"At the emergence of 2020, I made one promise to myself: I will not, under any circumstance, download TikTok.
And those, ladies, were my famous last words. In my defense, I had a pretty skewed view of what TikTok was. My first impression of the app was that it was exclusively for teeny boppers performing viral dance challenges, and I simply had no interest in that type of business. That stereotype stuck until I spoke to my college-aged sister (obviously, hipper than me and more “in the know”) who shared another face of the platform I had no idea existed: TikTok Beauty.
I am in no way, shape, or form a beauty expert. As much as I love watching YouTube makeup tutorials and other people’s skincare routines (seriously, why are they so satisfying to watch?) I try to keep my routines pretty minimal. So, when I find a good beauty hack that saves time and money, you already know that I’m shouting it from the rooftops. It replaces my normal, mundane “lovely weather we’re having” conversation starter, as I take any and every opportunity to share it with anyone who will listen.
To absolutely no one’s surprise, I downloaded TikTok in hopes of finding the satisfying beauty tips and tricks that would shake me to my core, and no part of me has been disappointed.
1. If you’re tired of wasting the end of your beauty products:
@bondenavantIm Asian and Jewish so u know I’m not wasting a single drop ##beautyhacks ##beautytips ##koreanbeauty ##UltraSmoothMoves ##MakeTheLeap ##AfterMyCoffee ##fyp♬ Hit It – Yung Skrrt
2. If you’re looking to perfect your self-tanning routine:
@nicolemarcusofficialTips from a self tanning pro ##eyeslipsface ##selftan ##selftanning ##beautyhacks ##beautytips ##makeuphacks ##makeuptutorial♬ original sound – nicolemarcusofficial
3. If you’re seeking an end-all solution for washing your beauty sponges:
@itskammyyAnd it’s cheap too sooo😳👍🏼!!##beautyhacks♬ original sound – itskammyy
4. If you’re searching for a five-minute makeup routine that’s actually doable:
@lillianbabaianQuick 5 min makeup routine ❣️ ##makeuptutorial ##makeuphacks ##makeup ##imaboss ##beauty ##beautyhacks ##beautytips♬ original sound – lillianbabaian
5. If you’re interested in contouring your nose:
@daniellemarcanFrom ✌🏻 to 👆🏻 ##beautyhacks ##makeup♬ Buttercup Sophie Wood III Calebfinn – caleb.finn
6. Or if you’re looking for a new nose-contouring application technique:
@georgieclarkeThe reverse nose contour: for a sun kissed natural summer look! 🤩 ##beautyhacks ##beautyhack ##fyp ##foryoupage ##ukbeauty ##uktalent♬ original sound – georgieclarke
7. If you’re searching for a makeup brush cleaning routine with items you already have in your home:
@rhoswencosplayWhen did you last clean your makeup brushes and sponges?! Let’s see before/afters ##makeup ##foryou ##fyp ##clean ##beautyhacks ##cosplaymakeup♬ DARE – Gorillaz
8. If you’re tired of your lip glosses getting dried out before you have the chance to finish them:
@themichellephanMy Favorite Lipgloss Hack ##makeup ##beautyhacks OG viewers, you already know 😉♬ death bed (coffee for your head) – Powfu feat. beabadoobee
9. If you have hormonal acne, this at-home remedy might be a solution for you:
@shannon.brunoit also helps with period cramps 🤟🏼 try it! ##quickrecipes ##skincare ##acne ##acnetips ##acnecheck ##hormonalacne ##naturalremedy ##beautyhacks ##fyp♬ original sound – shannon.bruno
10. Only have sheer-coverage foundation but looking for a full coverage option?
@seldaasanSome can’t afford to have it all.. so DIY then 😉 ##beautyhacks ##diy ##foryourpage ##howto ##tutorial ##foryoupage ##fyp ##tiktoktraditions ##diyideas♬ God Is A Dancer – Tiësto & Mabel
11. Only have full-coverage foundation on hand but looking for a more sheer finish?
@jayiziahbeauty##diy BB Cream/Tinted Moisturizer ##tiktokpartner ##beautyhacks ##foundation @tiktok♬ original sound – jayiziahbeauty
12. If you want to over-line your lips but don’t want to look like a clown:
@glambymeli💜💞 Part 2 👄 another lip combo 💋 ##ombrelips ##fyp ##xyzcba ##lipchallange ##purple ##beautyhacks ##trending♬ How to make your lips look bigger – mianalauren
13. If you’re caught without lip gloss but have eyeshadow and lip balm on hand:
@mireyariosTag a friend 🙂 ##lips ##lipgloss ##makeuphack ##hacks ##coolhack ##diy ##diyproject ##diyhow ##diymakeup ##beautyhacks ##beauty ##beautyguru ##beautytipsbymireya♬ original sound – mireyarios
14. If you’re looking to up your lash game with any type of mascara:
@mirellabelleHow to make your lashes look like falsies without falsies 👀✨ ##beautyhacks ##beautytips ##fyp ##foryou ##makeup♬ original sound – mirellabelle
15. If you’re looking for an at-home hair removal solution:
@nukiii98Hope this helps(esp to my fellow brown girls) ##ThisIsQuitting ##brown ##texas♬ original sound – nukiii98
@madihajdhananiHow to thread your upper lip 💋 ##beautyhacks ##beauty ##onlineclass ##fyp ##tiktok ##tiktokindia ##desi ##browngirl ##xyzcba ##styletips ##hairtutorials ##foryou♬ original sound – madihajdhanani
16. If you haven’t paid attention to when you’re supposed to throw out used beauty products:
@bondenavantyou could be ruining your skin by using old/expired skincare ☠️ ##amysclearskintips ##skincaretips ##cleaningszn ##beautytips ##recycling ##beauty ##cleaning♬ original sound – bondenavant
17. If you’re looking for a two-ingredient acne mask that will help to clear up your skin:
@bondenavantduet this video if you try this mask! ❤️😘 ##amysclearskintips ##skincaretips ##beautytips ##diy ##diymask ##diyhomemask ##homemade ##facemask ##diybeauty♬ original sound – bondenavant
18. If you’re looking to control the more oily areas of your face:
@jayiziahbeauty##beautyhacks Control Oily Areas w/ Eyeshadow Primer ##tiktokpartner ##oilyskin ##makeup @tiktok♬ original sound – jayiziahbeauty
19. If you’re seeking the secret to de-puffing under eyes:
@mianicolewilson7##2 is really important! ##beauty ##beautyhacks ##skincare ##skincaretips ##fyp♬ Maniac – Conan Gray
20. If you want to extend the wear of any lipstick:
@jayiziahbeautyHere’s Three(3) ##beautytips to add to your routine! ##tiktokpartner ##beautyguru ##beautyhacks♬ original sound – jayiziahbeauty
21. If you’re looking to remove dip powder nails without leaving your home:
@patriglamxThis is life changing! Try it out and tag me. ##MoodBoost ##beautyhacks ##dipnail ##lifehack ##fyp ##foryourpage ##foryoupage ##foryou♬ original sound – patriglamx
22. If you’re tired of your expensive perfumes wearing off before you even leave the house:
@ultabeautyRecreate this ##hack to make your ##perfume scent last longer! We 🧡 ##EauDeJuice @cosmopolitan ##beautyhacks♬ original sound – ultabeauty
23. If your false eyelashes refuse to stick throughout the day:
@alliealbenoBEAUTY HACK part 2 . Fake Eyelashes ##rosa ##beautyhacks ##worthit ##eyelashes ##beautytips ##beautyhacks♬ original sound – alliealbeno
24. If you’re tired of spending too much money on eyebrow gels:
@alliealbenoBEAUTY HACK! And cheap! ##beautyhacks ##cheap ##worthit ##eyebrows♬ original sound – alliealbeno
25. This backwards makeup routine is changing lives and will make your skin look flawless:
@tamralordsI didn’t think this would really work!!! ##beautyhacks ##makeuphacks ##waterproofmakeup ##mua ##senegence♬ original sound – tamralords
@arianalucidoniotrying out the powder before foundation technique 👀 ##makeup ##makeupartist ##beautyhacks ##foryou ##fyp ##xyzbca♬ original sound – arianalucidonio
@marianna_hewittFirst time trying this ##makeup tip – how do you think it turned out?! ##beautyhacks ##makeuptutorial ##foundation ##skincare♬ original sound – ridaaaamat
26. If you’re looking for a foolproof way to master your winged liner:
@beautyhacksAnyone have a business card? 🤗 👁 ##officelife ##beautyhack ##diy♬ High Fashion (feat. Mustard) – Roddy Ricch
27. And similarly, if you’re looking to clean up your beautifully blended eyeshadow (without tape):
@jayiziahbeauty##beautyhacks Eyeshadow Clean Up ##tiktokpartner ##eyeshadow ##concealer @tiktok♬ original sound – jayiziahbeauty
28. If you’re looking for “right now” relief for cystic acne:
@bondenavant##amysclearskintips Don’t pop it! Try this instead.. ##skincaretips ##acne ##beautytips ##acnecheck ##reallifeathome ##homeremedies ##diyproject♬ original sound – bondenavant
29. If you don’t want to spend money on a dedicated eyelash primer:
@iamdipikapaulbigger lashes without falsies 😋 ##tiktoktext ##makeup ##makeuptutorial ##beautyhacks♬ Ride It – DJ Regard
30. If you’re looking for a cleaner way to use your micellar water/toners:
@alyeshayvonne80p from primark 💓 ##fyp ##beautyhacks ##foryou♬ Prom Queen – Beach Bunny