Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo, sparks viral makeup trend
Two-month-old pygmy hippo Moo Deng tries to bite her keeper's knee at Khao Kheow Open Zoo. (Photo by Carola Frentzen/picture alliance via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES - Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo from Thailand’s Khao Kheow Open Zoo, has charmed the internet with her playful antics. From biting caregivers to letting out dramatic screams during bath time, her viral moments have captured hearts globally.
Now, Moo Deng’s glossy skin and pink cheeks have sparked a new makeup trend on TikTok, where beauty creators are replicating her soft, glowing look.
Using pink blush, glossy skin products, and gray-toned makeup, creators like TikTok user Meicrosoft have shown how to achieve the "Moo Deng glow."
In her video, Meicrosoft says, "Why do you ask? Because she is everything."
Meicrosoft’s tutorial, which has nearly 8 million views, demonstrates the look with liquid blush and gray eyeshadow.
"I’ve never done my makeup to look like a celebrity, but I am inspired by Moo Deng," beauty influencer Rachel Celine said in a TikTok tutorial. "She has a glow about her."
Major beauty retailers like Sephora Thailand have even jumped on the trend, featuring blushes from Makeup By Mario and Rare Beauty to help beauty enthusiasts recreate Moo Deng’s signature pink glow.
As the trend continues to spread, Moo Deng's viral charm has made its mark on the beauty world.
What products recreate Moo Deng's look?
To achieve Moo Deng’s adorable, glowing look, beauty influencers have shared their favorite products that perfectly recreate her glossy skin and soft pink cheeks.
From viral TikTok tutorials to recommendations from top creators, these products have become go-to choices for mimicking the baby pygmy hippo’s signature style. Here’s a list of the key products influencers are using to nail the Moo Deng aesthetic:
- Makeup By Mario Soft Blush
- Rare Beauty Liquid Blush
- PIXI Blush at Ulta
- Glossy Skin Cream
- Gray-Toned Eyeshadow
How Moo Deng became a viral beauty icon
Moo Deng’s journey to internet stardom started not only with her adorable antics but also with her unique look. Born at Thailand’s Khao Kheow Open Zoo, the baby pygmy hippo quickly captivated hearts worldwide with her playful behavior, like biting her caregivers and letting out dramatic squeals during bath time.
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However, it was her glassy, smooth skin and pink, rosy cheeks that caught the attention of beauty influencers, turning her into an unlikely beauty icon.
Influencers on TikTok, such as Lucasrodgerss, have embraced Moo Deng’s soft, glowing aesthetic. Lucasrodgerss even described Moo Deng's style as "the definition of cutesy," celebrating her flawless appearance.