The Trick to Creating Kate Middleton's Royally Modest Eye Makeup Look

Kate's eyes are never overpowered by her eyeliner. The trick is to line your eyes with a brown pencil, not black. Try Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Pencil in Bourbon ($20). Smudge out the color side to side with a synthetic eyeliner brush like Giorgio Armani Beauty Eye Liner Brush ($25).

Synthetic fibers stay soft, instead of getting dry and scratchy like animal-hair brushes tend to do. Smudging the eyeliner will work the formula into your skin so it lasts longer and provides a natural finish. Use a slow side-to-side motion. This will ensure the liner stays neat and doesn't make the entire eye look too dark.