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step-by-step clean girl makeup routine with a mini travel makeup kit

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clean girl makeup routine with a mini travel makeup kit

step-by-step clean girl makeup routine with a mini travel makeup kit

looking to learn how to do a clean girl makeup routine with your mini travel makeup kit? per usual, subtl has your back, along with the tea on this trend. made famous by hailey beiber and bella hadid, clean girl makeup is a no makeup, makeup look featuring glowy skin, light blush, glossy lips, slicked back hair, gold jewelry, and sunnies, meaning eyeshadow is completely optional. 

keep reading to learn how to do a clean girl makeup routine with your mini travel makeup kit:

how to do clean girl makeup: a step-by-step clean girl makeup routine

clean girl makeup routine with a mini travel makeup kit, step by step

here is a step-by-step guide on how to do clean girl makeup with your mini travel makeup kit, featuring additional subtl products you can add to your refillable stak and blog resources spotlighting them:

how to do clean girl makeup step 1: prep your skin

clean girl makeup routine with a mini travel makeup kit: the first step is to prep your skin. happily hydrated skin is key here!

you probably don’t need us to preach about the importance of doing skincare before your makeup. but just in case, check out this quote on buzzfeed from keri blair, a pro mua for mac cosmetics: "prepping and priming your own canvas (aka your skin) ensures that your skin is all one texture – therefore your makeup will apply smoothly and evenly – and last all day long.” 

since a clean girl makeup routine is characterized by dewy, fresh-faced skin, prep with a hydrating primer. for an extra vibrant glow, grab a gua sha (we can’t leave the house without this one by blunt skincare) paired with a vitamin c serum and cleanser. we recommend vitamin c because it can inhibit pigment production in your skin, leaving it bright and clean girl makeup-approved. 

these are the products to try when prepping your skin for a clean girl makeup routine:

want some skincare resources? check out these articles from the subtl beauty blog:

how to do clean girl makeup step 2: go for a light base with cream concealer

clean girl makeup routine with a mini travel makeup kit: for step two, add a light cream concealer base using subtl's stak brush bff

when it comes to how to do a clean girl makeup routine, one of our main pointers is using your mini travel makeup kit’s cream concealer as an all-over foundation. not only does this give you a lightweight, breathable base, but it makes your entire clean girl makeup routine shorter (which if you're new here and didn't know, saving you time is extremely important to the team behind subtl).

to start applying your travel kit's cream concealer as a foundation for a clean girl makeup routine, dot it on areas needing coverage, such as under your eyes, around your nose, and on blemishes or sunspots. use a travel makeup brush (we recommend using a fluffy one like our stak brush bff that’s free with a starter stak purchase) to blend outward in light, tapping motions for an even base layer. 

these are the products to try when creating a light base for a clean girl makeup routine:

want some cream concealer resources? check out these articles from the subtl beauty blog:

how to do clean girl makeup step 3: get glowing with a lip and cheek tint

clean girl makeup routine with a mini travel makeup kit: step three is lips and cheeks! you can use subtl beauty's lip and cheek tints in whatever color you prefer, along with our travel lip balm

the next step in a clean girl makeup routine is all about blush and lips. in your mini travel makeup kit, you’ll find a lip and cheek tint. not only are subtl beauty’s lip and cheek tints very pigmented, but they’re formulated with hydrating and nourishing jojoba oil and shea butter. this means they’ll give a natural flush to your cheeks and lips, while simultaneously giving your skin a health boost. 

when it comes to clean girl makeup and blush, use the multi-use subtl lip and cheek tint. lightly tap it onto the apples of your cheeks using your fingertips. blend the shade upward and outward, moving in the direction of your cheekbones. the goal of a clean girl makeup routine is nailing a soft, barely-there glow, so focus heavily on blending well for a fresh, seamless finish. 

to apply subt’sl lip and cheek tint on your pout for a clean girl makeup look, start by lightly dabbing it onto the center of your lips. use your fingers to gently blend the hue outward, creating a soft, natural effect. for a more minimalist, understated finish, apply a single layer, or build it up for a bolder touch. top it off with lip balm for a sheen that completes this trend’s effortless vibe.

these are the products to try when doing your lips and cheeks for a clean girl makeup routine:

want some lip and cheek tint resources? check out these articles from the subtl beauty blog:

how to do clean girl makeup step 4: don’t forget highlighter makeup

clean girl makeup routine with a mini travel makeup kit: step four is to add highlighter. subtl beauty has both cream and powder highlighters for this step, so it's your preference! you can use the mini travel makeup brush set to apply this as well, it comes free with your mini travel makeup kit

when describing a clean girl makeup look, most beauty lovers would say it’s dewy and minimalist-forward. to get that talked-about sheen associated with the trend, add a refillable powder highlighter makeup layer to your mini travel makeup kit. we formulated our highlighter makeup to feature skin-loving ingredients that’ll leave you with a subtle, glass-like glow and nourished skin. 

to apply subtl’s highlighter makeup for the clean girl makeup trend, lightly tap it onto the high points of your face, aka your cheekbones, bridge of your nose, brow bones, and cupid’s bow. use your fingers or a soft brush (like one from the 4-piece brush set that comes free with a purchase of subtl’s mini travel makeup kit). make sure to blend for a soft, natural glow that catches the light. 

these are the products to try when doing highlighter for a clean girl makeup routine:

want some highlighter makeup resources? check out these articles from the subtl beauty blog:

how to do clean girl makeup step 5: add your finishing touches

clean girl makeup routine with a mini travel makeup kit: step five is to add the finishing touches, use the nyx brow control glue and some subtl beauty translucent pressed powder with other products to finalize your look!

for the last step on how to do clean girl makeup, add your finishing touches. we suggest using a clear brow gel or glue and spoolie to create defined, yet natural brows. you can also grab your favorite mascara to separate and accentuate your lashes. while a dewy vibe is important for clean girl makeup, add translucent shine control pressed powder on areas you want to lock in.

these are some products to try for the finishing touches of a clean girl makeup routine:

want a few additional makeup resources? check out these articles from the subtl beauty blog:

grab a mini travel makeup kit to try this step-by-step guide to a clean girl makeup routine

grab a mini travel makeup kit to try this step-by-step guide to a clean girl makeup routine

want to join over 800+ subtl beauties by grabbing a travel-friendly, stress-lessening mini travel makeup kit to get a clean girl makeup look? click here to choose your cream concealer, so that if you go for a premade stak, we know how to curate it. or you can customize your stak to meet your aesthetic. you can also take our beauty quiz if you’re unsure what shades to try.

if you’re interested in snagging a mini travel makeup kit by subtl – also known as the ready set go stak – to help you nail a clean girl makeup routine, click here; it features everything you need for a no makeup, makeup look: a 4-piece brush set, translucent shine control pressed powder, lip and cheek tint in terracotta tour guide, lip balm, and cream concealer in your choice of shade. 

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