Kate Middleton's Favorite Beauty Products Are Royally Good

Catherine, Princess of Wales is a beauty icon – Not only does her hair consistently look gorgeous, her makeup is always stunning. Naturally, we want to know what she's using to get her flawless finish. Catherine has undergone a notable transformation as a royal. In her early days of marriage to Prince William, Catherine rocked a heavier makeup look and wore her hair in tighter curls. Now, her look is more subdued and mature, but arguably more polished. In April 2023, celebrity hairstylist Dionne Smith told the Daily Mail, "To me, it seems like Kate's hair is a reflection of her position within the family, it must be impeccable at all times in a public setting." 

Speaking of Catherine's transformed beauty routine, Samantha Mercer of the hair and makeup line The Dollz, told the Daily Mail: "By changing a few things in her makeup routine she's managed to transform herself." Mercer noted that Catherine has also mastered a more simple style of makeup that's actually much more flattering and less aging than her former looks. "I'm sure everyone will agree that she looks fantastic, and her new look is much more suited to her," Mercer added. Catherine does look fantastic, from her hair to skin to makeup, so we've sourced all of her favorite products to use a princess-approved beauty regime!

Back in 2018, the princess' stylist, Amanda Cook Tucker posted a photo on X (formerly Twitter) of all of the products she was bringing with her to use on Catherine's hair during the royal tour of Norway and Sweden, according to the Daily Mail. The photo was very informative, and one major takeaway was that Tucker uses the classic L'Oreal Paris Elnett Hairspray to hold Catherine's signature blowout in place. It appears she isn't the only fan — The product boasts countless five star reviews across major retailers. PopSugar praised its ability to give the hair a workable hold and a shiny finish. Even better, the cult-classic hairspray is very affordable. An 11 ounce canister costs just $16.59 at Target. 

Catherine, Princess of Wales, has long been a devoted fan of the cult-favorite Jo Malone's Orange Blossom Cologne. In fact, per Vogue, she loved the scent so much that she reportedly requested that Westminster Abby be filled with lit candles of the scent on her wedding day. With its delicate combination of floral, citrus, and vanilla notes, the perfume is an ideal year-round scent that isn't too over-the-top. The scent leans on the luxurious side, with a 3.4 oz bottle ringing in at $164 from Macy's. Thankfully, there are several affordable dupes for Kate Middleton's favorite perfume, so you don't have to break the bank to smell like the royal. 

The late Queen Elizabeth II and Catherine, Princess of Wales, shared a taste for the same nail polish. The two royal women favored Essie's nail polish in the shade Ballet Slippers, a clear polish with a faint hint of champagne pink. As royal protocol leans towards avoiding daring color choices, like red, when it comes to polish, it makes sense that neutral colors are a mainstay among manicures. The muted tone of Ballet Slippers is ideal for this; it adds a coat of gloss without being too vivid or distracting. It's also neutral enough that it goes with everything. Pick up a standard size bottle of the classic pale pink tone for $10 a bottle at Ulta Beauty.

When stylist Amanda Cook Tucker posted a photo of all of the hair products that she uses on Catherine, Princess of Wales, we discovered that Kiehl's Crème with Silk Groom styling cream was part of the routine. A tube of the product typically retails for $26, and its goal is to provide shine and moisture to hair while making it easier to style and groom. It really is an ideal product, and a great tip to get those glossy curls that are such a signature of Catherine's hair. 

While at Wimbledon in 2019, Catherine, Princess of Wales, applied some gloss to her lips and inadvertently showed the world her go-to shade: Clarins' Natural Lip Perfector in shade Rose Shimmer. A tube of the gloss retails for $29, and promises to both hydrate lips while adding some dimension and shine. Catherine rarely wears dark lipsticks, much preferring natural looks. The Clarins Natural Lip Perfector seems right on-brand for the princess. 

When Catherine, Princess of Wales, was pregnant with her second child, she used Trilogy's Organic Rosehip Oil on her face as a safe alternative during pregnancy. 

One look at Kate Middleton's glowing complexion should clue you into her having a carefully-curated skincare routine. While we don't know the exact details of what she uses nightly, we do know that when it comes to anti-aging products, she's a fan of natural formulas. One of her go-tos is rosehip oil. In fact, when word got out that this was Catherine's skin care choice, a bottle of the Rosehip Oil sold every twenty seconds, the HuffPost reported. That is some impressive influencing!

Per US Weekly, the princess started using the product as a safe alternative to retinol during her second pregnancy.  It's generally recommended expectant mothers avoid the harsh ingredient due to hormone changes that increase sensitivity. Thevitamin-C rich product is known for its ability to combat inflammation and minimize sun damage. Middleton's preferred brand was Trilogy, which sells a 45 ml bottle for $44.99, with essential fatty acids to keep skin healthy and nourished

When Catherine, Princess of Wales, was pregnant with Charlotte, she used Bobbi Brown's Shimmer Brick Highlighter in Bronze as a way to give her skin a sun-kissed glow. The warming glow powder retails for $53 from Ulta Beauty and offers a safe, sun-free alternative to mimicking a tan. According to Us Weekly, Catherine enjoys getting spray tans, but during her pregnancy, she avoided these to steer clear of chemicals. "Kate is very cautious of products and treatments," an insider told the outlet. "Baby's health comes first." The outlet also noted that she used the Nars cult-classic blush in Orgasm to look flush and healthy.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, famously uses Lancôme's Hypnôse Mascara to achieve a dramatic finish to her eye makeup routine. The mascara retails for $33 a tube from Ulta Beauty and has gained a reputation on its own for its ability to thicken and amplify lashes while keeping them separated. According to Town & Country, this mascara has been one of Catherine's makeup favorites for a long time, so it's certainly a tried and true royal staple! 

To achieve varying degrees of smokey eye, Catherine, Princess of Wales, has long turned to Urban Decay's Naked eyeshadow palette, per Us Weekly. Throughout the 2010s, the palette was a huge hit amongst makeup fans everywhere, particularly due to its range of highly pigmented neutral taupe, brown, and nude shades. However, in 2018, the company discontinued its original Naked product, per Vogue. They've since replaced the palette with the Naked3 Eyeshadow Palette (available at Ulta Beauty for $59), which features more rosy pink shades. While the upgraded versions of the eyeshadow palette are beautiful, we can't help but wonder if Catherine was as disappointed as the rest of us when the original was discontinued. It remains unconfirmed whether she still uses Urban Decay eyeshadow.

To keep her skin moisturized, Catherine, Princess of Wales, uses products by the Swiss skincare line Karen Herzog. According to Town & Country, the princess is a fan of the brand's Vita-A-Kombi 1 anti-aging face cream, which retails for $85 a jar. Per the product description, each jar claims to contain 1% vitamin E and vitamin A, making it suitable for tackling issues like fine lines or wrinkles. Several five star reviewers on the company's website praise the night cream for its "non-greasy" formula and brightening capabilities. Town & Country also noted that the princess also loves using the brand's Oxygen Face Normalizing Cream, but  as of January 2024, that particular moisturizer has been discontinued. So even the royals have to source out new skincare products. But the Karen Herzog brand carries plenty of other hydrating products, so she was no doubt able to find something that suited her.