Kate Middleton’s Favourite Skincare Staple

Kate Middleton has a special glow. Everything from her fashion choices to her accessories and smooth, clear skin always seem on point thanks, in part, to her royal team of stylists and makeup artists. But while we don’t have beauty wizards on speed dial like the Duchess likely does, we may know one important secret of her skincare routine: rosehip oil. 

An anonymous source once told US Weekly that Kate swears by a few drops of Trilogy’s rosehip oil to brighten up her face and help keep wrinkles at bay. “Kate continues to use rosehip oil in her daily skincare regimen,” the source told the outlet. “She loves the effect is has on her skin. [Her mother] Carole [Middleton] is also a fan.”

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Now ready for the best part? Kate’s rumored rosehip oil brand of choice, Trilogy, happens to be cheaper than usual. While Kate herself hasn’t confirmed her use of rosehip oil, the product has long been regarded as a skincare staple by many, including Miranda Kerr. Experts say that rosehip oil is not only moisturizing, but can also be used to treat signs of aging and fade scars thanks to its anti-inflammatory fatty acids and vitamins A and C. 

“Together these help undo and prevent oxidative damage and help the skin re-build collagen,” says Tsippora Shainhouse, M.D., FAAD, clinical instructor at the University of Southern California, previously told Good Housekeeping. “It can help fade skin hyperpigmentation and potentially minimize the appearance of fine lines and even stretch marks.”

Of course, like some beauty treatments, it may not work for everyone. But if you’re ready to give it a try, there’s really no better time than right now when the bottle is only $16. But hurry, Trilogy is running out of their stock quickly! 

Other alternatives:

Inside Outer Rosehip Serum

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Suki Suki Naturals Rosehip Brightening Facial Oil

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Pure Organic Rosehip Seed Oil

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InstaNatural Cold-Pressed Rosehip Seed Oil

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Kate Blanc Cosmetics USDA Organic Rosehip Seed Oil

Buy on Amazon $37

Laura Mercier Nourishing Rose Oil

Buy at Sephora $85

ArtNaturals Unrefined Rosehip Oil

Buy on Amazon $42

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Kate Middleton’s Secret Favourite Lipstick

It’s been nearly a decade since Kate Middleton married Prince William, but that hasn’t stopped fans from continuing to dissect every single aspect of the royal wedding. From the dress to the cathedral, each moment seemed straight out of a fairy tale. While pretty much nothing about the event could be descried as low-key, there is one detail that was surprisingly accessible: Kate’s makeup look. 

Much has been written on the topic—like the fact that she did her makeup herself and stayed within her famously natural, no-makeup makeup comfort zone—but because of royal guidelines, the exact products she used have been tightly under wraps, which has left fans to speculate for years.

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Thanks to some heavy sleuthing and a chance photograph, we’ve been able to track down the secret to Kate’s blowout and her favorite lip gloss, respectively, but the details of her wedding look have long alluded us. Until now. 

Recently, tabloids have tossed out the possibility that her entire wedding makeup was Bobbi Brown, and the star of the show was the brand’s Lip Color in Sandwash Pink. Nine years later, the brand has confirmed to Glamour, that yes, that is indeed the exact shade she walked down the aisle in. 

Bobbi Brown’s Lip Colors are legendary in their own right. In the late ’80s, the famed makeup artist—who has since stepped away from the brand—launched the line with 10 lipsticks that actually resembled the color of women’s lips, which was revolutionary in a decade of more-is-more makeup. The brand was quickly picked up by Bergdorf Goodman, and the rest is history, as Brown went on to revolutionize the industry and push the pendulum back to a focus on natural beauty. Since the shades are all rooted in a brown base, they’re widely considered to be universally flattering. They’re also beloved for their semimatte finish and comfortable wear. 

To put the claim to the test—and because, let’s be real, there’s not a whole lot else to do in quarantine—we had five Glamour staffers try Middleton’s favorite Sandwash Pink shade to see whether it lives up to the hype. Or at least makes a good Zoom lip shade. Read on for our honest thoughts. 

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