The Princess of Wales always boasts a glowing complexion, highlighted by her go-to beauty combination of a dewy foundation, rosy blush and softly defined cheek and brow bones.
Up until the late 2010s, however, Princess Kate leaned into far heavier makeup trends, often stepping out with a deep pink, layered blush and several lashings of mascara.
In 2011, months after tying the knot with Prince William, the royal and her beau made a glamorous joint appearance at a dinner reception held in honour of the National Memorial Arboretum Appeal - and Kate rocked a seriously bold smokey eye for the event.
Dressed in a breathtaking metallic Jenny Packham gown that rippled off her elegant silhouette like liquid metal.
© GettyThe angelic dress, complete with ribbon detailing on the belt and swathes of silky fabric on the bodice, was elevated with a pair of Art Deco drop earrings from Beaut Jewellery.
Most striking was the royal's heavy smokey eye makeup. Princess Kate highlighted her hazel-green eyes with a deep blue eyeshadow, feline liquid eyeliner, layers of thick mascara and a moody under-eye liner that was verging on gothic.
The Princess paired her dramatic eye look with a peachy-toned blush and deep pink lipstick.
© GettyNowadays, the Princess of Wales generally opts for a far lighter makeup combo for daily engagements, though she does occasionally revert back to her dark eyeliner days for poignant royal events.
In a nod to her famous wedding day makeup, the mother-of-three channelled a fuller glam combo for the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla in May this year. The royal donned a deep brown eyeshadow, softly winged to brighten her eyes and define her features, adding a pink blush and slick of deep pink lipstick.
© GettyIt's no secret the Princess was a trailblazing royal bride by being responsible for her own beauty glam to walk down the aisle.
© GettyWhile the royal worked with celebrity makeup artist Hannah Martin to create her signature smokey eyes and flushed cheeks, a calm and collected Kate did her own makeup on her wedding day.
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