The Duchess of Cambridge during a visit to Sayers Croft Forest School and Wildlife Garden. Photo / Getty Images
The Duchess of Cambridge during a visit to Sayers Croft Forest School and Wildlife Garden. Photo / Getty Images
It's no secret that the Duchess of Cambridge always looks polished, and in her first appearance back from her five-month maternity leave it's clear she hasn't let her standards slip. She wasn't without her trademark signature glossy hair and glowy complexion.
So what's in her kit? From her favourite face oil to the exact nail polish shade used on her wedding day, we've put together a bumper list of Kate's must-have beauty products and brands she's rumoured to love.
Biotulin Supreme Skin Gel, $109
According to Michelle Obama's make-up artist Carl Ray, this wrinkle smoothing gel is a product that the Duchess of Cambridge recommended. Ray told Celebrities Style magazine, "Michelle has been using this organic Botox gel regularly on the recommendation of Kate Middleton."
If you've ever wondered how the Duchess of Cambridge seems to keep her skin looking bright and glowing year-round, we can reveal that in part it's down to the British beauty brand Beauti Skincare's The Sleep Elixir.
During her pregnancy with Charlotte, Kate was rumoured to be slathering New Zealand-based brand Trilogy's Rosehip Oil on her skin. The oil is 100% natural and helps restore and maintain healthy radiant skin.
Trilogy Rosehip oil. Photo / Trilogy
Votary Rose Geranium and Apricot Cleansing Oil, $110
Votary is an all-natural skincare range launched by Arabella Preston, the women who taught Kate how to do her own make-up. Her collection includes facial oils, toning serums and cleansing oils, all of which the ingredients compromise of natural plant oils such as grape and sunflower seed. This cleansing oil is its best-selling product.
Illuminum White Gardenia Petals Fragrance, $174
The Duchess wore this $174 Illuminum fragrance on her wedding day back in April 2011. The White Gardenia Petals perfume is described as being as fragrant as a vase of white flowers quivering in the breeze by an open window.
Essie Nail Polish in Allure, $22
"Catherine wanted something very natural and I felt that this matched her skin colour beautifully. She wanted something off-white and bridal, so this was perfect" said Kate's manicurist Marina Sandoval on the look that she created for the Royal wedding.
For her everyday look, it's thought that the Duchess uses Lancome's Hypnose mascara to create long, dense and thick eyelashes without clumping.
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser SPF20, $50
Kate is apparently a huge fan of Laura Mercier's Tinted Moisturiser for a healthy glow and a natural, dewy finish. It's sheer light weighted formula is ideal for a day look and for when foundation may appear too thick and heavy.
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser SPF20. Photo / Laura Mercier
Deborah Mitchell Black Bee Venom Mask, $250
Deborah Mitchell's Bee Venom Mask cleans and tightens skin and is described as a "natural face-lift". It is said that the Duchess was introduced to Deborah's products by the Duchess of Cornwall back in 2010.
Naked Eyeshadow Palette, $91
Kate's palette of choice to create an earthy toned smoky eye is no other then the very popular Urban Decay Naked Palette. With one selling every 5 seconds in the US, we're not surprised that Kate is also a huge fan.
Jo Malone London Orange Blossom Home Candle, $115
The Duchess of Cambridge has been a fan of Jo Malone London products for many years. She loved the scents so much that she requested that the whole of Westminster Abbey was filled with Malone's Orange Blossom, Grapefruit and Lime, Basil & Mandarin scented candles on her and Williams wedding day.
