Whether you’re meeting someone new or have a night out with your longtime S.O., date night calls for makeup that is subtle, but sexy. To achieve that je ne sais quoi, try the viral “clean” beauty look.
Originally a trend from TikTok, “clean” makeup and hair is all about minimalism. Think: dewy skin, slicked-back hair, and sheer washes of color that enhance your features and let them shine instead of covering them up.
“Clean” makeup is the opposite of the full-coverage, high-glam makeup you might’ve seen popularized by YouTube beauty gurus in years past. Instead of a thick foundation all over your face, it’s all about dewy skin touched up with just a little concealer.
Instead of drawn-on, blocky eyebrows, you’re aiming for fluffy, groomed brows that have a “laminated” look. In place of thick strip false lashes, you’re opting for mascara on natural lashes, or a couple of individual lashes to accent the outer corners. And rather than bold red lipstick, you’re going for tinted lip balm or gloss.
Aside from being flattering on everyone, another bonus of this makeup look is that it is beginner-friendly! You don’t need advanced techniques, and you’ll likely save time getting ready. Keep scrolling for a step-by-step guide to nailing this beauty trend.
Clean Makeup Look:
Instructions:
Step 1: Start with hair in a center part. Brush hair back using a boar bristle brush to achieve that extra sleek look.
Step 2: Tie hair into a low ponytail. Twist upwards and tuck hair into itself, then secure with a claw clip.
Step 3: Spray on a leave-in conditioner or hair gel to slick down any flyaways. Finish with hair oil for shine.
Step 4: Now for makeup! Under your eyes, use a concealer a couple of shades lighter than your skin tone in a “V” shape to add a brightening and lifting effect. Follow with a concealer that matches your skin tone to even out any redness and other imperfections. Blend with your preferred brush or sponge.
Step 5: To achieve fuller-looking brows, use a tinted brow pomade. The thicker formula will help mimic that laminated brow look. Brush upwards, and fill in any sparse areas with a brow pencil.
Step 6: Time for lashes! Curl your natural lashes and add a couple of individual falsies to the outer corner of your eyes for a fluttery, but natural effect. Then, apply mascara to the rest of your lashes.
Step 7: Apply bronzer to lightly contour your cheekbones and jawline.
Step 8: Use blush at the tops of your cheekbones, blending upward toward your temples.
Step 9: Set your makeup beneath your eyes, and on any oily-prone areas with loose powder and a small, fluffy brush.
Step 10: Finish with a highlighter at the tops of your cheekbones, brow bone, and cupid’s bow.
Step 11: Put on a tinted lip balm in a pink or nude shade, finish with lip gloss.
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