NEW YORK, April 12 ― Somewhat incredibly, the hot glue gun ― most often used for small DIY jobs or creative hobbies ― has become a beauty must-have in recent weeks as a go-to tool for making three-dimensional shapes to craft creative ― and fun ― makeup looks.

Have you ever heard of 'hot glue gun makeup,' the beauty trend that's currently sweeping social networks? If you haven't, then you're about to. Now all the rage, this new makeup inspiration is gathering fans on Instagram and TikTok, with no less than 460,000 views for the #hotgluegunmakeup hashtag on the Chinese social network. So forget traditional eyeliner ― now far too dull for TikTokers ― and get ready to embrace more creative looks worthy of the most glamorous red carpets. In fact, this trend is characterised by its playfulness, since it involves creating three-dimensional shapes of all kinds, and then sticking them onto your face, but ― and this is the important bit ― not just in any way.