29 TikTok Beauty Products With Witchcraft-Level Results
Color Wow — a heat-activated anti-frizz treatment to apply before you blow dry. With anti-humidity technology, sorcery, and moisture repellent, it works kinda like a mini keratin treatment and seriously DELIVERS some incredible results. Oh, and Chris Appleton, celebrity stylist to both Kim Kardashian and J.Lo, swearssss by this stuff.
A painless, mint-flavored teeth-whitening pen that can give you results after the first use since this is obvi sorcery. You'll be able to dazzle people with your smile with the help of this little magic pen that can help remove years' worth of stains on your teeth. Someone cue Chip Skylark, cuz after seeing your smile you'll be singing 🎶 my shiny teeth and meeee. 🎶
A fabulous lip-plumping gloss set for some seriously luscious lips. This stuff helps to morph your lippies into Angelina Jolie's. Ooh-la-luscious.
A pack of 36 hydrocolloid acne patches because a pimple is NOT ruining our day, babe! These patches absorb gunk and help speed up the pimple-healing process without picking or popping. Abracadabra — psh, what pimple?
Maybelline's Instant Age Rewind Concealer with a sponge on the end that'll cover dark circles so well, everyone will wonder what spell you used to achieve such magic. You'll look well-rested and refreshed even on days that you...uh, aren't. Nobody will even be able to tell!
Olaplex No. 3 hair perfector, which is TOTALLY worth it if your hair is broken or damaged. This bad boy helps to strengthen and protect your hair from within and can reduce breakage so your split ends can't stop you from feeling ~FAB~.
Or a bottle of TikTok-famous Elizavecca hair treatment that contains ceramides and collagen to help give your hair shine and make it smooth in just five minutes, no spell required! It'll keep you flawless even if you don't have much time or don't feel like doing your hair.
A jar of E.l.f. Poreless Putty Primer so you can kiss your pores buh-bye! This primer will help you get a super smooth canvas to put your foundation on and will have you looking like your makeup was professionally airbrushed while helping to keep it in place. Say sayonara to your oily makeup looks and say heyyyy to a matte one. All you need is faith, trust, and a little Poreless Primer, which is basically pixie dust.
A blurring setting powder that I'm, like, 98% sure Fiona and Cordelia Goode from AHS: Coven conjured up. Silky smooth, poreless-looking, matte skin for up to 14 hours?! Where's the cauldron that this was made in?
A volcanic stone face roller to soak up excess face oil even if you're wearing makeup. This baby is reusable AND washable!! So if you wanna toss those blotting papers, be my guest.
A popular foot exfoliant that'll make the dead skin on your feet *literally* start to peel off revealing your brand new feet within one to two weeks! Seriously, you'll feel as if your feet were, like, born again because the results?! Incredible.
A Kiss falscara lash kit for some DIY lashes at home that are waaaay less money and waaaay less time consuming. This kit comes with 10 little lash pieces, an applicator, and a mascara-like bond and glue. Get ready for STUNNING lashes that everyone will think you paid hundreds for right from the comfort of home.
Or an eight-piece magnetic eyeliner and lashes kit to make putting lashes on way WAY easier. Simply apply the magnetic, smudge-proof liner like you would any liquid top liner, place the magnetic eyelashes right on top, and *voila*! Easy peasy and no messing with lash glue.
Or a glueless version of the Falscara clusters if you struggle with glues and liners all together. You'll get 20 pre-bonded 12 mm clusters and an applicator to make applying lashes as easy as possible.
Check them out on TikTok!Promising review: "Alright, glam squad, let's spill the tea on the KISS imPRESS Falsies False Eyelashes. These babies are like a magic wand for your lashes, giving you that fluttery, flirty look in no time.First off, can we talk about the convenience factor? These aren't your grandma's falsies — no messy glue or fiddly application here. Just peel, stick, and slay. It's like magic, I tell ya. Plus, with 20 clusters in each pack, you've got enough to keep you batting those lashes for days.But here's where it gets exciting — the natural look. These falsies are like your lashes, but better. The 12 mm length adds just the right amount of oomph without looking over-the-top. It's like your secret weapon for instant glam without the drama.Now, let's talk staying power. These falsies aren't going anywhere, honey. Once you've got them on, they're locked and loaded for the long haul. No slipping, sliding, or peeling off halfway through the night. You can dance, laugh, and flutter your lashes with confidence.But here's the real kicker — the versatility. These falsies aren't just for nights out on the town. Oh no, they're your go-to for any occasion. From brunch with the girls to that big presentation at work, these babies have got you covered. It's like having your own personal glam squad on standby.In conclusion, the KISS imPRESS Falsies False Eyelashes are a game-changer. They're easy to use, natural-looking, and long-lasting. So, whether you're a falsie newbie or a seasoned pro, do yourself a favor and add these to your beauty arsenal. Trust me, your lashes will thank you!" —ColleenGet them from Amazon for $14.97.
A jade roller and gua sha set so you can reduce puffy morning face and help shape your jawline. Literally, Finn Wolfhard's jaw will have nothing on yours.
A roll-on waxing kit to help keep your legs smooth (if that's something you're interested in doing). The most magical part? Avoiding wax salon prices!
A gorgeous Nyx Butter Gloss that isn't sticky, which has to be Alex Russo's work cuz non-sticky gloss has got to be magic. Get the perfect pout with this beautiful, creamy gloss. Put it over your lipstick or wear it alone for juicy, glowy lips in seconds.
A firming eye cream with vitamin C, vitamin E, rosehip seed oil, and hibiscus flower extract to help firm and brighten the *sensitive* skin around your eyes and neck for a day-to-day ANDDD long-term effect. This magical eye cream will be your new bestie.
A Denman Hair Brush designed with evenly spaced bristles to detangle and shape your curls at the same time, cutting your styling time in half. Ughhhh, sounds like heaven to me — how about all my other curly friends? Anything to cut down on the time that my arm has to be sore from brushing.
A Cosrx snail mucin serum to help improve hydration and soothe damaged skin. Yep, snail mucin is a Korean skincare product made from snail slime. Sounds ick, but your skin will totally fall in love the second you use it. Hmm, I wonder if this is why SpongeBob had Gary the pet snail — perhaps for the skincare benefits?
A powder foundation by L'Oreal that a full-coverage powder — yes, powder — foundation that helps to blur redness and acne, has a matte finish, and will stay in place so you can slay all day. Reviewers with all types of skin — dry, oily, etc. — are LOVING this little baby.
An exfoliating scrub mitt to scrub-a-dub-dub that dead skin off. It'll seriously look like you shed your skin like a chameleon by the time this thing is done, removing any self-tanner, old skin, and whatever else could be caked onto your bod. Plus, your skin will be soooo smooth. Like, baby butt smooth.
Maybelline's Lash Sensational Sky High mascara for the longest, fullest lashes you've ever had. Infused with bamboo extract and probz a little pixie dust, this ahhhmazing mascara will have your lashes reaching for the stars and soaring, well, ~sky high.~
An outrageously popular Differin gel with over 60,000 *glowing* ratings raving about this magic treatment. It's a prescription-strength retinoid that targets clogged pores and inflammation to help restore skin texture and tone. It'll get all up in those pores, helping prevent new acne from forming. Now, doesn't that just sound lovely?
A jaw droppingly gorg Ghostface palette to create the most flawlessly stunning shadow looks. With 18 shades and amazing pigment, no need to *call me* and thank me for how much you loooove this palette.
A Tower 28 daily facial spray that'll help balance skin pH and help minimize irritation, redness, and flare-ups. Formulated to mimic the makeup of our bodies, this bad boy delivers ✨hypochlorous acid✨ (no, it's not a spell for incredible skin), which is found naturally in white blood cells.
A bottle of Blume Meltdown acne oil for anyone with acne-prone skin. This reviewer-fave helps reduce acne, fade acne scars, and reduce redness and inflammation, all while preventing ~future~ breakouts. It also keeps you hydrated with rose hip seed oil and is cruelty-free! Mix this into your moisturizer, wear it under makeup, or use it as a spot treatment — this stuff is super versatile!
A Nyx brow glue to keep your brows in place and help you achieve that fluffy laminated look. No more sweating then wondering where your eyebrows went — this bad boy will hold those brow hairs down exactly where you want 'em.
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