Last week, Meghan Markle ventured into uncharted territory for royals: affiliate marketing. She shared her beauty routine through a carefully curated ShopMyShelf link, so Vogue’s beauty team decided to test the products and virtually “get ready” with her. Here’s what they thought.
### Meghan Markle’s Beauty Routine, At a Glance
– Face Cream: Tatcha Dewy Skin Cream, $72
– Bronzing Drops: Saie Glowy Super Gel, $28
– K-Beauty Mask: Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream, $15
– Everyday Lip Balm: Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm, $26
– Foundation Compact: No Makeup Makeup Foundation, $55
– At-Home Manicure: Dazzle Dry System Kit, $100
– Scalp Serum: Highbrow Hippie Root Replenish Active Growth Serum, $88
### SKIN
Margaux: First off, I appreciate Markle’s commitment to avoiding chapped lips—she has multiple options here. My personal favorite is the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask in berry (which feels like a nod to the cake she made on Love, Meghan?). It’s no surprise that Tatcha appears twice on her list—her makeup artist, Daniel Martin, is their head of artistry. Both of her picks are also my favorites from the brand. The Dewy Skin Cream is perfect for days when your skin needs a lightweight but effective moisturizer, especially in summer.
The two products that intrigued me were the Sarah Chapman sheet mask and the Arcona scrub. I’ll admit, the mask confused me—it has three layers and was tricky to apply. But the scrub? As a ’90s kid, I love a good physical exfoliant, and this one is a new favorite.
Kiana: Markle’s routine aligns closely with mine. I swear by La Roche-Posay’s hydrating cleanser—it’s gentle yet thorough. It preps skin perfectly for Tatcha’s squalane-rich products and luxurious masks from Tata Harper and Sarah Chapman. Recently, I layered the Medicube collagen mask over Sarah Chapman’s, and my skin looked incredible (I even sent Margaux a selfie as proof). Clearly, Markle loves K-beauty—the Laneige lip mask is a longtime editor favorite.
### HAIR
Margaux: If I’m ever in LA, I’m visiting Markle’s go-to salon. Founded by Kadi Lee and Myka Harris, this Venice Beach spot is a favorite of Gwyneth Paltrow and Julia Roberts. Last November, they launched supplements and the Root Replenish serum—two products I’ve avoided due to texture and taste. But the serum is lightweight and scentless, so I’m willing to try it.
Kiana: A good scalp serum is key for healthy hair, and Highbrow Hippie’s is top-tier for improving texture and density. And I love that Markle included Lottabody’s edge control—a classic for taming flyaways.
### MAKEUP
Margaux: Many of these brands are gems—RMS Beauty, Saie, Thrive. The most surprising discovery was…Here’s the rewritten text in clear, natural English:
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I loved the No Makeup Makeup foundation—the compact has a cream-to-powder finish that’s really buildable and sheer. It works well for areas like my forehead and nose, which tend to get shiny. It gave just a hint of matte while still letting my freckles show through, which is perfect for warmer weather. Also, no blush? I really want to know what her go-to flush is—maybe that’ll be in the next update.
Kiana: Saie’s Glowy Super Gel is my favorite skincare-makeup hybrid ever! It gives skin such a radiant glow without feeling heavy—perfect on its own or layered under a skin tint for that lit-from-within bronze look, especially when paired with RMS’s Luminizer highlighter. I’m also a huge fan of Markle’s lip routine—nothing beats Summer Fridays’ lip balm for glossy shine and deep hydration. MAC’s lip liner is a must for definition, though I’m curious which shade she uses.
RMS Beauty Luminizer
$40 at Shopbop, Nordstrom, Amazon
Saie Glowy Super Gel Illuminator
$28 at Amazon, Saie
Summer Friday Lip Butter Balm
$24 at Summer Fridays, Revolve
MAC Cosmetics Lip Pencil
$25 at Nordstrom
Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara
$25 at Thrive Causemetics
Jane Iredale PurePressed Eye Shadow Triple
$36 at Bluemercury
Saint Jane Luxury Lip Oil
$28 at Amazon
No Makeup Makeup Foundation
$55 at Amazon
NAILS
Margaux: If you haven’t read it yet, here’s my breakdown of the CND nail look Markle wears in the show—I’ve called it the “Montecito Manicure.”
Kiana: Clean girl manicure, anyone? I’m obsessed with how wearable Markle’s nail look is! A soft, milky pink mani is a timeless choice—though I’d love to know the exact shades. I bet nail salons everywhere are getting requests for this CND combo (myself included). Between the gel polish and Dazzle Dry, it’s clear Markle prioritizes chip-free nails without the wait of traditional polish. Every beauty lover knows Dazzle Dry is the best at-home option—no UV lamp needed.
CND Vinylux Longwear Pink Nail Polish
$12 at Amazon
Dazzle Dry Build Your System Kit
$100 at Dazzle Dry
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