I have quite a few royal-approved must-haves in my beauty arsenal – like the amazing Maybelline mascara loved by Meghan Markle – and for lips, one thing I always have in my handbag is the fool-proof Clarins Natural Lip Perfector that just happens to be loved by Princess Kate.
The good news is that I found the shea butter-enriched lip gloss that's also a nourishing treatment for £16 at Amazon, when its regular retail price is £25. (If you're based in the US, shop it on Amazon discounted to $24 or at Clarins at full price, $30.
- The Princess of Wales once revealed her favourite lip balm at Wimbledon.
- Princess Kate's go-to is Clarins Lip Perfector in the shade Rose Shimmer, which is £16 on sale at Amazon UK and discounted to $24 at Amazon US.
- I've tried the glossy lip balm, which I use year round either alone or to add some shine, layering it over my regular lip colour.
The "Wimbledon Moment": How we know she uses it
In 2019, Princess Kate accidentally revealed her fave Clarins Lip balm after she applied the Lip Perfector while in the stands watching a tennis match at Wimbledon.
As Duchess Kate is a huge fan of natural-looking makeup, we can see why she would have this tinted lip balm handy at all times! The 'melting gel' formula gloss gives lips just a hint of subtle natural color, so it can be easily swiped on anywhere at any moment and promises to nourish and protect as well.
What is the Princess of Wales's Clarins lip perfector shade?
Kate's go-to shade is Rose Shimmer, which you'll be pleased to know is the one you can shop for less.
My honest review: Why I keep Clarins Lip Perfector handy, too
If you want a natural glossy look, I'd say you really can't go wrong with this popular Clarins tinted lip balm, which I use year round either alone or to add some shine, layering it over my regular lip color.
One of the details I love about the Lip Perfector is it's so easy to apply. Whereas a lot of balms are applied with the plastic tip of the tube, the glossy Clarins balm has a "pampering" angled cushion applicator to glide it on perfectly with a soft exfoliating feeling that instantly gives your lips a mini-spa treatment every time you swipe it on.
EXACT MATCH: Clarins Natural Lip Perfector In Rose Shimmer
© ClarinsDuring the colder months the nourishing ingredients really get to work to keep chapping at bay and keep my lips soft and hydrated.
In the summer it's the perfect hint of colour with a subtle, gentle plumping effect (but it's not tingly or irritating to my sensitive skin) for an effortless beauty look.
No wonder it's a favorite of Princess Kate!
Pros and cons of the Clarins natural lip perfector
Pros:
It gives an elevated balm experience that goes beyond a standard drugstore buy:
- The balm itself instantly melts from a creamy texture to a gloss when you apply
- It has a lovely vanilla scent.
- Moisturises like a deep treatment.
Cons:
- Sweet taste. If there's a negative for me, it's that it has a pretty sweet taste when you apply - I tend to prefer more neutral lip products, including sometimes unscented. That said, the flavour doesn't stop me from keeping it on my beauty must-haves list.
