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Here Are Meghan Markle's Favorite Beauty Products

From the exfoliant she uses to stay glowing to her makeup essentials.

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Fans have coveted Meghan Markle's signature sparkle since well before she became a member of the royal family. Her dewy, radiant skin, charming freckles, and low key makeup looks have served as aspirational inspiration to many. If you're looking to add a royal touch to your own beauty kit, these are the Duchess-approved products to add to your shopping list, ASAP.

LAMIK Beauty Revelation Brow Duo

LAMIK Beauty Revelation Brow Duo
$49 at Ulta Beauty

When the Duchess of Sussex made an appearance at the Annual Salute to Freedom Gala in November 2021, her longtime makeup artist Daniel Martin reportedly used a brow duo from Black-owned brand Lamik Beauty to sculpt her full arches.

Danessa Myricks Beauty Danessa Myricks Beauty Mini Lightwork Vol. III

Danessa Myricks Beauty Mini Lightwork Vol. III

In a departure from her usual defined eye makeup, Martin also used the Danessa Myricks Beauty Lightwork Palette in 2021 to make the Duchess's peepers pop thanks to a sweep of rich purple.

Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation

Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation

Martin told Allure in 2021 that his go-to foundation for Markle is the Dior Backstage Face & Body formulation, but that he only uses to spot cover, as opposed to applying it to her entire face.

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The Serum Stick

The Serum Stick

Instead of using a cream highlighter, Daniel Martin created the otherworldly glow to complement the Duchess of Sussex's red Carolina Herrera gown at the 2021 Freedom Gala by mixing the Tatcha Serum Stick with a powder shadow from the aforementioned Danyssa Myricks Beauty palette.

OLIVIA PALERMO BEAUTY Matte Lipstick - Rosebud

Matte Lipstick - Rosebud

The rosey hue that Markle wore to the Annual Salute to Freedom Gala was in line with her penchant for a neutral nudey-pink, and as it happens, was from the makeup line of one of her makeup artist's other clients: Olivia Palermo.

Serge Normant Serge Normant Meta Velour Conditioner

Serge Normant Meta Velour Conditioner

While it's not clear exactly what Serge Normant products Meghan uses, her colorist Kadi Lee of Highbrow Hippie credited the brand in an Instagram post about Meghan's style for the 2023 Ms. Foundation Gala in New York City. Given that Lee opened up about the color process for Meghan's "warm and rich brunette," a color protecting conditioner like this one wouldn't go amiss.

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Tatcha The Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder

The Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder

Perfect for oily, dry, or sensitive skin, this rice enzyme powder leaves Meghan's skin looking beautifully polished. "It just sort of foams on your face and gives you a really subtle exfoliation," she told Allure back in her Suits days.

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Very Victoria

Matte Revolution Lipstick in Very Victoria

The celebrity makeup artist-crafted beauty brand Charlotte Tilbury makes one of Meghan's favorite lipsticks, according to Hello. Her preferred shade? "Very Victoria," a taupe nude matte that the princess-to-be reportedly wore for her engagement day photos.

Honest Beauty Honest Beauty Magic Balm

Honest Beauty Magic Balm
Now 14% Off

To get that enviable glow on her wedding day, Martin used this multi-purpose balm on Meghan. "I tapped Honest Beauty Magic Balm onto her cheeks to give them a little bounce; since it’s glossy it really pumps up the highlight in photos," he told Harper's Bazaar.

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Dior Dior BACKSTAGE Glow Face Palette

Dior BACKSTAGE Glow Face Palette

Martin also added a touch of shimmer from this powder blush and highlighter palette for Meghan's wedding day.

Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Primer

Pure Canvas Primer

Back in 2017, Markle told Today that she was a fan of the now-discontinued Laura Mercier Illuminating Primer​​, which she said she would wear in lieu of foundation on days when she wasn't on set. This new, revamped version from the brand offers the same light-reflecting properties that Markle loved for a dewy glow.

MAC Eye Kohl in Teddy

Eye Kohl in Teddy

Not only is this gold-flecked brown a favorite of Markle's, it's also a part of actress Sofia Vergara's smoky eyes. Meghan and Vergara both developed a love for the product thanks to makeup artist Kayleen McAdams, who once counted them both as clients.

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Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara

Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara

Meghan's eyes are one of her most famous features, and in order to accentuate them, she told Allure that she swore by Diorshow Iconic mascara to add volume and definition to her lashes. Since then, the brand has created a new formula with extra curl-enhancing power.

Maybelline Lash Sensational Washable Mascara

Maybelline Lash Sensational Washable Mascara
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For a more budget-friendly option, this drugstore option was apparently enough of a favorite of Markle's that she actually introduced makeup artist Lydia Sellers to it. "I keep it stocked in my kit now at all times thanks to her!" Sellers oncce told Hello! "This mascara really helps to amplify your lashes and polish off the entire look."

RevitaLash Cosmetics Advanced Eyelash Conditioner

Advanced Eyelash Conditioner

Of course, mascara looks best when there are good lashes to work with underneath it. For fluttery fringe, Markle told Allure in 2017 that she looks to this serum to help condition and enhance the natural look of lashes.

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Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat All-Over Brightening Pen

Touche Éclat All-Over Brightening Pen

Markle has lauded this cult-icon brightener as part of her "five-minute face." The sheer formula, available in more than a dozen shades, adds an instant dose of glow to skin without leaving behind glitter or shimmer.

Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm

Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm

To keep her lips ultra soft, Markle reportedly relies on this balm filled with jojoba, olive, and grape seed oils.

Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation

Luminous Silk Foundation

To achieve Meghan's smooth, glowing complexion while still showing off her famous freckles, her longtime makeup artist Lydia Sellers relied on a blend of two shades of this subtle, lightweight foundation.

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NARS Blush in Orgasm

NARS Blush in Orgasm

Like many of us, Markle is apparently a devotee of this best-selling gold-dusted peachy-pink blush.

RMS Beauty Magic Luminizer

Magic Luminizer

Another glowifying favorite that Sellers used on Markle, this creamy highlighter's ultra-fine shimmer lends a natural-looking, spa-fresh shine.

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