TikTok is full of weird and wonderful things, and its hacks are either to be revered or laughed at, with that in mind we’ve found five TikTok beauty hacks that actually work.
Every time I open the social media app TikTok, my for you page is flooded with beauty influencers claiming they have a tip I just have to hear and needs to be in my routine.
While some of it is questionable, I have learned a few useful beauty hacks from the app. Here are some TikTok beauty tips that actually might help you out.
1. Foundation hack
This is a new one that’s popped up recently. Beauty gurus have been filling up a glass with water and mixing their foundation into it with a brush, before taking that brush and applying it. Mixing the foundation with the water takes away any excess oil that was in it, leaving you with a less oily and more hydrating foundation.
Under TikToker Ayesha Begum’s video, comments read: ‘This is a game-changer. It’s the only way I apply my foundation now’ and ‘Looks amazing.’
2. Contour hack
Influencer Megan Lavaille’s TikTok went viral last year for her contouring hack. This one is simple but really effective. Instead of brushing on a straight line from your ear to mid-cheek, as most people do, she suggested an alternative approach.
To make it less harsh and more natural-looking, you should find the one spot on your cheek where ‘if you poked a hole through you would touch your teeth’. This is where you should put a spot of contour and blend it out. It creates the ultimate soft-looking high cheekbone.
3. Heatless curls hack
Although this isn’t a brand new concept, it’s definitely been amplified by TikTok. We all want healthy hair and using a lot of heat just isn’t popular anymore. You can create effortless loose curls with no heat at all.
You can either buy a heatless curl pack from one of the many creators that sell them. This usually includes a long piece of material you wrap your hair around and sleep in, some scrunchies and sometimes other accessories. You put it in your hair overnight and wake up with beautiful curls.
If you’re on a budget, a dressing gown tie or even socks could work. You might not get as frizz-free results but you’ll get the same curly effect.
4. Colour correcting hack
This trend has travelled through beauty TikTok, with a lot of influencers giving it a go. Instead of spending money on a colour correction palette, you can use cream blush to even out your skin tone.
The pink and peach tones work brilliantly at getting rid of blues and greens on your under eyes. Just top it off with some concealer and you’re good to go.
5. Vaseline lash lift hack
If you wish you had naturally longer or more voluminous lashes, this one’s for you. I’m sure everyone has a pot of vaseline lying around their house somewhere and it’s time to put it to use.
Simply use an eyelash curler to curl your lashes, and while it’s clamped shut, apply some vaseline to your lashes using a spoolie. This can even be used in place of mascara if you have dark eyelashes.