LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 12:  Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attends Shout's Crisis Volunteer celebration event at Troubadour White City Theatre on November 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)
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What does the Duchess of Cambridge enjoy using as part of her beauty routine? Read on to find out.

When you’re one of the world’s most photographed women, it is certain that people everywhere will want to know what you’re wearing and the beauty products you swear by. As a member of the British royal family, Kate Middleton is no stranger to the spotlight and always looks put together no matter where she goes—from a royal engagement for a charity event to an appearance at Wimbledon. Over the years, countless reports have been published on the Duchess of Cambridge’s favourite beauty products—and they are surprisingly accessible.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 02: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attends day two of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 02, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/Getty Images)
Above Kate Middleton holding on to a Clarins lip gloss while attending the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 02, 2019 in London, England. (Photo: Getty Images)

These are some of the duchess’ go-to make-up and skincare items below, as shared by various newsmakers and brands over the years. 

1. Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector Gloss

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Back in 2019 during one of the tennis matches at Wimbledon, eagle-eyed netizens spotted Kate touching up her make-up with this tube of lip gloss by Clarins. It was quickly confirmed that it was the brand’s Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector Gloss. Based on photos, Kate is believed to have used the Rose Shimmer shade, which is a light pink tint. The gloss is creamy in texture and glides onto the lips easily with its angled cushion applicator.  

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2. Trilogy Rosehip Oil

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The Duchess of Cambridge is reportedly a fan of this rosehip oil by Trilogy, a New Zealand beauty brand founded in 2002. According to the brand, a bottle of their rosehip oil is sold once every 20 seconds. The organic beauty oil helps to reduce the appearance of scars, stretch marks, fine lines and wrinkles and is safe to be used on the body and face. Kate reportedly used this during her pregnancy with her daughter Princess Charlotte.

3. Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick

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Even up to this day, the royal wedding of Prince William and his bride Kate Middleton remains etched in the minds of people around the world. The Duchess of Cambridge’s iconic Alexander McQueen gown was perfectly complemented by her classic bridal make-up look. While she famously did her own wedding day make-up, the duchess received 'artistry assistance' from Bobbi Brown make-up artist Hannah Martin. To achieve a subtle glow, the royal brushed some of Bobbi Brown’s classic Shimmer Brick Compact in Bronze on her cheeks.

After her wedding, Brown herself released a statement praising Kate’s look: “I wouldn’t have changed a thing about her make-up. She looked beautiful, fresh and most importantly, happy.”  

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4. Lancôme Hypnose Mascara

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If you know, you know. This volumising mascara by Lancôme is popular among beauty enthusiasts thanks to its buildable and creamy formula that lifts the lashes for any look you want—be it natural or dramatic. It is also rumoured to be a favourite of the Duchess of Cambridge, who completes her eye make-up look with this mascara in black.

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5. Jo Malone Orange Blossom

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Why yes, even royals have signature scents. And in Kate’s case, her favourite seems to be a well-loved one by British luxury fragrance house Jo Malone. The duchess is so huge a fan of the brand’s Orange Blossom cologne that at her request, candles in the scent were lit up during her wedding at Westminster Abbey. The fragrance contains notes of clementine flower, orange blossom and waterlily.

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6. Beuti Skincare Beauty Sleep Elixir

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By now, we should all be familiar with how Kate is a big fan of beauty oils. In fact, she reportedly uses Beuti Skincare's Beauty Sleep Elixir so much that she keeps three bottles near her bed, according to the brand's founder Leila Aalam. We don’t blame her for this but Aalam previously let slip that both the Duchess of Cambridge and Duchess of Sussex use this face oil. The plant-based beauty oil is packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory ingredients that help to stimulate collagen production.

7. Essie nail polish

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Clean and natural, we hear that’s how Kate prefers her nails to be done. She enjoys keeping her manicure neat, short and square in shape. The Daily Mail reported that she usually gets the 60-minute royal manicure with her manicurist Marina Sandoval. On her wedding day in 2011, Sandoval painted Kate's nails with a combination of Essie nail polish in Allure and Bourjois' So Laque ultra-shine nail enamel. Nude and neutral shades have long been the royals’ preferred hue for manicures.

The legend goes back all the way to 1989 when Queen Elizabeth’s hairdresser requested a bottle of Essie’s Ballet Slippers, a pale, nearly translucent pink polish, to be sent to Buckingham Palace. Since then, this specific hue made its way into the territory of some of the most popular and iconic nail polish shades of all time.

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