we've been reminded that despite being the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle still does things her own way.

    Instead of relying on a glam squad to get her looking royal-ready, Markle feels more comfortable doing her own makeup, according to her wedding makeup artist, Daniel Martin. Talking to People, Martin shared that Markle has taken to applying her own makeup for a rather simple reason: She just wants to get it done and get on with her royal duties. I mean, same?

    "She’s gotten more comfortable doing her own makeup. She loves makeup and she’s good at it!" Martin shared. "She’s been doing her makeup herself. She’s not fussy — she’s just trying to get it on and get out the door."

    Latest Videos FromMarie Claire
    Watch full video here:

    She's clearly got a routine that she sticks to: a softly defined brow, a matte eyeshadow look, blush, a soft lip. But that doesn't mean she's not open to variation: "She likes a stronger eye, her brow is a lot more defined now,” he says. “But it’s still her. If anything, she’s going to experiment with different tones, and now that she’s more tan she’ll use warmer colors. But she doesn’t stray too far from her technique, she’s very formulaic with her routine."

    The Duke & Duchess Of Sussex Attend The WellChild Awards

    (Image credit: Samir Hussein)

    Except for one thing. There's one look you'll never see on her: a bold lip. According to Martin, "The one time she did a red lip, she just didn’t feel comfortable in it. She likes to talk and she’s not a fussy person, so she doesn’t want to have to worry about anything." We love a fuss-free princess. What an effortless legend.

    You may like
    • Meghan Markle wears her dark hair in a ponytail and wears a brown shirt and a gold necklace Meghan Markle Channels Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy
    • Princess Kate wears a gingham dress and has long beachy waves in her long brown hair Princess Kate Utilizes a "Core Rotation" of Beauty Tricks
    • Meghan Markle wearing a blue striped shirt Meghan Markle Transforms Her Wardrobe from California to Cotswolds

    Martin also shared with People that despite becoming recent royalty, Meghan's still the same girl he always knew and loved. “There’s a small group of us that check in with her and see how she’s doing, but she’s still the same person,” He shared.

    Does her own makeup and likely still has a group chat? Royalty: They're Just Like Us!

    Marie Claire Newsletter

    Celebrity news, beauty, fashion advice, and fascinating features, delivered straight to your inbox!

    By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.
    RELATED STORY

    Veil, Bride, Beauty, Skin, Headpiece, Smile, Gesture, Tradition, Headgear, Bridal accessory,

    (Image credit: Getty Images)

    Meghan Markle's Wedding Makeup Is Super Chill

    Explore More
    Cosmetics makeup Meghan Markle
    Amanda Mitchell
    Amanda Mitchell
    Social Links Navigation

    Amanda Mitchell is a writer and podcaster with bylines at Marie Claire, OprahMag, Allure, Byrdie, Stylecaster, Bon Appetit, and more. Her work exists at the apex of beauty, pop culture, and absurdity. A human Funfetti cake, she watches too much television, and her favorite season is awards season. You can read more of her work at amandaelizabethmitchell.com or follow her on Instagram and Twitter @lochnessmanda.

    Read more
    Meghan Markle wearing a blue striped shirt
    Royals Meghan Markle Transforms Her Wardrobe from California to Cotswolds
    By Kristin Contino
    Meghan Markle wearing butterfly earrings
    Royals Meghan Markle Is Giving Princess Diana's Jewelry a New Life in Britain
    By Kristin Contino
     
     
    Prince William Princess Kate dating
    Royals Royal Editor Reveals the “Sincere” Advice Given To Kate Middleton While Dating Prince William
    By Christine Ross
    Five overlapping makeup photos with glossy lips and soft blush, pale blue eyeshadow at bottom left, pink-purple cheek shimmer in the center and dark red lipstick on the right
    Makeup Goodbye Bold Blush—This Fall, It's All About the Eyes The season's top makeup trends call for cozy shades, unexpected pops, and barely-there mascara.
    By Siena Gagliano
     
     
    Latest in Royals
    Princess Charlotte wearing a blue dress with ruffled sleeves
    Royals Princess Diana Had the Same Reaction as Princess Charlotte as a Child
    Princess Kate wearing a purple gown with Prince William at the Digger premiere
    Royals Princess Kate Tests Out Fall's Hottest Color Trend on the 'Digger' Red Carpet
     
     
    Prince Harry wearing a suit and smiling
    Royals Prince Harry Says Archie and Lilibet Don’t “Diss” Him For One Thing
    Prince Harry shaking hands with a little girl at the WellChild Awards
    Royals Prince Harry Tells a Little Girl About Princess Lilibet's Fashion Favorites
     
     
    Latest in News
    a collage of three women with stylish outfits and bold hair and makeup
    Beauty Once Again, London Comes Through with the Most Inspiring Beauty Street Style
    Princess Charlotte wearing a blue dress with ruffled sleeves
    Royals Princess Diana Had the Same Reaction as Princess Charlotte as a Child
     
     
    Princess Kate wearing a purple gown with Prince William at the Digger premiere
    Royals Princess Kate Tests Out Fall's Hottest Color Trend on the 'Digger' Red Carpet
    celebrity leather looks at Burberry's Spring 2027 fashion show at London Fashion Week
    Celebrity Style Leather Looks Are the Cool-Girl Uniform at Burberry's London Fashion Week Show
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Marie Claire
    RSS
    • About us
    • Contact Future's experts
    • Contact us
    • Advertise Online
    • Newsletter
    • Terms and conditions
    • Privacy policy
    • Cookies policy
    • Careers
    Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google

    Marie Claire is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site.

    © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036.