People Are Using Lipstick Kiss Signs To Fight Cyber-Bullying

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A campaign to help fight cyber-bullying on Instagram has gone viral.

Tarte Cosmetics have teamed up with Bystander Revolution to create the #KissandMakeup campaign.

The idea is to spread love and positivity online instead of hate and needless insults, and people are promoting it by taking selfies featuring a lipstick kiss on the back of their hands.

Hi Dolls! We're sharing this inspring post by @makeupshayla today: "I'm proud to partner with @tartecosmetics & @bystanderrevolution to help stop cyber-bullying. We've all been victims and it's time to stop fighting with each other and #kissandmakeup. Let's spread kind words and compliments instead of tearing someone apart based on their looks. I want to spread positivity and hope you'll join me. #kissandmakeup #tartecosmetics"

A photo posted by B.O.W. ? (@babyitsourworld) on Feb 19, 2016 at 1:36pm PST

"Insecure people will talk bad about you in hopes that others will find you less appealing." As a teacher, I have witnessed bullying first-hand. As a human, I have experienced it. Bullying can be physical, verbal, emotional, face-to-face, or online. Let's stop the cycle. Let's stop bullying. Time to spread the love ? #kissandmakeup @tartecosmetics @bystanderrevolution

A photo posted by in ＬＯＶＥ w all things beautiful (@magnify_thebeauty) on Feb 19, 2016 at 1:47pm PST

Hi love I feel so blessed to be part of this cause with @tartecosmetics & @bystanderrevolution to help stop cyber-bullying . We all unique and also part of something bigger that ourselves ( called God, Universe or humanity) and are connected , spread a positive vibe with everyone around you … that will change your life and our entire world . Amores me siento muy agradecida de ser parte de esta causa con @tartecosmetics y @bystanderrevolution para ayudar a detener el Bullying cibernetico del que somos victimas todos en las redes sociales alguna vez ….. solo por ser diferentes , por tener una opinion o simplemente porque deseamos compartir una parte de nosotros con el mundo. Todos somos unicos y tambien parte de algo mas grande (que podemos llamar Dios, universo o humaindad) …. estamos conectados entre si queramos o no aceptemoslo y difundamos mensajes positivos a los que nos rodean … realmente cambiara tu vida y la de el mundo entero. #auroramakeup #kissandmakeup

A photo posted by ♥AURORA ♥ (@auroramakeup) on Feb 16, 2016 at 5:27pm PST

Konbini have cited a YouGov poll to emphasise how big an issue cyber-bullying has become.

According to the poll of 4,700 teens aged between aged 13 to 18, one in five has suffered online abuse.

That reportedly makes cyber-bullying a bigger concern than drug use for the polled generation.

"We get so worried about being "pretty." Let's BE pretty KIND, pretty FUNNY, pretty SMART, and pretty STRONG!" -@littlelizziev Help create awareness about cyber-bullying by tagging a person you'd like to share a positive message with and post a picture with a kiss stain on the back of your hand using #kissandmakeup and be sure to tag @tartecosmetics & @bystanderrevolution!

A photo posted by Tarte Cosmetics (@tartecosmetics) on Feb 12, 2016 at 11:55pm PST

Sending A Big Fat ? To All Of The Haters On Here. @TarteCosmetics Has Teamed Up With @BystanderRevolution To Spread Good Vibes, And Put An End To #CyberBullying. Join Us In Spreading The LOVE: Upload A Selfie With A Kiss On The Back Of Your Hand And Tag @TarteCosmetics @BystanderRevolution And #KissAndMakeup To Be Featured! "Have Fun, Regret Nothing, And Never Let Anyone Bring You Down." #LoveYourself ? #LoveOneAnother #AntiCyberBullying

A photo posted by F L O R I D O (@florido) on Feb 19, 2016 at 7:12pm PST

My pup and I are joining in the #kissandmakeup movement to create awareness about cyber-bullying. Let's join @tartecosmetics and @bystanderrevolution in spreading love and kindness. Thank you to @robynpockets for tagging me to join the #anticyberbullying movement. You're such a sweetheart and have showed such kindness to me. To everyone reading this: YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL. YES YOU. YOU'RE IMPORTANT. YOU'RE LOVED. No one deserves to be bullied. No. One. So go tell someone you love how much they mean to you ❤️ you never know who needs to hear it most. ?❌⭕️

A photo posted by Megan Nicole Makeup (@megannicole.makeup) on Feb 19, 2016 at 12:18pm PST

Let’s flood Instagram with good vibes and compliments. Here’s one: The world is lucky to have @abcholmes of @antibullyingpro as a force for good. His positivity is contagious! ? #kissandmakeup @tartecosmetics

A photo posted by Bystander Revolution (@bystanderrevolution) on Feb 12, 2016 at 12:10pm PST

So proud to join @tartecosmetics and @bystanderrevolution in raising cyberbullying awareness ?Facts: *over 3.2 million students are victims each year *88% of teens witness cyberbullying while 41% have experienced it *90% of 4th through 8th graders report being victims *top reasons for being bullied were looks, body shape and race! ? Time to put an end to cyber bullying and #kissandmakeup ?

A photo posted by MakeUpbyLilit (@makeupbylilit) on Feb 18, 2016 at 11:13am PST

Helping raise awareness about CyberBullying. Many have been victims.. May there be Peace Online #trinimakeupartist ?? #kissandmakeup #tartecosmetics #bystanderrevolution

A photo posted by Jacinda S Abdullah (@beyondmakeup1) on Feb 20, 2016 at 7:20am PST

#kissandmakeup #antibullying #mariaonamission #bigeyesdontcare

A photo posted by www.MariaEditha.com (@mariapedia) on Feb 19, 2016 at 2:50pm PST

If you want to get involved all you have to do is take a selfie with a lipstick stain on the back of your hand and include #KissandMakeup.

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