When Meghan married Prince Harry in 2018, the Duchess of Sussex shone in a makeup look that celebrated skin looking like skin.
Freckles and all, her fresh face and glowing complexion was thanks to friend and makeup artist, Daniel Martin.
Martin said of the look that he achieved it through layers and layers of hydration, but much like Kate Middleton’s makeup, product details are still closely guarded.
It was long suspected that the foundation used on the day was the Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation ($70, sephora.com.au), a natural-finish but sweatproof formula of which it has 40 shades.
But recently, Martin shared some of his insider tips with The Cut, and it’s possible Meghan didn’t wear foundation at all; only concealer.
“My approach to makeup has always been to emphasise the skin’s radiance rather than covering it up, and I’ve found that using skincare and complexion formulas that complement each other allow for the most natural-looking results, whether it’s for a red carpet or in a photo,” he said.
Rather than naming a Holy Grail foundation, the makeup artist raved about the Dior Forever Skin Correct Concealer ($65, sephora.com.au), saying “this is, in my opinion, the best two-in-one product on the market to balance out your complexion. Even though it’s technically a concealer, it can also be used as a foundation because of its 24-hour-long wear and matte finish on the skin, and it’s perfect for spot-treating any problem areas, cutting down redness, or blurring large pores.”
Like many who prefer a no makeup-makeup look, Martin uses the product to spot treat certain areas of the face only and then buffs it in using a foundation brush.
“It’s the perfect product for anyone who wants to even out their skin tone without looking like they have makeup on.”
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