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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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    70 Member Comments

    Kate Giddy 21 Nov 2018 4:26 PM
    It’s sucks that they have these “Royal rules” people should be able to do what they want, even the royal family!
    millie-rosexo 2 Nov 2018 2:09 PM
    so obsessed with her! she’s gorgeous!
    perthchick 27 Oct 2018 3:06 PM
    I couldn't do it. I love bright lipstick.
    Karlie 361 23 Oct 2018 12:56 AM
    She is super beautiful
    maggieball 17 Oct 2018 7:47 PM
    Rules schmools. She looks natural no matter what she wears.
    Yohanna 17 Oct 2018 6:35 PM

    Yes, pretty. The thing is if you want to go natural, why to wear "natural makeup"? Just nothing requires less effort and your face is clean always! Either nothing or small pop of colour, that I love
    AndreaJW 17 Oct 2018 1:24 PM
    I love her natural look
    Popsicle 17 Oct 2018 12:58 PM
    Love her natural look
    Okatko 17 Oct 2018 12:18 AM
    Marry my tradie husband who comes home covered in mortar or royalty. No brainer. My mother in law doesn’t tell me what I can wear.
    Nys Silver 16 Oct 2018 9:51 PM
    Timeless and elegant. Lucky I'll never be a royal because I would break all the makeup rules!
    Beautybabe140194 16 Oct 2018 9:27 PM
    Love her natural makeup and bun. She is gorgeous
    Tigerlily 16 Oct 2018 7:18 PM
    I like how they keep it natural and aren’t too heavy handed with the makeup
    bebeautiful34 16 Oct 2018 6:20 PM
    It's nice to look polished and groomed at all times and I guess the best and easiest way to do that is stick with a natural look and subtle lips and nails
    Beauty Obsession 16 Oct 2018 5:47 PM
    I love her look! Very simple and timeless! A modern day Audrey Hepburn. Her look will always be in fashion!!
    NellAdams 16 Oct 2018 3:16 PM
    It helps to be naturally stunning! Her and Kate could both wear not another drop of makeup for the rest of their lives and still leave everyone in awe at every appearance.
    Jessica712 16 Oct 2018 2:06 PM
    Meghan is so naturally pretty. Love the neutral lip colours she wears.
    Chicklet 16 Oct 2018 2:05 PM
    She always looks great.
    Belle88 16 Oct 2018 1:50 PM
    She's beautiful naturally, so she doesn't need any 'bold' looks.
    Miss19 16 Oct 2018 1:46 PM
    Her makeup, hair and outfit are always on point
    Ariana82 16 Oct 2018 12:52 PM
    She doesn't need to have bold make up as she's got those bold eyes that speak volumes
    freaky 16 Oct 2018 12:10 PM
    Love how she naturally enhances her look. Very classy and pretty
    Kassalee 16 Oct 2018 11:14 AM
    Still plenty of makeup choices not going bold and behind closed doors ......
    clearcrystalwater 16 Oct 2018 10:28 AM
    she has a great natural look - no wonder she just wants to keep it that way!
    PoshBec 16 Oct 2018 9:50 AM
    Always a fresh, natural look...she knows what suits her.
    Wittyusername 27 Sep 2018 6:26 AM
    I find these royalty beauty ‘rules’ so curious. They all seem to lean towards subtly and traditional class. It could get boring without being able to play with makeup, but it is definitely a well presented style.
    BlueBite 26 Sep 2018 3:58 PM
    This is probably one of the major reasons why I don't ever wish to be royalty. I express how I feel and wish to appear through lipstick shades and nail polish colours. Also, messy hair usually looks good on me.
    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

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