TikTok has transformed beauty trends as we know it.

So we thought it was time to dissect the popular look.

(We’ll dive more into its contention below, but just to make ourselves clear up top.)

Jamie Schneider

What is the clean girl aesthetic?

Consider the clean girl aesthetic the next iteration of “model off-duty” or"no-makeup" makeup.

Essentially, it’s a natural-looking beat that focuses on dewy, glowing skin.

Saie Hydrabeam Concealer

Thinktinted moisturizersand fluffy, natural brows over smoky eyes and sharp contours.

It conjures a specific image, but the name itself is actually pretty elusive.

So you might really define it however you kindly.

Well People Expressionist Brow Gel

Fast forward several months and 11 million views, and the clean girl aesthetic reached fever pitch.

Why is it called “clean”?

Since its rise in popularity, the trend has received quite a lot of pushback, and rightfully so.

Westman Atelier Vital Pressed Skincare Powder

Now it’s called ‘clean girl,’ when it used to be called the ‘dirty look’?"

Other counter-movements have emerged, too, led by those who rightfully refuse to adhere to these impossible prerequisites.

How to get the look.

TOK Beauty Eyes That TOK Lash Enhancing Mascara

Strategically place concealer.

Blend upward with a dampbeauty spongethis technique lifts the face without the need for heavy contour.

Groom your brows.

RMS Beauty Lip2Cheek

Set concealer with powder.

Curl and coat lashes.

Use cream or liquid blush.

Exa High Fidelity Balancing Color Corrector

Creamy blushis the name of the game.

(Remember to blend upward for more lift.)

“I place a few dots on my cheekbones and nose and blend with my fingertips.”

Maya Chia The Highlight of the Day

Line your lips and top with gloss.

Your lips will look naturally plump and bursting with moisture.

Best products.

Kosas Hotliner

Tower28 ShineOn Lip Jelly