The products used by the royals to stay looking youthful: From a natural alternative to Botox to a moisturiser launched in 1930… and the cream Prince Harry put on his ‘frost-bitten’ nether regions

As some of the most photographed people in the world, members of the Royal Family strive to look their very best on every occasion.

They consult top beauty experts for recommendations on products that maintain their skin’s health, promoting a youthful glow and combating signs of ageing.

From a natural alternative to Botox to a moisturiser launched in 1930, we reveal the products they use to maintain their glow.

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream – £31

The Queen granted Elizabeth Arden her royal warrant and allegedly used the £31 Eight Hour Cream twice daily to keep her skin moisturised and hydrated

Skilled at colour-block dressing, the late Queen Elizabeth also boasted a radiant complexion

Skilled at colour-block dressing, the late Queen Elizabeth also boasted a radiant complexion.

Despite some mystery surrounding her skincare choices, it is believed she favoured Elizabeth Arden’s Eight Hour Cream, costing £31.

The all-purpose product, which launched in 1930, is reputedly sold every 30 seconds worldwide.

The Queen granted Elizabeth Arden her royal warrant and reportedly used the cream twice daily to keep her skin moisturised and hydrated.

Princess Diana used the same moisturiser to avoid chapped lips

In his bombshell memoir, Spare, Prince Harry revealed that he used his mother’s favourite moisturiser in an unexpected area.

During his 2011 expedition to the North Pole with wounded veterans from Afghanistan, Harry said he suffered frostbite in his nether regions.

‘My penis was oscillating between extremely sensitive and borderline traumatized,’ he wrote.

‘I’d been trying some home remedies, including one recommended by a friend. She’d urged me to apply Elizabeth Arden cream.’

Interestingly, the renowned moisturiser he used is the same one that Princess Diana relied on for her chapped lips.

‘My mum used that on her lips,’ he recalled.

In his bombshell memoir, Spare, Prince Harry revealed that he used his mother’s favourite moisturiser in an unexpected area

Biotulin Supreme Skin Gel – £52.50  

Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton, Queen Letizia of Spain and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands all share a fondness for Biotulin Supreme Skin Gel.

Hailed a ‘natural alternative to Botox’, the product claims to reduce wrinkles for up to nine hours.

The German cosmetics company, Biotulin NBC Universal, offered a Meghan a $5million fee for a five-second featuring their Botox gel in Suits.

Kate’s make-up artist, Carl Ray, revealed that the Biotulin gel, priced at £52.50, is among her essential anti-ageing products.

Karl Lagerfeld, who famously declared ‘I would never have poison injected into my face’, is said to have personally recommended the tip to Kate.

Biotulin Supreme Skin Gel, £52.50, is loved by Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton, Queen Letizia of Spain and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands

The German cosmetics company, Biotulin NBC Universal, offered a $5million fee for a five-second appearance by Meghan with their Botox gel in Suits

In a 2016 interview with Boulevard Magazine, Queen Letizia of Spain’s sister, Telma Ortiz Rocasolano, revealed that the Queen, 51, does not have botox injections.

Instead, the secret to her flawless complexion is Biotulin.

According to the manufacturer, an ingredient derived from the paracress plant acts as a herbal local anaesthetic, reducing muscle contractions and visibly diminishing fine wrinkles.

Queen Letizia of Spain uses Biotulin to retain a youthful appearance

Rodial Bee Venom and Placenta 24 Carat Gold Ultimate Crème – £750 (reduced to £95) 

Bee venom, vitamin C and placenta protein feature in Rodial’s signature crème, promising to promote a youthful complexion.

But perhaps the 24-carat gold specks, which instantly boost radiance, were what attracted Catherine, Princess of Wales, 42, to the product.

Prospective customers will be delighted to hear that this crème is currently reduced from £750 to £95 – a saving of 87 per cent.

Bee venom, vitamin C and placenta protein feature in Rodial’s signature crème, £750, promising to promote a youthful complexion

Perhaps the 24-carat gold specks, which instantly boost radiance, were what attracted Catherine, Princess of Wales, 42, to the product

Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Eye Creme – £38

Australian-born Queen Mary of Denmark, 52, is an avid supporter of the Danish skincare brand Ole Henriksen.

She even invited the expert, known for his products enriched with Vitamin C, to her residence, as he previously disclosed.

‘Based on her love affair with a number of my products, she invited me to her residence.

‘I found her to be incredibly warm, personable and extremely beautiful – I was mesmerised by her beautiful smile and stunning sense of style,’ he recalled.

Ole Henriksen’s Banana Bright Eye Creme, £38, serves to illuminate and strengthen natural collagen with its added vitamin C

Henriksen focuses on the eyes as the most important area of the face to treat as they require ‘special attention’ in any skincare regiment.

‘Try to use creams proven to hydrate and firm to enhance your skin’s elasticity, and always make this the last step of your routine,’ he said.

‘Nothing does it better than our Banana Bright Eye Creme, £38, which serves to illuminate and strengthen natural collagen with its added vitamin C – it’s make-up and eye care in one jar!’

Australian-born Queen Mary of Denmark is a huge fan of Danish skincare brand, Ole Henriksen

Heaven by Deborah Mitchell Silk Skin Bee Bee Cream – £39 

Deborah Mitchell’s famous bee venom facials, said to cost upwards of £300, have garnered fans including Queen Camilla and Kate Middleton.

Inspired by the success of her facial treatments, Deborah launched her own skincare brand, Heaven, featuring products enriched with hyaluronic acid and bee venom.

Camilla, 76, reportedly favours the £39 Silk Skin Bee Bee Cream for its ability to impart a subtle glow to her skin.

Deborah Mitchell’s Silk Skin Bee Bee Cream, 39, is inspired by her famous bee venom facials

Queen Camilla reportedly favours the Silk Skin Bee Bee Cream for its subtle glow