Get the Look! Kate's Wedding Day Style Decoded
From her signature mane to her DIY makeup, Kate Middleton (err now officially Catherine the Duchess of Cambridge) set bridal trends for years to come. Here's our cribsheet on how to recreate her look.
By Lizzie Dunlap
Clinique Pore Refining Solutions Corrective Serum
When you do your own makeup like Kate did, it's important to start with good skincare. We love this pore-shrinking, pre-makeup serum.
$39.50; clinique.com
Clive Christian Custom-Blended No. 1 Perfume and Cologne
Sources say Kate probably spritzed with this bespoke perfume before hitting the aisle. Taking cues from Queen Victoria (who introduced the trend of wearing white wedding gowns and having a signature scent for her big day), Clive Christian, the world's most expensive perfumer, created these two scents for the newly-weds.
Price not available; clive.com
Perricone MD Cold Plasma Body Lotion
Under her custom McQueen gown, Kate's likely pampering her bod with a cellulite-fighting lotion like this one to prep for her honeymoon.
$95; sephora.com
SK-II Facial Treatment Foundation
Kate likely enhanced her flawless skin with a nourishing foundation like this which contains seaweed and Japanese rice bran.
$95; shop.sk-ii.com
Givenchy Blush Gelée Jelly Blush
Even beauty icons, who have an arsenal of touch-up makeup artists on hand, need a gel-based blush to score a sincerely-sweet bridal flush.
$33; sephora.com
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NYC High Definition Volumizing Mascara
For unforgiving flat screens, we bet Kate used a high-definition mascara to magnify her lashes.
$4.99; newyorkcolor.com
Tarte Smooth Operator Micronized Clay Finishing Powder
For her matrimonial first kiss in HD, we bet Kate touched up with a mattifying powder for her close-up.
$28; tartecosmetics.com
Boscia Limited Edition Green Tea Blotting Linens
We hope Pippa packed these fun and funky blotting papers to help solve any shiny forehead emergencies.
$10; sephora.com
Dior Hydra Life Skin Perfect Pore Refining Perfecting Moisturizer
Under bright lights, Kate needs a light hydrating cream to give her skin a healthy sheen without being too oily.
$65; sephora.com
Bobbi Brown High Shimmer Lip Gloss
Days before her wedding, Kate was seen picking up makeup at Bobbi Brown. Perhaps she bought this rich lip gloss to prime her pout for her balcony kiss.
Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Silk Eye Shadow in Champagne or Rock Sand
This stay-put shadow has just enough shimmer to enhance Kate's hazel eyes.
Nars Illuminator in Orgasm
To accent her brow line and cheekbones, Kate needed a skin-enriching illuminator with a bit of pigment.
$29; narscosmetics.com
3 More Inches Hair Care
Created by royal hairstylist, Michael Van Clarke, this cashmere-infused pre-wash treatment, shampoo, and conditioner could have helped Kate grow out her hair for the big day.
$22-38; spacenk.com
L'Oreal Paris Elnet Extra Strong Hold Hairspray
What better than this backstage staple to hold Kate's hair in place during her windy, post-wedding carriage ride?
$13.99; target.com
Kate Somerville CytoCell Dark Circle Corrective Cream
Kate could erase any evidence of last night's restless sleep with this packed-with-peptides eye cream.
$75; nordstrom.com
Benefit Bad Gal Waterproof Eyeliner
The teary-eyed Kate didn't have to worry about smeared eye makeup if she opted for waterproof formulas.
$20; benefitcosmetics.com
Wella Flowing Form Smoothing Balm
Trapped under the weight of her veil, Kate's strands stood strong thanks to a lightweight balm like this that reduces frizz and increases flexibility.
$20; wella.com
CoverGirl Brow and Eyemaker Brow Pencil Set
To get manicured brows like Kate's, use a soft powder pencil set like this one.
$2.99; drugstore.com





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