The Clean Girl Edit

The Clean Girl Edit

The Clean Girl Edit

There’s a certain poetry in simplicity—dewy skin, a whisper of color, and the graceful arc of a slick-back bun. Over the past year, “clean girl” has evolved from a hashtag into an aesthetic manifesto. We researched every cult-favorite drop, from rice-bran toners to slip-on hair claws, and organized them by category for a head-to-toe ritual. Jump straight to:

Along the way, you’ll learn which starlets swear by them, which natural extracts keep your skin calm, and how each formula whispers “I woke up like this.”

Clean Girl Aesthetic Spread

💧 Skincare: Quench & Calm

Start your ritual by quenching and calming—think Gwangju-style glass skin meets Southern California sun-care.

BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner - 5.07 fl oz

BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner – $17.99

Imagine a silken wave of rice-bran water and niacinamide gliding over your face: that’s BYOMA’s milky toner. TikTok’s Emma Chamberlain has credited its gentle AHAs for her effortless glow. Natural rice extract soothes redness, while panthenol locks in moisture.

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The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 – $9.90

Three sizes of hyaluronic acid—tiny, medium, large—dive into every layer of your skin. Dermatologist-approved and beloved by Hailey Bieber, this serum seals hydration with vitamin B5 for a supple, glass-like finish.

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Thayers pH Balancing Daily Cleanser 8oz

Thayers pH Balancing Daily Cleanser – $11.99

Witch hazel, aloe vera, and rose petal water form a gentle trio that lifts impurities without stripping your acid mantle. A pharmacy staple that keeps your complexion calm and balanced—perfect for morning and night.

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Paula's Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Exfoliant

Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Exfoliant – $35.00

Salicylic acid penetrates pores to dissolve oil and dead skin cells, while green tea extract soothes irritation. Revered by aestheticians, it transforms congested skin into a buttery canvas for your next steps.

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Tower 28 SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray 4oz

Tower 28 SOS Daily Rescue Spray – $28.00

A quick mist of niacinamide, aloe, and sea water to calm heat and redness on the fly. This buzzy formula has been spotted on set with Gigi Hadid, and it keeps admirers asking, “What’s that glow?”

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Clean Girl Complexion Spread

✨ Complexion: Sheer Tint & Dewy Finishes

Less is more—just a pop of pigment here, a whisper of radiance there.

Summer Fridays Tinted Lip Butter Balm - Poppy

Summer Fridays Tinted Lip Butter – $11.99

A blend of shea butter, mango seed oil, and a splash of tint for a pillow-soft pout. Worn by Selena Gomez on her latest IG Story, it doubles as a cream blush when you need a cheeky flush.

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Saie Mini Glowy Super Gel Illuminator - Starglow

Saie Mini Glowy Super Gel – $16.00

A whisper-weight gel dot of mica, coconut water, and squalane across cheekbones—like moonlight captured in a tube. Taylor Swift’s MUA used this on the Eras tour for that iconic “soft shine.”

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NYX Micro Brow Pencil, Cool Ash Brown

NYX Micro Brow Pencil – $8.16

Ultra-fine tip meets smudge-proof wax for hair-like strokes. Bridal MUA veterans swear by this pencil to frame every timeless “no-makeup” makeup moment.

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Glow Recipe PHA + BHA Face Toner 40ml

Glow Recipe PHA + BHA Toner – $16.00

Pineapple enzyme (PHA) and willow bark (BHA) in a gentle, brightening duet—no stinging, just a glassy finish. Ideal before your final mist of SPF.

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Clean Girl Hair & Accessories Spread

💇 Hair & Accessories: Sleek & Polished

Your hair is the finishing flourish: a whisper of hold, a dash of sheen, and the right clip to keep everything in place.

Goody Small Basic Half-Claw Clips, 12 Ct

Goody Half-Claw Clips (12 Ct) – $2.48

Textured, non-slip plastic claws that slip into a sleek twist and hold every strand. Spotted backstage at Paris Fashion Week, these humble heroes keep your up-dos immaculate.

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FROG SAC Puffy Spa Headband & Wristbands

FROG SAC Spa Headband – $9.95

Plush microfleece lined with satin to cradle your curls and keep product off your forehead. A Hollywood makeup artist favorite during long glam sessions.

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Floral Quit Makeup Bag

Quit Makeup Bag – $8.98

With a cute and pretty floral pattern, the cosmetic bag is a must-have for travel. Easy to throw in throw in the wash, use over and over again, and replace when you're ready.

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Slick Back Hair Brush Set with Wax & Comb

Slick Back Hair Brush Set – $9.99

Signature boar-blend bristles, a boar-blend bristles for ultra-sleek buns, plus a styling wax that never flakes. Beyoncé’s stylists keep a stash for every tour.

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Clean Girl Daily Essentials Spread

🛍️ Daily Essentials: Protection & Polish

From body wash to SPF, these finishing touches keep you polished from skin to straw.

Dove Sensitive Skin Body Wash Pump 30.6oz

Dove Sensitive Skin Body Wash – $8.99

Hypoallergenic, pH-balanced, and formulated with ¼ moisturizers. This creamy lather soothes even post-exfoliation skin, leaving you soft and supple all day.

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Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer 3 fl oz

Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer – $12.97

Lightweight ceramide and glycerin formula that glides on without pore-clogging. Popular with red-sensitive complexions and recommended by pediatric dermatologists.

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La Roche Posay Cicaplast Balm B5 SPF 50

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5 SPF 50 – $16.99

Panthenol-rich soothing balm meets mineral SPF 50. A post-laser favorite of celebs like Chrissy Teigen, it calms, protects, and leaves a velvet finish.

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EltaMD UV Clear Tinted Face Sunscreen SPF 46

EltaMD UV Clear Tinted SPF 46 – $41.00

Zinc oxide and niacinamide combine in a sheer tint to blur imperfections and guard against UVA/UVB. Trusted by dermatologists—even those treating rosacea and a known favorite of Hailey Bieber.

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From a milky pat of BYOMA toner at dawn to the protective veil of EltaMD tinted SPF at dusk, your clean-girl journey is forged in simplicity and integrity. Follow this edit, and every morning will feel like a freshly pressed page in your own beauty memoir.

References
  1. BYOMA Official: Hydrating Milky Toner Ingredients & Usage. Retrieved 2025 from https://byoma.com/toner
  2. The Ordinary. (2024). Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5. Deciem Official Site.
  3. Thayers. (2023). Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Formula. Retrieved from https://thayers.com/usa
  4. Paula’s Choice. SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant. Retrieved 2024 from https://paulaschoice.com
  5. Tower 28 Beauty. SOS Daily Rescue Spray. Retrieved 2025 from https://tower28beauty.com
  6. Summer Fridays. Tinted Lip Butter – Poppy. Retrieved 2024 from https://summerfridays.com
  7. Saie. Mini Glowy Super Gel. Retrieved 2025 from https://sayesaie.com
  8. NYX Professional Makeup. Micro Brow Pencil. Retrieved 2024 from https://nyxcosmetics.com
  9. Glow Recipe. PHA + BHA Face Toner. Retrieved 2025 from https://glowrecipe.com
  10. Goody. Half-Claw Clips. Retrieved 2025 from https://goody.com
  11. FROG SAC. Spa Headband. Retrieved 2024 from https://frogsac.com
  12. Slick Back Hair Co. Brush & Wax. Retrieved 2025 from https://slickbackhair.com
  13. Dove. Sensitive Skin Body Wash. Retrieved 2024 from https://dove.com
  14. Vanicream. Daily Facial Moisturizer. Retrieved 2025 from https://vanicream.com
  15. La Roche-Posay. Cicaplast Balm B5 SPF 50. Retrieved 2025 from https://lorealparisusa.com
  16. EltaMD. UV Clear Tinted Face SPF 46. Retrieved 2025 from https://eltamd.com

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