Popsugar Beauty The Royals Meghan Markle Beauty Routine Editor Experiment I Tried Meghan Markle's Beauty Routine and It Was Nothing Special, but That's the Point 28 August 2019 by Tori Crowther Image Sources: Getty / Chris Jackson and POPSUGAR Photography ./ Tori Crowther As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. "If it's good enough for Meghan Markle, it's good enough for me" is the motto I lived by when I turned to her royal-approved beauty routine for a week. After doing some investigative research into Meghan's beauty products of choice, I decided to test them out to see it they were really worth the hype. Some of the items already had secured a place in my makeup bag while others were new additions, but all were a pleasant experience. Did I feel like a royal after the experiment? Spoiler alert: no, but that's exactly why I love Meghan. She appreciates her luxuries and also enjoys a Nivea moisturiser just like the rest of us. I obviously loved trying new products and loved pretending to be a duchess for a few days. Keep reading to see my opinion on each of Meghan's favourite products, plus a few takeaways, so you too can sleep well knowing some of your products are royal-approved. Kate Somerville Quench Hydrating Face Serum Image Source: katesomerville.com I've had Kate Somerville Quench Hydrating Face Serum (£63) in my skincare stash for a few weeks now and I'm a fan. It has a silicone slip finish that gives my skin a real glow after applying foundation without being too heavy. Kate Somerville Quench Hydrating Face Serum £63 from katesomerville.co.uk Buy Now Nivea Q10 + Vitamin C Firming Body Lotion Image Source: amazon.com Meghan glows and I want to glow, so I turned to Nivea Q10 + Vitamin C Firming Body Lotion (£4, originally £8). It isn't luxurious or particularly revolutionary, but it works, and what more could you want from a body lotion? Nivea Q10 + Vitamin C Firming Body Lotion £4 from boots.com Buy Now Dr Bronner's Lavender Pure-Castille Soap Image Source: shop.drbronner.com I'm faithful to my Dove body wash, but the Dr Bronner's Lavender Pure-Castille Soap (£12) was a welcomed addition to my post-workout shower before bed. Dr Bronner's Lavender Pure-Castille Soap £12 from feelunique.com Buy Now Makeup Forever Ultra HD Microfinishing Pressed Powder Image Source: escentual Makeup Forever Ultra HD Microfinishing Pressed Powder (£26) was light enough to even out my dry skin but kept my dewy base from looking greasy. It's clear why this is a Meghan must-have. Makeup Forever Ultra HD Microfinishing Pressed Powder £26 from escentual.com Buy Now Maybelline Eye Lash Sensational Mascara Image Source: target.com Maybelline Eye Lash Sensational Mascara (£9) is an oldie but a goodie. Meghan loves this high street gem, and so do I. Maybelline Eye Lash Sensational Mascara £9 from superdrug.com Buy Now RMS Beauty Living Luminizer Image Source: rmsbeauty.com I've learned the secret to Meghan's dewy complexion: RMS Beauty Living Luminizer (£36). Wearing this with lots of serum and a tinted moisturiser gave me the glowing Summer skin that I long for. RMS Beauty Living Luminizer £36 from beautybay.com Buy Now Rapidlash Serum Image Source: revitalash.com As a huge fan of eyelash serums, I welcomed Rapidlash Serum (£32) into my life with open arms. It's not all in the mascara. Over time, this serum will give lashes added length, thickness, and an overall boost. Rapidlash Serum £32 from lookfantastic.com Buy Now The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil Image Source: thebodyshop.com The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil (£8.50) is small but mighty. A brand with a good ethos and even better products. This is a definite royal-approved product that's staying put in my makeup bag for the pimple panics. The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil £8.50 from thebodyshop.com Buy Now Bioré Ultra Deep Cleansing Pore Strips Image Source: amazon.com OK, Bioré Ultra Deep Cleansing Pore Strips (£9) might not be a know fave of Meghan's, but the Bioré Deep Cleansing Cloths are. Since cleansing wipes really aren't my bag, I thought I'd try the strips. I generally find pore strips a bit too harsh for my skin, but these worked a treat. Bioré Ultra Deep Cleansing Pore Strips £9 from boots.com Buy Now Dior Gel Top Coat Image Source: Dior Meghan's makeup artist used Dior on her for her wedding day, so of course I had to include something from the brand. The Dior Gel Top Coat (£22) turns any regular manicure into one that's definitely royal-appropriate. Dior Gel Top Coat £22 from dior.com Buy Now Eucerin Aquaphor Soothing Skin Balm Image Source: Escentual Again with the body moisture, a royal must have more than one lotion. I used Eucerin Aquaphor Soothing Skin Balm ($9) on more targeted dry areas and found not only was I more moisturised, it made my fake tan look better. Winning. Eucerin Aquaphor Soothing Skin Balm $9 from escentual.com Buy Now Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat Image Source: Escentual Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat (£26) is a royal must-have and I can't believe it took me so long to try it. The secret to Meghan looking so fresh faced? This concealer and it's a new favourite of mine. Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat £26 from escentual.com Buy Now Takeaways Image Source: Getty / Chris Jackson During my experiment, I learned three key things: I need to moisturise my body regularly. Balm textured highlighter is the key to a royal glow. A busy woman uses lavender to chill the f*ck out. The RoyalsShoppingCelebrity BeautyShoppableMeghan MarkleThe British RoyalsBeauty Shopping