Make it up as you go along with Tiktok tips
These clever expert hacks will make your beauty routine anything but routine, reckons Katie Wright
While Tiktok is famed for dance routines and lipsynching clips, the video sharing site is full of brilliant beauty advice too – particularly when it comes to make-up. Pro artists and influencers regularly go viral with their insider tips, tutorials and time-saving hacks. We’ve rounded up five of the best Tiktok make-up tips…
Reverse mascara
When applying mascara, you should always start at the root of the lashes, right? Not according to this lash-lengthening tip from beauty influencer Mirellabelle. She recommends applying three coats: the first on the tips, the second from halfway down the lashes, and the third from the roots, creating major volume where you need it most. MAC Macstack Mascara with Mega Brush, £26
Tightlining
Celebrity make-up artist Courtney
Hart shared a technique pros have been using for years, to make your eyelashes look thicker without mascara. Tightlining involves using a black eye pencil to line the upper water line. By filling the gaps between your lashes, you can add definition. Pat Mcgrath Labs Permagel Ultra Glide Eye Pencil Xtreme Black, £25
DIY lip gloss
Can’t find the perfect shade of lip gloss to go with your carefully crafted smoky eye look? Actor and beauty influencer Mireya Rios, who has 4 million Tiktok followers, has the perfect solution. Swipe a suitable shade from your eyeshadow palette on the back of your hand, go over the top with a clear lip balm, and then apply directly to your lips to create a bespoke colour with a satin finish. Ciate London X Smiley 50 Limited Edition Eyeshadow Palette, £29; Chanel Rouge Coco Baume 912 Dreamy White, £33
Lipstick as blusher
Pretty much any lipstick can also be used as a cream blusher. Irish make-up artist Makeupbyasta recommends dabbing pale pinks or nude shades directly onto your cheeks for a monochromatic look that matches your eyes and lips. For darker red or berry tones, blend the lipstick with some concealer on the back of your hand.
Vieve Modern Matte Lipstick Muse, £19
Blusher placement
Influencer Lenkalul knows what a difference the placement of your blusher makes, whether it’s cream or powder. Most importantly, beware of applying too low down. To emphasise your cheek bones and create a lifted look, dab or brush onto the apples of the cheeks and blend upwards. Revolution Superdewy Liquid Blush You Had Me at First Blush, £5