Meghan’s makeup errors are pretty understandable.

Sometimes her liner smudges under her eyes, another frequent occurrence we’ve noted.

Meghan isn’t alone in this.

Meghan Markle smiling on step-and-repeat in red dress

Both have rocked eye liner that ends up looking goth rather than glam.

Meghan looked ravishing in a black, tuxedo mini dress by Judith and Charles, sporting a square clutch.

For styling, Meghan pulled her hair back in a loose bun.

Closeup of Meghan Markle while Prince Harry stands behind her

Everything about the look was great, but her makeup created one problem.

The product along her lower lash line smudged considerably, creating a dark shadow under her eyes.

Makeup is all about creating a face to connect with others, particularly as a working royal.

Closeup of Meghan Markle smiling while wind lightly blows her hair

The trip markedone of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s most special moments as royals.

While there, Meghan wore a teal green dress by Jason Wu and styled the look with tonal heels.

She polished things off with gold leaf drop earrings that made a statement.

Meghan Markle at an event in London

While the clothing was great, Meghan made a few mistakes with her makeup that day.

Secondly, Meghan wore a bronze-tone blush on her cheeks that was placed far too low.

Instead, the bronzer ended very close to her mouth in a heavy app of pigment.

Meghan Markle closeup smiling in blue outfit

Nevertheless, they returned to London in March 2020 for the Endeavour Fund Awards.

It was a rainy night, and the two stayed close under an umbrella.

Meghan wore a bright blue sheath dress by Victoria Beckham along with Manolo Blahnik heels.

Closeup screenshot of Meghan Markle looking at camera during video

It was a matter of excess.

The final effect meant that her eye makeup was very heavy.

Finally, Meghan sported a glossy, merlot lip that also gave off mega shine.

Closeup of Meghan Markle in black fascinator

It was too much at once.

She wore pale blue heels and simple, gold jewelry.

The overall look was elegant and understated.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle posing outside surrounded by trees

However, there were a few problems with her blush.

Finally, the lower portion of blush ended far too close to her mouth.

Such low placement near her mouth doesn’t work as either a blush or a contour.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle smiling in bleachers at the Invictus Games

Meghan was poised and well spoken in the video, as she always is while speaking.

So much of her presentation was excellent, so her makeup and styling mistakes were unfortunate.

For one, Meghan’s eyeshadow was far too dark in the VAX LIVE video.

Closeup of Meghan Markle in blue hate and veil

The thick liner under her eyes was particularly unfortunate, because it made her eyes look smaller.

Also, her hair hung too much in her face, shading her eyes.

The event honors New Zealand and Australia’s soldiers who fought in World War I.

Closeup screenshot of Meghan Markle during her interview with Oprah Winfrey

The look was fitting for the event, except for one countenance detail.

Meghan’s under eye makeup smudged below her lash line and created a dark effect under her eyes.

Too much eye makeup, particularly during a daytime event, made her appear unapproachable.

Closeup of Meghan Markle in wide-brim black hat at the queen’s funeral

Meghan wore a white mini dress by Valentino along with black heels and a low ponytail.

For this occasion, Meghan opted for black eyeliner that she wore all around her lash line.

Since her eyes were totally lined, her makeup appeared too dark and severe.

Part of the skill of makeup is wearing it strategically for the event at hand.

However, her foundation and lip choice were excellent and looked fresh and natural.

The two watched the wheelchair basketball finals, cheering on from the sidelines.

The look was muted and subtle, a clear nod that the focus was on the players.

While all of this was fine, Meghan’s makeup garnered more attention online than she would have liked.

Her blush and bronzer was very heavy on her cheeks and looked too caked.

Less product would have been better, and what was there needed to be blended in better.

Meghan’s eyebrows were filled in much too darkly and looked heavy on her face.

She also over-lined her lips, making them appear much larger than we’re used to seeing on her.

The overall effect was overwhelming.

The duchess looks fresher when she goes for a natural finish.

Using less product in general would have been a better move here.

The duchess was greeting people outside of Westminster Abbey for the Poppy Factory’s Field of Remembrance.

It happens to all of us!

“I’m never washing that,” he said of his jacket.

Meghan wore a black Armani dress that featured lotus flowers on one side of the chest.

Meghan’s choice of dress was suitable, but her makeup didn’t serve her during the interview.

Both Harry and Meghan no doubt wanted to appear vulnerable during the sit-down and connect with viewers.

So part of the styling for this particular moment should have been all about appearing relatable to the audience.

Meghan’s eye makeup was heavy and black, and rimmed the entirely of her eyes.

It made her eyes appear farther away and smaller, and made it hard to see them.

It was too harsh in a moment where she needed to appear more vulnerable.

The pair arrived at Westminster Abbey in London both suitably dressed in mourning clothes.

Meghan wore a black cape dress by Stella McCartney and a wide-brimmed hat.

While the clothing was appropriate, Meghan’s makeup wasn’t right for the occasion.

OnYouTube, someone commented on Meghan’s makeup.

Some felt it drew the attention to Meghan rather than keeping the focus on mourning the monarch.