TikTok can be a very powerful tool for brands. However, getting to grips with such a fast-paced and ever-changing platform can be overwhelming. A platform with a new microtrend every other day can be daunting, but can also be incredibly successful for brands who know what they’re doing.
Using influencers to harness the power of TikTok is great for brands of all shapes and sizes, especially within the beauty sector. The beauty community dominates TikTok with new products and trends constantly.
You might be wondering how influencer marketing plays into this, as no one can ensure a viral product. Well, many of these influencers are known for creating a hit trend or introducing a cult product to the platform and seeing the demand grow overnight.
Here’s some of the top influencers smashing it on TikTok:
@georgia.barratt
Kicking off this list, we have Georgia Barrett who blew up across the platform after she showed her ‘Passport Makeup’ where she showed her viewers how to achieve a flawless image for their passports. A trend that has had over 304.2M views on TikTok. As with all TikTok trends, it had a fairly short life span, however, Georgia has gone on to gain 1.1 million followers and 52.2 million likes with her original passport post currently standing at 23.3 million views.
@georgia.barratt Replying to @Angelica prom look part 1 – the eyes! Go to part 2 for finished result! #makeup #beauty #prom
@amelia0livia
Amelia Olivia has been a staple of the UK TikTok beauty scene for some time and has created a name for herself as a lover and pioneer of the ‘Soap brows’ trend which took over the site during the time of the no-makeup – makeup trend due to covid. Showcasing the trend through a variety of products and techniques and teaching her tips and tricks to her now 1.3 million followers.
@amelia0livia Replying to @𝓒𝓪𝓻𝓶𝓮𝓷 Full Face Of Primark🖤Glowy Summer Makeup☀️ I know you’ve all been waiting for this one & I can tell you it bangs!! @Primark ad #primarkmakeup #testingmakeup #iworkwithprimark
@elise388
Rather than being known for a specific trend, some influencers are known for a specific product that gained them status popularity on the app. For instance Elise Morgan is rarely seen without her REFY beauty brow sculpt. The product shot to the must-have product on the app with #refybrows & #refybrowsculpt gaining over 55 million views. Elise maintains popularity with her get-ready videos.
@elise388
@cariad_ryan
In the wake of the ‘clean girl’ & ‘soft glam’ trends recently some are fighting back to makeup glam again. Cariad Ryan began the pink under-eye trend, rather than using a neutral and brightening concealer. Cariad takes a bubble gum pink and goes full glam, with beauty creators across the world recreating her look and #pinkundereye gaining 93.9 million views. She continues to rock the pink look and show off other bold looks to her 538k followers.
@cariad_ryan Replying to @not gianna imagine this…. ✨its not that deep✨🌎🥰 #uktiktok
@theoliviasaurusrex
Olivia Ancell showcased that the power of jumping on viral trends is just as good as starting them. During the phase of ‘Cold Girl’ makeup on the app, Oliva created her version of the trend which saw her video gaining 720k views and she has maintained a loyal following for her use of viral products and version of viral trends.
@theoliviasaurusrex advert ☺️ time to launch myself out of my comfort zone once again with @3INA 🤣. have linked the items on tiktok shop (there’s actually a sneaky mid season 15% off sale atm 👀). 3INA have released two new shades of their color mascaras & 24hr cream eyeshadows: 172 (neon orange) and 371 (hot pink) so let’s try all four products together 😄. #3INA #3INAColourAcademy #graphicliner #graphiceyeliner #colormascara #boldeyemakeup #festivalmakeup
@tattylomas
Not all trends in the beauty community are makeup-related, Tatty Lomas has proven this as her story time videos consistently reach hundreds of thousands of views, this simple yet engaging trend has seen people completely immersed with her content.
@tattylomas Replying to @Random Stuff No makeup makeup for all my girlies that want a lil somethin somethin
@makeupbysamanthaharvey
There are trends that take over entire hubs of the app that can become part of another. Samantha Harvey takes inspiration from other trends of the app such as fashion and television shows to recreate makeup looks with a current and trendy link. Ensuring a constant engagement with her content.
@makeupbysamanthaharvey VS angel makeup 👼🏼🎀 #victoriassecret #victoriassecretangel #vsangelmakeup #softglam #vsangel
@milliemacmakeup
On TikTok there is a new viral product, that feels like every day, how can the everyday views tell what is a true find and what doesn’t live up to the hype? Millie McCarthy tries out these viral products and showcases what they are really like. Using the hype of the product and her honest opinion is a winning formula.
@milliemacmakeup get ready with me🤍 #beautytok #getreadywithme #daytimemakeup
@glambyflo
Despite the app thriving off the emotion of ‘what’s new’ the classical still do well, Florence posts her everyday chatty get ready with me videos, and each time they thrive. Showcasing that there are more ways than one to tap into the beauty community.
@glambyflo grwm for the london launch of @rhode skin 🤍 #rhode #rhodebeauty #grwm
@melissaxjadexm
Last but by no means least we have Melissa Jade whose professional MUA skills shine as she reviews the latest releases of the best makeup brands and showcases them to their full potential through her love of all things bright.
@melissaxjadexm 💖💖 TOP 10 MAKEUP PRODUCTS 💖💖 PART 1 #tiktokmademebuyit #tiktok #viral #makeup #beauty
We work with a variety of brands on their influencer marketing, helping them to expand brand awareness, prompt purchase and create engaging content. Get in touch today to find out how we could help you. Call us on 0113 430 4160 or drop us an email: hello@prohibitionpr.co.uk
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