34 TikTok Products With Before And After Photos That Prove They’re No Joke
1. A mascara to give you lashes so dramatic, no one will believe you when you tell them you bought it for less than $5 on Amazon. No need to spend hours wrestling with falsies to get the long lashes of your dreams. Reviewers also rave that this lasts all day. Thank goodness! You have better things to do than re-apply throughout the day.
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Check out the Essence Lash Princess mascara on TikTok!
Promising review: “I’m a teacher and since the pandemic hit, I no longer wear makeup to school. Makeup irritates my skin with my mask, so I just haven’t been wearing anything. Plus, it makes morning time hella easy. #bareface I only put on the mascara, literally no other makeup on my face. Just my lashes were done with this $5 magic. I kid you not — my lashes were literally ALL I heard about that day. Upon walking into the building, a teacher friend from all the way at the other end of the hall was like, ‘Oh, she got makeup on today!!!!’ Each kid that came up to me commented on the lashes. And the best story of all: A teammate of mine was out, and the sub was having trouble with the announcements, so I went in to help her. Her homeroom just went wild about my lashes, and then they started clapping, and I got a standing ovation. A literal standing ovation. Best $5 I’ve ever spent LOL!” —Katie
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
BuzzFeed editor Kayla Boyd wrote an in-depth Essence Lash Princess mascara review.
2. Teeth-whitening pens for brightening up those pearly whites with a quick swipe. No yucky gel, bright lights, or dentist trips required!Promising review: “I have to say, I was skeptical about this product from all the TikTok hype about it but after trying it out, it really does work. I’ve used whitening strips before, but those usually hurt my sensitive teeth, and I hate the taste of some of the other gels on the market, but this one was super easy and didn’t hurt my teeth at all and didn’t taste much different than my regular toothpaste, since I got the mint-flavored one. I used it for a few weeks before my brother’s wedding, and it worked like a charm. I noticed visible results in only a couple of days and was able to keep using it until I reached my desired shade of white. 10/10 would recommend for anyone with sensitive teeth and tastes!” —Victoria Bravo
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $18.95.
3. A pet hair roller you simply swipe over surfaces covered in hair from your furry bestie. It saves more time (and is a heck of a lot easier) than fussing around with a vacuum and lint rollers!
Check out the ChomChom pet hair remover on TikTok!
Promising review: “With two labs, my second job is basically just combatting mountains and mountains of dog hair. This has helped SO. MUCH. I can’t believe the amount of dog hair it picks up. I just ordered another one to keep in our camper. It works better than the vacuum for our white couch and is quick to use. Very easy to empty and clean.” —M. L.
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in two colors).
4. A nail strengthening cream to help your nails grow more quickly. Natural tips, here you come.Check out the Hard As Hoof nail strengthening cream on TikTok!
Promising review: “This product totally works. I actually just ordered a second jar to keep in my car. It has a coconut scent, but that dissipates quickly, and it’s not greasy at all. It even feels good under your nail bed and seems to melt in quickly. It’s made my nails not peel as much and grow longer.” —E. Schall
Get it from Amazon for $8.88.
5. Dishwasher cleaning tablets because the machine you rely on to clean the things you use to eat shouldn’t be gunking them up even more. These tablets remove odor-causing residue and help get rid of lime and mineral build-up that naturally occurs inside dishwashers
The tablet is designed to last throughout the entire wash cycle, and is recommended for use about once a month. These are safe to use in stainless-steel tub and plastic tub dishwashers.
Check out the Affresh dishwasher tablets on TikTok!
Promising review: “After using this product, I am happy to report that my $5 investment saved me over $500. I was ready to replace my dishwasher due to super cloudy glasses, residue, and just not getting clean. Then, I became aware that the water softener no longer was doing its job, so I had the rental company replace it. Dishwasher performance improved somewhat. I decided to do two more loads before deciding to purchase a new one. Then I saw a product test review for Affresh in a magazine. I was ordering some stuff from Amazon anyway, so I added that to my order. When it came, I tossed one of the tablets into the bottom of the full machine, and ran the regular cycle. I did not expect the results I got! My glassware that I thought was permanently etched and ruined came out like new. Same with cutlery. The difference is unbelievable. I will use this faithfully on a monthly basis, as recommended. I can even put it on my subscribe and save order, so I will get a new pack every six months. I am amazed!” —Sheila
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $8.99.
6. The Pink Stuff, a cleaning product so good, you’ll be tempted to part ways with every other cleaning product you own. Seriously, this amazing stuff can be used on a plethora of household items and surfaces (both indoors and outdoors).
Check out The Pink Stuff on TikTok!
Promising review: “I got spray paint all over my hardwood floors. The Pink Stuff took it off like butter after one or two minutes of scrubbing! All the other good reviews speak for themselves.” —Anonymous JD
Get it from Amazon for $5.29.
7. A body scrub for buffing away red bumps. Use it one to two times a week for smoother skin — it’s like a microdermabrasion treatment at a fraction of the cost and without having to leave the house.
Check out the First Aid Beauty KP Bump scrub on TikTok!
Promising review: “I’ve had keratosis pilaris since I was a teenager (it’s especially bad on my thighs), and after trying dozens of products to treat it with no luck, this magical product is the only thing that’s truly worked for me. I usually use this once a week for maintenance, but in the winter, if I notice flare-ups and I have drier, rougher, bumpier skin, I use this twice a week, and any flare-ups disappear within the week. I scrub it over my thighs and then actually let it sit for a few minutes before rinsing it off. I have notoriously sensitive skin, and I’ve never had an issue with this before. It’s truly the best product out there for any fellow KP sufferers out there!” —Ciera Velarde
Get it from Amazon for $12+ (available in three sizes).
8. A jewelry cleaning pen to get your precious gems looking brand-new with a quick pen swipe.
Check out the Connoisseurs Diamond Dazzle Stick on TikTok!
Promising review: “This thing really works. Jewelry comes out so shiny and sparkly, and it is so quick and easy to use. Seriously, no need for professional cleaning or those expensive home cleaners with steam or whatever — this is so much easier and economical, and just as effective.” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $9.48.
9. A curl spray leave-in conditioner great for both kiddos and adults! Simply spray it on damp or dry hair and bask in the glory of soft, bouncy, defined curls. This spray is ideal for all hair types and has tons of reviews from folks with 2a–4c curls who absolutely swear by it!
Check out the SoCozy curl spray on TikTok!
Promising review: “Amazing!! I had NO idea that my frizzy-haired little girl had beautiful curls. I went down an Instagram rabbit hole and saw a similar girl show how her frizz was curls. I ordered this!! My mind has been blown!! This has changed our lives. It smells so good! It is easy to use and air dry. Before my daughter woke up with terrible bed head that looked like this! Now it is gorgeous soft curls. We will definitely buy again and tell everyone about this product!!” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $8.49.
10. A pumice cleaning stone that’ll scratch away at those — TBH, pretty repulsive — toilet stains without leaving horrid scratch marks in the bowl.
Promising review: “TikTok made me buy this. This thing literally scoured away hard-water stains that I have been trying to get rid of for years in less than 30 seconds. 10/10 recommend.” —Tleary125
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
11. A hair finishing stick to help put fussy, flyaway hairs in their rightful place — neatly styled with the rest of your hair, of course!
Check out the BestLand hair-finishing stick on TikTok!
Promising review: “I have super fine hair with lots of breakage. No matter how I put my hair up, I have bad flyaways. This stuff is great! So easy, and it stays better and looks smoother than stiff hair spray.” —Jill Stilfield
Get it from Amazon for $6.99.
12. Or an edge control gel for a quick and easy way to help lay edges and baby hairs. Plus, it won’t leave behind residue or flakes!
13. Wet & Forget, a super simple cleaner you just spray in your shower/tub once a week. The best part? You don’t have to scrub…like…at all. Just rinse it the next day, and you’re good to go. I know, I know, I’m crying tears of joy, too.
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Check out the Wet & Forget shower cleaner on TikTok!
Promising review: “We cannot BEGIN to tell you what a lifesaver this is! We have two old fiberglass tubs with vinyl shower enclosures that, no matter what amount of scrubbing we have done with everything from bleach to cleanser to vinegar and baking soda, would NOT come clean. After I took my shower last night, I sprayed down the tub and walls. Within minutes, all the built-up water deposits, dirt, and grime began to melt away in front of my eyes. I left it on overnight, and when I got up this morning, it did not look like the same tub and shower. This product is a godsend, especially for old folks like us who have difficulty getting down on our hands and knees and scrubbing anything. More importantly, it performs as advertised. This is truly an overnight sensation!” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $20.08 (available in two scents)
14. A collagen hair protein treatment that’ll help repair damage from things like heat, sun, and dye, just to name a few, because we want you to be able to do all the cool, experimental things with your hair.Bek O’ Connell / BuzzFeed
15. A laundry stain remover so you can say adios to messes on clothes, furniture, linens, and more with ease AND with plant-derived ingredients you’ll feel good about.
Check out the Puracy laundry stain remover on TikTok!
Promising review: “For whatever reason, I am ALWAYS spilling things on my shirts, and I cook every night (sometimes I remember the apron, sometimes I don’t). My clothes are a mess by the end of the day. I’m not proud of it, but there it is. I have tried EVERYTHING there is to remove stains and this is the absolute BEST thing out there. (There is simply not a major stain remover that I have not tried.) The only thing close is a long pre-soak (I mean, like six hours) in OxiClean. With Puracy, you get the best result by doing it well in advance, but for me, that is another plus because I would far rather spray them when I put them in the hamper than do it all at once just before I do the laundry. It seems to get everything out, and I’ve never had any trouble with damaged fabric. I don’t really review very much, but this is seriously outstanding.” —NYC Buyer
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
16. A reusable oil-absorbing face roller that’ll be a lifesaver for anyone who tends to get extra oily. Just glide it over your face. It’s THAT easy.
Check out the Revlon volcanic face roller on TikTok!
Promising review: “First off, if you have extremely oily skin, this. is. it. I was so tired of getting blotting powder/wipes. It felt wasteful and always left residue on my face. I saw this on TikTok and NEEDED it. It was backordered, but then I got an email saying it was in stock, and I was SO excited. Not only is it affordable, but it’s washable, which helps you save money and be less wasteful.” —Kelsey B.
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
17. Water bottle cleaning tablets to get your beloved drinking bottle back to the condition it was in when you first fell in love with it at the store. I, for one, don’t feel like taking a brush and soap and scrubbing away, and I’m going to make the assumption that you don’t want to either.
Tablets are biodegradable, chlorine-free, and environmentally safe. They’re individually packaged and don’t require any additional brushing or scrubbing. Good for use on stainless-steel bottles, mugs, hydration reservoirs, coolers, dishes, and hard-to-clean plastic containers and bottles.
Check out the Bottle Bright tablets on TikTok!
Promising review: “I seriously can’t believe how well these little tablets work. I had the most disgusting Hydro Flask coffee mug — I tried everything. A bottle brush, different kinds of soap, vinegar, EVERYTHING, and there was still a seemingly impenetrable layer of black sludge inside. I let a tablet sit in each of my mugs for an hour or two, and the black sludge rinsed out COMPLETELY without even scrubbing. They look brand new. What a magical product. No weird smell or taste afterward, either. I liked it so much that I used it on another Hydro Flask I use primarily to hold my Bloody Mary mix in the fridge. I couldn’t put anything else in it because it would always taste like spicy tomato juice. Bottle Bright to the rescue! No residual smell or taste anymore. AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING.” —Amazon Customer
Get a pack of 12 from Amazon for $8.
18. A wood polish and conditioner for bringing your precious wooden cabinets and floors back to factory condition. Did you just get your home redone by an HGTV crew, or are you just super good at picking out cleaning products?
Check out the Howard Products wood polish on TikTok!
Promising review: “My bathroom cabinets had a lot of wear from the steam from showers and baths. I want to replace them but decided I would try this first. It’s very easy to apply: Wait 20 minutes then wipe off the excess. Filled in the places where the varnish was gone and showing raw wood and brightened up the finish. Looks much, much better for an easy and cheap fix. Very pleased with this product.” —Dog Lovers
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
19. A heatless curling rod so you can achieve easy, breezy curls all without having to turn on hot styling tools.
Each set comes with a curling rod, two hair scrunchies, a claw hair clip, and two duckbill hair clips to set it in place. These are designed to work with all hair types, but work best if you roll them with damp hair!
Promising review: “Before purchasing, I’d seen a lot of reviews and tutorials on TikTok showing the results. My hair is thick, coarse, and naturally wavy, so I figured this might be a good alternative to rollers that are time-consuming to put in, difficult to sleep in, and ultimately not worth it. And MAN, was I right to be hopeful. Wrap pieces of damp hair around it before bed; the tighter the wrap, the tighter the curl. Easy to sleep in since there’s nothing on the back of your head, and my curls are BOUNCY the next morning. My only complaint is that it doesn’t help give any top volume, but nothing some teasing can’t fix. 10/10. I’ll never go back to a curling iron.” —Mariah
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in two colors).
20. A bug bite suction tool to help get rid of itchy bites. Kinda rude that little buggies get to munch on our skin and blood and we have to deal with itchiness after.
This works by suctioning up insect venom, saliva, and other irritants under the skin, which in turn prevents your body from producing a reaction to said irritant. Bug Bite Thing is a family-owned small biz!
Check out the Bug Bite Thing suction tool on TikTok!
Promising review: “I am a magnet for bites of all kinds and carry topical and medicines with me at all times — so I figured this would be a good product to see if it really works. I used this little tool (3x per the instructions) and documented it with photos. Immediately after using it, it stopped itching! And less than 24 hours later, the bump/bite was gone! There is a very faint red mark from using the thing, but it is a small price to pay, IMO. Bottom line: it’s awesome. I’m carrying it with me everywhere!” —Rebecca
Get it from Amazon for $9.90+ (available in three colors).
21. Light-dimming stickers so the bright LED lights from all the cool tech items in your room (or, ya know, just your alarm clock) don’t keep you awake at night. These dim 50–80% of light! They’re super easy to use. All you have to do is just peel and stick, and they don’t leave any sticky residue, so you can remove them any time you need with ease. Plus, they can always be cut or adjusted to your preferences/needs.
Check out the LightDims stickers on TikTok!
Promising review: “This is the best thing you never knew you needed. I own a digital clock with the numbers displayed in red LED light and every night; I’ve blocked the light with a cover so it doesn’t shine in my eyes as I sleep. Silly, I know, but I like my room pitch black and cave-like. On a whim, I bought this product. OH MY GOD! Game changer!! For the first night EVER, I didn’t have to cover the clock display before I went to bed!! I had no idea how big a difference this little dimmer could make, but I’m more than pleased with the result. I can still see the time display just fine, but now my room is a happy cave! Some commenters argue you could get the same effect using electrical tape, but this product is easy to remove and doesn’t leave a sticky residue at all, which can’t be said for most tapes. I did notice a slight lag in response when I covered my TV LED sensor, so if you’re trying to block something that actually senses inputs I would maybe not suggest this. Other than that, excellent product!” —Logan M
Get a pack of 100 from Amazon for $4.39.
22. A set of acne patches you can apply over areas where you’re breaking out. Simply put the patch over a zit, let it sit overnight or throughout the day, peel it off, and watch it take all the pore-clogging gunk with it.
Read our Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch review! Check out the Hero Cosmetics acne patches on TikTok!
Promising review: “OMG! It actually works! My son gets really large acne breakouts that are really hard to heal. He put these on before bed and woke up to his large white pimples being gone! Like, completely gone. I usually pay $50 a visit to the dermatologist for 30 minutes for him to get extractions, which is pretty painful for him. We will be ordering more of these and using these instead!! If I could give more stars, I would!” —Amazon Customer
Get a pack of 36 from Amazon for $11.97.
23. A Dawn Powerwash dish spray capable of cutting through grease five times faster than regular dish soap. Now you can spend less time doing the dishes and more time watching The White Lotus as you digest your dinner.
Check out the Dawn Platinum Powerwash dish spray on TikTok!
Promising review: “Dawn is a soap that I think most people are familiar with. This is Dawn, but about 50x stronger! I used to dread cleaning pots and pans, but Dawn Platinum Powerwash makes that chore a lot quicker and the pots and pans cleaner. Note: you get the original spray bottle plus three refills, so when you run out of the product in the bottle, it’s no problem. I would highly recommend this cleaning powerhouse! I don’t think there is anything else on the market even close to what this does.” —Phoenix Tyler
Get a spray bottle and three refills from Amazon for $16.88.
24. A power scrubbing cleaning kit you can attach to your drill and get to work in making your living space look brand freakin’ new.
Useful Products is a small business based in New York. Its founder is a former technician living with carpal tunnel who started the company to create products that’ll allow folks like him to clean pain-free. Check out the Drill Brush on TikTok!
It comes with three different sizes and shapes of brushes. The bristles won’t scratch and are good to use on tubs, sinks, baseboards, fiberglass shower enclosures, shower door tracks, and porcelain. BTW the drill isn’t included, but you can find a bunch of great ones on Amazon!
Promising review: “This is my favorite thing I’ve ever purchased. I’m not a review writer, but I couldn’t help myself. Soooo satisfying. It cleans literal years of grime in minutes. If you’re on the fence, just do it — you won’t regret it!” —Davia DeFries
Get it from Amazon for $18.95 (available in several brush stiffness levels).
25. Schick Silk touch-up tools perfect for painless, precise eyebrow shaping, cleaning up peach fuzz hairs on your face, and even using to clear away dead skin. These little guys go a long way.
Check out the Schick Hydo Silk razors on TikTok!
Promising review: “I regularly used the Tinkle facial razors, which I thought worked well, but I just used one of these razors for the first time yesterday, and OMG, the amount of peach fuzz and, to my surprise, dead skin that came off was shocking and oh so satisfying. I will definitely be stocking up.” —I & S. Stark
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $5.94.
26. A grout pen to get your floors shining like the top of the Chrysler building in no time at all. Did you hire a fancy schmancy service to clean your tiles? Nope, you used a PEN to cover it all up.
Pen is ideal for use on floors and walls! Check out the grout pen on TikTok!
Promising review: “I was pleasantly surprised by how far these went. I did the entire floor of my large primary bathroom, plus a little of the shower, with one pen. It is pretty forgiving, and you have quite a bit of working time before it dries completely. This was not a quick task, but it went faster than I thought it would. I was worried the white would look too bright, but it just makes everything look so much cleaner. I’m very happy with this product!” —Jenelle
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two sizes and other colors).
27. An Angry Mama microwave cleaner that’ll get mad at you like a mother would because how in the heck did you let your microwave get to this point? But hey, she’s a mama, and in the end, she’s gonna clean up the mess you made because she loves you too much to let you do it all on your own.Check out the Angry Mama microwave cleaner on TikTok!
Promising review: “This little device is great. Super simple. Fill it to the line with vinegar and water, nuke for seven minutes, let sit for two minutes, then wipe clean. My embarrassingly super gross microwave was wiped completely clean with a couple of paper towels. Highly recommend.” —UglyPetty
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in three colors).
28. A cutlery drawer organizer to help consolidate all of your forks, knives, and spoons into one fabulous little space-saving tool.
Check out the Joseph Joseph cutlery organizer on TikTok!
Promising review: “I thought this would be handy and help with space management in a small apartment. It turned out to be absolutely perfect. It keeps the silverware clean and stores a lot in a very small space. I love it. I got two because I inherited my grandmother’s silverware, so there are two types of forks and two types of spoons, and I wanted things separate and organized. Two organizers fit side-by-side in a standard apartment drawer. After getting these, I picked up the knife organizer, and it’s just as handy and useful.” —Magpie
Get it from Amazon for $9.59+ (available in two colors and various styles).
29. A fabric defuzzer you’ll just glide over an area of clothing/furniture that’s covered in unwanted fuzzies.
Promising review: “TikTok made me get it. I have a few favorite sweaters and was super upset when these little lint balls started popping up. I was looking for ways to remove them and stumbled upon this fabric shaver and my life has been changed! I absolutely LOVE it. 100/10.” —Ruth
Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in six colors and two styles).
30. A carpet spot remover spray to clean stains so fast and easy, Stanley Steemer is going to start plugging YOUR phone number in their catchy jingles.
Check out the Folex carpet spot remover spray on TikTok!
Promising review: “There are products that you love and buy again. And then there are products that you love and can’t live without. And then, above that, are a few select products that you revere and hold with the highest honor. Folex is that product. I have used Folex for years, and it works wonders on everything from spilled coffee to wine to dog messes without any chemical smells or residue. But my love for Folex grew so much deeper when I dropped a 32-ounce jar of salsa down the stairs. My husband took one look and declared that the stairs were ruined and would need to be replaced. I took a look, grabbed the Folex, and said, ‘We’ve got this.’ If you have children, pets or are very clumsy with your canned goods, you need this bulk-size jug in your arsenal of cleaning supplies.” —Carobnty
Get it from Amazon for $6.65+ (available in two sizes and multi-packs).
31. An electric pressure washer that’s great to give your house, yard, and outdoor furniture the clean they deserve.
Check out the Sun Joe pressure washer on TikTok!
Promising review: “Incredible value for the money. I’ve washed everything worth washing at my house — my deck, stone walls, concrete, etc. The product works and outputs the ideal pressure for household jobs. I can’t imagine how much scrubbing I would have had to do if I did not have this amazing machine.” —Surgeon Rick
Get it from Amazon for $199.
32. A tattoo aftercare cream formulated with fatty-acid and antioxidant-rich ingredients to help moisturize and soothe newly inked skin.
Mad Rabbit is a small biz that sells tattoo skincare products and was featured on season 12 of Shark Tank! Check out the Mad Rabbit aftercare cream on TikTok!
Promising review: “Product was awesome. It rejuvenated a 5-year-old tattoo and made it look like new again. Mad Rabbit absorbed into the skin very easily without being greasy.” —Janson Ward
Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (available in two scents).
33. An earbud cleaning pen because over time, listening to your favorite shows, movies, podcasts, and songs does eventually lead to a build-up of wax and dust that can diminish the quality of your entertainment sound experience. Simply use this baby to get rid of that yucky-ness and then get ready to enjoy the best ever listen-through of Midnights (3 a.m. Edition) by Taylor Swift.
Promising review: “Saw these on a TikTok video and took a chance. I ordered three for different family members, and boy, am I glad I did! This product is fantastic! It does exactly what it says it will do. The brush is phenomenal in cleaning out the little grates on the speakers of my phone and AirPods. There is a picker that you can use to get big, chunky ear wax out of your earpieces, and the long skinny wand thing reaches down into my charging case and gets all the junk out of there. This is a win-win-win!” —JMilwaukee
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in two colors).
34. A ScratchPad — a genius tool that’ll allow your pup to file their own nails. Say goodbye to scary clippers and noisy grinders you both hate and hello to this wonderful invention.
ScratchPad for Dogs / Etsy
ScratchPad is a small business based in Atlanta, Georgia that sells, well, the ScratchPad, a fancy name for a nail file for dogs! Check out the ScratchPad on TikTok!
Promising review: “Highly recommend this product! After three months of challenges to cut the nails of our German shepherd, this product saved the day!!! We are now able to file his nails in a noninvasive way. Excellent customer service and fast international shipping.” —Michelle Rosenberg
Get it from ScratchPad on Etsy for $35.96+ (available in three materials and four styles).
Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.
