Have you ever wondered what would happen if a beauty filter suddenly stopped working during a live stream? That’s exactly what happened to a popular Chinese social media influencer — and the results were shocking: she lost nearly 140,000 followers almost instantly!
According to reports, the influencer was interacting with her audience as usual when her beauty filter unexpectedly failed. In the live video, her natural skin texture, darker complexion, smaller eyes, and more human-like facial features became visible, giving fans a rare “behind-the-filter” look at her real appearance.
For a few seconds, viewers saw her completely unfiltered — a moment that immediately went viral. Within moments, social media users reacted in every possible way: some laughed, some criticized, and some simply marveled at the sudden glimpse of reality.
Fortunately, the filter returned after a short while, bringing back her smooth skin, larger eyes, and the familiar facial features her fans had come to expect. Throughout the glitch, she stayed calm, fixed her hair, smiled at the camera, and carried on like a pro, showing impressive poise under pressure.
Despite her professionalism, the incident reportedly caused her follower count to drop by about 140,000, highlighting how much influence filters have on online personas and the pressures influencers face to maintain a “perfect” look.
The glitch sparked wider conversations about beauty standards, digital filters, and social media pressures. Fans discussed how even the most polished influencers have very human moments — and how audiences sometimes react unpredictably to authenticity.