TikTok hosts various interest-based communities where people share stories and advice to fuel their passions. Makeup enthusiasts have their own corner, and with all the time and effort it takes to apply a full face of makeup, they have come up with hacks to make the process easier. Apparently, things can get pretty weird—or weird but pretty.
Here are five unusual makeup hacks that have been tested by many:
Lube-Based Face
A good primer soothes and plumps the skin for makeup that lasts all day. To TikTok users, nothing grips better while providing a glowing effect and remaining non-drying like sexual lubricants. The technique is straightforward: apply lube on your face the same way you would apply your regular primer. Seeing the glowing results from this, using lube has progressed from being an ideal makeup base to enhancing foundation. Makeup enthusiasts have also experimented with mixing primer with foundation for a more seamless and vibrant look.
Whipped Foundation
Tired of the heavy feel of foundation and its sometimes cakey and patchy texture, but still want coverage? You might be interested in TikTok user Avonna Sunshine’s froth technique!
All you need is a foundation of your choice, some water, a glass to mix them in, and a small electric whisk to blend them together. By whipping up the mixture until it achieves a mousse-like consistency, the result is an air-light formula that leaves your skin smooth and radiant.
Tape Contour
Getting those cheekbones chiseled and that jawline sharp can be quite a task. But thanks to TikTok, there’s a simple trick that’s been catching on to help you achieve that snatched look—using just a piece of tape!
Using tape to assist with contouring isn’t exactly breaking news, but this latest trend puts a twist on the usual technique. Instead of sticking tape to draw lines, this technique involves placing a piece of tape across your mouth and pulling it upward toward your ears to serve as your contour guide. Apply contour cream or powder on the top part of the tape, peel it off, and blend out any harsh lines left on the bottom with setting powder.
Blink False Lashes
It is exactly what it sounds like: applying false lashes by blinking. This clever trick makes applying false lashes easier—just dab some glue on the top of the strip and stick it along your bottom lash line. Now, you might wonder how they end up on the top lash line if they start on the bottom. Well, the secret is in the blink! As you blink naturally, the lashes move up and stick to your top lash line. People who’ve tried it say it not only saves time but also gives a natural-looking lash application.
Colored Pencil Lips
While everyone’s off to the makeup stores hunting for lipsticks, TikTok user RiRi will be at the stationery store, scouting out colored pencils that match her.
After she shared on her account that she uses colored pencils as lipstick, people quickly caught on to how effective (and budget-friendly) this hack is. From single-colored lips to a combination of two colors (one acting as a ‘lip liner’ and the other as the ‘lipstick’), it creates the illusion of full lips that are nearly indistinguishable from legitimate lip products. It wasn’t long before people started using it for eyeliner and even for a full-face makeup look.
And that wraps up this list! Of course, there are still plenty more makeup hacks out there to explore and try. Just a word of caution: while most techniques might seem harmless, using products not meant for your face or skin can lead to some unwanted consequences. So, always be mindful of what you’re putting on your skin!
