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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Courtesy of Bobbi Brown
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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.

$22; bobbibrowncosmetics.com

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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.

$32; giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com

Courtesy of Nars
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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

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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

Courtesy of L'Oreal
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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

Courtesy of Kate Somerville
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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

Courtesy of Benefit
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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

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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

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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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