A beauty influencer who boasted more than 144,000 Instagram followers has tragically died at just 36.

Liz Lin Ruoyu's death was announced on Sunday by her husband, who shared a tribute to her on her social media.

He wrote: 'Liz has always been a girl with a smile, sunshine and love. Although Liz has quietly left, the beauty and love she left behind will always be with us'.

The cause of the Taiwanese social media star's death has not yet been revealed. She leaves behind her husband and young son.

She was known for sharing beauty tips and tricks with her followers. In her most recent update on June 3 she shared a video of her trying on different sunglasses during a shopping spree.