Minimal makeup Queen Elizabeth II seldom wore little more than lipstick and a hint of blush for her public appearances, and called upon Clarins Compact Powder for her complexion (the brand made an exclusive lipstick to match her suit for Coronation Day in 1953 to celebrate the Queen's loyalty to them).
By Amy Mackelden Published: Nov 2, 2019. Queen Elizabeth does her own makeup almost everyday, apart from when she's filming her annual Christmas speech.
Queen Elizabeth was famously crowned wearing Clarins cosmetics, after commissioning the company to create a shade of lipstick that went with her coronation robes. It's rumoured that its Ever Matte powder was among the Queen's must-haves.
Smallpox left many scars and blemishes on her skin. In her youth, Elizabeth used little makeup, but after her battle with smallpox, she began to wear more makeup, creating what we think of today as her iconic look.
Stick to minimal makeup and trusted products
According to The Telegraph, it is rumoured that Queen Elizabeth preferred to wear only a touch of lipstick and a hint of blush when stepping out of the Palace, and she remained faithful to Clarins' power foundation for her skin.
Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth wore Guerlain L'Heure Bleue, a spicy citrus with a powdery dry down. It's been a classic for the fragrance house ever since the scent was created in 1912.
When it comes to smelling good, the Queen is said to use Floris London.
Such is the genius of her turn toward frumpy fashion: The queen uses her modesty as a tool to pacify her advisers, so that they remain her cooperative informants. But the dowdiness of her clothes is merely a comforting lie. Underneath her ill-fitting garments lies an experienced, determined, resilient woman.
Queen Elizabeth II was the epitome of graceful when it came to the ageing process and always appeared to have beautifully cared for, healthy skin. One of her secrets was applying Elizabeth Arden's iconic Eight Hour Cream Balm morning and night. Moisturising was the secret to Elizabeth II's healthy skin.
Ordered by doctors to remain in her bed at Hampton Court Palace, it was soon clear that her illness was more than just a fever — she had the dreaded smallpox. Smallpox was a feared, deadly, viral disease that was highly contagious. There was no cure and no treatment.
The Duchess of Cambridge has bouncy, shiny waves that you can only find in those star-studded L'Oréal, Pantene and Garnier commercials. Except Kate doesn't use any of those brands to get such healthy strands. She uses Kérastase's Bain Oleo-Relax Shampoo to nourish and smooth her beautiful locks.
Whether it was for the red carpet or relaxed lunches, she always wanted to look her best. And, thanks to friend and legendary British makeup artist, Mary Greenwell, she always did.
Elizabeth requested a colour that was "pink to red" or a "deep, ruby red with soft undertones". A similar colour is available from Clarins, called Joli Rouge, and it costs £23. Throughout her reign, the Queen sported her favourite lipstick shades, as well as a number of other bright pinks, and reds.
And as to putting one's clothes on, contrary to popular belief the Queen actually dressed alone. The monarch also did her own make-up for most events, with the exception of her annual Christmas speech, for which a make-up artist was employed.
The Queen has a bath every morning, drawn by her maid while she sips a cup of tea. It's believed that the royals prefer to avoid taking showers, due to their belief that they're for members of the working class.
“I believe there's etiquette that ladies do not make their faces up in public,” the former royal footman explained, “but she had her bag over the side and she would take her lipstick out and put it on with no mirror or anything, and that was a signal to the ladies that she was ready to leave.”
Always covered with a hat and with sun umbrellas at hand to shield her from harmful UV rays, her lack of sun exposure is the key reason why her skin has so few wrinkles as studies prove that UVA, in particular, is the number one cause of skin ageing above smoking, stress and genes combined.
The only time the Queen was photographed in pants was during the Royal Tour of Canada in 1970, when a young tailor crafted her a matte-silk trouser suit in an effort to update her look. Apparently it never stuck, and the moment has become the only time the royal wore trousers in public. No, we're not kidding.
The Queen is said to be a big fan of Clarins Hand & Nail Treatment Cream and reportedly never lets it run out.
No washing machines
Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla's clothes are not allowed to be cleaned in washing machines—everything is hand washed. When they sent their clothing away to be cleaned, they found that some items of clothing were kept as souvenirs.
Because of all of that ornate detail work, the garment is estimated to weight at least eleven pounds. To create the gown, Hartnell drew eight sketches, but it was the ninth that the monarch most preferred as it featured the imagery of the UK's signature flora. Hartnell also designed the queen's wedding dress in 1947.
What Happens With Queen Elizabeth's Clothes? Queen Elizabeth never wears the same outfit twice at important events. Therefore, the sovereign prefers to either change her outfits and if she gets bored of them, she sends them to her dressers, who are then allowed to either wear them themselves or sell them.
Coronation Street
Throughout her time on the throne, there have been reports that the Queen was also an avid viewer of the ITV soap opera.
Whatever stress she may be feeling, the Princess of Wales's skin is always flawless, and Lancôme's Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Moisturising Cream is said to be one of Kate's go-to skincare saviours.
LANCÔME Hypnôse Mascara
Per Town & Country, Princess Kate's go-to mascara for fluttery, fanned eyelashes is Lancôme's covetable Hypnose mascara in the shade Noir.