I’m testing TikTok’s most viral beauty products so you don’t waste your money. I try everything myself and tell you what’s actually worth the hype - and what’s a hard skip. ✨💄
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Make-up
Skin care
Perfumes
Hair products
Fashion
Make-up
I like that it feels lightweight but still locks makeup in place for hours, and it doesn’t flash back in photos, which is great for pics or a full glam look. Easy to use whether you dust it on normally or use the baking technique, and it really helps...
This primer has a slightly sticky gel texture that helps makeup stay on the skin for longer. It also gives some hydration, so it works especially well when you want your foundation to look smoother and less patchy.
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer
This Peptide Lip Tint isn’t just cute-it actually feels like lip care, not just makeup. The formula gives a glossy, sheer-but-buildable tint that makes lips look naturally plump and healthy, while peptides + shea butter help keep them soft and smooth...
Rhode - Peptide Lip Tint Nourishing Glaze
A great option if your makeup tends to fade during the day. It helps everything look more blended and keeps the makeup in place without making the skin look too dry or overly matte.
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray
A classic lip gloss that gives a lot of shine without feeling extremely heavy. It makes the lips look fuller and juicy, and the shade Fenty Glow is easy to wear with almost any makeup look.
Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer
This is perfect if you want that soft, healthy glow without wearing a full face of makeup. It can be used on its own, under foundation or just on the high points of the face. The finish is radiant but still looks quite natural.
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter
This glow palette gives me that lit-from-within glow without looking chunky or glittery. The shades blend really easily, and I love that I can use it as a highlighter, a subtle blush, or even on my eyes and décolleté depending on the look I’m going f...
Backstage Glow Maximizer Face Palette - DIOR
This is a quick and easy way to make the brows look fuller and more defined. It adds a little colour and volume without creating a very drawn-on brow, so it’s great for everyday makeup.
Benefit Gimme Brow+ Volumizing Eyebrow Gel
I’ve been using the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask and it actually makes my lips so soft and smooth by morning. It’s this cozy, rich lip treatment you put on before bed and it hydrates and nourishes all night long..
Lip Sleeping Mask - LANEIGE
I first saw YSL Make Me Blush on TikTok and didn’t expect much, but it actually surprised me. The texture is super soft, blends easily, and doesn’t look powdery on the skin. You can apply a little for a natural flush or build it up for a more glam lo...
Yves Saint Laurent Make Me Blush
This lip pencil is literally the viral beauty hack everyone is raving about! The Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil glides on creamy and smooth with a flattering matte finish, making lips look defined and full, even if you wear it alone or under a ...
Eye, Lip & Brow Pencil - MAKE UP FOR EVER
I love how it looks on its own or layered over a lip liner, it makes my lips look fuller and shiny but still natural, and it doesn’t tack to your hair like some glosses do. Definitely something I’d keep in my bag for everyday wear.
Super Boost Moisturizing & Plumping Lip Gloss
This SoftSculpt Skin Enhancer gives my skin such a natural, warm, just-sun-kissed look without feeling heavy. The balm-like texture melts into my skin, adds a sheer bronze tint, and makes everything blend so easily, it’s like an effortless glow-up in one swipe.
MAKEUP BY MARIO SoftSculpt Transforming Skin Enhancer
My all time favorite blush!
Soft Pinch Liquid Blush - Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez
I don't get it why this concealer is so affordable. I use it very often, and I can only offer high praise for it. It provides excellent coverage and feels lightweight on the skin.
Tarte - Maracuja Creaseless Concealer
If you want your makeup to last longer and your under-eye area to look smoother, this powder is a great choice. It gives a clean finish, but it’s best to apply a small amount because too much can look cakey.
Easy Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powder
This foundation is a good choice if you want medium coverage but still want your skin to look like skin. It gives a smoother, more polished finish without looking too thick or mask-like.
Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Foundation
A beautiful powder highlighter for anyone who likes a smooth, glass-like glow. It looks luminous without being too chunky or glittery, and it can easily be applied lightly for a more natural finish.
Positive Light Silky Touch Highlighter
A luminous medium-coverage foundation that still looks like real skin. It can be built up where you need more coverage, while keeping the rest of the face fresh and naturally radiant.
SurrealSkin® Luminous Hydrating Foundation - MAKEUP BY MARIO
A small cream blush that blends easily into the cheeks and lips. It gives a soft, fresh flush with a glowy finish, making it perfect for quick everyday makeup.
pocket blush candy apple
Skin care
This lightweight serum is made for blemish-prone and oily skin. It helps target breakouts, blackheads, excess oil and the appearance of enlarged pores without feeling too heavy on the skin.
Vinopure Acne Serum to Treat and Prevent Blemishes - Caudalie
I bought Glazing Milk for myself and I actually love how hydrated and glowy my skin looks after using it. It’s this lightweight, milky essence that makes my skin feel soft and smooth before I put on serums or moisturizer, and it gives a subtle radian...
Glazing Milk Ceramide Facial Essence - rhode
A lightweight gel-cream moisturizer with peptides. It feels fresh on the skin while still giving enough hydration, so it’s a good option for people who don’t like heavy creams.
Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream
A skincare and makeup hybrid that helps neutralize the appearance of redness. It starts with a green tint and blends into the skin, making it useful on days when you want a more even complexion without wearing foundation.
Cicapair™ Soothing Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30 with Centella Asiatica Extracts - Dr. Jart+ | S
A rich but lightweight moisturizer made to comfort dry and irritated skin. It helps support the skin barrier and leaves the skin feeling softer and smoother over time.
barrier restore cream
I’ve been using the Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer and honestly, it keeps my skin hydrated all day without feeling greasy. The formula with blue hyaluronic acid and squalane soaks in quickly and makes my skin feel soft, plump, a...
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer - LANEIGE
This is a rich but comfortable moisturizer for dry, sensitive or damaged skin. Ceramides and niacinamide help support the skin barrier, making it a great choice when your skin feels tight, irritated or dehydrated. Sephora
ATOBARRIER365 Cream Moisturizer with Ceramides & Niacinamide for Skin Moisture Barrier Repair - AEST
Totally worth the hype! The best hyaluronic acid I’ve ever tried.
Hyalu B5 Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Face Serum| La Roche-Posay
I’ve been using the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask and it actually makes my lips so soft and smooth by morning. It’s this cozy, rich lip treatment you put on before bed and it hydrates and nourishes all night long.
Lip Sleeping Mask - LANEIGE
I’ve been using the Snail V-Fill Eye Cream and I’m really impressed with how soft and hydrated my under-eye area feels. It has snail mucin and other good ingredients that help smooth and brighten the skin, so dark circles and fine lines look a bit le...
Snail Mucin Firming and Brightening Eye Cream with Volufiline for Fine Lines & Wrinkles
A simple everyday moisturizer that gives long-lasting hydration without feeling overly heavy. It is a good option for anyone who wants comfortable, soft skin and a basic product that works in many different routines.
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream
Very affordable face wash!
Summer Fridays Mini Pink Dew Gel Cleanser
A rich and luxurious moisturizer that gives the skin a soft, dewy finish. It is especially nice for dry or dull skin and works well when you want your complexion to look plump and healthy.
Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream
This is a perfect SPF for every type of skin. Great sun protection and makeup base. Totally worth the hype!
Matte Sun Stick : Mugwort + Camelia SPF50 | STYLEVANA
BYOMA Foaming Rice Deep Cleanser gently cleanses the skin without drying it out. It leaves my skin feeling fresh, smooth, and clean. Great for everyday use!
BYOMA Foaming Rice Deep Cleanser
Beauty of Joseon Rice Milk Toner is lightweight and gently hydrates my skin without feeling sticky. It leaves my skin soft, refreshed, and glowing. Perfect for everyday use!
Mini Glow Replenishing Rice Milk Lightweight Hydration Toner - Beauty of Joseon
This is a popular exfoliant for clogged pores, blackheads and oily skin. It helps smooth the skin and improve its texture, but it’s best to introduce it slowly instead of using it every day from the beginning.
A really useful product for dry, irritated or sensitive skin. It feels richer than a regular moisturizer and is especially nice when your skin barrier feels damaged or needs extra comfort.
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+
An affordable serum for excess oil, uneven texture and blemishes. It’s easy to add to a routine, although the high percentage of niacinamide may feel a little strong for very sensitive skin.
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
A well-known exfoliating serum that helps improve uneven texture, dullness and the appearance of dark spots. It makes the skin look brighter and smoother, but it should be introduced gradually if your skin is sensitive.
Good Genes All-In-One AHA Lactic Acid Treatment - Sunday Riley
A lightweight soothing cream for sensitive or irritated skin. It helps support the skin barrier without feeling too heavy, so it works well as the final step in a simple skincare routine.
Centella Soothing Cream
This is better for irritated, dry or sensitive skin than for pores. It helps support the skin barrier and makes the skin feel more comfortable and nourished.
Valentino Donna Born In Roma is such a pretty, feminine scent, the vanilla makes it warm and cozy, while the jasmine keeps it fresh and not too heavy. It’s one of those perfumes that feels easy to wear but still gets you compliments.
Valentino - Donna Born In Roma Eau de Parfum
Miss Dior is such a classic, feminine scent that feels romantic and pretty without trying too hard. It’s one of those perfumes that makes you feel put-together and always gets compliments. 🌸
Miss Dior
Super fresh, fruity, and fun. The lychee note is juicy and sweet without being too much. It’s perfect for everyday wear and gives that clean, girly vibe that feels easy and uplifting.
KAYALI EDEN SPARKLING LYCHEE | 39 Eau de Parfum
Sweet and fruity but still feels grown and elegant. The raspberry note really stands out. It’s a fun twist on the original Libre, perfect if you like playful scents that still feel classy.
Libre Berry Crush Eau De Parfum with Raspberry
YSL Black Opium is one of those perfumes that everyone seems to love, there’s a reason it’s so iconic. Every time I wear it, people turn their heads and ask what I’m wearing because it smells that good. ✨
Black Opium - Yves Saint Laurent
YSL Libre is one of those perfumes that instantly makes you feel confident and put-together. The mix of orange blossom and lavender smells clean, elegant, and powerful, and it always gets compliments when I wear it. ✨
Libre - Yves Saint Laurent
Prada Paradoxe is such an easy perfume to love. Soft, clean, and slightly sweet with a cozy musky feel. It smells elegant but effortless, like the kind of scent people always compliment without it being too strong. ✨
Prada Paradoxe Eau de Parfum with White Musk & Amber
Eilish Eau de Parfum smells warm, sweet, and cozy, with a strong vanilla note that feels really comforting. It’s the kind of scent that feels soft and intimate, perfect for everyday wear or when you want something easy and comforting.
Eilish Eau de Parfum with Vanilla and Musk
Miu Miu Miutine is sweet and playful, with strawberry and vanilla giving it that fun, girly vibe. It smells light and happy, like an easy everyday perfume that just puts you in a good mood. 🍓✨
Miutine Eau de Parfum with Strawberry & Vanilla - Miu Miu
Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia smells soft, sweet, and really feminine, with the pear and brown sugar giving it a cozy but fresh vibe. It’s one of those easy, feel-good perfumes that people always compliment when you wear it. 🌸✨
Gucci - Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Eau de Parfum
Hair products
This is a popular anti-frizz spray that works especially well with a blow-dry. It helps make the hair look smoother, shinier and more polished, while also protecting it from humidity.
COLOR WOW Dream Coat Supernatural Spray
A lightweight hair oil that adds shine and helps smooth frizz and dry ends. It has a sweet scent and is best used in a small amount, especially if your hair is fine or gets oily quickly.
Gisou Honey Infused Hair Oil
This hair oil actually makes my damaged hair look so shiny and healthy without feeling greasy. It’s lightweight but helps smooth frizz, seals the look of split ends, and gives my hair a glossed-up finish that honestly looks better than just regular s...
Première Repairing High Shine Oil for Damaged Hair
A great treatment for damaged, bleached or heat-styled hair. It is lightweight and doesn’t make the hair feel greasy, while helping it look stronger, smoother and healthier over time.
K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask
A useful product for refreshing the roots between washes. It absorbs excess oil without leaving the hair feeling too heavy and can also add a little volume.
amika Perk Up Talc-Free Dry Shampoo
I got the Kérastase Genesis Scalp Serum for my mom and she actually loves it. She says it feels lightweight and non-greasy, and since she started using it regularly on her scalp after washing, her hair feels stronger and she’s noticed less breakage, ...
Genesis Strengthening Serum for Hair and Scalp - Kérastase
If you want a cheaper version of a famous Dyson, buy this, you won't regret it!!
Salon One-Step™ Hair Dryer and Volumizer - REVLON Hair Tools
Fashion
You can combine this color with everything. These viral shoes are a must-have, timeless, stylish, and super easy to wear.
Handball Spezial Shoes - adidas
Very authentic and only for brave stylists, but incredibly beautiful and surprisingly easy to combine
SAMBA OG SHOES
Bold, authentic, and made for brave stylists, Samba Leopard is a statement piece that’s surprisingly easy to style.
Samba leopard shoes
Very authentic and only for brave stylists
adidas Samba OG Cow Print (Women's)
This is one of those bags that became popular because it is simple, affordable and surprisingly spacious. It works with casual outfits, travel looks and everyday errands, and the adjustable strap makes it easy to wear in different ways.
Unisex Round Mini Shoulder Bag | UNIQLO SI
These sneakers combine the retro running-shoe look with a more comfortable, sporty feel. They are a great choice if you like the “dad sneaker” trend but still want something that looks fashionable with everyday outfits.
ASICS GEL-KAYANO 14
A classic retro sneaker that works especially well with relaxed and sporty outfits. The silver-and-white colour combinations are easy to style and have made this model a very popular everyday fashion shoe.