The 10 Best Beauty Hacks from TikTok

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TikTok has proven to be a lot more than an outlet for goofy pranks and viral dance videos. We've noticed a steady uptick in short how-to clips that provide solid and usable advice—especially beauty advice. Under the handy hashtag #beautyhacks, thousands of videos offer brilliantly creaative tips and tutorials for some of the most common skin, hair, and makeup-related issues. From DIY skincare to quick hair solutions, these get our vote as the 10 most innovative TikTok beauty hack clips.

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How to make your own lip gloss

You're down to the last bit of your favorite lip shade—yet you lack the funds or time to buy a replacement? This quick DIY fix should do the trick, and you probably already have the ingredients in your bathroom. Just carve out a piece of an eyeshadow in a similar shade, then blend it into a dab of petroleum jelly.

How to depuff your eyes

Getting a facial at a salon is nice and all, but this quick hack from @claireashleybeauty shows you how to be your own facialist at home. Claire starts by putting cold spoons underneath her eyes, then applies Honest Beauty's Depuff Eye Gel ($16, amazon.com) and finishes the routine with Pixi's DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches ($24, target.com).

How to get a flawless eyeshadow crease

Achieving that polished eye look can be tricky, but this hack from @holabonitaa is truly genius. If you use fake eyelashes, cut out the plastic semicircle that holds each lash and apply your base shadow to it. Stamp the look above your eye, and voila! The perfect shadow crease.

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How to curl your hair with a heating pole

This hot iron hack is the hilarious (yet brilliant) solution for when you're away from home without a curling iron. User @szbdorinka proved that a radiator pole is the perfect alternative, and her frizz-free curl is proof.

How to get red-carpet-ready hair, sans glam squad

After putting her hair in a high ponytail, User @mianalauren bobby-pins her bangs to create an elegant side bang. She then wraps a tiny piece of hair around the base of her ponytail to hide her hair tie, and completes the look with a few sprays of AIIR Flexible Hold AIIR Spray ($32; aiirprofessional.com). Look out, Ariana Grande.

How to make your lips look bigger

Kylie Jenner has made plump lips super popular. But because we're not all billionaires, there's an easier way to make your lips look bigger without breaking the bank. User @kerifay demonstrates the look in this short clip, where she over-lines the cupid's bow and the center of the bottom lip and then evenly lines the inner corners. Next she applies lipstick to her entire pout before adding a lighter shade in the center of her bottom lip.

How to create your own DIY toner

Toner is one skincare essential that can help you achieve smooth, blemish-free skin. And there's actually a natural toner you can make in your kitchen. User @arremsdaytoday mixes three tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, three tablespoons of water, and two drops of lavender oil to create her own skin routine must-have.

How to make a hair mask with one ingredient

Sure, scanning the aisles at Ulta for a hair product can be fun, but there's an at-home alternative to giving your hair the hydration it needs. To get that healthy, hair mask texture, user @keto.lifestyles.recipes rubs coconut oil into wet hair, then washes hair with shampoo twice. She suggests repeating the process twice each month.

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How to make your ponytail look longer

There's no quick solution to getting longer hair (besides extensions). But you can make locks look like you're growing them out. A tip from @beautyhacks demonstrated how to split your hair into two sections on top of each other. By tying a ponytail around each section and covering the lower hair tie with the top ponytail, you'll fool everyone into thinking that your hair is growing overnight.

How to keep your makeup fresh while wearing a hat

User @makeup_emalii shared the ultimate winter hack by proving you can wear a white hat and keep your makeup from wearing away. In her video, she places a plastic sandwich bag on her head, allowing part of the plastic to cover her forehead. Hide the bag with a hat, and you've got yourself an untouched facial glow and a foundation-free hat.

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4 Signs Your Skin Hates What You're Putting on It

When your complexion talks, listen.

When you and your skin aren't speaking the same language, it's bad news for your complexion. But the beauty of skin is that it's a super intelligent organ on the frontline of our immune system and thus, has some pretty exemplary communication skills. You just need to understand the Rosetta-Stone-level basics.

Here, dermatologist Rachel Nazarian breaks down four telltale signs your skin doesn't like whatever you're slathering on it (yes, even if the package is really pretty or Gwyneth Paltrow swears by it) to avoid a lifetime of discomfort and skin damage.

1. Itching. The most basic of signals, it can even be indicative of an allergy before there's any visual changes. "If you feel your skin itching as soon as you apply a product, immediately discontinue and speak to your dermatologist about possible patch-testing to check for contact allergy," advises Nazarian.

2. Pain. "If you're feeling stinging, this is your body telling you that there's a lot of inflammation—possibly even broken skin or infection," she explains. "Many people with underlying conditions, such as eczema or rosacea, may feel pain when applying a product."

However, pain doesn't mean you automatically halt use of a product—and that's where things get tricky. While often discomfort is a signal that an ingredient is too harsh for your skin, there are exceptions. "Occasionally when the skin barrier is repaired, and the baseline condition is calmed, you may be able to continue using the product," she says. "Discuss with your dermatologist to clarify and treat the situation."  

3. Redness. Inflammation will often follow with pain or itching, but sometimes it can indicate a serious isolated issue. "It can be the aftermath of prolonged use of products that are inducing inflammatory markers in the skin, leading to broken blood vessels," explains Nazarian. "Stay away from any products or skincare habits that make your skin too flushed and red."

4. Bumps. Needless to say, all bumps are not created equal. Some are just plan bumps, while others are major red flags that your skin is unhappy. "If a product is causing acne bumps, triggering allergic blisters, or getting so inflamed it's producing pustules, stop immediately," she advises.

The secret to soft hair

We’ve all been there: standing at the drugstore in front of rows of conditioners, wondering what to buy. From daily conditioner and heat-protecting leave-in mists to deep conditioners and keratin masks, the options can be daunting.

The truth is, "all conditioners smooth the cuticle, soften hair, add shine, and restore moisture," says celebrity hairstylist Juan Carlos Maciques of the Rita Hazan Salon in New York City. "But using the right one is the best way to keep your hair healthy and your style looking great."

Use conditioner even when you skip shampoo

Everything your hair is exposed to can dry it out. "Using daily conditioner adds a layer of protection that guards against harsh products, hot tools, and everything else that’s doing a number on your hair," says Tresemmé celebrity hairstylist Jeanie Syfu. 

Dry hair? You may even want to use conditioner in place of your shampoo once or twice a week. "Some shampoos contain strong detergents that can strip hair of moisture," Syfu says.