Nearly seven years after her big day, Meghan Markle has finally decided to reveal the secrets behind her wedding day glow. In a refreshingly honest move (particularly for royal standards), the 43-year-old is letting everyone in on the exact beauty routine that defined the historic day. By revealing the products she used, it’s now easier than ever for the rest of Us to recreate her timeless wedding day look — especially since items start at $25.
Now entering her lifestyle mogul era, the With Love, Meghan star has recently taken to sharing her beauty and fashion favorites via Instagram and ShopMy. And, while Markle herself dropped the links to the key beauty products that were used for her wedding to Prince Harry, her longtime makeup artist, Daniel Martin, has thankfully shared the application details in an interview with the Breaking Beauty podcast.
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For the royal affair, Martin revealed that he started out the look with two of Tacha’s most beloved skincare products: The Dewy Skin Cream and the Luminous Dewy Skin Mist. It’s rare that premium skincare like this — with equally luxurious price tags — go viral, but both have had thousands of purchases in just the past month, with shoppers deciding these Markle-approved options are well worth the splurge.
When it came to the royal wedding day glam, Martin and Markle went Dior all the way. The former Suits actress’ radiant and flawless complexion came courtesy of the Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation coupled with the Backstage Concealer. For eyes, the pair decided on neutral eyeshadow using the Backstage Eyeshadow Palette and relied on the Diorshow Pump ‘N’ Volume Mascara to not run, clump or smudge throughout the event. Her subtle yet noteworthy glow came from the Backstage Glow Face Palette.
However, Martin and Markle did stray from Dior makeup when it came to the duchess’ lips. For her natural-looking pout, the duo chose to line the lips using Mac Cosmetics Lip Liner Pencil in the shade ‘Spice.’ Then, for a hint of color, Martin used Dior’s Addict Lip Glow Balm in the shade 001 Pink, which also added hydration and created kissable lips. Considering Markle’s wedding taking place on May 19, 2018, you could say she nailed the clean girl aesthetic before it was officially a trend.
Not only were these products used to create a flawless look, but they were also entrusted to last all day and stand the test of time — those photos of Meghan will forever be part of history! While these items sit at splurge-worthy price points, their significance and efficacy ensure they’re worth more than the tag. Read on for our favorites from the lineup below.
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Must-Have Products From Meghan Markle’s Wedding Day Makeup
Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation
If you’ve been wanting to test out a new foundation this year, we can’t think of a better time to try the Backstage foundation, which doubles as a body foundation. The pick has a luminous finish, medium buildable coverage and is heat- and humidity-resistant. It even features good-for-skin ingredients, such as squalene and hyaluronic acid, and comes in a staggering 43 shades to choose from. No wonder it was Markle’s pick for her big day!
Mac Cosmetics Lip Liner Pencil
Now that Markle has revealed the lip liner she used for her wedding, you’d better snag the ‘Spice’ shade. . . while you still can! A can’t-go-wrong pick, Mac’s lip liners have long been a go-to for celebrities and makeup artists. That’s all thanks to the no-budge formula and a variety of color options that complement the skin.
Dior’s Addict Lip Glow Balm
Though this Dior option is luxurious, one can always rationalize buying a new lip balm. After all, this one keeps your lips healthy, hydrated and glowy. It has a unique technology that adapts the pH level in your lips to best match your specific coloring. Talk about royal treatment! Copy Markle’s iconic glam with a pink shade or try it in one that speaks to you.
Dior Backstage Concealer
It’s hard to believe that Markle got much sleep before her wedding night, but if she was tired, you’d never know it thanks to her fresh-faced look. The Backstage Concealer that Martin used likely helped a bit — it’s full coverage, waterproof, crease-proof and has a precision brush applicator for perfect placement.
Diorshow Pump ‘N’ Volume Mascara
Out of all of the products used for the highly photographed event, we can’t think of one we’d trust more than this volumizing Dior mascara. For Martin to find an option that brings major volume and highlights the eyes without having to worry about clumping or flaking was a tall order. However, he clearly succeeded — which means we need this in our arsenal for our own special occasions!
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