That bouncy chestnut-brown hair, those lovely smoky eyes, the radiant skin . . . it's no wonder we're all smitten with the Duchess of Cambridge [1]. Kate has made household names out of the fashion labels she favours, and we think it's high time her go-to beauty brands get the same treatment. As such, we've tracked down the beauty buys you'll find in the royal's makeup bag, from cult favourites we all know and love to lesser-known staples we're dying to try. Scooping her beauty swag isn't quite the same as, say, marrying a prince and having access to the royal jewels, but we can live with that. Keep reading to discover the Kate-inspired products — and get ready to practice your regal wave along with your gel liner technique.
Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner
The Duchess is a Bobbi Brown devotee, having worn the brand's makeup on her wedding day. In addition to this gel eyeliner, she's reportedly smitten with Brown's Long-Wear Even Finish Foundation, Dark Brow Kit, Creamy Matte Lip Colour, and Sheer Colour Lip Brush. In other words, go on and raid your nearest beauty counter.
Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner [2] (£18)
Lancôme Hypnôse Mascara
The royal looks to Lancôme when it comes to perfecting her famous smoky eye. She's said to swear by the cult fave Lancôme Hypnôse Mascara as well as the brand's Artliner for a more dramatic evening look.
Lancôme Hypnôse Mascara [3] (£24.50)
Nivea Visage Pure & Natural Day Cream
Just because she's got a tiara doesn't mean Kate doesn't love a drugstore buy. Keep moisturised with this simple skin saviour.
Nivea Visage Pure & Natural Day Cream [4] ($23)
Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil
Trust an English rose to have rosehip oil on standby. The Duchess reportedly fell for this all-natural skin care buy after being given a bottle during her tour of New Zealand.
Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil [5] (£26)
Urban Decay Naked Palette 1
Even Kate can't resist this wildly popular eye palette. The royal is said to count this as a favourite, along with shadows from Bobbi Brown.
Urban Decay Naked Palette 1 [6] (£39.50)
Kérastase Bain Satin Shampoo
It takes a lot of TLC to score hair this gorgeous. The Duchess counts on products from Kérastase, including this shampoo, plus conditioner and hair masks.
Kérastase Bain Satin Shampoo [7] (£13, originally £19)
Essie Allure Nail Polish
No nail art or bold hues for this lady. Kate favours nude and pale-pink polishes, such as this Essie polish mixed with a Bourjois shade for her wedding.
Essie Allure Nail Polish [8] (£8)
Jo Malone Orange Blossom Cologne
This British fragrance and candle brand is said to be a big hit with the Duchess, who reportedly used its scents to make Westminster Abbey especially fragrant on her wedding day.
Jo Malone Orange Blossom Cologne [9] (£90)
Karin Herzog Vita-A-Kombi 1
This Duchess-approved Swiss skin care brand uses oxygen-infused potions to shrink pores and reduce the signs of aging.
Karin Herzog Vita-A-Kombi 1 [10] (£60)
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser
This oil-free moisturiser gives the brunette beauty a flawless finish. Rumour has it she stocks up on this at Peter Jones in London's ritzy Sloane Square area.
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser [11] ($34)
Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat
This iconic highlighting pen is fit for a queen, so it's no surprise that HRH uses it to add a dash of luminosity to her look.
Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat [12] (£25.50)
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