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Between playing college soccer to attending beauty brand trips, Autumn Thompkins created a dual existence for herself. “[Creating beauty content] became my escape outside of playing soccer. It was super nice to dress up, put on makeup, and build such a nice girl community — especially since a lot of my teammates weren’t necessarily involved in that world,” she tells Her Campus in an exclusive interview. “It was my little double life that I created.”
After TikTok gained popularity during COVID, Thompkins was influenced to start her own beauty content creation journey. “I got to college and I started finding a lot of beauty creators that I loved … I really didn’t have the time to be a beauty creator, but I had this huge interest,” she says. “I started posting some makeup videos, and I noticed that those were getting a lot of traction and a lot of girls were really liking it.”
Now, Thompkins has over 71K followers across TikTok and Instagram, and regularly posts makeup tutorials, her skin care tips and beauty secrets, as well as her weekly makeup and yap sessions.
From showing her followers how to achieve different makeup aesthetics including scandinavian girl makeup, cool girl makeup, lover girl makeup, and full glam, Thompkins is in her minimalist era. “I’ve been really into that clean girl look, but I still like to make it glam a little bit,” she says. “Rhode and Refy’s campaigns have makeup looks that are always just so beautiful, elegant, and classy, so those are my favorite right now.”
To achieve her current signature look, Thompkins says, “You don’t need to pack your makeup on to get a good full glam. You can do light layers and your glam will still be bomb. To find your undertone, you should look at the veins on your skin, and if they’re green or blue. That will really help you determine whether you’re warm or cool-toned. That’s one of the biggest things that will change your makeup.”
Thompkins is also an avid skin care lover, and believes hydrating products are essential for creating a good base. If you’re looking to spice up your makeup routine, here are 11 products Thompkins recommends to achieve her glamorous clean girl makeup look.
Rhode Barrier Butter ($38)
Rhode’s Barrier Butter is a non-negotiable product in Thompkins’s makeup routine. “It’s a very thick moisturizer, so it creates a nice dewy layer, but it doesn’t clog your pores right before you apply makeup,” she says.
e.l.f Cosmetics Power Grip Face Primer ($10)
“I like to use the e.l.f. Power Grip Primer,” Thompkins says, “but really just any gripping primer after the moisturizer. Then I’ll let that sit. Those are my go-tos for a good proper skin prep.”
Refy Brow Sculpt Shape and Hold Gel ($24)
Thompkins loves using this eyebrow gel for a sleek, laminated brow look, and also recommends the Rare Beauty Brow Harmony Flexible Lifting and Laminating Brow Gel ($19).
Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation ($49)
“The Haus Labs Foundation is one of my favorites right now,” Thompkins says. “It’s more on the dewy side, but it’s not a skin tint type of dewy. It’s still a foundation, provides coverage, and really gives that glow from within.”
Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating Concealer ($32)
“The Haus Labs Concealer has such a good skin-like finish and some skincare ingredients, but still gives good coverage,” Thompkins says. “Lady Gaga knew what she was doing.”
Rhode Pocket Blush ($24)
Thompkins’s favorite blush at the moment is Rhode’s Pocket Blush in the shade Sleepy Girl — “It’s one of my favorite shades right now. For powder blush, I’ve been loving the NYX Buttermelt Blush ($10).”
L’ancome Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer ($31)
“I like to use a concealer as a bronzer, so I use the L’ancome Teint Ultra Wear Concealer in Shade 495,” Thompkins tells me. “I’ve noticed that it provides a little bit of coverage and a bronzy glow. It’s super easy to blend, too.”
L’Oreal Paris Telescopic Original Lengthening Mascara ($11)
“I will always love the L’Oreal Telescopic Mascara. It’s one of my favorites. It has a long narrow tip which is great for lengthening. It was my first mascara that I used when I was little, and then I was hooked ever since,” Thompkins says. “I also love combining it with the Fenty Beauty Hella Thicc Mascara ($20) because it has thicker bristles, so it helps volumize the lashes.”
Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Pressed Powder ($54)
“I really like Hourglass’s Vanish Airbrush Powder. It’s a pressed powder that I use almost every day,” Thompkins says. “If I’m baking, I’ll use it in combination with the Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder ($43) in shade Honey.”
Make Up Forever Artist Color Pencil ($24)
“My favorite lip combo will always be Makeup For Ever’s lip pencil in Limitless Brown,” Thompkins says. “Then, I’ll use rhode pocket Blush in Sleepy Girl ($24) in the middle. On top, I’ll use the Nyx Butter Gloss in Butterscotch ($6), which is one of my favorite glosses ever. I love creating a cohesive look with my cheeks — it just makes my makeup look so good.”
Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Setting Spray ($36)
“Honestly, Urban Decay All Nighter is just a classic,” Thompkins says. “I feel like they’ve perfected the formula in terms of making it set perfect without being too dewy.”