At the top of the list is Tatcha skincare, one of Meghan’s favorite brands. “I actually mixed the Tatcha Longevity serum in with the foundation, and I think that added another layer of radiance to her makeup,” explained the makeup artist. To set the look and reduce shine in the middle of the forehead, he opted for a Paris-Berlin compact powder—a theatrical make-up brand sold exclusively in Paris—applied to the T-zone of the face.
On her lips, Martin opted for a Make Up For Ever pencil in Wherever Walnut and a Tom Ford lipstick in Iconic Nude. Finally, he used a light smudge on the eyelids and a perfect mascara to open up Meghan’s almond eyes. “ I introduced her to this Mac mascara, which she loves,” he notes.
He added that looking made up wasn’t the objective—instead he wanted to add to her allure. Martin said he wanted to create a look that was “beautiful, radiant, polished.” The goal was to make a lasting impression with subtlety and elegance, serving Meghan’s message to the world.
It was a successful outing for the make-up artist who served at Meghan’s wedding and her first appearance at Fashion Week a decade ago. He has had a front-row seat for every major stage in the Duchess’s life, and has no intention of stopping here. “I would love to get her in a [bold] lip one day,” he quipped with a smile. “Meghan, if you’re watching this, let’s do a lip. I’d love to see you in a lip.”
Originally published in Vanity Fair France.
