This post is all about TikTok beauty tips that are very much worth the hype.
TikTok is a wild place that honestly overwhelms me.
One scroll you’re watching a girl dye her hair with Jell-O (please don’t), the next you’re getting life-changing concealer hacks from a random 19-year-old with flawless skin.
The line between genius and gimmick is super thin on this platform.
But sometimes, we get trends that actually have the potential to be game-changing, especially for our beauty and skincare routines.
Not everything online deserves the hype (I said what I said), but girl… some of these TikTok beauty tips?
They’re straight-up magic.
I’ve tested them, stalked the comments, and watched the duets so you don’t have to.
Here are the 12 actual TikTok beauty tips that are 100% worth the hype. Check ’em out and try if you haven’t already:
12 TikTok Beauty Tips That Absolutely Rock
1. The Underpainting Technique
We’ve been lied to. Turns out you’re not supposed to slap on your foundation first.
According to the viral underpainting method, you apply contour, blush, and highlight under a light layer of foundation.
This gives you this glowy, sculpted look that feels way more natural than caking on layers.
I know it sounds super backward, but having tried it several times myself, I can tell you that everything blends together like a dream.
My skin looks really expensive, lol. This is literally how celebrity makeup artists do red carpet glam.
And yes, try using a sheer foundation or skin tint on top so you don’t cover all that gorgeous dimension you just created.
2. The Best Lip Combo
If you’ve seen the ‘perfect lip combo’ trend, you know the drill: everyone claims their combo is ‘the one’.
But here’s the OG from TikTok that’s worth all the love:
- (NYX lip liner (peekaboo neutral)
- Rare Beauty lip soufflé (courage)
- Fenty Gloss Bomb (or any gloss tbh)
I am head over heels for this mix. It gives you that plush juicy lip look that screams ‘I woke up like this!’
Overline just the center of your top and bottom lip, blend it with your finger, and gloss it up.
You’ll get a soft kissable pout that’ll make you want to keep looking in the mirror coz of how pretty it makes you look.
3. Use Setting Spray Before Makeup
This felt illegal when I first saw it.
But spritzing your face with setting spray before primer and foundation is a total game-changer.
It locks your makeup in place and gives it that ‘melted into your skin’ vibe.
Try this layering order:
- Moisturizer
- Setting spray
- Primer
- Foundation
I use the Charlotte Tilbury setting spray, but even the e.l.f. one works amazing. Thank me later.
4. The Face Lift Concealer Hack
This trick is more than just another trend. If you do this right, you won’t ever need to think about getting a sculpting surgery.
You apply your concealer in small and lifted spots, like the inner corners of your eyes, outer corners, sides of the nose, and just under the cheekbone.
Draw less triangles and more tiny flicks, and blend upward.
You’ll look more awake, refreshed, and a little too good for 9AM.
5. DIY Brow Gel with Got2b Hair Gel
Forget overpriced brow products.
The Got2b Glued Spiking Gel (yep, the yellow one from the drugstore) has become the go-to for feathered and laminated-looking brows.
And it seriously works better than half the brow wax products out there.
Use a spoolie, brush it through your brows, and boom! You’ll get all-day hold with a clean finish.
Just don’t use too much or it’ll flake (a little goes a long way here).
6. De-Puff Using a Cold Spoon
If you don’t have a jade roller, then a cold spoon is the perfect (and maybe even better) replacement to depuff your face in the morning.
Pop two metal spoons in your fridge and press them gently under your eyes for a few minutes in the morning.
It helps de-puff and tighten the skin, and it feels so refreshing.
TikTok revived this old-school beauty move, and honestly, it deserves all the views. Simple, free, and super effective.
7. The Reverse Cat Eye
This viral TikTok beauty tip is all about giving yourself main character energy.
Instead of lining your top lid like a classic cat eye, the reverse cat eye trend focuses on smudging dark liner along your lower lash line and extending it out.
Pair with a nude waterline and fluffy lashes, and you’re basically a Bond girl.
If you want a smoky soft look, then use a pencil liner (like NYX epic wear or Sephora’s kohl) and smudge it with a small angled brush and some brown shadow.
No harsh lines here, babe.
8. Heatless Curls with a Robe Tie (Seriously So Good)
I rolled my eyes at this one too… until I tried it and woke up looking like a Disney princess.
Wrap damp hair around a soft robe tie (or satin curling rod), sleep on it, and prepare to be shocked.
In the morning, you’ll have bouncy and damage-free curls that actually hold.
You’ll feel like one of those girls who has their life together just because you did your hair overnight.
Bonus tip: Use a little mousse or leave-in conditioner before wrapping to make it last longer.
9. The Dot Concealer Placement Hack
Instead of slathering concealer in triangles or huge under-eye blobs, this trend suggests dotting product in key spots only.
Areas like inner corners, outer corners, and blemishes. And then you blend with a damp sponge or your fingertip.
You use less product, avoid creasing, and look like your skin but better. Natural but still flawless, you see.
10. White Eyeliner in the Waterline
A yet another old trick made new again by TikTok baddies.
Swap your black eyeliner for a nude or white liner in the waterline.
It will make your eyes look bigger, brighter, and way more awake. Like 8 hours of sleep in a single swipe.
(Not encouraging you to sleep less here, btw. You need beauty sleep every day to look like a beauty, babe).
I love the NYX faux whites liners. They’re soft enough to blend but pigmented enough to pop.
11. Micellar Water as a Morning Cleanser (For Dry Skin)
If your skin feels tight or flaky in the morning, you might want to ditch the harsh cleanser.
Instead, just sweep a cotton pad with micellar water like Garnier’s OG pink cap.
It removes any overnight oil and refreshes your skin without stripping it.
I call this my ‘French girl lazy cleanse’ and honestly it’s a vibe.
12. Vaseline and Highlighter for Glass Skin Glow
This combo sounds kinda wrong but looks so right.
Dab a tiny bit of Vaseline on your cheekbones or eyelids, then layer a powder or liquid highlighter on top.
Use this after setting your base so it doesn’t disturb your foundation. And only on the high points!
You get instant glass skin that looks editorial worthy. No kidding.
Those Were The Viral TikTok Hacks!
Okay bestie, I think your beauty routine just leveled up.
These TikTok beauty trends are not just viral. They’re vital!
Now, go and try the ones you haven’t tried already, and let me know how it goes in the comment box.
