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The 17 Best Viral TikTok Beauty Products of 2025, According to a Beauty Editor Who Scrolls for a Living

Out of all the TikTok-loved products, these are the ones that team Cosmo can't live without.

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I probably spend 10+ hours a week on TikTok, but it’s part of my job (that makes it okay, right?!). In the name of beauty journalism, I track makeup trends, new skincare launches, and celeb-favorite products for a living. That means I have my finger on the pulse of the most viral beauty products, and as a beauty editor, I test them all to see which ones are actually worthy of their hype status. I mean, Team Cosmo was the first to try and review the famous and now sold-out Shark LED Mask, and we get first access to all the biggest makeup and skincare launches, so you can definitely trust our expertise.

So, I’ve rounded up all the best viral beauty products from the past year. Like our very own beauty version of Spotify Wrapped. Whether you need a gift for the Sephora teen in your life or just want to know if something is actually worth buying, consider this your insider guide to the best viral beauty products of 2025.

This tinted lip balm won a Cosmo 2025 Holy Grail Award for its ability to deeply hydrate the lips while imparting a bold pigment that lasts for hours. It was sold out for months, so make sure to add to cart while you still can.

I’ve been seeing this towel everywhere on my FYP, and honestly, it lives up to the hype. It keeps freshly washed hair securely out of your face, fits snugly without tugging or pulling on wet strands, and even has a loop to stay perfectly in place. If you want your soaking hair to finally stay put while it dries, this towel is definitely worth the investment.

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Shark has had quite the year of beauty devices (our favorite CryoGlow LED Mask is basically sold out everywhere), and this device is like a mini hand-held facial. Sculpt, exfoliate, and hydrate your face all in one go with the FacialPro Glow.

This is easily my favorite body wash I tested in 2025," says beauty editor Beth Gillette. "It lathers up to a lovely foamy consistency that's easy to spread all over, and once I rinse off, my skin still feels soft and lightly fragranced—it's not so heavy that it lingers forever, but I get gentle whiffs of the luxe vanilla scent."

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"This stuff actually melts into your skin—like you barely feel it, but it still looks super polished," says beauty editor-at-large Julee Wilson. Yes, it's a hefty price tag, but it features top-tier skincare innovations from Augustinus Bader and has extreme skin-smoothing powers, so we think it's worth the luxe splurge.

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This Smoothing Foundation

Dior Forever Foundation Stick

Forever Foundation Stick

Beauty director Lauren Balsamo has been a fan of this Dior Foundation Stick before it even officially launched. "It smooths out my skin tone and blurs breakouts and dark spots on the go so easily," she says. "Just swipe it where you need coverage and then blend with a fluffy foundation brush for airbrushed-looking skin in legit seconds.”

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This Splurge-Worthy Blush

Westman Atelier Cream Blush Stick

Cream Blush Stick
Now 16% Off

Westman Atelier can’t seem to make a bad product, and this creamy blush stick is no exception. It blends effortlessly with your fingers, giving a soft, sun-kissed flush that looks effortlessly natural.

Arguably the most popular body lotion on the internet, Eos Vanilla Cashmere is a favorite of the masses. It fights dryness while making you smell like a sweet dessert, without being overly cloying.

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This Layerable Fragrance

DedCool Milk Eau de Parfum

Milk Eau de Parfum

This layerable scent from Dedcool has been a Cosmo favorite for years, but it really popped off over the last few months. It smells creamy, skin-like, and works well on its own or plays well with your other fave scents.

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This Hair Stick

Emi Jay Angelstick

Angelstick

This one is for all the clean girls out there who love a slick back, but hate wresting with your brush for minutes at a time. Emi Jay's Angelstick creates sleek hair in seconds without leaving behind any greasy or sticky residue.

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The St. Barts Body Mist is like a mini vacation in a bottle. Light and refreshing, it layers beautifully over perfume or on its own, leaving skin subtly scented with a breezy, tropical vibe that’s perfect for everyday wear. And Taylor Swift is a fan of the scent (she uses the body wash version).

This chic hand cream doubles as bedside decor thanks to its gorgeous packaging. It deeply moisturizes dry hands without leaving behind any grease, and it comes in a bunch of luxe scents.

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Beauty editor Beth Gillette tried more than 60 different lip balms, and crowned this one her absolute favorite. It's very rich, comes in a bunch of great flavors, and actually keeps the lips moisturized.

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This Budge-Proof Setting Spray

L’Oréal Paris Infallible Setting Spray Mist

Infallible Setting Spray Mist

Another Cosmo Holy Grail Award winner, this viral formula was all over TikTok, with influencers even pressing their glammed up faces to white wedding dresses to show its strong hold. It’s hydrating and keeps makeup in place all day, even on sweaty summer days.

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This mask is another favorite of Gillette's "this mask gives my skin an outrageous glow after I sleep with it—it's also already cut into two pieces so it fits perfectly on my face which I love so much." It's loaded with collagen and hyaluronic acid to give you glass skin overnight.

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These Under-Eye Patches

rhode Peptide Eye Patches

Peptide Eye Patches
Now 33% Off

Everything Hailey Bieber touches turns to gold—including these eye patches. Beloved by all your favorite influencers and celebs, they work to depuff and brighten tired under eyes, making it the ultimate GRWM accessory.

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This does-it-all device is beloved by Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, and basically every celeb who has the smoothest skin ever. It has a bunch of different modes that help your skincare sink in deeper, sculpt the face, and so much more.

Why Trust Cosmopolitan

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Jasmine Hyman is the assistant beauty editor at Cosmopolitan. As a chronically online, Gen-Z beauty lover, she knows a thing or two about the best viral products—and she tests out new haircare, perfume, skincare, and more, all year long.

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Jasmine Hyman is the Assistant Beauty Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she writes about the latest beauty trends and must-have products. Her most prized beauty possessions are a meticulous skincare routine and salon blowouts. You’ll also likely find her in bed reading a good book or endlessly scrolling TikTok (spoiler: it’s usually the latter) while listening to Harry Styles’ entire discography on repeat. Follow her on Insta to be inundated with pictures of her meals. 

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