Kate Middleton's Wimbledon Clarins lip gloss is reduced to £7 with clever hack

Kate Middleton's beauty game is always top-notch, with the Princess frequently opting for a natural, fresh-faced look. You might assume that the future Queen relies on ultra-luxury products to achieve her impeccable appearance, but some of her go-to makeup items are surprisingly budget-friendly.

Kate is reportedly a fan of Clarins' bestselling Lip Perfector, which she was spotted using at Wimbledon in 2019. It retails for £23, but savvy shoppers who use TopCashback can snag it for less than a tenner. While the process may seem intimidating, it's straightforward, free and easy to do. New Sephora customers and new TopCashback memberswill receive a complimentary £15 sign-up bonus as well as cashback on their purchase.

This brings the cost of the lip gloss down to £7.04 after all discounts have been applied. All you need to do is shop it through this unique link.

Praised as a 'holy grail' by customers, the lip gloss uses wild mango butter and shea butter to nourish and hydrate the lips, while rice bran oil, peptides and a lip highlighter complex enhance the lips' natural colour. The versatile formula also allows it to be used to add a hint of colour to your cheeks, resulting in skin that looks plump and silky smooth, reports the Manchester Evening News.

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Despite only having two reviews on the Sephora website, the Lip Perfectorhas garnered an impressive 4.6 out of five-star rating based on 1,410 reviews at Debenhams, where it retails for £23. One chuffed customer penned: "The colour is perfect, it's creamy and best of all not sticky - makes my lips feel super soft and hydrated."

Another chimed in: "It gives just the right amount of shine and feels super comfortable on the lips. Definitely a must-have in my makeup bag."

A third shopper praised the Lip Perfector: "It's the perfect balance of hydration, colour and shine. The texture is super smooth - not sticky at all - and it leaves my lips feeling soft and nourished thanks to the shea butter and natural oils."

While the product has received largely positive feedback, there were a few customers who were less than thrilled with their purchase: "Extremely difficult to apply, uneven, peculiar smell and non lasting. I will never buy this again."

However, another was smitten with their latest Clarins acquisition, gushing: "My holy grail for effortless, glossy lips. I've tried countless lip products, but the Clarins Lip Perfectorstands out as a true staple in my makeup bag. The formula is ultra-smooth, hydrating, and gives my lips the perfect soft, plump look without any stickiness.

"It has just the right amount of colour to enhance your natural lips, making it ideal for everyday wear or layering over lipstick. The applicator feels luxurious and makes it easy to apply on the go. Bonus: it smells like vanilla-subtle but so comforting. If you're looking for that "your lips but better" finish with a silky, non-greasy texture, this is it. Total game-changer."

As an alternative, you might consider the Biossance Pro Peptide Lip Perfector, which costs £15 at LookFantastic. There's also the Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm, retailing at £12 from Space NK. Offered in both clear and tinted varieties, it delivers silky, soft and smooth-feeling lips.