When the Princess of Wales steps out in public, one thing is certain - she will be immaculate; her hair is blow dried to perfection, her skin glowing and her lips expertly glossed. As per royal etiquette, Kate Middleton can’t show her allegiance to any particular product, much to our dismay. Eagle eyed fans and insiders, however, have often made an educated guess or two about what’s in her beauty kit. In 2019, Middleton was spotted at Wimbledon coating her lips with a layer of Clarins lip gloss, prompting the product to sell out swiftly, proving the selling power of a princess. Where her smooth skin is concerned, it’s long been rumoured that Middleton enjoys using the Biotulin Supreme Skin Gel, an anti-wrinkle serum that mimics the effects of Botox. Favourite moisturiser? There’s been whisperings of a penchant for the Rodial Bee Venom 24 Carat Gold Ultimate Crème - this retails at an eye-watering £740 (but is currently on sale, if you act fast).
Thankfully though, her signature smokey eye is much easier to achieve - and much more affordable too. According a source in Hello!, Middleton has long been a fan of the Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette. Since its launch back in 2010 there's been several iterations (including a few that have been discontinued) so we'd assume she may have opted for an upgrade or two along the way. A newer version, the Urban Decay Naked 3 Eyeshadow Palette is now on sale for Amazon Prime Day coming in at an impressive 29% off. A true do-it-all palette, the shades are neutral and classic - think pale pink shimmers, brown-toned nudes and deep, matte blacks. The pigment too, is rich and luxurious, blending beautifully when paired with a fluffy brush.
There's no denying it's fit for a princess...
Shop: Urban Decay Naked 3 Eyeshadow Palette
29% off
Urban Decay says: 'Each of the 12 eyeshadow shades in this neutral (but never boring) palette, from the palest pink shimmer to a deep black matte with rosy red micro-glitter, is formulated with our iconic Naked formula to deliver velvety texture, richly pigmented colour, and great blendability. Includes a double-ended eyeshadow brush.'
Pros
- Rich pigment
- Comes with a brush
Cons
- Will sell out quickly
Rachael Martin is Grazia’s Beauty Director. Originally from Northern Ireland, she studied English Literature at Queen’s University Belfast, before moving to London to pursue a career in magazine journalism.
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