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.
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.
Elizabeth nearly died from the disease, and her skin was scarred from the illness, so she covered the pockmarks with heavy white makeup made of white lead and vinegar, which slowly poisoned...
As cult as they come, Eight Hour Cream was created in 1930 and has been beloved ever since. The Queen, who has bestowed the royal warrant (which denotes a company that regularly supplies goods or services to the monarch) on Elizabeth Arden, is said to use it twice a day to moisturise and prevent dehydration.
Famous Clients. The House of Cyclax became famous for skincare products and cosmetics which brought youth back to the faces of the woman who wore them. Among the many famous women, this including Queen Elizabeth II, encouraged by her Mother, who wore Cyclax cosmetics for her coronation.
Meghan Markle's Favorite Skincare Products
The star shared with Beauty Banter during her Suits era she adores this affordable Nivea body lotion: "I use this religiously. It's honestly my favorite lotion on the market, it's so affordable, and makes my skin look and feel amazing.
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.
And according to an archived Harper's Bazaar article per Yahoo, Clarins was one of her go-to brands, reportedly swearing by the Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream SPF 20. While many of her other go-to products have been discontinued in recent years, this cult-favorite moisturizer is still available at multiple stores.
So how does she get that radiant Markle sparkle? She has stated in interviews that some of her favourite brands include Tatcha for exfoliating, Biore cleansing cloths, Kate Somerville face serums and Laura Mercier primers.
Royal residences reportedly keep Yardley soaps on-hand, and per Marie Claire, private guests to Windsor Castle are given Yardley products, too.
According to Country Life magazine, the British monarch is allergic to cats. Is that why she loves dogs, particularly corgis? The Queen has had several canine pals over the years, and she currently shares her life with two corgis and one dorgi - a dachshund/corgi mix - called Candy.
A new biography of Queen Elizabeth II has revealed the monarch was suffering from bone marrow cancer before her death.
Prior to sugar, Queen Elizabeth's dental care consisted of brushing her teeth with honey. However, when sugar became available, she replaced honey with sugar. In fact, the sugar paste became known as Tudor Toothpaste.
Queen Elizabeth Cocoa Butter Hand and Body Cream soothes and softens hands, face and body A blend of natural cocoa butter and pure lanolin in a non-greasy moisturzing base.
It's long been said that the Princess of Wales is a fan of the Swiss skincare brand Karin Herzog, so much so that she incorporated it into her pre-wedding beauty regime. In particular, she's said to have favoured the gentle-yet-effective Oxygen Face Cream – the brand currently offers an iteration for problematic skin.
It is known however that she contracted smallpox in 1562 which left her face scarred. She took to wearing white lead makeup to cover the scars. In later life, she suffered the loss of her hair and her teeth, and in the last few years of her life, she refused to have a mirror in any of her rooms.
It appears she did undergo some dental treatment that may have involved orthodontic straightening and porcelain veneers, possibly with teeth whitening. The perfect symmetry of Meghan's face means that she naturally produces a smile that is big, authentic and shows off her teeth.
The stylist confirmed with Refinery 29 that Kérastase Bain Oléo-Relax is still a holy grail beauty item for Meghan Markle. According to her, it's the royal secret to her flawless blowout. Her sister-in-law, Kate Middelton is also a fan of Kérastse's shampoo for hair care needs. Photo : Courtesy of LAMIK Beauty.
"Some people touch their hair, play with their fingernails, or rub their arms, as a way to psychologically and physiologically calm themselves when they're feeling anxious, uncomfortable,or stressed," Blanca Cobb, body language expert and author of Method of the Masters, told GoodHousekeeping.com.
The mogul has been a fan of Philosophy's Hope in a Jar Moisturizer, naming it one of her “Ultimate Favorite Things” in 2010 and commenting that it's “hands down the best moisturizer I've ever used.” And per shoppers, the two finds on sale, Philosophy's Hope in a Jar Water Cream Hyaluronic Glow Moisturizer and Hope in a ...
The late Princess of Wales wore Houbiquant's Quelques Fleurs, a sumptuous blend of tuberose, jasmine, lily of the valley, and rose to marry Prince Charles. In his memoir, Spare, Prince Harry also revealed his mother's favorite scent—First by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Clarins was reportedly one of the princess' staple skincare brands (also a favourite of the Queen), with the brand's Multi-Active Day Cream and Cleansing Milk with Alpine Herbs (now discontinued) was often used in her daily routine.
Orange Blossom Cologne by Jo Malone: Kate Middleton's perfume. A warm, sweet, floral scent. Kate Middleton chose Orange Blossom by perfumer Jo Malone as her favourite fragrance. The Duchess of Cambridge has worn this orange blossom scent for several years now.
Houbigant Quelques Fleurs l'Original Eau de Parfum
Another white floral scent closely associated with Princess Diana was the one picked for her wedding day in 1981. Said to be the first true multi-floral bouquet ever created, the late royal wore Houbiquant's Quelques Fleurs to marry Prince Charles.
Grace Kelly: Creed Fleurissimo
When Grace Kelly became Her Serene Highness Princess Grace of Monaco in 1956, walking down the aisle of Saint Nicholas Cathedral, Monaco in front of guests including Cary Grant and Ava Gardner, she did so wearing Creed Fleurissimo.