I'm on BeautyTok 24/7—Here Are 11 Products I Can't Believe Aren't Viral Yet

Destined to go viral beauty products
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This probably comes as zero shock to anyone, but my TikTok algorithm is solely beauty-focused. Sure, I might find a funny pet video sprinkled in here and there, but mostly, my FYP has a one-track mind. What can I say? I'm a sucker for a game-changing makeup hack! As a beauty editor, it's also my job to report on the latest trending products (the majority of which stem from the app) to inform you, dear reader, which ones are actually worth the hype.

I'm certainly not afraid to de-influence a TikTok-famous item (my DMs are open for those interested in hot takes), but I also have a running list of products that honestly deserve way more buzz. They have all the elements of a viral standout (an interesting hero ingredient, a creative user experience, cheeky packaging, etc.), so I'd say they're destined for TikTok greatness. And I'm done gatekeeping.

Below, discover the items I speculate will reach fever pitch. Now, let's see if this sways my algorithm…

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Jamie Schneider
Senior Beauty Editor

Jamie Schneider is Who What Wear’s senior beauty editor based in New York City. She has a penchant for trend forecasting, covering everything from innovative skincare launches to celebrity profiles, and her work has appeared in mindbodygreen, Coveteur, and more. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in Organizational Studies and English before moving to NYC, and she's been there ever since. When she’s not writing or testing the latest beauty finds, Jamie loves exploring vintage boutiques, reading mystery books (bonus points for an unexpected twist), and she’s always down for a park picnic in Brooklyn.