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What is Clean Girl Makeup and How to Get the Look

It’s the effortless looking trend that’s all over TikTok, but what is clean girl makeup? We believe every girl should have a minimal makeup routine in her life. If you’re lusting after that dewy, lit-from-within glow, scroll on for our super simple clean girl makeup tutorial, complete with our recs for clean girl makeup look products.

What is clean girl aesthetic?

The clean girl aesthetic is clean, yes. But it’s more than that. After all, who ever said dirty skin was attractive?
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Clean girl makeup is a hot new take on no-makeup makeup. The clean girl makeup look gives your skin permission to let its natural beauty shine. And it makes sense if you think about it: less foundation clogging your pores means happier skin and fewer breakouts.

The best clean girl makeup focuses on the basics: cleansing, exfoliating, moisturizing – and minimal makeup. Every day’s a skincare day! We can’t get enough of the clean girl makeup routine.

How to do clean girl makeup

Cleanse

The best clean girl makeup begins with – you guessed it, squeaky clean skin! Opt for a cleanser that will help reveal brighter, glowing skin, such as the Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water with Vitamin C. This is an excellent choice to cleanse and help brighten your complexion, setting the perfect base for a radiant look.

If you’re new to the clean girl aesthetic makeup, try jump-starting your journey to dewy skin with a hydrating face mask specifically formulated to give you fresh, glowing, and radiant skin, contributing to that desired dewy finish. And to complete the wide-awake effect, use the Garnier SkinActive Clearly Brighter Anti-Puff Eye Roller. This popular eye roller contains Vitamin C, mint, and caffeine to instantly cool, brighten, and help reduce the appearance of puffiness under your eyes, leaving you looking refreshed and bright.

Moisturize

Let’s not forget, this is no-makeup makeup – so skip the primer. Instead, reach for a really good moisturizer. A serum that delivers hydration and SPF is the ultimate in clean girl makeup products: try Garnier SkinActive Clearly Brighter Anti-Sun Damage Daily Moisturizer SPF 30. This fast-absorbing, non-greasy formula not only moisturizes but also helps reduce the appearance of visible sun damage while protecting your skin with SPF 30.

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Forgo foundation

In the spirit of minimalist makeup, once you’ve moisturized, put as little as possible on your face. If you feel you need it, applying a BB cream can help to add to your natural glow. If you must, touch up problem areas with a little concealer or corrector. But remember, the aim of the clean girl aesthetic game is... skin that looks like skin. That means texture, shine and all.

Natural look eyes

Frame your sweet face with a full brow. This can be achieved by fluffing up the brow up to give an impression of fullness. Use a brow gel to set and touch up any sparse spots with a brow filler. Two coats of mascara and you’re good to go.
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Less-is-more lips

Plumped, hydrated skin is the key to a pretty pout. Prep the lips with a replumping cleanser such as Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water With Hyaluronic Acid + Aloe. Then, keep lips looking natural with a perfectly matched lip liner, topped with plenty of gloss for a girl-next-door pout.

How to get clean girl aesthetic hair

It’ll come as no surprise that the clean girl aesthetic starts with sleek, healthy hair. Here’s how to get the look:

1. Start Fresh

Give your hair the ultimate clean slate with a purifying shampoo like Garnier Fructis Pure Clean Shampoo. It’s the perfect first step to truly refreshed, revitalized strands, washing away impurities without stripping your hair.

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2. Nourish & Restore

Next, while your hair is still wonderfully damp, treat it to some tender loving care! Apply a deeply restorative, no-rinse hair mask such as our Garnier Whole Blends Honey Treasures Repairing Mask. It's designed to bring out your hair's natural beauty, leaving it feeling soft and incredibly healthy.

3. Effortlessly Chic!

Once nourished, let your hair air dry naturally for that beautiful, carefree look. Then, seal the deal with a few drops of Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Anti-Frizz Serum to tame any flyaways and add a gorgeous shine. For an effortlessly chic vibe, we love a simple side part finished with a sleek, low ponytail – perfect for that "clean girl" aesthetic!

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Clean girl makeup removal

Even minimal makeup needs to be removed correctly at the end of the day. Remember: the secret to the clean girl makeup look is impeccable skin care. To keep the skin looking its best, never miss your nightly cleansing regime. For gentle makeup removal that boosts glow, try a brightening cleanser like Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water With Vitamin C.