Moo Deng, a playful, pink and pudgy hippo rose to fame this month after zookeeper Atthapon Nundee posted videos of her bathing, sleeping, and biting. Her fan base grew immediately and she’s already amassed a whopping 2.5 million followers on her TikTok account.

Moo Deng, a baby pygmy hippo from Thailand, has inspired a viral makeup trend featuring glossy skin and soft pink blush. TikTok creators are recreating the look, making the hippo a sensation in the beauty world.

BANGKOK - Moo Deng the pygmy hippo has sparked a new trend called “Moo Deng Makeup”, the latest beauty craze on social media, inspiring many to re-create the adorable look of the baby hippopotamus.