Clean Girl Makeup Tutorial
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Clean girl makeup is the effortless, dewy, 'I woke up like this' aesthetic that took over social media. Think slicked-back hair, glowing skin, subtle blush, and fluffy brows — the whole look screams health and simplicity. This tutorial uses a minimal product count to achieve that polished-but-undone effect: skin tint, cream blush, clear brow gel, and a tinted lip balm. The secret is in the prep — well-hydrated, primed skin does 80% of the work, and the makeup just enhances what's already there.
Step-by-step
- 1
Skincare glow
Step 1 of 4Layer a hydrating serum, lightweight moisturizer, and SPF to create that clean-girl lit-from-within glow before any makeup.
- 2
Skin tint
Step 2 of 4Dot a dewy skin tint across the forehead, cheeks, nose, and chin, then blend with your fingers or a damp sponge for sheer, second-skin coverage.
- 3
Brows & lashes
Step 3 of 4Brush brows upward with a soap brow product or clear gel for a fluffy, lifted shape, then coat your lashes with brown mascara to keep things soft.
- 4
Gloss & highlight
Step 4 of 4Almost done!Dab cream highlighter on the tops of your cheekbones and the bridge of your nose, then finish with a clear or sheer lip gloss for the signature glossy look.
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