Overview

• Guava Shuishui, known online as Guava Beauty, died on May 24 at age 24 after battling sudden ailments, according to her family’s Instagram statement.
• Her exact cause of death remains undetermined, prompting speculation ranging from poisoning by chemicals to a heart attack.
• A close friend says doctors confirmed there was no link between her death and the cosmetics she consumed in her videos.
• Guava Beauty built her audience with ‘make-up mukbang’ videos in which she ingested lipsticks, blushes, face masks and other beauty products.
• Critics warned that her content could mislead viewers—especially younger fans—into believing chemical-laden cosmetics are safe to eat.