TikTok beauty got big this year and when you delve into the goldmine of videos on the platform it's no wonder. TikTok beauty hacks in particular are trending and for good reason. With a quick video and a few snappy annotations anyone from make-up artists and influencers to TikTok newbies can impart small pieces of eye-opening beauty advice that just might change the way you do things forever. It's the TikTok beauty admin hacks that we're head over heels for right now. Search the hashtag #beautyhacks on TikTok and suddenly they are laid out before you for the taking - we challenge you not to learn something new in the first few minutes of scrolling. Sure you can sign up to the beauty big dogs on TikTok (check out or rundown of the best beauty accounts to follow on TikTok if you don't know where to start), but search #beautyhacks and you might just come across a niche little how-to video from a less likely source. Take this little nugget for example - everyone's dropped a favourite powder brozer or eyeshadow palette compact before right? Seen the smooth powder crack and fracture and miserably slung the thing in the bin before it could stain anything. Well, according to TikTok, that broken palette or compact is entirely salvagable. According to TikTok you can turn an empty palette into a space-saving lip colour palette, and even repurpose an old mascara bottle. Quite frankly the possibilities are endless. Here are a few of our favourite TikTok beauty hack videos and the accounts responsible for them...
Make A Palette Of Your Favourite Lipsticks
This one's a serious space-saver! If you can bear to cut up a lipstick or two that is. It's a really good trick if all lipsticks are running low though. @seldaasan knows a thing or two.
Put Your Mascara To Good Use When It's Done
Run out of your favourite mascara? Give the bottle and brush a good wash then put it to work with a bit of hair gel. Confused? Aptly named TikTok account @beautyhacks has the answers.
This Is How You Fix A Broken Eyeshadow, Waste Not, Want Not
TikTok account @fabiosa_uk has got this trick down and we're seriously impressed. The next time you drop your favourite powder bronzer or eyeshadow palette, you know there's a nifty way to salvage it.
Transform Your Brow Brush And Get That Micro-Blading Appointment Look
TikTok star @rikkisandhuu has a crazy good trick for transforming your everyday slanted brow brush unti a tool that gives you an incredibly fine finish and a look worthy of a micro-blading appointment. This has to be one of our favourites.
The Perfect DIY Make-Up Brush Cleaner
According to @rikkisandhuu all you need are some everyday kitchen tools.
Shop: More Of Our Favourite Make-Up Brush Cleaning Buys
How to clean your make-up brushes
1 of 7STYLPRO Makeup Brush Cleaner Dryer 2 in 1 Bowl Washer
This is the quickest and less messiest way to clean your make-up brushes and it costs less than £40. We LOVE that it dries your brushes too, meaning you can use them straight away.
2 of 7Clinique Makeup Brush Cleanser
If you're a fan of Clinique then you're going to want to cleanse your make-up with this. After it's removed your make-up residue and your brushes are dry, you're good to go.
3 of 7Real Techniques Brush Cleansing Palette and Deep Cleansing Gel Duo Set
With this combo you get the cleansing gel AND the palette that you can clean your make-up tools on. This cleanser been tested by dermatologist for gentleness and the formula has been proven to effectively remove nearly all make-up residue.
4 of 7B. Makeup Brush Cleanser
This cheap and cheerful cleanser - that conditions and cleans at the same time - will have your brushes looking brand new.
5 of 7beautyblender blendercleanser sponge and brush cleanser
Bounce your make-up sponge or swirl your brushes agains the pink silicone pad to remove excess product, dirt and oil.
6 of 7MAC Brush Cleanser
Not only does this clean, disinfect and condition your brush fibres but it also leaves them smelling fresh.
7 of 7Bobbi Brown Conditioning Brush Cleanser
This cleanser will safely remove all your make-up without damaging the brushes. Plus if you regularly use it, it'll help the life of your brushes last longer.
READ MORE: Meet The Big Beauty Hitters You Should Be Following On TikTok
READ MORE: Mask Make-Up 101: How To Do Your Make-Up Before Putting On A Face Mask