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CLEAN GIRL makeup on a budget!
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items Here is a step by step process with products that I use to achieve a "clean girl" makeup look!!! There is noooo need to break the bank to look FLAWLESS!
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Step-by-step makeup routine!
A step-by-step makeup routine to help you achieve the clean girl makeup look accompanied by a list of affordable products that I loveee!
STEP 1: Moisturize your face! Applying makeup to a dry face can cause unfavorable results, your makeup might look dull and cracked :)
Pond's Face Cream, Dry Skin, 3.9 oz
STEP 2: Prime your face ;) This allows the foundation or concealer to stick to your face!
Power Grip Primer - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
STEP 3: Use a brow gel to smooth out your eyebrows. This is great if you have thick eyebrows! You can also use thick edge control with an eyebrow spooly ;)
Taupe Wow Brow Gel - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
STEP 3 (Optional): After smoothing out your brows, gently use a pencil to gently add definition to your brows. I have thinner, slightly sparse eyebrows, so I like to gently fill them with a brown pencil. If you already have thick, dark brows, this st...
e.l.f., Instant Lift Brow Pencil, Dual-Sided, Precise, Fine Tip, Shapes ...
STEP 4 (Optional): After filling in your brows, lightly conceal under the brow with an angle concealer brush! For a more natural look, conceal with a shade closest to your skin tone ;)
L.A. Girl Pro Conceal HD, Creamy Beige
STEP 5 (Optional): Apply a tiny amount of color corrector to prominent areas of discoloration
L.A. Girl Pro Conceal HD Concealer, Peach Corrector, 0.28 Ounce
STEP 6 (optional): Apply a small amount of foundation to your face. Blend it very well with a foundation brush :) You don't want any unblended spots!
6 Tan/Deep Halo Glow Liquid Filter - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
STEP 7: Make me blush! Apply blush to your cheeks. A little goes a looong way and placement matters!!! I add 2-3 dots to the upper part of my cheekbones and use the bottom of a beauty blender or brush to gently blend the blush on my cheek trailing to...
e.l.f. Camo Liquid Blush, Long-lasting Liquid Blush For High-pigment Color, Creates A Soft, Dewy Finish, Vegan & Cruelty-free, Berry Well
STEP 7: Make me blush! Apply blush to your cheeks. A little goes a looong way and placement matters!!! I add 2-3 dots to the upper part of my cheekbones and use the bottom of a beauty blender or brush to gently blend the blush on my cheek trailing to...
NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Sweet Cheeks Soft Cheek Tint, Cream Blush - Baby Doll
STEP 8: Next, conceal with minimal concealer. I apply concealer to my under eyes, the sides of my nose, and around my mouth! Check out the concealer map in “The Art of Makeup” section below!
Deep Chestnut Hydrating Camo Concealer - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
STEP 8: Next, conceal with minimal concealer. I apply concealer to my under eyes, the sides of my nose, and around my mouth! Check out the concealer map in “The Art of Makeup” section below!
Maybelline Fit Me Liquid Concealer, Coffee
STEP 9: Set the major areas that concealer was added to with a setting powder by using a brush or triangle puff (my fav). Brush off excess powder with a loose bristle brush. I love to use this setting powder from e.l.f because it is lightweight, clea...
Perfect Finish HD Powder - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
STEP 10 (optional): Add bronzer to your face to add more warmth and a light contour :) I sometimes use a dark foundation stick to sub for the bronzer! Improvise if you need :)
Amazon.com: NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Matte Buttermelt Bronzer, Longwear Face Makeup with Up to 12 Hours of Wear, Vegan Formula - Deserve Butta : Beauty & Personal Care
STEP 11: My favorite part! Add a powder blush in your preferred color to add color to your face :) This is to amplify the color of the liquid blush since it might've became dull after adding concealer. Check out the blush face map below in “The Art o...
Milani Rose Powder Blush Wild Rose 13 - 0.6oz
STEP 12: Line your lips! I like to line with a black pencil, following with a dark brown pencil to tone down the black to make it look less harsh :)
NYX Mechanical Lip Liner Pencil, Black
STEP 13: Add a nice lip gloss or balm. I prefer a tinted lip gloss
Pink Quartz Glow Reviver Lip Oil - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
STEP 13: Add a nice lip gloss or balm. This is my go-to lip gloss :))
Broadway Vita-Lip Clear Lip Gloss 5PCS Set
STEP 14: Apply mascara to your lashes. I usually add this to my top and bottom lashes. Make sure to avoid smudging adding mascara to your concealer areas! One trick is to hold an index card under your lashes to avoid messes!
essence Lash Princess Mascara - Volumizing
STEP 15: Lastly, set your face with a setting spray. This will allow your makeup to further mesh together and will add hydration for a glowy look! Apply setting spray about 24 inches from your face and make sure to fan it to keep it from melting your...
Makeup Revolution SuperFix Misting Spray - 0.5 fl oz
STEP 15: Lastly, set your face with a setting spray. This will allow your makeup to further mesh together and mattify your face! Apply setting spray about 24 inches from your face and make sure to fan it to keep it from melting your makeup!
NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Makeup Setting Spray, Matte ...
STEP 15: Lastly, set your face with a setting spray. This will allow your makeup to further mesh together and will add hydration for a natural glow! Apply setting spray about 24 inches from your face and make sure to fan it to keep it from melting yo...
Milani Make It Last Original - Natural Finish Setting Spray 3-in-1 ...
Makeup Tools :))
The perfect makeup tools will be your best friend in achieving the makeup look that you want! I always have a beauty blender, triangle puff and makeup brushes in reach :))
I love beauty blenders! To use the effectively always make them slightly damp with setting spray or water!
Makeup Sponge Set BS-MALL Blender Sponges 7 Pcs for Liquid ...
These triangle puffs can be used to apply powder products. I generally use it to apply my setting powder! They are great adding powder under the eyes and on the sides of the nose for a more contoured effect and better precision!
12 Pcs Powder Puffs
This is a makeup brush set with everything you'll need!! Take the time to know the function of each brush which will help alot in your beautifucation process :))
BS-MALL Makeup Brush Set 18 Pcs Premium Synthetic Foundation ...
The Art of Makeup
Here is a list of face maps to help you know where exactly to apply your products! I think the most challenging part is the concealer. Placement matters a lot!!!
Here's a reference of a full face after foundation is applied! To achieve the “clean girl” look, you definitely don't need this much concealer, but at the end of the day it is up to your preference :)
Clean girl makeup tutorial
Concealer Map. A reference for applying your concealer!
Concealer Map
Places to add blush. I also like to add a little to my chin :)
Blush Placement
Setting powder placement :) If I am doing a slight contour, I like to add this under my cheek bone on the edges of my face.
Powder