This season, beauty’s newest obsession is the unexpected marriage of two aesthetics—’90s grunge and the modern “clean girl” look. Dubbed Clean Grunge Makeup, this trend is making waves across social media and fashion runways alike. Think smudged eyeliner and vampy lips, but softened with luminous skin, fluffy brows, and a barely-there base. According to Marie Claire, designers like Dior and Schiaparelli are already embracing this hybrid aesthetic in their Fall 2025 campaigns, sparking a flood of TikTok recreations and Pinterest inspo boards.

Why It Matters for Beauty Professionals

Clients are no longer choosing between edgy or effortless—they want both. The Clean Grunge trend reflects a shift toward multi-dimensional makeup looks that highlight artistry, contrast, and individuality. It challenges beauty professionals to elevate grunge’s rawness with skin prep, highlighting, and layering techniques typically reserved for minimalist looks.

For working artists and aspiring professionals, the Clean Grunge movement is more than a fleeting moment—it's a lucrative opportunity to showcase technical range. Clients booking makeup for events, editorial shoots, and even weddings are now requesting bold-meets-bare hybrid styles.

How Training at Pristine Beauty Academy Gives You the Edge

At Pristine Beauty Academy, our comprehensive makeup artistry and aesthetics programs are tailored to trends like Clean Grunge.

Students master:

• Skin-first prep for radiant, long-lasting wear
• Smudging techniques for eyes and lips that stay impactful without looking harsh
• Textural layering, blending luminous base products with bold pigments
• Client customization, adapting edgy looks for every skin tone and face shape

With hands-on training and trend-aware instructors, students don’t just follow the industry—they stay ahead of it.

Expand Your Skill Set, Define the Future of Beauty

As trends continue to blur the lines between bold and natural, versatility is the ultimate asset. Whether you’re crafting moody, editorial-style looks or adapting grunge elements for bridal glam, your ability to deliver complex, polished results will set you apart.

Enroll at Pristine Beauty Academy today and develop the skills to interpret—and innovate—the next big beauty movement. Clean Grunge is just the beginning.

👉 Start your journey at Pristine Beauty Academy and shape the trends of tomorrow.