What an Average Workweek Looks Like For Meghan Markle's Makeup Artist

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Updated on March 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM

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As the old adage goes: only when you walk a mile in someone's shoes will you truly understand what comes after you touch the face of her royal Duchess of Sussex on her day of holy matrimony. (Or something like that.)

The masses like to call this the Meghan Markle Effect — and not even her glam squad is immune. In fact, ever since news got out that Markle's makeup artist and longtime friend Daniel Martin was behind her wedding look back in May, his schedule has been booked solid.

"If I'm going to continue taking care of other people, I've learned that I also deserve to take care of myself as well."

"Because of the global exposure it's given me, I've gotten to do more collaborations and partnerships outside of just beauty," Martin says. It also means a sh*t ton more partnerships, interviews, parties, celebrity gigs, and, yeah, airline miles. It's fun, of course, but not a walk in the park: "[2020] was an awakening of sorts for me both professionally and personally and in the end, if I'm going to continue taking care of other people, I've learned that I also deserve to take care of myself as well."

Ahead, Martin peels back the curtain on what work looks like for him. Let's just say, this isn't your average 9-to-5. And his shoes? A little more regal.

Day 1

"It's the end of New York Fashion Week, so I'm celebrating with my homies Serge Normant and Francesco Clark," says Martin. Normant was also among the royal wedding glam squad — he did Meghan Markle's hair; Clark is the founder of Clark's Botanicals. "I had hosted a Backstage Pop Up with Dior at the Oculus World Trade Center earlier, where I was giving tips and tricks, plus free makeup applications."

Day 2

"I'm hosting a Dior Beauty event tonight, but even though that will keep me busy, I made a point to stop and vote," says Martin. "It was a successful event with my Dior ladies, and my bestie Veronica Webb and her daughters stopped by to support. I love my New York family."

Day 4

"My best friend of 25 years, Ray, has flown in for the weekend," says Marin. "He has never been to Los Angeles, so we did a little shopping on Rodeo Drive. He's also a big Wonder Woman fan, so we had to find Lynda Carter's star on the Walk of Fame."

After that, it was back to some work. "It's the day before the Emmys, and we're celebrating Elisabeth Moss's 'LA Confidential' cover shoot, with custom 'Handmaid's Tale' cocktails."

Day 5

"It's finally the day of the Emmys, which started with an afternoon getting ready. We're doing our last looks for Lizzie before she hits the red carpet," says Martin. "Now, I'm off to cohosting an Emmys red carpet viewing party with Instagram at the Sunset Towers. So many great friends in one picture who came to support each other and celebrate."

Kelsey Castañon (she/her) is an ASME Award-nominated writer, editor, and content strategist with enough years of experience to warrant a retinol prescription. She is currently the senior content director at PS, where she oversees the Beauty, Health, Fitness, and Balance verticals while simultaneously stockpiling (and reporting on) everything from skin care to wine.

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