Sephora’s Holiday Savings Event is in full swing, with deals of up to 20% off on all the best makeup, skincare and hair products.
While only members of the Beauty Insider program are eligible for the twice-annual markdowns, it’s easy and free to sign up for the rewards program. Once you’re a member, simply enter the code HOLIDAYFUN to start shopping.
And there’s great news for those looking to royally upgrade their beauty routines: A ton of Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton’s favorite products are included in the sale, from the former’s longtime favorite concealer to the latter’s classic wedding-day lipstick.
Access for Rouge members kicked off on October 30, with VIB members following on November 3; Insider members will gain access on November 5, and the sale runs through November 9 for all tiers.
Below, the best Duchess-approved buys to pick up ASAP.
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1. Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat All-Over Brightening Concealer Pen
Markle called this her all-time favorite product in an interview with Beauty Banter. “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,” she raved. The Duchess also told Birchbox that she applies it to the inner corners of her eyes to open them up when she “[needs] to look bright-eyed and bushy-tailed” after a long night.
$38
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2. Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick Highlighter in Pink Quartz
Middleton is a longtime Bobbi Brown superfan, and used this highlighter to get glowing on her wedding day, per People. She also swapped her usual spray tans for the Bronze version of the product while pregnant, according to Us Weekly.
$48
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3. Tatcha The Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder
The Duchess of Sussex told Allure that she “really loves” this water-activated, Japanese rice bran-based powder. “It just sort of foams on your face and gives you a really subtle exfoliation,” she said.
$65
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4. Nars Blush in Orgasm
Markle shouted out this shimmery, peachy-pink cult favorite as one of her personal must-haves, describing it as “a perfect rosy flush tone that brightens the face” in her Beauty Banter chat. She also told Allure, “I use it on and off camera because it gives you a nice glow from within.”
$30
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5. Lancôme Hypnôse Drama Instant Full Body Volume Mascara
Middleton reportedly reaches for this lifting and volumizing formula to accentuate her eyes.
$27.50
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6. Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Very Victoria
Coincidentally named after Markle’s BFF Victoria Beckham, this taupe-nude lip color is a favorite of the Duchess of Sussex’s, per People.
$34
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7. RMS Beauty Living Luminizer in Magic
“This highlighter is a favorite when working with Meghan because of its subtlety,” Lydia Sellers, who worked with the star on “Suits,” told Byrdie. “It doesn’t go on looking like a disco ball, but it has just enough pop to make her skin glow in a natural, dewy way.”
$38
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8. Fresh Sugar Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15
“I have searched high and low and tried every kind of lip balm but this is the very best,” the Duchess of Sussex told Beauty Banter. “Soft, kissable, buttery lips. I swear by it.”
$24
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9. Kérastase Discipline Oleo Relax Anti-Frizz Shampoo
It’s been rumored for years that Middleton uses this hair-smoothing, frizz-controlling shampoo to perfect her signature bouncy brunette blowout — and Markle told Beauty Banter she uses the Oleo Relax line “religiously,” too.
$35
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10. Kate Somerville Quench Hydrating Face Serum
Markle told Beauty Banter that she relies on this moisture-locking treatment to hydrate her face. “I’ve been going to Kate’s clinic in LA for facials for years … and I still use the products to maintain that glow.”
$75
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11. Kiehl's Creme with Silk Groom
In 2018, Middleton’s hairstylist Amanda Cook Tyler shared a (since-deleted) Instagram snap of the products she packed for a royal tour — including this non-greasy, shine-imparting grooming aid.
$18
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12. Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Microfinishing Loose Powder
“It lets your skin look shiny and fresh, but not greasy-shiny,” Markle told Allure of this ultra-blurring, light-diffusing finishing powder.
$36
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13. Bobbi Brown Lipstick in Sandwash Pink
The Duchess of Cambridge loves this classic beige-pink shade so much, she wore it on her wedding day.
$29
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14. Dior Diorshow Iconic Mascara
The secret behind Markle’s long, fluttery lashes? This beloved mascara, according to Allure.
$29.50
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15. Jo Malone London Orange Blossom Candle
As the scent is Middleton’s signature, the royal filled Westminster Abbey with these luxe candles on her wedding day, per Vogue.
$69
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16. Beautyblender Original Makeup Sponge
Beauty Blender “Only apply foundation to the spots you need it and spread it with a Beautyblender Original,” Markle told Birchbox. “I never want to cover my freckles, so I’ll just do a ‘wash’ of foundation in certain sections instead of over the entire face.”
$20
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17. Laura Mercier Oil-Free Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20
Middleton was spotted stocking up on this lightweight, natural-looking fan favorite in 2011.
$46
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18. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Perfect Glow Flawless Oil-Free Foundation
Markle’s “Suits” makeup artist Lydia Sellers mixed two shades of this luminous, glowy product to perfect her skin on set. “I use … 6.25 with a drop or two of 5.5 for a healthy complexion,” she explained to Byrdie. “Very few faces require only one shade, so I like to mix more than one color to match the complexity and depth of the skin.”
$64
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19. Urban Decay Naked3 Palette
A source named the brand’s original Naked palette as Middleton’s smoky eye go-to in an interview with the Mirror. We’re guessing she also owns UD’s latest versions of the cult favorite, including the Naked2 Basics palette ($29) and this rose-hued iteration.
$54