Meghan Markle's MUA friend shares secret behind her Paris glow

Meghan Markle’s longtime friend and makeup artist Daniel Martin is finally spilling the secret behind her stunning glow at Paris Fashion Week, and it’s simpler than you might think.

Martin, who crafted Meghan’s luminous glam for her surprise appearance at Balenciaga’s Spring/Summer 2026 show on October 4, took to Instagram to break down the products and techniques behind her look.

“I did my usual skin prep with her, which was a lot of Tatcha,” Martin shared, noting that he’s used the brand’s skincare for years. But the real trick, he revealed, was mixing Tatcha’s Longevity Serum directly into her foundation.

“That added another layer of radiance,” he said. “It made her look even more juicy and glowy.”

Martin applied Meghan’s base using his hands, “like a massage,” he explained, before blending with a brush and sponge. 

He kept powder minimal, using just a touch from Paris Berlin in the T-zone, and enhanced her cheekbones with Tom Ford Contour Cream and a swipe of Tatcha Serum Stick.

For lips, Meghan chose Tom Ford’s Iconic Nude, paired with Make Up For Ever lip liner. 

Her eyes featured a soft brown halo shadow, mascara from MAC, and her signature perfectly structured brows.

“She had just flown in,” Martin said, adding that his goal was to “bring some hydration and life back into her skin.”

“Meghan, if you’re watching this, let’s do a lip. I’d love to see you in a lip!”

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