Kate Middleton has undergone many different phases with her makeup over the years. From her pre-royal days to her iconic wedding look and her beauty choices after she became a mother, the evolution has been marked by different moments in the royal family. However, Kate Middleton has effortlessly adapted to all of these changes, and today, her appearance is both professional and elegant. Here’s how Kate Middleton’s beauty has transformed over the years.

Minimal makeup and kohl-lined eyes

Before fame, Middleton had a relaxed look with minimal foundation and a subtle amount of blush. She became known for her intense, kohl-lined eyes and has never been shy about applying eye makeup. At this time, Middleton wasn’t as much of a public figure as she is today, since she was only dating William and not married into the royal family.

She did her makeup on her wedding day

It’s often unheard of for celebrities to do their own makeup for their wedding day, but she broke a rare royal rule when she acted as her glam squad for the 2011 nuptials. She consulted makeup artist Arabella Preston to thicken her brows for a more dramatic look, apply eye makeup, and put on pink lips, finishing with fresh and dewy skin.

She moved on from heavy eyeliner

After receiving criticism for her heavy and sharp use of eyeliner on the lash lines, she moved on to a less severe look. She listened to the feedback and opted for a more natural look, applying her eyeliner with a lighter hand and smudging it lightly so it didn’t look so intense. It made her look more youthful and also more approachable.