Kate Middleton looked fresh-faced and classic at her wedding to Prince William. And – proving she’s not just a pretty face - The Duchess of Cambridge did her own makeup for the big day. Here’s how to get her makeup look:

Face:   Looking at Kate’s flawless skin, I am guessing she would have used a refining skin prep under a primer to achieve a smooth and flawless complexion, followed by a foundation and powder to finish the look.
Use concealer and brightener under the eyes to make your eyes sparkle like Kate’s – and don’t forget to use primer on your eyelids to ensure your eye makeup stays intact.

Product Love:
Napoleon Perdis Auto Pilot Pore Minimiser and Mattifier and Pre-Foundation Primer
Innoxa Pure Silk Primer
MAC Prep + Prime Vibrancy Eye – banishes dark circles and illuminates the eye area
MAC Prep + Prime highlighter
MAC Studio Finishing concealer
MAC Pro Longwear Foundation
MAC Mineralise Skin Finish Natural powder

Cheeks:  Kate enhanced the apples of her cheeks using a soft pink blush tone.

Product Love:
NARS blush in Amour
By Terry Velvet Cream blush in Apple glow
*Both available from www.meccacosmetica.co.nz

Eyes:  Kate created a soft smoky eye – always a classic look that adds a touch of glamour.  Read our tips on creating the perfect smoky eye here.

Brows: Kate’s brows framed her eyes and off-set her eyes perfectly.  Shape brows and fill them in with brow powder to get the same look. An eyebrow kit is helpful to achieve a bold brow.

Product Love: 
Nutrimetics nc Eyebrow Kit, which includes easy-to-use stencils to give the perfect shape, a wax primer and brow colours to add definition, an angled brush to shape and an illuminating eye shadow to accentuate a flawless arch . 

Lips:  Kate played up her eyes and left her lips a subtle blush pink tone to match her cheeks.  Finish with a touch of clear gloss.

Product Love:
Innoxa Lovely Lips Mineral Lipstick in English Rose
L’Oreal Paris Infallible Lip Duo compact in Blush Obsession

Nails:  Kate wore Essie nail polish in ‘Allure’, neutral blush tone a shade available only in the UK.  But the good news is the shade is similar to ‘Sugar Daddy’ which is available in NZ!

Article by Natalie Cosgrove