Makeup & Beauty Products used by Kate Middleton
The duch*ess of Cambridge is famed for doing her own makeup (even on her wedding day!). Below is a list of the products you'll find in Kate's beauty bag, plus the skincare and haircare products she uses to create her flawless complexion!
| Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Even Finish Foundation Kate's fresh and glowing complexion comes courtesy of beauty brand Bobbi Brown, who revealed that Kate is a big fan. They released a statement after the Royal Wedding saying one of their make-up artists "provided make-up artistry assistance to members of the bridal party". The duch*ess applies Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Even Finish Foundation to give her skin a flawless cover. It has a lovely matte texture without looking cakey. This natural-looking foundation is super-hydrating and provides medium-to-full coverage, complete with SPF15. Available at these leading retailers: |
| Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat Concealer Like many models, makeup artists, celebrities, and women everywhere, Kate likes to use the award-winning Yves Saint Laurent TOUCHE ÉCLAT concealer to achieve her bright-eyed look. The iconic gold pen manages to erase any signs of fatigue, and fades out imperfections. Available at these leading retailers: |
| Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette Kate’sperfectly shadowed eyes are her defining facial feature. According to a source close to the duch*ess, she uses Urban Decay’s NAKED Palette to create her trademark smoky eyes. The NAKED Palette is a product loved by make-up artists all over the world, and one palette is sold every five seconds globally. It contains 12 matte and shimmering pigments and has a combination for every occasion from day to night. To copy the duch*ess' signature look, cover your lids in 'Toasted' - Catherine's all-time favourite shade and dust with 'Hustle' along the upper and lower lash-line. Available at these leading retailers: |
| Lancôme Artliner Eyeliner To create her perfectly defined eyes, Kate reportedly uses Lancôme’s Artliner pen. The 'Artliner' is akin to a felt tip and its fast-drying properties, promises never to smudge. Kate sweeps the liquid liner along her top and bottom lash line. Available at these leading retailers: |
| Lancôme Hypnôse Mascara The duch*ess completes her eyes and elongates her lashes with Lancome’s Hynpose Mascara. With its 1,000 sensor bristles, the brush can increase lash volume up to 6 times with each sweep. With results like this, it's no wonder Lancome’s Hynpose Mascara found its way into Catherine's beauty bag! Available at these leading retailers: |
| Bobbi Brown Dark Brow Kit Kate's deep-set eyes are beautifully framed by her full eyebrows. She uses the Bobbi Brown Dark Brow Kit to subtly fill in her brows to achieve a well-groomed appearance and a more polished look. This kit features two eyeshadow shades—Saddle and Mahogany— to define and fill in the brows, a two-sided mirror (with one side magnified) plus a mini Tweezer and Brow Brush. Available at these leading retailers: |
| Bobbi Brown Lip Color Kate prefers to balance her dark eye makeup with a neutral lip colour. She wears the Bobbi Brown Sandwashed Pink Lipstickwith a layer of Bobbi Brown Sheer Color lip gloss. This lipstick is thebestseller that started it all for Bobbi Brown - Bobbi’s creamy, semi-matte lipstick was the first formula to launch (and sold out instantly). Woman love it because it offers long-lasting full-coverage color that is comfortable to wear all day long. Available at these leading retailers: |
| Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector Lip Gloss The secret of Kate's luscious lips were revealed when she was seen holding a small tube ofClarins Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector Lip Gloss during a match at Wimbledon in 2019. It is asoftly textured lip gel with a deliciously sweet scent and 3D shimmer. It's sheer, but shaded enough to wear alone or to complement your favorite lip shade. Available at these leading retailers: |
| Bobbi Brown Blush Kate likes to highlight her killer cheekbones with Bobbi Brown Blush in pale pink. The silky powder blush glides on smoothly and offers a matte finish with long-lasting wear. The Blush shades on offer perfectly mimic the color that your cheeks turn when you're naturally flushed. Available at these leading retailers: |
| Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick Compact To enhance her overall glow, Kate applies a bronzer. She prefers theBobbi Brown Shimmer Brick Compact. It's shimmering, brush-on powder creates a natural deep, bronzy glow. Available at these leading retailers: |
| Nail Polish On the day of her wedding, it was revealed that Kate Middleton had her nails done by manicurist Marina Sandoval who used a mix of Bourjois So Laque Nail Enamel in Rose Lounge and Essie Nail Polish in Allure. Bourjois So Laque has been discountinued but some stock is available on eBay. Essie is available from Amazon. |
| Skinfix Hand Repair Cream The duch*ess of Cambridge was gifted Skinfix Hand Repair Cream from the Canadian Ambassador the last time that she and Prince William visited the country. Suitable for all skin types, the steroid-free hand cream is good for dry or eczema- prone skin and has won awards in the U.S. |
| Beuti Skincare Beauty Sleep Elixir The face oil is fortified with fourteen precious plant oils,including Camellia, Lavender, Geranium and Neroli, the fast-absorbing, multi-beneficial elixir promotes the skin's naturalbarrier function, whilst renewing and rejuvenating to restore a healthy glow. |
| Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil During her second pregnancy it was reported that the duch*ess of Cambridge was using Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil. In addition to being an anti-aging booster, rosehip oil also contains essential fatty acids that hydrates the skin and reduces inflammation which can help prevent stretch marks. This all-natural rosehip oil is a popular choice of pregnant women around the globe. Available at these leading retailers: |
| Nivea Visage Pure & Natural Moisturising Day Cream In 2011, duch*ess Kate was seen stocking up on the Nivea Visage Pure & Natural Moisturising Day Cream at her local Boots store in London's affluent Chelsea area. The budget-friendly moisturising day cream contains effective, organically grown natural ingredients. Available from these leading retailers: |
| Karin Herzog Skincare In 2010 the Daily Mail reported that Kate Middleton uses a range of products from Karin Herzog. They include the Oxygen Face cream, Professional Cleansing gel and Vita-a-Kombi face cream. Karin Herzog is a cutting edge skin care line, formulated with stabilized oxygen by world renowned scientist Dr Paul Herzog. The oxygenated creams are suitable for all skin types - even the most sensitive. Available at these leading retailers: |
| Illuminum White Gardenia Petals Perfume Kate Middleton sought a boutique perfume house to find the perfect scent for her wedding. She wore White Gardenia Petalsby Illuminum. The UK based perfumery was launched only months prior to the royal wedding. Its founder Michael Boadi describes the scent and gives an insight into why Kate may have chose it: "White Gardenia Petalsis a perfect choice that really suits the charming and feminine Kate, her beautiful wedding dress and her grace. The notes of this fragrance highlight the refined and very fresh breeze of gardenia, which is a guiding scent of the composition. Unpretentiousgardeniais embellished in the heart with a fine trace ofcoconut,ylang-ylang,jasmineandlily of the valley, laid on the base ofamber wood." Available atAmazon |
| Kerastase Haircare When Kate Middleton visits the Richard Ward hair salon in London she reportedly gets a conditioning treatments called Kerastase Rituals to keep her hair shiny and healthy. In between salon visits she reportedly uses Kerastase 'Nutritive' shampoo and conditioner formulated for dry hair at home. Available at these leading retailers: |
