Beauty belles just love this Deng thing.
Moo Deng, the VIPigmy hippopotamus who has won social media’s heart, is now glam’s most influential “It” girl.
“Makeup inspired by the legend herself, Moo Deng,” said cosmetics content creator, Mei Pang, alerting her over 3.9 million TikTok followers of beauty’s wildest new trend.
“Why?,” continued the avant garde makeup artist, while painting her face to resemble the pint-sized sensation. “Because she has everything — dewy skin, a great halo eye and a zest for life.”
“I truly hope she knows the impact that she has on the world.”
And while it’s unlikely that Moo Deng is aware of her grip on the globe — mostly because she’s a two-month-old baby hippo who can’t read — the internet icon’s star is still high on the rise.
With enchanting eyes and a diva-like disposition, Moo Deng of Thailand virally emerged onto the cyberspace scene at the top of September, even seeing the likes of personal care retailer, Sephora, bow to her glamourous glory.
Footage of her highness throwing hissy fits and nipping the kneecaps of her caretakers at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo trended across timeliness everywhere, quickly ushering her to A-list status.
The mini mammal, a native of West Africa, is arguably the most admired of the animals who’ve recently reached bigwig acclaim — including Pesto, the 49-pound baby penguin, and Crumbles, Russia’s 38-pound kitty cat.
But, as is the case with many child stars, Moo Deng’s fast-track to fame has already suffered a few hiccups.
Overzealous fans of the fab fusspot are savagely swarming her enclosure at the conversation center, according to reports, throwing items at the tot in hopes of capturing one of her cute, yet cranky reactions on camera.
However, zoo director Narongwit Chodchoi has warned visitors that, “these behaviors are not only cruel but also dangerous,” in an online statement. “We must protect these animals and ensure that they have a safe and comfortable environment.”
And folks who wish to respect the adorable runt’s space while still honoring her undeniable effect are doing so with glowing blushes, glossy lipsticks and silky creams.
“I’ve never ever done my makeup to look like a celebrity,” said beauty influencer Rachel Celine in a TikTok tutorial. “But I am inspired, today, by Moo Deng.”
“She has a glow about her,” Celine says of the luminous hippo.
The primping pro then applied a series of designer goops to her mug, mirroring the little one’s natural look.
“One thing about Moo Deng,” raved Celine, “she’s a gonna glow.”
Here are the products she use to complete the makeup beat.
- Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Corrector
- Pat McGrath Labs concealer
- Patrick Ta Beauty blush in “She’s Blushing”
- Rare Beauty Liquid Luminizer
- Summer Fridays lip
- Benefit Cosmetics Watt’s Up! Cream Highlighter
- Morphe Cosmetics “Midnight Dune”palette
- SHISEIDO eyelash curler
- ESSENCE mascara
- Milani Cosmetics Eyebrow Pomade
- NYX Professional Makeup setting spray dewy finish