It’s the ultimate no-makeup, makeup look.
If you’re on BeautyTok, chances are you’ve seen the “clean look” all over your For You Page. If you haven’t seen the influx of viral TikTok videos based on achieving the look, here’s the 411: the clean look is characterized by a no-fuss makeup routine, including clean skin with minimal makeup, and fluffy brows, and even sleek hair. The best part is that you can get this ultra-polished look on your own with the help of a few affordable faves from the drugstore. Find our step-by-step guide to achieving TikTok’s trendy clean look, ahead.
How To Achieve TikTok’s Clean Look
Step #1: Cleanse Your Skin - It all starts with clean, well-cared-for skin. Wash your face with a gentle cleanser and follow up with micellar cleansing water, to make sure you’ve removed every last bit of pore-clogging buildup from your skin.
Step #2: Apply Your Serums and Creams - Next, nourish your skin with serums. Apply a few drops of the Serum you like into your palms and gently pat it into your skin. Then, follow up with a creamy moisturizer to really lock in all that hydration.
Step #3: Use SPF - SPF should always be included in your skincare regimen and the clean look emphasizes the need for it even more. Not only does SPF protect your skin from the sun’s damaging rays and prevent premature skin aging, but it can also give your skin an instant subtle glow. It’s important to note that the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recommends adding a quarter-sized amount of sunscreen on top to get the full dosage of SPF.
Step #4: Slick Hair Back - This part is totally optional. We all have different hair types and preferences, so if slicking your hair back isn’t possible or you simply don’t love the look, feel free to make your own adjustments here. To give the slicked-back look a try, though, grab a comb and a maximum hold of hair gel. Gently pull your hair back into a sleek bun, ensuring that the front pieces are laying flat around your crown. Then, smooth a dime-sized amount of the hair gel onto your strands to keep them slicked back and in place.
Step #5: Polish Your Brows - The clean look calls for brows as sleek as your hair. To do so, you’ll need a clear eyebrow topcoat to brush your brows out until they’re fluffy and to lock them into position.
Step #6: Brighten Your Under Eyes - Because the clean look is a minimalist makeup look, there’s no foundation needed. You can, however, reach for an under-eye concealer to instantly make your eyes look brighter, and overall make you look more put together. Dab a pea-sized dot of the Eye Cream underneath your eyes using your finger or a beauty sponge.
Step #7: Give Your Lashes Some Love - Finish up your bright-eyed makeup look by coating your lashes with a volumizing and lengthening mascara. In just a few swipes, the brush lifts and elongates every single lash.
Step #8: Finish with Lip Gloss - Top the whole no-makeup, makeup look off with a shiny lip gloss.
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