13 of the best beauty products that went viral in 2022

While this product was already popular in 2021, the hype followed it well into 2022 for providing an absolutely glowing base for foundation. Despite its name, the Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter Foundation ($76) is best used as a skin tint or as a primer. Alternatively, you can huge it as a highlighter by simply putting it on the high points of your face.

Its large applicator helps for quick application as well. Simply apply the product on the face and use a makeup sponge to pat it all in. This product is perfect for those who want to have a glow-from-within luminosity that will leave you looking radiant.

To get the most out of yours, you can remove the rubber stopper so that you can scrape the sides – thank you TikTok for the hack!

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter Foundation
$76

Many beauty users also use this product on the lips and eyes for a gorgeous monochrome look. It comes in 11 shades; from peachy pinks to mauve purples and burgundy reds.

One of the most viral hacks this year has been to mix this product with the Rare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer ($36) for illuminated cheeks. And trust us – it’s a viral hack for a reason.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
$33

Looking for a loose powder that will make your pores disappear? The Givenchy Prisme Libre Loose Powder ($95) went viral for doing just that. With a matte finish, many users’ before and after show barely any shine on their faces after wearing the powder for hours. So for those with oily skin, this might be the loose powder of your dreams

Despite the mattifying finish, this product still brightens the skin to give you a healthy and radiant finish.

The unique thing about this powder is that it comes in four different colour themes to suit those with different skin tones. While Mousseline Pastel is the universal powder for everybody, those with fair skin can also opt for Satin Blanc. Those with light and deep skin tones can opt for shades Voile Rose and Mousseline Acidulee respectively.

Givenchy Prisme Libre Loose Powder
$95

2022 was the year of lip oils, and two have made this list. Starting with the one that got the ball rolling, the Dior Lip Glow Oil features a large applicator that spreads goodness onto your lips. The formula is non-sticky and leaves your lips with a non-greasy shine.

Being a lip oil, this product only gives a hint of colour. This makes it great for natural makeup or for bare-faced days when you want an easy way to add a little extra something to your look. Similar to a lip balm, you will be left with nourished and hydrated lips after using it.

Dior Lip Glow Oil
$57

The Clinique Almost Lipstick Black Honey ($37) may have been a cult favourite among Clinique fans for a long time, but everyone became a fan once the TikTok beauty gurus started talking about it. Everyone who tries this product will achieve a unique ‘my lips but better’ colour with this lip product. Known to look universally flattering, it is suitable for people of all colours.

It has a sheer formula that can be built up to achieve a stronger yet still-subtle colour. It’s suitable for looks with bold eyes so that it doesn’t distract from the main attraction but is also equally wearable for every day.

Clinique Almost Lipstick Black Honey
$37

The Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun ($24) is organic and has broad-spectrum SPF 50+ PA++++. It gained popularity for its hydrating texture that many use to double up as a moisturiser. Most importantly, it leaves no white cast. Must we say more?

One thing we will note is that it is not water-resistant. We recommend it for when you will be staying at home or in the office and won’t be perspiring a lot. But if you are somebody who perspires a lot in the Singapore heat, we’d say to find another sunscreen for your daily needs.

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun (Pack of 2)
$24.29

If you’re not convinced by cleansing balms, maybe the Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm ($69) will change your mind. This cleansing balm melts into your skin to help remove all the makeup and dirt you have accumulated on your face throughout the day. It’s popular for being able to remove makeup in a matter of a few rubs, so if you don’t want to be labouring away at your face after a long day, this cleansing balm is the way to go.

At the same time, it leaves your skin feeling soft and supple as when emulsifies into cleansing milk as water is added. You can also just wipe off the product (and all the gunk) with a cloth.

Elemis Pro Collagen Cleansing Balm
$69

This serum is the secret to ‘my skin but better’ makeup. Alone, it leaves your skin with a glow that screams ‘healthy’. But the product truly shines when it is added to foundation.

With your favourite liquid foundation, add a few drops of this serum and mix. Not only will you achieve a gorgeous complexion, but the serum will help to hydrate and minimise hyperpigmentation at the same time.

Similarly, you can use this hack with liquid blush and concealer as well. This is a must-have for many in the beauty community and we can say why.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops
$54

Also available at Sephora

Achieving glass skin has never been easier. While it has been on the internet since 2021, the hype for the Innisfree Jeju Cherry Blossom Jelly Cream ($31) didn’t die down in 2022.

It’s a gel moisturiser with niacinamide to brighten the skin and leave it looking radiant. It leaves your skin with a dewy finish, giving you the glass skin effect. The formula absorbs easily into the skin and feels lightweight and refreshing – which is a must for Singapore’s weather. It works great under makeup as well and the glow just shines through.

The product also comes with a small spatula for those who prefer not to use their hands to pick up the gel.

Since the moisturiser has started trending, others from the same line such as the Jeju Cherry Blossom Tone-Up Cream ($31). If your skin is looking dull, this cream will instantly bring life back to your face.

Innisfree Jeju Cherry Blossom Jelly Cream
$31