14 TikTok-approved beauty products to try now

We trust that Rihanna doesn’t disappoint, and one product from her beauty line that’s worth a shoutout is her Flash Nap Instant Revival Eye Gel-Cream. The 2-in-1 eye cream and concealer primer keep your under eyes looking fresh even after all those late nights. Thanks to its potent formula, the eye cream works to brighten, soothe, and fight the look of puffiness over time, and it also comes with a cooling mini eye massage tool that helps to make the gel-cream absorb faster. After a few uses, you’ll start to notice it will slowly reduce the look of your fine lines, wrinkles, and crow’s feet.

Can’t decide between a liquid foundation and a BB cream? Why not have the best of both worlds with the One/Size Turn Up The Base Beauty Blur Balm. As seen on local TikToker, @clara.slays, the foundation balm provides medium coverage upon application and gives a soft matte finish when applied with a brush. Long-wearing and budge-proof, this new holy grail works perfectly for those living in tropical climates like Singapore, and it also helps to balance oil and boost hydration.

On the hunt for the world’s best mascara? You’re not alone. In fact, TikTok user @paintedbyspencer, has been experimenting with different types of mascaras for the past 21 days and it’s safe to say that the Liquid Lash Extensions™ Mascara from Thrive Causemetics has been at the top of the list ousting other popular favourites like Maybelline Great Lash, Huda Beauty Legit Lashes, Too Faced Better Than Sex and even the highly raved Maybelline Sky High mascara. As the name suggests, the mascara gives you the look of lash extensions, and provides the right amount of volume for your lashes without weighing them down.

This Soft Pinch Liquid Blush from Rare Beauty is easily TikTok’s favourite beauty product at the moment. Available in 11 different shades, with different finishes to choose from, the liquid blush blends in seamlessly without leaving any streaky marks. What’s more, a little goes a long way with this product. Apply it directly onto your cheeks and blend it out with a brush for a brighter and more radiant finish, or you could even do it with a beauty blender if you like something that’s more subtle.

When it comes to affordable drugstore beauty brands, Maybelline has always been one of the top go-to labels. In this case, the mascara that went viral on TikTok is none other than Maybelline’s Sky High Waterproof Mascara. Extending your lashes from the root to the tip, this mascara lives up to its promise of extending the length of your lashes while giving them volume and fullness with each layer without weighing them down.

One of the other products that users on Tiktok can’t get enough of is the Dr Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Colour Correcting Treatment. Touted as a redness-zapping wonder product on TikTok, this product works to colour correct your complexion and cancels any redness on your skin while delivering ample coverage that conceals your blemishes. It’s basically a great option if you’re looking to go au naturel, less the foundation.

Finding a long-lasting transfer-proof lip gloss that will last you through the whole day has been a tricky feat. The formulas available that won’t fade or smudge are also few and far between. But all hope is not lost. Enter, NYX’s Shine Loud High Shine Lip Colour. When it first appeared on TikTok, the lip gloss has been a hit amongst the beauty community for its amazing transfer-proof finish. Many of these users have also posted TikToks of their first impression of the lip gloss itself and their unbiased opinions have shown that this beauty must-have is a holy grail especially during the mask-wearing era that we’re currently living in.

The beauty product that took TikTok by storm is yet another foundation and it’s none other than KVD Beauty’s Good Apple Skin-Perfecting Hydrating Foundation Balm. The foundation has seen a lot of positive reviews on TikTok with many claiming that it delivers the best full coverage that you could possibly find in the market at the moment. With just one application, users have mentioned that the foundation is able to cover any hyperpigmentation, spots and blemishes with just one layer. It may sound too good to be true but the results speak for themselves. Not to mention, it also comes with a beautiful flawless matte finish that’s just absolutely spotless and goes on seamlessly onto the skin.

Now, for someone who loves a matte finish, I don’t particularly like powder foundations. It leaves a very cakey finish that feels heavy on my skin. But as a fan of L’Oreal Paris’ Infallible Liquid Foundation, I knew that the Fresh Wear Foundation in a Powder was a strong contender. According to beauty reviews on TikTok, many of these users were impressed with the full coverage and finish that the powder delivered in one swatch — which is clear why it’s been a hit amongst the online community in recent months since its launch earlier this January. It’s also been said that it’s also suitable for people with dry skin — but it’s important to also prime your skin with a moisturising base and set your makeup with a finishing spray to extend the longevity of your makeup look to last through the day.

If you haven’t heard of Glow Recipe’s highly raved line of skincare products, then it’s time to get acquainted. Featuring the brand’s Watermelon Glow PHA+BHA Pore-Tight Toner and Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops, this skincare duo will make your dewy skin dreams come true. Not only does it hydrate your skin, but this makeup-skincare hybrid also doubles as a natural highlighter that gives your skin that beautiful, iridescent glow and works as a great base for makeup application — enhancing your complexion while delivering skincare benefits to your skin.

Struggle with strawberry legs? This might just be your next holy grail. Peep First Aid Beauty’s KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub Exfoliant. First and foremost, this isn’t just any of your typical body scrub. In fact, this exfoliant is formulated with 10% AHA that works to loosen the skin’s top layer and decongest pores while sloughing off dead skin cells — revealing smoother and healthier-looking skin.

Thanks to skincare influencers like Hyram (@skincarebyhyram), brands like CeraVe have seen a spike in sales for products like its Renewing SA Cleanser which has soon become a holy grail must-have for many. For those looking to achieve a smoother complexion, the gentle exfoliator works to slough off dead skin cells while smoothing our rough skin. It’s perfect for those who struggle to deal with blackheads, whiteheads, and pimples, as well as those with ingrown hairs or razor bumps on their faces. This cleanser is also a great go-to, especially for those who are still unfamiliar with chemical exfoliants.

Looking for affordable skincare that actually works? Consider this highly-raved product by The Ordinary. Now you may have already heard of this cult favourite, but this solution isn’t just your ordinary peeling solution. Formulated with AHA 30% + BHA 2%, this cult classic exfoliates your skin revealing a brighter and clearer complexion while banishing visible blemishes and reducing pore congestion and fine lines for a bright, youthful complexion. The best part is, it’s super affordable – you won’t have to burn a hole in your wallet to achieve great skin.

Besides her bright green roots and over-the-top long manicures, bonafide beauty icon, Billie Eilish is also known for her luscious pout. If you’re looking to achieve lips like hers, try this.

Recently she revealed on her Instagram that she’s been using Kopari’s Beauty Coconut Lip Glossy and it’s safe to say that it’s a lip gloss we never knew we needed until this day. Aside from its affordable price point, this lip gloss delivers that much-needed moisture and shine with just one layer. What’s great about is that it’s also not sticky and you can leave it on all day and night thanks to its comfortable texture and finish.

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