Brave bride Kate Middleton got a classic pink glow on her wedding day – by doing her OWN makeup!

It’s a bold move for any bride to do her own makeup on her wedding day, let alone a future queen preparing to be watched by millions of royal fans around the world.

But there was no sign of Kate Middleton’s trembling hands on the morning of her big day in April 2011, as she stepped into Westminster Abbey with a flawless natural makeup look that exuded bridal beauty.

She reportedly took lessons from Arabella Preston, a beauty guru who specializes in bridal makeovers.

The make-up artist came for a series of one-to-one meetings at Clarence House before the wedding to Prince William and said of her apprentice: ‘I thought she looked great. Absolutely gorgeous.’

Fresh-faced Kate opted for a radiant base to show off her natural beauty.

She had been spotted visiting The Retreat beauty salon in Newbury, close to her family home, for an Elemis facial the week before the event.

Kate Middleton did her own makeup on her wedding day and stepped out at Westminster Abbey with a perfect natural makeup look that exuded bridal beauty

After the wedding, beauty columnist Elsa McAlonan wrote, “Her skin was glowing — possibly thanks to the Crystal Clear Oxygen Therapy facial she had a few days ago — but the natural radiance could be boosted by a sheer foundation (like the new Shiseido Perfect Refining Foundation). ), which is a notch above a tinted moisturizer and perfect for even the most foundation-phobic.”

She explained how Kate used powder to avoid shine, adding: “Kate’s skin shone just enough under the bright lights in Westminster Abbey, without a hint of shimmer or shine, and that’s probably due to the light dusting of the finest powder applied to her. the areas most prone to oiliness (forehead, nose and chin).’

Her choice of an obvious pink blush gave her a classic bridal look with a natural spring vibe that shone through in the photos.

The glowing appearance was a sign of her transition to a more polished look as she became engaged to Prince William and began to acclimate to royal life.

Michelle Abels, co-founder of Mishel Makeup, described the wedding look in glowing terms, saying, “The effect was stunning. Her own natural make-up was perfect for a bridal look, she focused on the eyes and otherwise kept things natural, with rosy rouge and lipstick.’

She chose a natural base with pink blush, dark eyeliner and a timeless nude pink lipstick

Kate reportedly took lessons from beauty guru Arabella Preston, who specialized in bridal makeovers. When the big day arrived, the results were perfect

Kate’s eyes reflected her signature style at the time, with a gray taupe shadow in the eye socket and her favorite black eyeliner below and above the eye.

She balanced the effect with coats of mascara, leaving a softer image while making her eyes the center of her look.

Make-up artist Olivia Todd said Kate’s choice of makeup “accentuated” her eyes.

She said: ‘On her wedding day, Kate is picture perfect, her eyes are slightly accentuated and her cheekbones are sculpted in a subtle way that emphasizes.

“Think well-prepped hydrated skin, complimented by a light foundation, a touch of pink blush on the apples of the cheeks, lashes of mascara, no doubt a waterproof one, and a soft wash of warm-toned browns on the eyes.”

Her eyes were framed with defined brows, and Elsa McAlonan said she “looked like she had a professional brow shape a few days before the wedding.”

“Her brows looked more defined, darker than usual and she probably used a fine pencil to draw in a bit more shape,” she added.

Kate topped off her radiant makeup with a pink nude lipstick that felt timeless and stayed put throughout the event.

The royal-to-be opted for a professional manicure for her ring finger close-up and enjoyed a bridal pampering session at Clarence House prior to the wedding

However, the royal-to-be opted for a professional manicure for the close-up of her ring finger and enjoyed a bridal pampering session at Clarence House prior to the wedding.

Camilla, now Queen Consort, organized for her own manicurist Marina Sandoval of the Jo Hansford Hair Salon in Mayfair to give Kate a £36 “signature manicure” which included a luxurious bath and hand exfoliation, followed by a deep tissue massage to stimulate growth by filing, buffing and buffing.

Marina revealed that she mixed a special blend of colors to apply to Kate’s nails, including Bourjois No. 28 Rose Lounge and Essie 423 Allure.

Speaking to MailOnline, she said: ‘Catherine wanted something very natural and I thought these matched her skin tone beautifully.

“She wanted something off-white and bridal gowns, so these were absolutely perfect.”