Meredith Duxbury
American make-up artist and influencer
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Meredith Duxbury (born January 21, 1999) is an American make-up artist and influencer.[1] She gained notability for her makeup tutorials, beauty advice, and fashion commentary on social media.[2] She was included in Forbes 30 Under 30 and Top 50 Creators list.[3][4]
January 21, 1999
- Makeup artist
- model
- influencer
- YouTuber
Meredith Duxbury | |
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| Born | Meredith Duxbury January 21, 1999 |
| Education | Southern Connecticut State University |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
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| Page | |
| Followers | 1.7 million |
| TikTok information | |
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| Followers | 17.8 million |
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| Subscribers | 1.44 million |
| Views | 1 billion |
| Last updated: July 19, 2026 | |
Duxbury became known on TikTok for a foundation-application technique that uses about ten pumps of product blended with the hands, and has released two makeup collections with Morphe.[5][6] She has also modeled in runway shows for Diesel and Gucci.[7][8]
Early life and education
Duxbury was born in England and grew up in Hadlyme, Connecticut. She is a graduate of Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven.[9] She initially studied biology there with the intention of becoming a physician assistant, and later changed her course of study to business administration and marketing.[10] During her first year of college she started a YouTube channel that reached about 500 followers, which she deleted after an acquaintance called it embarrassing.[10]
Career
Duxbury's career began with creating digital content focused on beauty and lifestyle topics.[11] Her videos often showcase her makeup techniques, which have drawn a mix of admiration and controversy.[12][13] Through her online presence, she has collaborated with multiple beauty brands and participated in events such as the Armani Privé couture show at Paris Fashion Week in 2023.[14]
Duxbury reached one million TikTok followers in December 2020 and seven million the following month.[15] She originated a trend she called the foundation challenge, and her signature method involves applying about ten pumps of foundation directly to the face with the hands rather than with a brush or sponge.[15][5] She has said that she began using the technique as a college student because makeup sponges absorbed too much of an expensive foundation.[5]
In 2022, she was signed with United Talent Agency.[16] In 2023, she transitioned and signed with Creative Artists Agency.[17]
In 2022, Morphe made Duxbury the face of its Making You Blush collection, a range of eye shadow palettes, cream and powder blushes and brushes.[18] In 2023, the brand released the Morphe X Meredith Duxbury collection, a limited-edition line of six products sold through Morphe's website and Ulta Beauty; its 35-pan Artistry Palette was designed and developed by Duxbury.[6]
In 2023, e.l.f. named Duxbury the brand ambassador for its O Face satin lipstick. The campaign paired an original song with a shoppable livestream on her TikTok channel and the company's first outdoor advertising, in Chicago and Dallas.[19]
In 2023, she was included in Forbes Top 50 Creators list.[20] Duxbury was also included in Forbes 30 Under 30 list 2025.[21]
Duxbury has also worked as a runway model. She walked in Glenn Martens's fall 2024 show for Diesel during Milan Fashion Week.[7] In May 2026 she was among the models in Gucci's Cruise 2027 show, which the label's creative director Demna staged in Times Square in New York City.[8]
Duxbury's first book, Get Ready with Meredith: Skin, Glam, Fashion, Get Unready with Me, a 240-page beauty guide with a foreword by Charlotte Tilbury, is scheduled for publication by Rizzoli in September 2026.[22]