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In a world of no-makeup makeup and slicked back buns, TikTok mega-influencer Mikayla Nogueira has fought a half-decade battle to keep bold beauty alive. Now, as she launches her own makeup line, she’s declaring the end of the clean-girl era.
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Influencer-led exposure and a 'halo effect' across channels have made TikTok a first stop for brand and product launches even as the app faces an unpredictable future in the US.
Minimalist and maximalist makeup aesthetics duel it out on TikTok as influencers and brands aim to keep up with the cultural zeitgeist.
The trend, characterised by glowing skin, fluffy brows and fake freckles, successfully ended an era dominated by high-glamour makeup. The standards it has set will shape the kinds of cosmetics that consumers will want for years to come.
Liz Flora is a Beauty Correspondent at Business of Fashion. She is based in Los Angeles and covers beauty and wellness.
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