'I tried Meghan Markle's skincare routine and couldn't believe how good my skin looked'

With the launch of her Netflix show, podcast and lifestyle brand, also set up , a site where influencers can share their favourite fashion, beauty and lifestyle products and direct their followers where to buy them. Although the Duchess's page is constantly updated, a few weeks ago she had a section containing some of her favourite beauty products – and, envious of how radiant and glossy she always looks, I was keen to test some of them out for myself.

While some of the items she had listed look like they're only available to buy in the US, plenty are on sale here in the UK, and include bestselling brands such as , Tatcha and Tata Harper. Some I'd previously tried before while others were completely new to me – and after trying them, I think are set to be new firm favourites...

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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermo Cleanser

Was from £16.50, now from £13.20 from

I started my royal-approved skincare routine with Meghan had listed, which is currently reduced to £13.20 for a 200ml bottle, or .

I've used in the past, and often keep in a 'skincare SOS' kit if my complexion's ever feeling irritated or extra-dry. It's ; it won't transform skin in any huge way but it won't strip the skin either, and it's just a great everyday staple.

It doesn't remove eye make-up on me, and in the shower I like to use something with more of a foaming or gel consistency, but you can't go wrong with this, and I'm thrilled to have it back in my skincare routine.

Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream

£26 from

This was the product I was most excited to try. I knew that Korean brand Medicube had been going viral in the States for its innovative textures and formulas, but until recently it was only available to buy on Amazon, now, though, it's just launched into Boots, – which is rich in hydrolysed collagen – is perhaps the hero product.

It has a consistency unlike anything I've ever tried before: red, bouncy and surprisingly firm, like actual edible jelly, and comes with a little scoop to spoon it out with. I usually find gel moisturisers not hydrating enough for me, disappearing too quickly into my skin, but not this one – , and gave a genuine 'glass skin' look without the greasiness that sometimes comes with very dewy creams. I used it before bed and I honestly couldn't believe how good my skin looked; almost like it was coated in a fine clear layer of PVA glue (in a good way!). – and next time I won't waste these effects on bedtime!

Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream

£67 from

Another favourite moisturiser of Meghan, and one she's shared her love of plenty of times of the years – and one loads of beauty editor (including myself) praise too. A rich face cream containing Japanese purple rice, hyaluronic acid and squalane, , but in a different way to the Medicube product; Tatcha's is more nourishing and balm-like, brilliant on normal-to-dry skin but maybe best avoided if you have an oily complexion.

Tatcha products are also – The Dewy Skin Cream, for example, comes with a little spatula in the lid, and in an origami-style box – making them gorgeous gifts.

I absolutely loved , and it felt hydrated all day long. One thing I did find, however, is that the and concealer that I applied afterwards didn't sit that well on top – almost as if my skin was too dewy (it may have been a good idea to wait a few minutes for it to sink in slightly before applying make-up). If you want to try it out first before splashing out on a full-size tub, it's also available in at Sephora for £24.

Tatcha The Serum Stick

£49 from

Meghan also recommended this second Tatcha product, . I used it around my eyes and mouth, where my skin often slightly drier, and found it to go on really smoothly – no dragging the skin – yet it's lighter than a balm stick. It's great if you're prone to dry skin and find that your make-up sometimes looks a little patchy during the day

I probably wouldn't rebuy this as my skin isn't really dry enough to find this worth the money, and I get enough hydrating from my regular skincare routine. While I'm using up this tube, however, I'll be keeping it in my handbag for .

Tata Harper Superkind Radiance Mask

£57 from

Meghan had listed a huge Tata Harper three-piece n but I picked the one that most appealed to me (and would give me the Duchess's glow): the . This creamy, 100% naturalformula contains gentle AHAs plus prebiotics to strengthen the skin's microbiome, and is designed to be left on for 20 minutes before rinsing off.

What I liked about it was ; which is clearly something of a theme amongst Meghan's skincare routine; there are no harsh actives or potential irritants. Some exfoliating masks can give a bit of a tingle, but not this one; but without any redness, and I'll definitely continue to use this once a week or so.

RMS Beauty Living Luminizer

£39 from

To complete my Meghan Markle glow-up, I finished by dabbing a little of the onto the tops of my cheekbones, a cream highlighter that's also said to be a favourite with Khloé Kardashian, Miranda Kerr and Hailey Bieber. Another fairly natural brand (something that Meghan clearly values), .

I tried the shade Living, a sheer pearlescent ivory, but if I was to buy it again, I'd probably pick the shade Magic. I also found that it looks much better applied to very well moisturised skin (for example, after Tatcha's The Dewy Cream) or on top of a very hydrating foundation or tinted moisturiser; if your skin's a little dry, it does show up skin texture.

If you're after an alternative, I also love , £27, and , £30.

Overall, I loved how glowy and fresh these products made my skin look, discovered a new favourite with the , and was reminded of an old one with . Meghan clearly priorities gentle formulas and hydration in her skincare routine, and it has encouraged me to do the same.