Whether she’s going make-up-free or extolling the virtues of a consistent skincare routine, Meghan Markle has long been revered for her natural glowing skin. For Balenciaga’s SS26 show last week – Markle’s first appearance at Paris Fashion Week in over a decade – the Duchess of Sussex stepped out with her most luminous skin to date, sparking a fervent debate as to how she created the glass-like finish.

With fans theorising about the products and techniques that could mimic the same radiant finish, her make-up artist, Daniel Martin, has now taken to social media to reveal exactly how he masterminded the viral beauty look. ‘What an overwhelming reaction you all have had to this look of Meghan’s last Saturday night for the Balenciaga show!’ he shared on Instagram.

Martin explained: “I did my usual skin prep for Meghan using Tatcha skincare — it’s a ritual that’s been part of my kit for years.”

But when it came to achieving her supernatural glow, he revealed a subtle yet clever trick that amplified Meghan’s natural radiance. “What I changed this time was mixing the Tatcha Longevity Serum with her foundation. It gave her make-up an added layer of luminosity — the result was juicy, radiant, and glowy,” he shared.

To elevate the look even further, Martin applied the same technique to Meghan’s cheeks, blending the Tom Ford Contour Duo with a touch of Tatcha’s Serum Stick on the high points of her face. The effect? A soft, light-catching highlight that perfected her glass-skin finish.