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Gloss Is Dead, Long Live the Dark Side: How Gen Z Is Blowing Up the 'Clean Girl' Beauty Myth
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Gloss Is Dead, Long Live the Dark Side: How Gen Z Is Blowing Up the 'Clean Girl' Beauty Myth

The dewy, no-makeup makeup look had its moment—but Gen Z is done playing by those rules. From smoky bat-wing liner to deep berry lips and gothic-inspired blush, a new wave of bold beauty is taking over, and it's way more than just a trend. It's a full-on identity statement.

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