This one’s for the sad girls: Crying is now a makeup trend. According to TikTokers, looking like you’re on the verge of tears actually makes some people look better — and you don’t have to ...

Before my journey into sad girl TikTok, I always thought the whole crying on camera thing was a disingenuous performance.

Research has even shown that people are more likely to offer help to someone who is crying, regardless of whether the tears are sad or joyful. So why do we cry when we’re happy?

‘Innocent’ 19-year-old thought to be ‘too beautiful when crying’ by internet users seeks redress, has ‘no idea what she did wrong’.

The TikTok beauty trend mimics the aftereffects of crying, and the results are surprisingly flattering.