Can you imagine a life without TikTok? Before the pandemic, it wasn’t something we thought about daily but now, it’s basically the first thing I think about when I wake up. It’s impossible not to see TikTok videos inundating your social media feeds. And who’s at the root of it all? Teens, of course! Gen Z is full of product recs spanning a variety of categories, and just in time for back-to-school, we asked a teen for her favorite TikTok beauty products to help your young adult get ready to head back to the classroom in style this year.
To help give us the scoop on what your teen wants stocked in their makeup bag, we tapped SheKnows’ Parenting Writer Kweli Wright’s 15-year-old daughter, Sascha Iman Wright, for her teen-approved picks. From freckle pens and blush stamps to a drugstore-favorite mascara even Meghan Markle loves, this list is anything but short of incredible.
Best of all, you can shop many of these gorgeous goodies on Amazon, so you can get your teen prepared for school in one easy swoop. Ahead, check out our resident teen’s picks that you’ll also want to add to your cart for yourself!
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Maybelline Sky-High Mascara
A mascara is likely one of the first things teens will experiment with as they begin to play with makeup. Both of you will love the price point on this drugstore-favorite mascara, which TikTokers (and Meghan Markle) are going wild for.
Kaja Blush Stamp
Stamps aren’t just for mail and craft projects anymore. This adorable heart-shaped blush stamp is making waves on the social media platform. Just stamp on your cheeks and blend—no brush required.
Freckle Pens
Teens on TikTok are obsessed with getting that sun-kissed freckle glow, minus the dangerous UV rays. These genius freckle pens give you that effortless summer look in seconds. The fine pigment offers a natural look that won’t look fake.
Makeup Brush Cleaner
Instead of tossing out old brushes or your Beautyblender, make them like new again with this genius battery-operated mini washing machine! Just add a little water and detergent inside the drum, press the start button, and let the brush air dry completely until you use again. Bonus: this cute machine doesn’t take up a ton of counter real estate.
Beautyblender
You’ve likely been using this game-changing product for years, but now teens are finding out about it. Blending makeup has never been easier or more natural looking thanks to this revolutionary tool. Thanks to TikTok, they’re basically the beauty version of Pokémon cards—gotta buy ’em all!
Eucerin Daily Hydration Lotion
This drugstore beauty lotion with SPF is quickly garnering the attention of Gen Z. This 2-in-1 product is super creamy but blends easily and boasts SPF 30. Unlike many of us, teens are learning about the most important beauty step of the day early on: sunscreen!
Clean Skin Club Towels
TikTokers are loving these 100-percent biodegradable face towels that basically feel like a cloud on your face. Regular cloth towels can collect mold and smell funky if not replaced frequently enough, so many are turning to these instead. Plus, detergents you wash linens with can irritate skin.
NYX Shine Loud Lipstick
No beauty routine is complete without a trusty lip color. This vegan version from NYX, which is a makeup artist fave, checks the clean beauty box and boasts a creamy, gorgeous finish too.
Becca Under-Eye Corrector
An essential for the morning after an all-night study sesh, this 2-in-1 eye corrector doubles as a highlighter, so it adds a bit of fun shine in addition to brightening the under-eye area. This viral product is also great for tired moms who need to wake up puffy eyes.
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