Kate Middleton's Daily Beauty Routine Was Just Revealed—and It Seriously Took Me by Surprise

In a world overflowing with endless skincare, haircare and beauty products, it’s hard to know where to even start. With every celebrity and influencer launching their own line (yes, I’m looking at you, Rihanna’s Fenty and Beyoncé’s Cecred), it can feel like you need to try everything under the sun to get the “perfect” skin or flawless hair. But here’s the thing: After years of testing countless products and following the latest beauty trends, I’ve come to realize that simplicity often wins. You’ve probably heard the phrase “less is more” and it turns out that’s exactly how Kate Middleton approaches her beauty routine.

Thanks to a rare glimpse from Anne Simmons, a former royal staffer who worked at Buckingham Palace for over a decade, we now know how Middleton keeps her skin glowing and her hair looking effortlessly perfect. According to Express, Simmons recently shared some surprising details about the Duchess’s routine with Edit Suits and spoiler alert: it’s far from complicated.

Middleton’s beauty regimen consists of only five simple steps—nothing extravagant, no overwhelming number of products. In fact, Simmons describes Kate as incredibly organized and says there’s "no chaos, no luxury overload—just a handful of carefully chosen steps that she clearly trusts."

So, what are those five steps? First, she starts with a splash of cold water. Next, she applies a few drops of argan oil to the ends of her hair. According to Simmons, "she’d work a little through the ends of her hair after brushing." After that, Kate applies a light moisturizer, followed by a moment of quiet stillness—Simmons says the Duchess often sits by the window with a cup of tea, enjoying five minutes of phone-free silence. Finally, when it’s time for makeup, Kate keeps it minimal: just a little concealer and maybe a touch of blush."She wasn’t doing a full face," Simmons shared. "It was very quick and natural-looking."