Royal lip service! Try out these regal-inspired lipstick looks and start preparing for your first post-Covid outing

Even the Queen likes to experiment with her lipstick.

Aug 27, 2021 1:40pm
By Faye Couros
Tragically for lipstick lovers, your beauty routine has taken a hit since wearing a mask has become common place.
Perhaps over the past 18 months, you've even popped on a bright red lip before realising it was a thankless decision, and maybe you tried your best to keep it neat under your mask, or as it's more likely, you wiped it off and reminisced about a time when you could pull off a bold lippy.
However, just because we can't don our signature shade or experiment with daring hues at the moment, it doesn't mean we can't start preparing for our post-Covid beauty life.
Royal women around the world have an elegance that transcends fickle trends, which means their beauty looks are the perfect inspiration for any occasion.
The stylish members of the British royal family are often photographed with a more natural lip, and there is a very deliberate reason for their neutral preferences.
As per Hello Magazine's reports, Queen Elizabeth requires the female members of her court to wear nudes or pale pinks when they attend formal events.

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The reason for this rigid beauty boundary is to make sure everyone looks neat and can avoid lipstick falling onto their teeth.
However, you may have noticed the Queen is partially exempt from this rule as she has been photographed wearing bright pinks, corals, and reds.
She's actually such a lipstick lover that in 1952 she commissioned a special shade to complement her coronation robes – it was a special milestone after all.
International royals like Queen Letizia of Spain and Charlotte Casiraghi are also lovers of the safe nude, but every now and then, they surprise fans by playing with bright reds and deep browns.
Whether your relationship with lipstick is on hold or you are keen to start experimenting with the classic makeup shelf staple, please draw some inspiration from the following royal looks and shop their uncanny dupes.
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Princess Diana

Diana is best known for her dark eyeliner, but she also loved a nude and subtle red lip. In this look, her cherry red lipstick features brown undertones, which matches the red in her earrings and dress. It's perfect for those who want to start playing with reds.

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Replicate Princess Diana's deep pink lipstick with Bobbi Brown's Velvet Matte Luxe Liquid Lip, $45.00, in Uber Pink. You can shop the unique shade at Adore Beauty here.

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Princess Mary

Mary loves her nudes, but this look has a peachy pink tone that lights up her face and creates a youthful finish. It's a shade that can go with every outfit.

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Copy Princess Mary's nude lipstick with M.A.C Cosmetics' Matte Lipstick, $30.00, in Act Natural. You can shop the charming tone at Adore Beauty here.

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Meghan Markle

Meghan has a penchant for smokey eyes, which is always better off paired with a nude lip. Here her lipstick is on the darker side, and Meghan's expertly matched it with her blush for a monochromatic finish.

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Recreate Meghan Markle's brown like nude hue with Anastasia Beverly Hills' Satin Lipstick, $33.00, in Butterscotch. You can shop the unique tone at Adore Beauty here.

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Queen Letizia

Queen Letizia is a very glamorous woman, and as a member of the Spanish royal family, she is allowed to experiment with bold lips. Her dark red lipstick in this picture is so regal and captivating that it makes an excellent argument for the power of red lips.

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Experiment with dark red like Queen Letizia with Bobbi Brown's Luxe Matte Lip Colour, $58.00, in Bitten Peach. You can shop the seductive shade at Adore Beauty here.

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Kate Middleton

Kate is another British royal who loves a thick black eyeliner, and since it's a look she's been rocking since before marrying Prince William, Kate's likely always been a nude lip gal. For this beauty look, her lipstick is so natural that it's like she has nothing on, which, according to makeup artists, is the desired effect of a good nude lipstick.

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Replicate Princess Kate's barely-there look with Nude By Nature's Moisture Shine Lipstick, $22.95, in 02 Nude. You can shop the natural colour at Adore Beauty here.

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Charlotte Casiraghi

Charlotte's lipstick look for fashion week is a vibrant and seductive red, which is phenomenal on her famous pout. This aesthetic is a statement, so it's great for lipstick experts. However, for those starting out, don't fret! You can build your way up to this level of fierce.

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Get fierce like Charlotte with Yves Saint Laurent's Tatouage Couture, $62.00, in Black Red Code. You can shop the fiery colour at Adore Beauty here.

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Princess Eugenie

Princess Eugenie ever so slightly rebelled against the rules by pairing a light coral lipstick with her red hat. It's a great colour for spring and summer because it's bright without overpowering the face.

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Recreate Princess Eugenie's summer-ready coral lipstick with M.A.C Cosmetics' Lustre Lipstick, $30.00, in Good Form. You can shop the subtle but vibrant hue at Adore Beauty here.

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Queen Elizabeth

The Queen is wearing an intensely bright pink lipstick, which she delightfully styled with her monochromatic outfit. Her look is totally campy, and it proves the Queen knows how to have fun with beauty and fashion.

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Get colourful with your look like the Queen with M.A.C Cosmetics' Grand Illusion Holographic Liquid Lipcolour, $42.00, in Electric Rainbow. Shop the playful look at Adore Beauty here.

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