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my clean girl makeup routine

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a breakdown of my everyday makeup routine — the products i reach for and how i use them to build my look, step by step. from base to finishing touches, these are my tried-and-true favorites that help me feel confident and polished
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step 1: primer

my skin-prep essentials before makeup — including toner pads, ice rollers, and smoothing primers. these help calm, hydrate, depuff, and create the perfect base so everything applies better and lasts longer

 
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i love how it depuffs my face in the morning. refreshes and depuffs before makeup so your base goes on smooth and feels calm.
The Skinny Confidential Ice Roller
 
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gentle toner pads that prep skin and help soothe redness ahead of makeup.
Mediheal Madecassoside Blemish Pad
 
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helps retain moisture on my face. hydrating base that keeps skin soft and balanced under makeup
Lala Retro Nourishing Whipped Refillable Moisturizer

step 2: face

the core products i use to create an even, natural base — from complexion prep to coverage and glow. these are my everyday staples for smooth, skin-like results that still feel lightweight.

 
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smooths redness and neutralizes tone while calming skin and prepping a flawless base
Cicapair Soothing Color Correcting Treatment
 
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it has so much goodness in the foundation and so many shades to match everyone's skin tone. weightless coverage that feels natural and lets your skin shine through without masking.
ILIA Foundation
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lady gaga new what she was doing. creamy concealer that brightens under eyes and covers blemishes without caking.
Triclone™ Skin Tech Concealer
 
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i love the texture/creaminess. soft, blendable concealer that layers easily and gives a natural finish.
Kosas Revealer Concealer
 
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blends easily with my foundation. complexion booster that adds a subtle radiance alone or mixed with foundation.
Hollywood Contour Wand - Light-medium - Liquid Contour

step 3: cheeks

blush and contour favorites that add warmth and dimension. my go-tos for bringing color back into the face and pulling the whole look together.

 
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hydrating cream blush with a soft, buildable wash of color. i love how easy it is to blend
rhode pocket blush - piggy
 
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love how shiny and natural it is. blends blush and highlight for a dewy, fresh finish.
Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Liquid Highlighter Wand
 
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it's a great hybrid of blush and highlighter.
Pinkgasm: Beauty Light Wand
 
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love the versatility. multi-use glow palette that doubles as highlight and accent where you want a luminous pop.
Dior Backstage Glow Maximizer Multi-Use Highlighter Palette
 
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i love the dual ends!
Patrick Ta Brush
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step 4: eyes

my everyday eye essentials — from soft shadows to liners and mascara. these products help define my eyes without feeling too heavy

 
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helps keep my lashes up
Cils Booster XL Lash Serum & Mascara Primer Base
 
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the best lash curler
Shiseido Eyelash Curler
 
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go-to mascara, great for asian lashes!
Heroine Mascara

step 5: lips

lip products i rotate through constantly, from balmy everyday shades to glossy finishes.

 
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i love how smooth and easy it is to blend
rhode Peptide Lip Shape
 
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the most perfect pink lip gloss
rhode peptide lip tint - ribbon
 
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the stainless steel applicator >>
Le Chouchou Viral 3-in-1 Lip Treatment
 
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super plump and smells amazing
Ole Henriksen Lip Care
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step 6: final touches

the finishing steps that lock everything in and elevate the look.

 
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super refreshing
rhode glazing mist
 
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the classic
Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray