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Patrick Ta faces backlash over blush technique that makeup artist Painted by Esther pioneered on TikTok

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  • Yahoo
    Yahoo Entertainment explainer breaking down the Patrick Ta and Painted by Esther blush controversy, with TikTok source embeds
    https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/patrick-ta-painted-esther-controversy-202659996.html
  • BuzzFeed
    BuzzFeed feature by Kimberly Wilson explaining the controversy, crediting Ngozi Edeme as the originator of the transition blush technique
    https://www.buzzfeed.com/kimberlynwilson/patrick-ta-painted-by-esther-blush-controversy-explained

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Ngozi Edeme (@paintedbyesther) is the originator of the 'transition blush' technique that went viral on TikTok.sourcedStory receiptsSuggest fix
Patrick Ta released a blush technique that the beauty community considers visually identical to Edeme's signature look.sourcedStory receiptsSuggest fix
The controversy has reached mainstream coverage via BuzzFeed and Yahoo.sourcedStory receiptsSuggest fix
The backlash is ongoing across TikTok and Instagram, with the beauty community divided between Ta's defenders and Edeme's supporters.developingStory receiptsSuggest fix
Whether Patrick Ta or his team directly saw and referenced Edeme's technique before launching their product.sketchyStory receiptsSuggest fix
Whether Edeme has received any private communication or offer of credit from Patrick Ta's team.sketchyStory receiptsSuggest fix
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