The truth about Meghan Markle’s ‘bare-faced look’: Makeup artist Daniel Martin reveals the products he uses to make the Duchess look ‘all natural’

The Duchess of Sussex‘s makeup artist, Daniel Martin, has revealed the secret behind Meghan’s ‘no makeup’ look.

The New York-based creative, who is one of Meghan’s closest friends, having collaborated with the mother-of-two since her Suit days, shared the product on a Gloss Angeles podcast episode with hosts Kirbie Johnson and Sara Tan.

‘This is a new product that’s in my kit,’ Daniel said before revealing it to be Live Tinted Hueglow, liquid highlighter drops that retail at $38 (£28).

He continued, ‘It does this beautiful glass. I used it on Meghan for an event, and it just gives your skin this beautiful; it’s like when Pat McGrath did the whole mask that just made skin look like glass. It’s that, but in a product.

Co-host Kirbie asked, ‘So you used that on her body?’ To which he answered, ‘I used it on Meghan’s body, Meghan’s face, because it just adds this radiance to the skin that doesn’t look like makeup.’

Daniel, who also did the duchess’s makeup on the day of her royal wedding to Prince Harry, added that the item comes in multiple shades and that he used Golden Hour on Meghan, 43.

‘I add it to foundation too if I want to a bit of radiance because the texture feels like skincare,’ he continued.

‘It’s very compatible with makeup, and sometimes with makeup, things can get too shiny if it’s already like shimmery, whereas this just gives it an added like lacquer.’

The Duchess of Sussex’s makeup artist Daniel Martin has revealed the secret behind Meghan’s no makeup look (seen in October, 2024)

Elsewhere in the podcast episode, the makeup artist discussed his social media presence.

Before explaining that he doesn’t plan to use TikTok despite having an account, Daniel said, ‘I don’t really promote work, I share my work. I share the situations I’m in with certain people.

‘I don’t create content specifically to try to get new business on that platform, and I think a lot of people are in that weird struggle right now. It’s like, how do I show up in this space?

‘And especially a fifty-something-year-old person, I don’t want to come across looking so thirsty.’

Daniel’s appearance on the show follows reports that Meghan allegedly plans to add hotels and restaurants to her As Ever lifestyle brand.

Meghan is trademarking her brand As Ever for ‘hospitality services’, The Sun first reported.

This will reportedly include places to stay, as well as temporary lodgings and ‘provision of food and drink’, the newspaper revealed.

Meghan could dish up a selection of her own edible creations, incorporating recipes she featured on her recent Netflix eight-part cooking show With Love, Meghan.

Daniel told the Gloss Angeles podcast that he uses Live Tinted Hueglow on Meghan (seen during her Netflix show, With Love, Meghan)

The makeup expert (pictured) added that the product adds a ‘radiance to the skin’ and that he uses it on Meghan’s face and body

Daniel revealed the secret product to be Live Tinted Hueglow (pictured), liquid highlighter drops that retail at $38 (£28)

Brand experts have claimed hotels and restaurants fit in nicely with the Duchess’ business brand.

Meghan touched on the topic of hosting guests in the first episode of her series, ‘When I have someone stay, one of my favourite things to do is prep the guest room.’

A second series of the show has already been filmed and is set to be released this Autumn, despite a series of less than ideal reviews following the programme’s release in March.

The show saw Meghan reveal her tips and tricks for hosting guests, as well as different recipes and party planning hacks.

Her lifestyle brand’s website states, ‘As Ever is more than a brand – it’s a love language.

‘Created by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, As Ever welcomes you to a collection of products, each inspired by her long-lasting love of cooking, entertaining and hostessing.’

Meghan’s representatives declined to comment when approached by MailOnline.

The news comes after Meghan took a break from her busy work schedule as she embarked on a trip to Disneyland with husband Prince Harry and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. 

Daniel (seen in Los Angeles, 2019) is one of Meghan’s closest friends as well as being her makeup artist

The Duchess shared a series of special moments from their visit in a new post on Instagram.

It appears the special time away was at least in part to celebrate their daughter Lilibet’s fourth birthday.

According to Meghan’s post, it appears the family had a good time – sharing details of their trip, including some of the snacks they enjoyed.

Notably, one picture show a large pile of corndogs and pickles on a table.

It is not known what the family paid for their holiday, but the pictures certainly made it appear as though they made the most of their time away.

As well as having a blast on numerous rides, both Lilibet and their son Archie, six, had the chance to meet Disney princess Elsa from Frozen.

Meghan held her children’s hands as they slowly walked over to take pictures with the character in a sweet moment.

Meghan and Harry’s kids also had fun on some rides at the amusement park, such as Dumbo the Flying Elephant and the Cars ride.

The couple – who tied the knot in 2018 – also enjoying the offerings, including the Space Mountain ride.