It would be impossible to tally up the amount of hours we've spent going down the TikTok rabbit hole, discovering everything from hilarious cat memes to trendy dance moves to watch (and rewatch). And you can bet many of those hours were dedicated to seeking out all things beauty: surprising hacks [1], helpful tutorials, product reviews, makeup challenges, and more.
To celebrate the year, TikTok released its list of the top videos of 2019 [2]. From the informative to the downright mesmerizing, we're sharing the beauty moments that went on to find viral fame in the last 12 months.
Glitter Acrylic Nails
If you thought foam glitter explosions were satisfying to watch, wait until you see glitter acrylic perfectly flowing down a nail.
Harlequin Clown Makeup
Watch makeup artist Abby Roberts expertly transform herself into a full harlequin clown, red-and-white checkered face, ombré lips, exaggerated lashes, and all.
#EyesLipsFace Challenge
Back in October, E.l.f. Cosmetics launched the #eyeslipsface challenge [4] on TikTok to invite users to post videos highlighting their eyes, lips, and face. This was James Charles's answer to the challenge, complete with full contour and highlight, false lashes, and glossy lips.
Multicolor Hair Highlights
For a peek into the DIY [5] hair escapades of TikTok creator Emily Munyak, watch her add pink and purple highlights to sections of her hair. And if you're curious, this video shares the results [6].
Unicorn Braid
Creating a french braid has never looked so easy — or satisfying. If you've ever struggled with creating a french braid, this video breaks down a unique approach that delivers the same result. Bonus points for unicorn-colored hair!
Random Eye Shadow Challenge
What happens when you leave your makeup look up to fate — or at least a random number generator? Watch James Charles create an eye shadow look by randomly selecting three shades from his Morphe James Charles Palette [7].
Glitter Face Mask
If you want to see the Too Faced Silver Glow Job Glitter Face Mask [8] in action, look no further than this video from influencer Victoria Lyn. She first preps her skin with the mask before finishing the look with a swipe of lip gloss and mascara.
Barbie-Inspired Makeup
From blue to pink ombré eye shadow to glitter liner, Victoria Lyn creates the ultimate Barbie Girl makeup look with the help of products from the PÜR x Barbie Collection [9].
