Despite her royal status, folks would do well to remember that she’s only human.

A thick slab of foundation and powder can wash you out, creating a flat, sickly appearance.

A light dusting of bronzer across her cheekbones and temples would have added some much-needed depth here.

Kate Middleton smiling in dark blue

The fact that her eyes were the only visible feature on her face didn’t help, of course.

However, Kate Middleton clearly didn’t get the memo and her wedding day makeup proves as much.

By applying a thick layer of liner on her lower lash line, she made her eyes appear smaller.

Kate Middleton looking somber in New York, 2014.

The overall effect was eye makeup ill-suited for a royal wedding, especially when paired with her smokey eyeshadow.

Middleton’s penchant for dramatic eyeliner has not gone unnoticed, either.

The sharp line around her eyes makes her look hard.

Kate Middleton wearing a mask in Windsor in December, 2020.

Either she should be smudgy or wear none" (viaDaily Mail).

We’re sorry to say that only Grace Jones can pull off this much bronzer.

She shows a clear preference for outdated makeup trends, including heavy eyeliner and Grace Jones-esque contour in particular.

Kate Middleton at her royal wedding in 2011.

Middleton can add another makeup crime to the list with her inexpert smokey eye technique.

Kate Middleton wearing a fascinator at the 2012 Diamond Jubilee

Kate Middleton in a black scarf in London in 2017