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China's new online cosmetics stars: men

Lan Haoyi doing make up before recording video at his home in Beijing. [AFP]

When Jiang Cheng first tried a bit of concealer during his first year of university in China it gave him self-confidence and he was instantly hooked.

Now he is among hundreds of Chinese men sharing beauty tips online and cashing in on the booming male cosmetics industry.

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