Meghan Markle [1] has, without a shadow of a doubt, had a major influence on beauty in 2018. Many people are embracing their freckles [2], paring down their makeup for special events, and welcoming messy buns with open arms [3].
Markle has given a new, relaxed meaning to duchess beauty that the world, understandably, wants to replicate — and what better time to do so than Halloween [4]? Her makeup artist's (Daniel Martin) [5] natural approach to beauty has inspired new techniques and products. We already know what Markle's go-to foundation [6] is, how she applies her base [7] (spoiler: it's super easy!), and that he has a less-is-more mentality when it comes to the application of lashes [8].
Bloggers and beauty enthusiasts have been re-creating Markle's signature look just in time for the (in this case) not-so-spooky season, meaning there is plenty of costume inspiration to draw on, from her go-to look to her transformation into the royal bride [9]. Ahead, we've rounded up every tutorial you need to become your best version of the duchess this Halloween.
Real Techniques makeup artist Nic Chapman [10] re-created Markle's wedding look, creating a soft smoky eye using Charlotte Tilbury Eyes to Mesmerize in Marie Antoinette [11] ($32) and MAC's Eyeliner in Phone Number [12] ($18), blending them out together to create a soft but pretty finish.
YouTuber Angiebee chose to enhance her natural freckles like Markle using Maybelline Fit Me Foundation [13] ($8).
With a more involved version of her royal wedding look, blogger Promise Tamang [14] completely transformed herself into the Duchess of Sussex on her wedding day, using Ben Nye Nose and Scar Wax [15] ($5) to create her nose.
YouTuber Rianne [16] had the genius idea of using a spoolie and brown eye shadow with a light tapping motion to create smaller and less noticeable freckles for a truly natural look.
Finally: a tutorial on how to create Markle's no-makeup makeup look if you suffer from acne.
If you want a slightly more glam Markle look, Diana Curmei [17] shows you how using Kevin Aucoyn Lipstick in Uninterrupted [18] ($33).
Beauty's Big Sister [19] nailed the soft yet glam wedding makeup by using Markle's favorite Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation [20] ($64).
If you're a duchess on a budget, vlogger Amy Serrano [21] has you covered.
For Markle fans on a budget, this video offers drugstore dupes of her favorite products.
If you're willing to splurge, this tutorial delivers the beauty goods that are truly fit for a royal wedding.
If under-eye circles are your problem area, YouTuber Lace_Cinder [22] proves that you can still have a natural and bright complexion with a few concealing tricks.
Sool Productions [23] shows off her blushing bride look using Nars Blush in Torrid [24] ($30).