The beauty influencer rich list 2020

By Sarah Parsons | Published: 23-Mar-2020
Marketing

The influencer market continues to be big business as consumers seek content and personalities that they can relate to. But which influencers are leading the pack? Here is a run-down of the highest-earning Instagram and YouTube celebrities per post

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The beauty influencer rich list 2020

Internet celebrity James Charles is the world's top-earning beauty influencer, according to an annual ranking of highest-paid social

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