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    Meghan Markle has to follow these royal beauty rules

    14 Sep 2018 11:44 AM | Posted by
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    Ever since Meghan Markle and Prince Harry got hitched at the Royal Wedding back in May, there has been an ongoing obsession over how to get her beauty look (us heavily included in the obsession).

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    Her Royal Wedding makeup artist (and friend) Daniel Martin spoke to People about how Meghan does her own makeup. "She’s gotten more comfortable doing her own makeup. She loves makeup and she’s good at it!" Martin shared. "She’s been doing her makeup herself. She’s not fussy — she’s just trying to get it on and get out the door.”

    "She likes a stronger eye, her brow is a lot more defined now,” Daniel told People. “But it’s still her. If anything, she’s going to experiment with different tones, and now that she’s more tan she’ll use warmer colors. But she doesn’t stray too far from her technique, she’s very formulaic with her routine."

    And if you’re trying to get her whole fresh-faced dewy look down pat, there’s one thing you’ll never have to worry about: a bold lip. Seriously, the Duchess of Sussex has ditched the bold lip. "The one time she did a red lip, she just didn’t feel comfortable in it. She likes to talk and she’s not a fussy person, so she doesn’t want to have to worry about anything,” Daniel said.

    And it’s lucky Meghan doesn’t love a bold lip as Harper’s Bazaar reports that it’s against protocol for Royals to go brighter than a nude or pink lipstick.

    That’s not the only royal beauty rule around. Since Meghan Markle became the Duchess of Sussex she’s got to follow some royal beauty rules…

    Makeup

    If you take Duchess Catherine as an example, you’ll see she never really strays from natural makeup. Sure, evening events require a little more oomph – but during the day it’s light eye makeup and natural foundation all the way.

    Supposedly, lip gloss is also frowned upon for royals to flaunt because (as we are all painfully aware) your hair gets easily stuck in the gloss. However, Meghan has already broken this bad boy! Meghan was seen with a glossy pout before attending Christmas Lunch at Buckingham Palace in 2017.

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    Hair

    Beauty is all about looking tidy and put-together when you’re a royal so messy buns are not exactly traditional. But Meghan has bucked the trend there too. She rocks many a messy bun – she even had her locks pulled into a loose bun at the Royal Wedding!

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    Nails

    Bright nail polish is also not appropriate according to Queen Elizabeth (her favourite polish is essie’s Ballet Slippers). And ever since Meghan got married, she’s only been seen with neat and neutral shades of nail polish.

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    44 Member Comments

    mrsB_ 24 Sep 2018 5:00 PM
    I would definitely struggle with the nail polish rule
    Lisa359 24 Sep 2018 2:42 PM
    I could'nt handle it either, I hate following rules
    hannah_almond 23 Sep 2018 1:46 PM
    I can understand the reasoning behind why the natural look is preferred or mandated as a member of the Royal family; if they were seen with anything other than something that was not classy, natural or dignified, they're be branded as losing touch with their core values, and the public opinion may drop.
    jillian206 22 Sep 2018 7:03 PM
    So interesting to learn about these "rules"
    Gilliey 21 Sep 2018 2:21 PM
    Both Kate and Meghan always look immaculate.
    MelissaFay89 20 Sep 2018 12:48 PM
    She always looks so beautiful
    abbeyleee12 20 Sep 2018 11:01 AM
    She always looks classy and beautiful
    Justabin 19 Sep 2018 6:56 PM
    none of the glitter bs
    glossqueen 19 Sep 2018 6:04 PM
    She always looks beautiful, I love the classic look.
    Sam91 19 Sep 2018 4:37 AM
    Her makeup always looks natural and pretty.
    misfortune8 19 Sep 2018 2:16 AM
    Well when I rule the world (it could happen!), I'll be wearing bright red or purple lipstick & black or dark blue nails!
    ThisIsMe 17 Sep 2018 2:34 PM
    I love her look she is always glowing! I wouldn't handle all the rules & restrictions very well myself either though.
    Popsicle 17 Sep 2018 9:46 AM
    I think she is just gorgeous
    ray_jay 17 Sep 2018 7:11 AM
    I personally prefer a natural look and although there are lots of rules I think it suits the image they need to have. Not sure I'd love to see a bright lip at a royal event. There's so many lovely colours that still make you look good.
    You beauty 16 Sep 2018 9:43 PM
    Classy is timeless. Meagan is beautiful. And I like Essie's Ballet slippers.
    GeeJ 16 Sep 2018 6:00 PM
    Her makeup is always gorgeous.
    2663anne 16 Sep 2018 3:33 PM
    I think she sticks to the natural look so in a few years time there are no horrible pictures of her with neon green eyeshadow etc... Natural is timeless.
    Mayy 16 Sep 2018 11:52 AM
    I must say, she is a very stylish person!
    Goddess..... 16 Sep 2018 2:03 AM
    I like the way, Meghan does her make-up, hair & nail's she does a great job at nailing it & breaking the rule's too, lol... She is a very stylish women.
    RalucaP 15 Sep 2018 4:49 PM
    I like her style .
    Elunia 15 Sep 2018 4:43 PM
    I guess that was what she agreed to when becoming a royal. I didn't realise that they had these rules but it makes sense now when I think of how they always appear in public.
    skincare junkie 15 Sep 2018 4:04 PM
    When you have great skin and confident you can get away with so much less makeup.
    Eskimo82 15 Sep 2018 3:53 PM
    He makeup os always on point, so natural and polished !
    duality 15 Sep 2018 11:17 AM
    the rules I think are slowly on the way out with the royals, look at the giant step they have taken by "allowing" Harry to marry her, even 20 years ago no way would it have been done
    Gilded 16 Sep 2018 12:00 AM
    The virginity exam they reportedly did on Diana. YIKES!!
    Jenniqua 15 Sep 2018 10:04 AM
    She is gorgeous and I hope she doesnt get too scrutinised.
    onlyoni 14 Sep 2018 11:00 PM
    I think Megan always looks so fresh, natural and gorgeous.
    Hayley644 14 Sep 2018 9:48 PM
    Pity she's not given the opportunity to be herself now she's a member of the royal family.
    Chrystalage 14 Sep 2018 9:42 PM
    She's a natural beauty anyway and the natural look suits her well
    Lucy16 14 Sep 2018 7:33 PM
    I love natural makeup as it's failsafe.

    A well groomed brow and decent manicure goes a long way.
    katrina176 14 Sep 2018 7:15 PM
    She is incredibly beautiful , i love her make up and her hair .
    IndieAna 14 Sep 2018 6:40 PM
    She always looks so polished
    Snazzie 14 Sep 2018 6:12 PM
    Some of the rules they are expected to follow seem so silly and outdated. Hopefully young fresh women like Meghan will help the royals lighten up a bit!
    Bellefleur 14 Sep 2018 6:10 PM
    I do know about the British royal beauty and fashion rules - I think it's a mix of tradition and the need to put a certain facade forward.
    katshepsutt 14 Sep 2018 6:07 PM
    She always looks lovely, and neutral shades suit her to a T. Just as well I've no chance of getting hitched to a royal - no way I'd give up my bold lips lol!
    Yohanna 14 Sep 2018 5:06 PM
    Very bland. I like it!
    Trish_D 14 Sep 2018 5:05 PM
    I for one absolutely LOVE Meghan's makeup especially the beautifully understated lipstick looks.
    Luna19 14 Sep 2018 4:09 PM
    I knew about the nail polish restrictions, not the lip colour. Super strict at least the natural look, looks amazing on her!
    Tee631 14 Sep 2018 3:57 PM
    her makeuo looks amazing
    clearcrystalwater 14 Sep 2018 3:39 PM
    i totally get her!
    Gilded 14 Sep 2018 2:45 PM
    I'm a neutral lip girl myself so I get it. Its just so fussy to go bold lip.
    Lucrecia629 14 Sep 2018 2:41 PM
    I can totally understand the natural makeup look. In particular, the neutral lip. As much as she and Katherine are photographed and as much speaking and smiling for the camera as they have to do, there's a big chance of lipstick on the teeth.
    beautyfun 14 Sep 2018 2:31 PM
    She always looks and dresses beautifully.
    Miss19 14 Sep 2018 2:03 PM
    So many beauty rules and restrictions! I don't think I could handle it
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