This Saturday, October 4, Paris vibrated to the rhythm of Fashion Week. And if many international celebrities attended the fashion shows, one appearance particularly caught the attention: that of Meghan Markle. The Duchess of Sussex was invited to the parade Balenciaga. She was then seen wearing a sleek black dress, accessorized with simple gold jewelry, a pair of black pumps, and perfectly luminous makeup.
Smiling, calm and incredibly radiant, Prince Harry’s wife has once again proven that she has mastered the art of natural glow. Her complexion, both fresh and sophisticated, seduced photographers and fans. And good news: its makeup artist, Daniel Martin, shared behind the scenes of this look on Instagram, revealing all the exact products used on the Duchess.
A beauty treatment by Daniel Martin
This is not the first time that Daniel Martin has sublimed Meghan Markle. A close friend of the Duchess for several years, he had already designed her wedding makeup in 2018. Since then, the duo has never left each other: the makeup artist follows her to numerous official events, and their collaboration seems to achieve perfect harmony.
For this Parisian fashion show, Daniel Martin wanted a natural but sophisticated makeup, faithful to Meghan’s beauty DNA: a luminous complexion, glowy skin, and a subtly highlighted mouth. The objective? Enhance without ever masking.
A perfect complexion thanks to Tatcha and Paris Verlin
To obtain this fresh and radiant look, Daniel Martin relied on a minimalist but ultra-effective skincare routine signed Tatcha. He first applied The Serum Stick, a moisturizing stick that instantly smoothes and brightens the skin, then Longevity Serum, a plumping serum based on Japanese antioxidants.
On the makeup side, the makeup artist opted for Come Closer serum foundation in the shade Ocré — a product with a fluid and luminous texture, perfect for a bare skin effect. He then fixed everything with the Paris Verlin foundation powder, a still confidential French label which is starting to make waves.
Soft and intense eyes at the same time
Meghan Markle’s eyes are one of her beauty signatures, and Daniel Martin knows it. For this look, he chose a subtle highlight: curled eyelashes, open eyes, and controlled intensity.
He applied the MAC Elevated mascara, a cult product for lengthening and thickening without clumps. No smoky eyes or flashy shadows, simply a play of light and depth. The effect is immediate: a soft but magnetic look, perfect under photographers’ flashes.
A controlled shine by Tom Ford
To sculpt the face of the duchess, Daniel Martin used the Bronzer & Highlighter Duo Tom Ford. The cream bronzer was applied in light touches under the cheekbones and along the jawline, while the champagne highlighter was patted on the highlighted areas: bridge of the nose, brow bone and top of the cheeks.
The result? A discreet but captivating glow, typically “Meghan”. This satin finish, never glittery, reflects both the modernity and sobriety of its beauty approach.
Natural and glossy lips
For the lips, Daniel Martin opted for a chic and minimalist combination: a Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil to define the contour, combined with a Tom Ford lipstick with a glossy texture. The color? An old, slightly brown, ultra-natural pink that highlights the mouth without overloading it.
This choice is not trivial: Meghan has always favored pink, fresh and slightly transparent shades, which highlight her golden complexion without falling into overly made-up. A balance that she masters to perfection.
Meghan Markle: makeup faithful to her image
Since joining the royal family, Meghan Markle has imposed her style: chic, minimalist, and profoundly modern. Far from the fixed makeup of official appearances of the past, she claims a beauty authentic and assertive, where the skin breathes and the light does all the work.
This Balenciaga look is part of this continuity: a timeless aesthetic, designed to last beyond the trend. A clear – and undoubtedly intentional – message from the Duchess to the fashion industry.
A global beauty influence
Each appearance of Meghan Markle becomes a real beauty phenomenon. Since the revelation of this Parisian routine, Tatcha and Tom Ford products have already recorded a increase in searches on Google and TikTok.
As is often the case, fans try to reproduce her “no make-up make-up” look – proof that, even far from the British monarchy, Meghan continues to leave her mark on the global beauty scene.
FAQ: everything you need to know about Meghan Markle’s makeup in Paris
1. What products did Meghan Markle use for the Balenciaga show?
Her makeup artist Daniel Martin revealed the following products: The Serum Stick and The Longevity Serum by Tatcha, the Come Closer serum foundation in Ocré, the Paris Verlin powder, the Elevated mascara by MAC, the Tom Ford bronzer/highlighter duo, the Tom Ford lipstick and the Make Up For Ever lip pencil.
2. Who does Meghan Markle’s makeup?
It is Daniel Martin, her long-time makeup artist and personal friend, who does most of her beauty looks, including that for her royal wedding in 2018.
3. Where to buy the products used by Meghan Markle?
Most are available on Sephora, LookFantastic or Tatcha.com. Come Closer foundation and Paris Verlin powder are still difficult to find in France.
4. What is Meghan Markle’s favorite skincare brand?
Meghan regularly uses Tatcha, a Japanese brand that she likes for its light textures and luminous skin effect.
5. How to reproduce Meghan Markle’s makeup?
Moisturize the skin well, use a fluid and luminous foundation, a light cream bronzer, a satin highlighter and a glossy nude pink lipstick. The idea is to obtain a radiant complexion, without a mask effect.
