With only days away from the wedding of the century, we’ve caught royal wedding fever like the rest of the world. But instead of collecting memorabilia with Kate and Will’s face on it, we’re building up a stash of British and royal beauty products fit for a queen. 

The Body Shop has gone back to their British roots and collaborated with the London College of Fashion for their limited edition ‘Brush with Fashion’ range.  For a radiant glow, wear Illuminating Face Base before foundation or alone for a flawless finish.  The A La Mode eye shadow quad includes pearly shades of silver, white, pink and matte black.  Complete the blushing bride look with Rimmel London’s 3 in1 Blush where you can combine different shades of pink, or splurge on Burberry blush in Blossom, which sweeps on as a sophisticated rose colour.

For pretty nails, try pastel and baby pink shades such as Orly Polo Princess, Essie Princess Pink or OPI’s Princess Rule, which has a glitter finish. Deep royal shades of blue and purple are also perfect for autumn, such as OPI’s Dating a Royal. Butter London has released a much talked about polish called No More Waity Katie.  Taking a modern twist away from royal purple, this is a shade of ‘greige’ (mix of gray and beige) with a lilac glitter finish. Or feel like being pampered like a princess? Indulge in a manicure or pedicure at East Day Spa where you can choose from a range of Butter polishes.

Poppy King of Lipstick Queen has come out with a revolutionary shade called Jean Queen. Available in a sheer lipstick and opaque gloss, this pink shade offsets the denim blue of your jeans and was created especially for casual Fridays. For a night out, try a bold colour from Rimmel London’s Long Lasting Lipstick range, which has serious colour impact for up to eight hours.  These creamy lipsticks come in 20 trendy shades.  For glossy lips, finish with Rimmel Royal Gloss packed with vitamins, royal jelly extracts and yumminess.

Be spoilt for choice with several fragrances from British powerhouses like Stella McCartney and Kate Moss. If you are after a gift for him and her, French Connection and the Beckhams have matching fragrances for the lucky couple.  Vera Wang has five unique scents in her ‘Princess’ range so you can bring out the glam, rock or preppy princess within you.

Article by Joy Fung