As we usher in the hot summer days, the mandate changes – more skin, less make-up. If you’re somewhat into social media, especially TikTok, you’re probably familiar with the ‘clean-girl’ make-up trend.
It has a total mood and is simple but not basic. It is like the beauty’s version of a capsule wardrobe, emphasising quality over quantity. Glowing, dewy complexion, styled hair, defined lashes, and full brows are the telltale signs, and a pair of gold hoops tops it all off. If you’re feeling fancy, blue denim jeans, a plain white t-shirt and a blazer to complete the look.
Clean girl makeup aims to highlight your true self. Oh, and pulling it off is very simple.
Clean girl make-up tutorial:
1. Skincare is everything
If we haven’t made it clear enough by this point, skincare is crucial to getting this look. After all, those products need time to work.
Before wearing makeup, you should take a few important actions.
Exfoliate: Dead skin cells and other debris can be removed in a fresh slough after cleansing to give skin an immediate radiance. You may get rid of the dull by using an exfoliating toner or scrub.
Hydrate: Apply each product in layers, going from the thinnest to the thickest, and give each one plenty of time to absorb and settle. This will make it easier to prevent the dreaded “pilling” effect and provide a smoother application of makeup.
Sun protection is a must-have for a more even skin tone and healthy complexion, so finish with your preferred SPF.
2. Maintain simple, lustrous hair.
The goal here is to have hair that looks healthy. The peak of this TikTok trend in terms of fashion is a pulled-back low pony with a side part, but this isn’t an unbreakable rule. Nevertheless, a complicated hairstyle would be out of place, so it’s important to keep things simple—or at least simple-looking.
3. Try to achieve skin that resembles skin.
Although the goal is a skin-like finish and even tone, the foundation stage ultimately relies on the level of coverage you feel most comfortable with. Keep in mind, texture is common. Dab a little concealer on any discolouration, and apply a tiny bit of setting powder to set under your eyes.
4. Glow on.
Peak Clean Girl Aesthetic features a sun-kissed radiance and full, flushed cheeks. Reach for cream or liquid-based formulations of blush and bronzer to achieve the desired effect, place your blush in the middle of your cheeks’ apples, slightly blending up toward your temples.
When applied to the hairline, temples, and bridge of the nose—the areas the light naturally catches—bronzer can aid to subtly sculpt cheekbones and the jaw (note: subtly; no contouring here), as well as give the face a halo of warmth.
5. Finish it off
Lashes, gloss, and brows are next. Use a brow pencil to shape unruly brows and fill in any sparse areas before liberally applying a brow gel for a laminated appearance. Apply your favourite lengthening mascara to curled eyelashes, then add a coat of lip gloss for a glossy finish.
This look will leave you looking totally polished and put together.
Also see: Basic day time skin care routine
