Meghan Markle's Beauty Evolution in 13 Looks

Everyone's looks transform over the course of a lifetime, but few people will experience the life-changing sequence of events that comes with marrying into the British royal family. Meghan Markle, of course, is one of them, and after a short career in film, the Duchess was plucked from Hollywood and transformed, Princess Diaries style, into the demure royal we know today.

Much like her style transformation, Markle's ever-evolving beauty philosophy contains one important through-line: she always manages to stay true to herself. From her early days in Hollywood to her glamorous royal wedding, here are 13 of Markle's best beauty looks to date.

Slicked-Back Bun

Markle hit the red carpet for Variety's Power of Women event in 2023 after being honored with the award the year prior. For her surprise appearance, the Duchess opted for a no-makeup makeup look, adding a nude lip and bronzy contour.

Glossy Lip

Markle honored her friend Tyler Perry (who also happens to be Archie and Lilibet's godfather) at The Paley Gala in Los Angeles in 2024. A simple glossy lip combined with a chic black strapless dress made sure all eyes were on her diamond tennis necklace. Containing roughly 20 carats worth of diamonds, the piece, designed by Logan Hollowell, is worth approximately $33,000. According to the brand's website, it's inspired by Fortuna, a Roman goddess of fortune and luck.

Sunkissed

In celebration of the anniversary of the Invictus Games, Markle stepped out in Nigeria rocking a natural, sun-kissed glow. Most notably, however, fans wondered if the Duchess was trolling the royal family with her dress of choice—which was aptly named the "Windsor."

Cool Tones

Markle made a statement in an all-black look for the wedding of Charlie van Straubenzee and Daisy Jenks in 2018. As for beauty, the Duchess went with her usual eyeliner and mascara combo, though this time in cooler shades of black instead of brown.

Tousled Waves

Stepping out with her bestie McKee Zajfen at the CHLA Gala, Markle once again opted for minimal makeup with a glowing finish, made all the more elegant with her hair styled in soft, tousled waves. She paired her beauty look with a statement red halter gown courtesy of Carolina Herrera.

Everyday Makeup

The actress kept it casual in 2011 with minimal makeup and honey-toned hair to celebrate a new collaboration between Madewell and Alexa Chung.

Smokey Eye

Hopping across the pond for the 2013 U.K. premiere of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Markle amped up her usual eye makeup with a dramatic smoky eye. To balance the beauty look, she kept the rest of her makeup minimal, finishing it off with a clear gloss on her lips.

Bottom Liner

In 2013, the actress accentuated her brown eyes with dark eyeliner on top and bottom, dark mascara, and a touch of eyeshadow.

Long Lashes

Markle's ultra-long eyelashes were the star of the show in a 2015 appearance for the CFDA's 12th annual Fashion Fund Awards. A dramatic side part hairstyle gave her locks an added dose of evening elegance.

Inner Glow

Markle's pregnancy beauty in 2019 was all about her inner glow. Here, she stepped out at the U.K. premiere of The Lion King with minimalist makeup, her classic eyeliner-mascara combo, and a slicked-back bun.

Wedding Bells

Markle enlisted Daniel Martin for her wedding day makeup, who kept things light and simple with a pink-toned lip. As for her dress? The white off-the-shoulder gown was designed by Clare Waight Keller with one very special detail: a hidden piece of gingham-patterned blue fabric from the dress Markle wore on her first date with Prince Harry.

Statement Lip

In 2016, Markle deviated ever so slightly from her go-to beauty look by experimenting with a bold red lip à la Taylor Swift.

Natural Beauty

Stepping out in South Africa in 2019, the Duchess opted for long, loose waves and a natural beauty look that highlighted her signature freckles. “A face without freckles is a night without stars,” Markle once told a fan at the Invictus Games, according to People.

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