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But content creatorGrace Choiis attempting to flip the word’s tainted reputation on its back with herTikTok filters.

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In other words, they’re designed to make putting on makeup a breeze.

She demonstrates how the filter works in a two-minute video that she posted on February 27.

After she blends the highlighter in with amakeup sponge, the filter suddenly emerges on Choi’s face.

Portrait of a woman with a TikTok filter on her face.

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However, Gerstein does commend Choi for her blending technique and her contour placement.

“If she wants to use a filter for that, more power to her,” she says.

Portrait of a woman with cream contour on her cheek.

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“I am impressed with her ingenuity.”

For good measure, I also put Choi’s filter to the test.

I usedRare Beauty’s Positive Light Liquid Luminizer Highlight in Mesmerizefor a subtle lit-from-within glow.

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Then, I blended it in with my beauty sponge-like Choi did.

But in all honesty, the effect is too subtle to my liking.

However, I wouldnotrecommend this technique for those that are vying for a dramatic contouring effect.

But if you’re into the idea of using a filter, more power to you.

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