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Aside from wondering what’s really in Meghan Markle’s banana bread recipe, there’s one other question everyone is asking about the Duchess of Sussex these days: How can I get the Markle Sparkle?
Similar to the “Kate Effect” — a term spawned by Kate Middleton’s ability to make a product sell out as soon as she’s endorsed or worn it — the “Markle Sparkle” is the allure felt by most after catching a glimpse of Markle’s perfect, glowing skin and overall radiance, from her bright smile to her calming demeanor. It immediately triggers the kind of questions we’d only be able to answer if we were a fly on the wall of her cottage.
That glowing complexion, sure, is only one piece to the obsession with the latest addition to the Mountbatten-Windsor family, but it’s certainly created a ripple effect throughout the world. Not only did we wake up at 4 o’clock in the morning to finally find out who was behind her wedding makeup (Daniel Martin), but one popular salon in London created an entire package of treatments inspired by the former actress, including a facial and manicure.
Luckily, we’re big enough stans sleuths that we tracked down the products she’s talked about in past interviews to fully curate a “Markle Sparkle” skin-care routine. What’s more, we added up exactly how much it would cost you to get the look. Turns out, the price tag is as humble as Markle.
All the products to try, ahead.
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Product: Bioré Daily Deep Pore Cleansing Cloths
Price: $7.99
Before she was the Duchess of Sussex, she was an actress on Suits who had to film in HD with way more makeup on than she was used to. That means on her laziest nights after work, Markle would often rely on these cleansing cloths for the removal process. In 2016, she told Beauty Banter that she keeps these wipes in her car or on her nightstand for whenever the “thought of getting up to actually wash [my] face seems unbearable.”
Our only thought now: If she did bring these with her to the Windsor Castle grounds, then does that mean Prince Harry uses them on his lazy nights, too?
Biore Bioré Daily Deep Pore Cleansing Cloths, $7.99, available at Amazon
Product: Tatcha The Rice Polish Classic
Price: $65
Even without Markle’s stamp of approval — which it has – this product is loved by all. It’s just icing on the rice cake that she’s a fan of the gentle exfoliant.
Tatcha Classic Rice Enzyme Powder, $65, available at Violet Grey
The Product: Jan Marini Bioglycolic Bioclear Lotion
The Price: $72
Although Markle told Allure in 2014 that she played around with skin-care products, she did mention that, at that moment, she was a fan of indie brand Jan Marini. She specifically called out one serum that featured glycolic acid that left her face balanced and glowing.
Jan Marini Bioglycolic Bioclear Lotion, $72, available at DermStore
The Product: Kate Somerville Quench Hydrating Face Serum
The Price: $75
Clearly, if Markle is ever going to splurge, it’s on her serums. She also told Allure that this one locks in the moisture you really don’t want to lose while helping to maintain firmness and radiance.
Kate Somerville Quench Hydrating Face Serum, $75, available at Sephora
The Product: RevitaLash Advanced Eyelash Conditioner
The Price: $98
Looks like Markle is trying to avoid the eyelash extension addiction, too. Her strategy: According to Allure, it’s this lash conditioner. It protects, it strengths, and it keeps lashes as soft as possible — even after you scrub off mascara with a cleansing wipe…
RevitaLash RevitaLash Advanced Eyelash Conditioner, $98, available at Amazon
The Product: Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF 15
The Price: $24
With the cult following of NARS Orgasm Blush (another Markle fave), it’s no wonder the Duchess adores this tinted balm. Even better, it implies that she knows a thing or two about sun protection since it’s formulated with SPF 15.
Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF 15, $24, available at Sephora
The Product: Laura Mercier Radiance Foundation Primer
The Price: $38
The power of a primer is real — at least if you have the right one. This radiance-boosting option is Markle’s go-to, says Beauty Banter, which makes a lot of sense because, you know, the sparkle.
Laura Mercier Foundation Primer – Radiance, $22, available at Sephora
The Product: Dr. Bronner’s Lavender Pure-Castile Liquid Soap
The Price: $15.99
This is the does-it-all soap that Olivia Wilde loves as a cheap shampoo, celeb piercer Brian Keith Thompson swears by as a piercing cleanser, and according to Beauty Banter, the sweet-smelling body wash Markle can’t live without.
Dr. Bronner’s Dr. Bronner’s Pure-Castile Liquid Soap, $15.99, available at Amazon
The Product: Q10 Plus Skin Firming Hydration Body Lotion
The Price: $10.99
Non-stop moisture for 24 hours sounds perfect, doesn’t it? Markle agrees. She told Beauty Banter that she uses this formula religiously and it’s her favorite, ever. “It’s so affordable and makes my skin look and feel amazing,” she told the outlet. “I would buy a case of this at a time if I could find it.”
This leaves the cost of her skin-care staples at $406.97. Sure, that number doesn’t look that small, but compare it to Victoria Beckham’s $975.53 routine or Kim Kardashian West’s — which rings in just under $1,000 — and Markle’s careful saves and splurges confirm she’s the people’s princess (even if she’s really only a duchess).
Nivea Q10 Plus Skin Firming Hydration Body Lotion, $10.99, available at Ulta Beauty
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