It goes without saying that Princess Kate is a fashion icon. Her choices are subtle and the way she carries herself radiates royalty. One of the best things about the way Kate Middleton does her makeup is that no matter what she applies on her face, the result looks organic and natural and never over-the-top.
For her lips, Kate generally likes nude shades and also uses lip gloss. However, a noticeable change happened during 2023 when Kate and Prince William attended the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla.
As mentioned by Hello, “The brunette royal was snapped alongside her husband, Prince William, and their three children, wearing an ivory silk crepe dress, which featured threadwork embroidery featuring rose, thistle, daffodil, and shamrock motifs, to reflect the emblems of the UK.”
While her iconic headpiece, made by Jess Collett and Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen took most of the attention, fans also noticed the change in Kate’s lip makeup. Her overall makeup appeared a little bolder than what she generally does, with her brows and eyes defined sharply and also her lips appeared more defined.
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Kate’s lips were shaped using a slightly cerise pink liner and as a result, her teeth appeared whiter and also her lips looked fuller than they actually are. Lipliners are mainly used for this purpose and the way Kate had applied them brought out the best results.
Women in their 40s can take note from Princess Kate and use lipliners to make their lips look fuller as lips generally get thinner with age. As reported by Hello, “UV damage from the sun can affect the lips, as it can damage elastin and make your lip area dry, which can cause wrinkles.”
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As one ages, collagen production slows down and that results in less elasticity to the skin, which includes the lips. While this sounds concerning, using SPF, maintaining a healthy life, and keeping hydrated can help.
One of the key points to keep in mind while using lipliners is to choose the correct shade. The right shade should be chosen as per one’s complexation and the color of lips. Once that is done, the application should be done “using short strokes back and forth while keeping the pencil in contact with the lips” as Royal makeup artist Hannah Martin previously told HELLO Fashion. It is better to avoid long sweeping lines while applying lipliners and shorter strokes work better.
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Princess Kate has a distinct sense of fashion.
Princess Kate and Prince William have been married since 2011.
