Royal Lipstick Favorites: Princess Kate’s Signature Shade and Queen Elizabeth’s Timeless Classic

Kate has a fondness for Clarins, notably relying on the reliable Clarins Natural Lip Perfector in Rose Shimmer, priced at £25 / $30 and was seen applying this shea butter-infused gloss at Wimbledon.

HELLO!’s Karen Silas is also a big admirer of this lip product, commenting: “In the summer, it provides the perfect touch of color with a subtle plumping effect (without being tingly or irritating on my sensitive skin) for a laid-back beauty look. During the colder months, the nourishing components work effectively to prevent chapping and keep my lips soft and hydrated.”

Her Majesty was seldom seen without her distinctive shade and was frequently captured reapplying it.

In addition to owning a custom red from Clarins that matched her ceremonial attire, HRH reportedly preferred Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Lipsticks, £25. Our guess is that it was the Electric Pink shade that she enjoyed.

Princess Diana occasionally sported a reddish-orange hue with brown undertones (you might consider Beauty Pie’s Futurelipstick Matte in Brique Rouge, priced at £32 / $38), but more often than not, she preferred a more natural lip look.

A known color she wore during a Vogue engagement shoot was Max Factor’s Tint of Pink Lipstick. Though it’s discontinued, Max Factor’s Colour Elixir Lipstick in Pink Brandy, £6.43 / $16.99 offers a similar hue.

For her wedding to Mike Tindall, Zara reportedly opted for Bobbi Brown cosmetics, specifically the brand’s Crushed Oil Infused Gloss Shimmer, £27 / $33. We’ll take a good guess that her favorite shade is Bare Sparkle for a soft yet dazzling finish.

Lady Kitty Spencer, niece of Princess Diana, consistently makes the best-dressed lists. Her perfect pout beautifully complements her blonde tresses.

To achieve her signature lip color, Lady Kitty combines two lipsticks — Charlotte Tilbury’s Lipsticks in Super Cindy, £29 / $35 and Pillow Talk, £29 / $35. Mixing is key — if the perfect nude is elusive, blend them!

Chic and stylish, Charlotte, daughter of Princess Caroline of Monaco and Stefano Casiraghi, is one of the coolest royals and embodies effortless elegance in makeup.

She’s known for her iconic look of “red lips and a touch of black eyeliner,” with her chosen red being Gucci’s Iconic Red Lipstick, priced at £37 / $49.

The epitome of timeless elegance, Grace Kelly was known for her iconic red lip, and she was reported to be loyal to Dior for both her style and beauty.

As a muse of the fashion house, she undoubtedly championed their makeup as well; a fan of Rouge Dior, although we can’t specify the exact shade, we can suggest a similar darker soft rouge in shade 999 Satin, £39 / $49.