If I told you to picture Ariana Grandeās classic makeup look, youād instantly think of her signature cat eye, right? The singer often sports winged liner, so much so, she has even managed to perfect the art of her eyeliner flick in one swoop. But now, she has only gone and posted a webcam selfie with what looks like no eye makeup at all. Pass. Me. The. Cleanser.
By now, I think itās safe to say that weāve all tried a TikTok makeup trend or two at some point. TikTok is filled to the brim with countless beauty trends, from soap brows and faux freckles to rainbow contouring and reverse eyeliner. Need I go on?
But over the last year, one look in particular that has trumped them all is the āclean lookā. You know what we mean: slicked back hair, minimal makeup... basically what some people are referring to as 'model-off-duty' vibes. Itās a trend that has stood the test of time.
And our favourite actress-cum-singer-cum-beauty entrepreneur (thereās nothing she canāt do), looks oh so angelic in her latest Instagram post channelling the no makeup makeup vibe with a touch of sun-kissed bronzer, lightly groomed brows and a natural pink lip.
To no surprise, itās not just us who thinks she looks incredible. Flooding her comments, fans are all saying the same thing.
RuPaulās Drag Race legend Shangela commented āBeautiful ā¤ļøā
Everyone's clicking on...
While fans all agreed, writing things like:
āCutestā
āare humans even allowed to be this cute idkā
āAn angel ā¤ļøā
āu cute as hellā
Even her mum, Joan Grande, commented saying: āMy beautiful daughterā¦. Inside and out!!!ā.
I mean... sheās not wrong.
If, like me, youāre alone this Valentineās Day, you may as well give Ariās minimal makeup look a go. The big perk? Thereās zero chance of having mascara down my face whilst watching The Notebook.
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Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK, with over four years of experience reporting across the brand's print, social, video and digital platforms. Lia covers everything from emerging trend analysis to viral celebrity hair and makeup moments, making her an expert at spotting the seasonās next big beauty look (before it takes over social media feeds).
In 2025, she was named The Rising Media Star at the Love Perfume Awards with The Perfume Shop, recognised for her outstanding digital fragrance content and for building genuine authority within the space. She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today. Follow her on Instagram or find her on LinkedIn.
