Digital and Social Media Marketing: THROUGH THE FILTER LENS: THE NEGATIVE IMPACT OF BEAUTY FILTERS IN INFLUENCER MARKETING.

The article focuses on the negative impact of beauty filters on followers' perceptions of social media influencers, examining how these filters affect attitudes through perceived authenticity and deception. Topics include the relationship between filter usage and follower attitudes; the mediating roles of authenticity and deception; the effects of different types of filters on influencer credibility; and highlight the importance of genuine presentation in influencer marketing.