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Tina Yong

Tina Yong

@tina_yong

Mixing beauty & lifestyle with a dash of kitchen chaos 😋

81Products
7Categories
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FACE

Blush

lip and cheek tint · matte · $17.00–$20.00 · fwee US, Palace Beauty, PlayLab Beauty
It's a lip and cheek product that's supposed to blur and smooth out the skin.▶ 0:31–0:35
It's got like this mousse like texture, and it dries and sets to like a powdery finish.▶ 0:38–0:41
For my lips I absolutely hate this product.▶ 0:48–0:51
It just accentuates my dryness and lip lines.▶ 0:54–0:56
I love it on my cheeks, like it actually blurs my skin.▶ 2:04–2:06
If you have like larger pores, or if you have oily skin, it kind of mattifys it down, gives it a really nice blur.▶ 2:06–2:11
Smooth like airbrushed look very easy to blend and the color payoff is really good.▶ 2:16–2:18
I love layering two colors as well.▶ 2:22–2:24
Source: Viral K-Beauty: Amazing or Trash? · Jul 2025
blush · dewy · $31 · PURESEOUL, Nudie Glow Australia, Kool Seoul
This is a liquid blush in a nail polish type packaging.▶ 17:21–17:25
It's a smooth blending blush that's supposed to give you that radiant, dewy skin.▶ 17:25–17:27
They have two shades, a cool tone and a warm tone.▶ 17:30–17:33
I feel like this is a very tricky formula to work with, because it's an oil based blusher, which gives you like a different type of glow.▶ 17:33–17:37
When I wear this over foundation, when I blend it, I feel like it kinda removes a bit of that and I'm shifting it underneath.▶ 17:42–17:45
If I am doing like a no makeup day and I just want some color on my cheeks, this works pretty well and it gives you like a nice sheen.▶ 17:52–17:57
I only apply a small amount because it gets oily and sticky real quick.▶ 18:03–18:06
The color payoff, it's very translucent.▶ 18:13–18:17
Source: Viral beauty products: worth the hype or total fail? · Nov 2025

Concealer

Contour

Face Mask

sheet mask · $16.50–$22.00 · numbuzin.com, darbeauty.com, dasobeauty.com
It's the number one selling mask at Olive young, and it's known to lift your skin.▶ 6:27–6:29
The mask is a two piece mask, and there's actually different ingredients on the top piece versus the bottom piece.▶ 6:41–6:43
The top has the Nad+ capsules, which helps to revitalize your skin.▶ 6:49–6:51
It helps aging skin by boosting collagen cell repair and cell turnover.▶ 6:51–6:54
The bottom part is infused with dissolvable PLA threads, which helps to contour your face.▶ 7:04–7:07
You're meant to wear this for a minimum of 20 minutes, but I kept mine on for an hour because there's so much product, it didn't dry out.▶ 7:27–7:30
It feels very tight. I feel very lifted and compressed at the moment.▶ 7:34–7:35
When I took it off, it did leave some indentations on my skin, but that did go away after and I felt like it gave me a nice lifted look.▶ 8:10–8:16
Source: Viral beauty products: worth the hype or total fail? · Nov 2025

Foundation

foundation · natural · $55.00 · NARS Cosmetics
I'm going in with the NARS foundation.▶ 1:57–2:00
I'm brushing it across the cheekbones first and the midsection of the face.▶ 1:59–2:06
After that, I'm going to apply it to the center of the face, keeping that area thin.▶ 2:11–2:14
By applying it this way, some areas will be thicker and thinner, making the base look more natural.▶ 2:19–2:23
Source: Douyin makeup tutorial from a pro makeup artist · May 2026
cushion foundation · matte · €15.95–€29.95 · TIRTIR.GLOBAL, Mactabeauty
This is supposed to give you that filtered skin look.▶ 12:46–12:49
This is supposed to give you a semi matte to satin glow finish, and it's suppose to blur your pores, giving you that AI filter look.▶ 12:49–12:51
The formula is made to be skin like. Provide a medium to full coverage.▶ 12:56–12:58
I think they have 40 shades available and people claim that it's very long wearing like up to 72 hours.▶ 13:01–13:04
When I tried it on it was orange.▶ 13:27–13:29
It's way darker and more orange than I expected.▶ 13:49–13:52
Color aside, I do think that it does give a really nice finish, and it does really sort of blur and filter the skin.▶ 14:06–14:10
I think if the color was right I would really like it because the packaging is nice.▶ 14:30–14:31
Source: Viral beauty products: worth the hype or total fail? · Nov 2025
cushion foundation · natural · $45.00 · JUNGSAEMMOOL BEAUTY
This cushion has won so many awards, and I'm not surprised because Jung Saem Mool makes top notch products.▶ 15:09–15:10
The formula of this is a dewy cushion. It's supposed to give you that natural skin like finish.▶ 15:15–15:18
It's got a medium coverage and it's designed for like dry to combination skin types.▶ 15:18–15:22
I love that this cushion also has a blending palette, so you can tap off the excess product before you apply it on your face.▶ 15:26–15:29
I felt like this really worked well to even out my skin tone.▶ 15:32–15:35
It has that buildable coverage. It's enough to hide like little imperfections so I didn't have to use concealer.▶ 15:35–15:37
It gives my skin a soft glow, but it's also still long lasting.▶ 15:41–15:41
My skin, but better. The finish looks really natural and it keeps the texture on the skin so it's not so like heavy and cakey.▶ 15:45–15:46
Source: Viral beauty products: worth the hype or total fail? · Nov 2025
foundation · dewy · $15.84 · Amazon, Saranghae, YesStyle
The coverage is not full coverage at all.
I tried to build it up and I feel like this sits more like a light to medium coverage.▶ 2:45–2:50
When I started layering it on, it started to get thick and cakey, so I don't recommend building it up.▶ 2:50–2:58
The shade is a little bit lighter for me, but actually it's not too bad once I blend it out.▶ 2:55–3:00
I do like the natural finish though. It does look very skin-like.▶ 3:13–3:20
When I used a light layer of this, it did give me a very hydrated base. It looked very natural, very skin-like.▶ 3:18–3:27
I think it's great if you have a drier skin type.▶ 3:27–3:34
On oilier skins, this will tend to slip and slide, especially if you're doing layers.▶ 3:32–3:36
Source: Chinese beauty products viral test: worth it or overhyped? · Feb 2026
foundation · natural · $55.00 · NARS Cosmetics
She's using the NARS Light Reflecting Foundation.▶ 2:53–2:55
Because Rosa has combination to oily skin, she mixes one drop of the Makeup For Ever aqua seal.▶ 2:55–2:58
This helps the foundation last longer and prevents oxidization so your base doesn't slowly turn darker throughout the day.▶ 3:01–3:05
She even said that this makes it waterproof enough for swimming, which completely blew my mind.▶ 3:08–3:10
Source: Beginner makeup on textured skin without looking cakey · Feb 2026

Highlighter

highlighter stick · shimmer · $12.90–$18.90 · joocyee.com, joocyeebeauty.com, STYLEVANA
When you apply it, it has this like cooling sensation and it glides on really well.▶ 13:31–13:41
It's like a gel formula, so you don't have to deal with like messy pigments or highlighting powder falling on other areas that you don't want it to go.▶ 13:39–13:44
It's easy to apply and I feel like it disperses the pigments really nicely.▶ 13:47–13:52
It's more of like a wet look. It gives you that nice glow and sheen.▶ 13:52–14:04
It's not overly pigmented and honestly I feel like it doesn't swatch like the photos online. It's a little bit more toned down and I appreciate that in highlighters.▶ 14:02–14:06
This is the shade I used a lot. HO4. It's great for under the eyes, on the cheeks.▶ 14:12–14:19
When you apply this, there's like a cooling sensation.▶ 14:22–14:26
This is actually going to set in place. I don't need to apply any other product over it.▶ 14:26–14:34
Source: Chinese beauty products viral test: worth it or overhyped? · Feb 2026
highlighter stick · shimmer · $12.90–$18.90 · joocyee.com, joocyeebeauty.com, STYLEVANA
When you apply it, it has this like cooling sensation and it glides on really well.▶ 14:22–14:26
It's like a gel formula, so you don't have to deal with like messy pigments or highlighting powder falling on other areas that you don't want it to go.
It's easy to apply and I feel like it disperses the pigments really nicely.
It's more of like a wet look. It gives you that nice glow and sheen.
It's not overly pigmented and honestly I feel like it doesn't swatch like the photos online. It's a little bit more toned down and I appreciate that in highlighters.▶ 14:02–14:09
When you apply this, there's like a cooling sensation.
This is actually going to set in place. I don't need to apply any other product over it.▶ 14:26–14:34
After you apply this on, it doesn't budge. Like, it just sets. It's just on. This won't budge.▶ 14:34–14:39
Source: Chinese beauty products viral test: worth it or overhyped? · Feb 2026
highlighter and contour palette · shimmer · $16.99 · judydoll.com, Kiyoko Beauty
I reach for this every day. Like, since the day I got it, I use it all the time.▶ 11:14–11:20
One of these palettes that just makes sense.▶ 11:20–11:24
The browns and all the contour shades are true cool tone. So, they're not too warm like bronzer colors.▶ 11:46–11:49
This is very suitable for like Asian skin tones or lighter fair skins because the contour shows up as like shadows.
This shade is great for contouring the nose, deepening up my contour. It's very natural.▶ 11:53–12:01
It's actually one of those few palettes that have like a more cool tone contour color.▶ 12:01–12:05
The darker shade is great for the perimeters.▶ 12:10–12:15
If you're someone who wants a natural looking contour, these are pretty much foolproof. They're not intense. They're more natural. They're actual like shadow colors.▶ 12:13–12:20
Source: Chinese beauty products viral test: worth it or overhyped? · Feb 2026

Moisturizer

moisturizer · dewy · $37.00–$62.00 · Ulta Beauty, JUNGSAEMMOOL Singapore, Sungsinsa
This gives your skin deep hydration.▶ 16:34–16:36
It gives you that glowy, glass skin look.▶ 16:36–16:40
You can use it as skincare or as a makeup primer.▶ 16:40–16:43
It's got vitamin C, niacinamide.▶ 16:43–16:45
When you pump it out, it's more like a serum.▶ 16:47–16:49
It's got this very runny, watery texture.▶ 16:50–16:52
I really like to use it as a skincare product alone.▶ 16:52–16:56
Before I apply my foundation as a base, this works amazingly, especially if you like that dewy skin.▶ 16:56–17:02
Source: Viral K-Beauty: Amazing or Trash? · Jul 2025

Other

freckle pen · $4.16 · YesStyle, STYLEVANA
These are a felt tip marker like freckle stain pen.▶ 20:20–20:30
The tip has a little ball at the end to give you that like natural looking freckle spot look.▶ 21:50–21:53
You're just meant to just dot it on your skin and then tap and soften it out with your fingers.▶ 20:51–20:59
It's supposed to give you that natural looking faux freckle.▶ 20:57–21:01
It actually looks like a stain on the skin as opposed to you dotting eyeliner everywhere.▶ 20:59–21:05
This blew up on Tik Tok because it gives you that sun-kissed glow and you don't need like intense makeup artist skills to nail it.▶ 21:05–21:10
A good tip is to adjust the pressure on how you apply the dots because then you'll get like more uneven ones.▶ 21:14–21:18
I would like dot a couple on first and then use my finger to tap it out and also like kind of transfer and stamp it on other areas so it looks a little bit more diffused.▶ 21:22–21:28
Source: Chinese beauty products viral test: worth it or overhyped? · Feb 2026
freckle pen · $4.16 · YesStyle, STYLEVANA
These are a felt tip marker like freckle stain pen.▶ 20:20–20:30
The tip has a little ball at the end to give you that like natural looking freckle spot look.▶ 21:50–21:53
You're just meant to just dot it on your skin and then tap and soften it out with your fingers.▶ 20:51–20:59
It's supposed to give you that natural looking faux freckle.▶ 20:57–21:01
It actually looks like a stain on the skin as opposed to you dotting eyeliner everywhere.▶ 20:59–21:05
This blew up on Tik Tok because it gives you that sun-kissed glow and you don't need like intense makeup artist skills to nail it.▶ 21:05–21:10
A good tip is to adjust the pressure on how you apply the dots because then you'll get like more uneven ones.▶ 21:14–21:18
I would like dot a couple on first and then use my finger to tap it out and also like kind of transfer and stamp it on other areas so it looks a little bit more diffused.▶ 21:22–21:28
Source: Chinese beauty products viral test: worth it or overhyped? · Feb 2026

Primer

Setting Powder

finishing powder · natural · $58.00 · Hourglass Cosmetics
This product here is her latest addition to her kit.▶ 6:20–6:26
She says it reminds her of the Hourglass powders.▶ 6:24–6:28
Her tip is to use a very finely milled powder, especially under the eyes, so it doesn't build up and look cakey.▶ 6:11–6:16
This powder can also be used to brighten other areas of the face, like the chin.▶ 6:16–6:22
You can also use this kind of product around the smile lines.▶ 6:35–6:42
Source: Douyin makeup tutorial from a pro makeup artist · May 2026

LIP

Blush

multi-use gel pot · glossy · $18.00 · fwee.us, LOOKFANTASTIC, shikoreanbeauty.com
These are much better on my lips.▶ 3:22–3:26
It's hydrating.▶ 3:26–3:27
I like the deeper berry shades.▶ 3:30–3:32
It gives you a very nice sheer wash.▶ 3:34–3:36
It's pretty natural.
Not kiss proof though.▶ 3:49–3:50
You will have to reapply throughout the day.▶ 3:50–3:52
It's like a nice sort of like soft lip look.▶ 3:53–3:56
Source: Viral K-Beauty: Amazing or Trash? · Jul 2025

Cleanser

cleansing balm · $20.61–$22.90 · DR.ALTHEA, Ulta Beauty
This one's got a sort of sherbet texture that melts down.▶ 13:53–13:55
It's fragrance free.▶ 13:57–13:59
It's very gentle.
It helps to remove, like, really tough waterproof eye makeup as well.▶ 13:59–14:01
It doesn't sting the eyes, which is great.▶ 14:03–14:05
I love the packaging. It's genius because there's no need for a spatula.▶ 14:12–14:13
You just grind it, swipe it, and then just use enough for your face.▶ 14:17–14:19
It did work really well to remove like my really tough mascaras.▶ 14:21–14:26
Source: Viral K-Beauty: Amazing or Trash? · Jul 2025
cleansing balm · $28.00 · W cosmetics, Ballagrio, SimplyJi
It's got a more solid texture, but it does melt down really nicely as well.▶ 14:57–14:58
This one will remove sunscreen.▶ 15:01–15:03
It's not great for removing waterproof mascaras though.▶ 15:03–15:08
This does contain salicylic acid, so it does help to clean out the pores.▶ 15:12–15:15
I found that it was really hydrating as well.▶ 15:17–15:20
This one kind of lacks in that department.▶ 15:24–15:27
I think it's more of like a four out of five. It's solid.▶ 15:27–15:30
Source: Viral K-Beauty: Amazing or Trash? · Jul 2025

Face Mask

face mask · $24.00 · medicube.us, medicubesshop.com, themedicube.com.sg
You're supposed to apply all your skincare at night and then apply a light layer of this.▶ 4:43–4:45
Let it dry down, keep it on overnight, and then you peel it off the next morning and it reveals glass glossy skin.▶ 4:49–4:50
It stayed on pretty well and it's quite thin.▶ 5:11–5:14
I co-sleep with my kids, so sometimes I wake up in the middle of night... but it stayed pretty well.▶ 5:14–5:15
The next morning after I peel this off, I do get that glass skin effect.▶ 5:30–5:32
It leaves my skin hydrated but borderline oily.▶ 5:38–5:41
When I wash my face, there is still a glow left over.▶ 5:57–6:01
I did notice some slight red spots that same day that I used it.▶ 6:02–6:08
Source: Viral K-Beauty: Amazing or Trash? · Jul 2025

Lip Balm

AOUGlowy Tint Balm

Persimmon (shade #2)
lip balm · glossy · Joom, OLIVE YOUNG Global, La Cosmetique Australia
It gives you a glossy look, but it also has ingredients to mildly plump up your lips.▶ 15:40–15:42
When I do apply this, I can feel a slight tingle.▶ 15:46–15:47
I like this as a lip prep before I do my makeup because I feel like it does hydrate my lip.▶ 16:04–16:07
It gives it like a little bit of a plump.▶ 16:10–16:12
You can also use it as a sleeping mask as well and wake up with like nice juicy lips.▶ 16:13–16:14
It has color, I feel like I move around a lot. It would transfer.▶ 16:19–16:20
I do like that it does help to smooth out your lip lines.▶ 16:27–16:29
Source: Viral K-Beauty: Amazing or Trash? · Jul 2025

Lip Gloss

lip plumper · glossy · $16.00 · Ulta
It's a plumping gloss that's supposed to give you those juicy pout.▶ 4:16–4:18
What is happening? Oh, it is tingly and prickly.▶ 4:40–4:42
It's just getting worse and worse, guys.▶ 4:49–4:52
Oh, my god, this is like, burning. It's burning my lips.▶ 4:54–4:56
I felt like my lips were going to fall off.▶ 5:07–5:09
This is the hottest lip plumper I've ever tried.▶ 5:09–5:12
That was actually more painful than getting my lips tattooed.▶ 5:30–5:32
But look at them!
Source: Viral beauty products: worth the hype or total fail? · Nov 2025
lip gloss · glossy · $20.90–$24.90 · joocyee.com, yesstyle.com
This is not a traditional lipstick, nor is it a gloss or a balm. It's basically like all three mixed together.▶ 15:27–15:32
It glides on so effortlessly. It's like a balmy texture that helps to smooth out lines.▶ 15:34–15:41
It gives me a very high shine without the stickiness.▶ 15:41–15:46
Love them for my dry lips.▶ 15:51–15:54
This adds so much moisture and life to my dry, chapped lips.▶ 15:56–16:02
The color is kind of translucent, so it gives a sheer to medium color.▶ 16:00–16:07
I love love love this texture▶ 16:04–16:09
You only want to wind up a little bit as you use it.▶ 16:23–16:29
Source: Chinese beauty products viral test: worth it or overhyped? · Feb 2026

Lip Stain

lip and cheek tint · glossy · $22.00 · entropy-global.com, sleekshop.com
The formula is a lip serum / tint, but it doesn't really stain your skin like traditional lip tints.▶ 9:13–9:16
This is more of that juicy jelly lip gloss effect.▶ 9:20–9:24
It's great for all my dry lip girlies out there.▶ 9:24–9:27
I have lots of dryness and lip lines, but this looks great on my lips.▶ 9:27–9:30
It's super hydrating, doesn't have a tacky formula.▶ 9:32–9:35
I think it's a really nice lip product to use if you want to hide your lip lines give you that youthful pout.▶ 9:35–9:36
The color payoff is really nice, but you can also build it up if you want a lot more saturation.▶ 9:47–9:49
The only thing is you're going to need to reapply this, as the nature of a gloss tends to just fade away throughout the day, so it needs to be reapplied regularly.▶ 9:56–9:57
Source: Viral beauty products: worth the hype or total fail? · Nov 2025

Serum

facial serum · $28.00 · Arencia US, Sephora, Social K Beauty
It's packed with vitamins.▶ 10:19–10:21
It's formulated to brighten up the skin, reduce and fade pigmentation.▶ 9:51–9:52
Also good for acne skins.▶ 9:55–9:57
Everyone was complimenting how glowy my skin was, even though I just had a baby and I feel like it was this.▶ 10:04–10:06
A little goes a long way.▶ 10:29–10:31
It doesn't really work well with other serums.▶ 10:36–10:39
It does leave like a little bit of a sticky sensation.▶ 10:44–10:48
It's not hydrating enough to not use with a moisturizer after.▶ 10:48–10:49
Source: Viral K-Beauty: Amazing or Trash? · Jul 2025

EYES

Mascara

mascara · $14.90 · Amazon, CLUB CLIO Canada, Clio Cosmetics
It's one of my favorite. Actually, it is my favorite mascara.▶ 18:45–18:47
I literally have all of the variations of it.▶ 18:47–18:50
If you have short Asian straight lashes that refuse to stay curled try this mascara out.▶ 18:50–18:54
The formula holds my lashes up after I curl them. It stays all day. It doesn't smudge on me.▶ 19:04–19:06
Formula, it's made of a soft gel wax that prevents it from clumping, and it gives you a very clean application.▶ 19:06–19:08
The wand on this is really tiny as well. So great to get in all those little spots.▶ 19:12–19:14
I even have back ups. That's how much I love this mascara and the volume is buildable.▶ 19:30–19:31
I think I've gone through like ten tubes of this mascara. It is so good. It's one that I keep coming back to.▶ 19:42–19:45
Source: Viral beauty products: worth the hype or total fail? · Nov 2025

SKINCARE

Cleanser

foaming cleanser · $16.00–$19.00 · arencia.us, Walmart, koreanbeauty.com
It's thick, it's gooey.
The smell of this is quite nice.▶ 8:13–8:15
It also has a little bit of like the grainy rice texture.▶ 8:15–8:19
I think that helps to exfoliate the skin.▶ 8:19–8:21
After I wash this off, it didn't dry out my skin.▶ 8:30–8:33
My skin still felt really soft, hydrated.▶ 8:33–8:36
It didn't give you that tight taut stripping sort of sensation.▶ 8:37–8:38
I really like the formula.▶ 8:41–8:43
Source: Viral K-Beauty: Amazing or Trash? · Jul 2025

Face Mask

sheet mask · $19.90 · Ulta, Medicube US, Medicube MY
This is a gel type jelly mask that changes color.▶ 0:20–0:24
It goes translucent when the ingredients are absorbed.▶ 0:24–0:27
It's got that salmon sperm collagen, it's supposed to hydrate.▶ 0:27–0:28
Give you that juicy, plump, dewy skin.▶ 0:30–0:32
I found that it was kind of hard to keep on at first, because it kept slipping.▶ 1:06–1:09
When it did dry down a little bit, it stuck a lot better and it stayed.▶ 1:22–1:23
I had mine on for about two hours and when I took it off, I didn't really get that super glowy skin.▶ 1:32–1:34
I was expecting to be flash banged by my skin, but I didn't really have it.▶ 1:41–1:45
Source: Viral beauty products: worth the hype or total fail? · Nov 2025

Foundation

cushion foundation · dewy · $19.90–$30.00 · Parnell Beauty, Amazon, Skin-Nomad
This contains like apparently a whole bottle of serum.▶ 6:37–6:40
It's supposed to be hydrating.▶ 6:40–6:42
It's supposed to be good for sensitive skin.▶ 6:42–6:44
It contains Cica extract, ceramide, so it's soothing.▶ 6:50–6:54
It's supposed to give you that glowy skin.▶ 6:54–6:56
I like the coverage.
It's more like a medium to full coverage.▶ 7:06–7:09
It doesn't really oxidize.▶ 7:11–7:12
Source: Viral K-Beauty: Amazing or Trash? · Jul 2025

Hair Treatment

scalp serum · $54.99 · Seapuri Co, Korean Beauty
It's supposed to stimulate hair growth.▶ 12:56–12:58
It's got like this minty sensation when you put it on.
I do like the rollerball, guys, because I feel like it really helps work the product in.
It got more of like a watery texture, and when it dries, it doesn't really flatten the hair or do anything crazy to your hair.▶ 11:57–11:59
I used this for a solid month, but mainly around my hairline.▶ 12:08–12:10
This tube does not contain much product; this is 20mls of product.▶ 12:12–12:16
If you have spots that need a little bit of love and you want to regrowth certain areas and spot treat, then try this out.▶ 12:23–12:27
After two weeks didn't really see results until about a month after I noticed my little hairs.▶ 12:42–12:48
Source: Viral K-Beauty: Amazing or Trash? · Jul 2025

Moisturizer

moisturizing cream · $20.00 · KBeauty USA, Skin Cupid, The Skincare Library
This is a lightweight moisturizer with 15% squalane, which is pretty high.▶ 21:11–21:15
It's meant to deeply hydrate your skin.▶ 21:16–21:18
Great for dehydrated skin. Dry skin types you can also use on sensitive skins if you're looking for something to help restore your skin barrier.▶ 21:18–21:20
It's a very hydrating formula, but it's super lightweight. It's non-greasy.▶ 21:31–21:34
It's alcohol free, fragrance free, and it feels really gentle on the skin, but it's like hydrating and nourishing for me.▶ 21:35–21:37
This layers on really well with on my other serums, I can wear it nicely under makeup. It really gives me that flawless, smooth look.▶ 21:42–21:46
If you have oily skin, you can still use this. You just probably use less product.▶ 21:53–21:56
Overall, I think this is a pretty solid moisturizer. Like I can't really fault it so this has got to go towards the top as a solid product.▶ 21:58–22:01
Source: Viral beauty products: worth the hype or total fail? · Nov 2025

Primer

moisturizer & primer · natural · $25–$113 · bobbibrowncosmetics.com, bobbibrown.co.uk
She applies the Bobbi Brown face base and she massages that in with her fingers using circular motions.▶ 1:01–1:08
She told me to really focus on dry areas like the under eyes, the corner of the mouth, and the sides of the nose.▶ 1:08–1:12
These are the areas that we tend to see creasing first, so it's really important to prep them well.▶ 1:14–1:18
For those of you who have oily skin, you want to use less of this product.▶ 1:19–1:24
Source: Everything a pro makeup artist taught me (2026 edition) · Jan 2026

Serum

facial serum · $22.00–$24.00 · Anua, Ulta
This serum is meant to brighten your skin, refine your pores, help fade acne scars and pigmentation.▶ 20:06–20:13
It's got 10% niacinamide, 4% txa which is their ingredient to reduce hyperpigmentation.▶ 20:19–20:23
People say this really works well on acne prone skin.▶ 20:23–20:26
It's a watery, lightweight serum that's quickly absorbed.▶ 20:34–20:37
For me, I didn't think it was anything too special, but keep in mind I don't have a lot of pigmentation or acne scars.▶ 20:38–20:40
I feel like this gives me just an overall nice sort of even skin tone.▶ 20:45–20:45
I do have a lot of like, brown spots underneath the layers, so I'm hoping that this will keep it at bay. So far, I think it's doing a good job.▶ 20:49–20:51
I personally don't think I would repurchase it just because I don't think it's life changing for my skin type.▶ 20:59–21:02
Source: Viral beauty products: worth the hype or total fail? · Nov 2025

Toner

HAIR

Brow Product

Mascara

TOOLS

Blush

liquid blush · matte · $14.00 · notSKIN, STYLEVANA, Jelly Make Up
These are a watery texture liquid blush.
It starts off as a liquid and it sets to like a powdery finish.▶ 5:53–5:56
These have gone viral because people love the texture, how light it is, how blendable it is.▶ 5:55–6:01
These are very watery. It has low pigment content, so that means it's more like translucent. Gives you that light opacity wash of color over the cheeks.▶ 6:11–6:19
This one is a little bit more forgiving and I would say beginner friendly.▶ 6:22–6:28
I think the best way to apply this is by using a brush instead of fingers.▶ 6:40–6:48
This does dry to a powdery finish, but personally, I like to use this as a blush base, so I will go in with more product on top.▶ 6:50–6:58
You can layer and build it up as well and just wear it as is.▶ 7:00–7:05
Source: Chinese beauty products viral test: worth it or overhyped? · Feb 2026
liquid blush · matte · $14.00 · notSKIN, STYLEVANA, Jelly Make Up
These are a watery texture liquid blush.
It starts off as a liquid and it sets to like a powdery finish.▶ 5:53–5:56
These have gone viral because people love the texture, how light it is, how blendable it is.▶ 5:55–6:01
These are very watery. It has low pigment content, so that means it's more like translucent. Gives you that light opacity wash of color over the cheeks.▶ 6:11–6:19
This one is a little bit more forgiving and I would say beginner friendly.▶ 6:22–6:28
I think the best way to apply this is by using a brush instead of fingers.▶ 6:40–6:48
This does dry to a powdery finish, but personally, I like to use this as a blush base, so I will go in with more product on top.▶ 6:50–6:58
You can layer and build it up as well and just wear it as is.▶ 7:00–7:05
Source: Chinese beauty products viral test: worth it or overhyped? · Feb 2026

Brush

makeup sponge set · YesStyle, Beautyskin Horsens
They're non latex with higher air content, so it makes it really bouncy and like cloudlike to use when you're blending it over your skin.▶ 4:09–4:17
I didn't think a sponge could be that life-changing, but it is.▶ 4:30–4:36
It just blends my foundation and liquid products so easily.▶ 4:33–4:40
It gives me that blurred skin effect.▶ 4:38–4:43
It doesn't absorb too much product.▶ 4:50–4:54
It's great to use with liquid serum foundations. You can even use it with your cushion foundations.▶ 4:52–4:56
Because the sponge is so big, it makes blending so easy and quick.▶ 4:56–5:03
For smaller areas, I like to fold the sponge in half and then work it in like under my eyes, sides of nose.▶ 5:01–5:08
Source: Chinese beauty products viral test: worth it or overhyped? · Feb 2026

Concealer

Contour

liquid highlighter and contour duo · natural · $9.99–€12.95 · judydoll.com, TokTok Beauty
This is a dual-ended highlighter and contour.▶ 8:31–8:38
The formula of this is very fine, very liquidy.▶ 8:35–8:40
The formula is alcohol free, talc free, and paraben free.
It's very thin. It's very different.▶ 8:45–8:48
It's super blendable. It's not that concentrated with pigment.▶ 8:53–9:00
Formula is beginner friendly, but the applicator I don't think is that beginner friendly.▶ 9:00–9:07
The amount of product that comes out varies depending on how you hold it. It's not as easy to control as a cream contour stick.▶ 9:10–9:14
The formula is very thin and the applicator, I don't know, the angle kind of makes it hard to map out things evenly.▶ 9:21–9:28
Source: Chinese beauty products viral test: worth it or overhyped? · Feb 2026

Highlighter

Lip Gloss

lip gloss · glossy · $13.99 · judydoll.com, W cosmetics, Watsons
This is a watery serumy type lip gloss. It's not super thick and goopy like lip glosses you would find in the West.▶ 18:24–18:30
The formula itself, it's very thin, very fluidy.▶ 18:39–18:46
It gives shine like a lip oil but without the oil.▶ 18:44–18:49
When I apply this, I noticed how cooling the applicator is because it's a metal tip.▶ 18:46–18:51
I don't feel like it gives a very even application. It does not apply the product evenly.▶ 18:54–18:58
I do like the finish of this. It does hydrate and makes my lips like way healthier looking than it is normally.▶ 19:14–19:20
It gives you that wash of pigments. It's kind of like translucenty jelly like juicy pouty looking lips.▶ 19:25–19:33
It makes it look plumper without actual lip plumpers.▶ 19:33–19:37
Source: Chinese beauty products viral test: worth it or overhyped? · Feb 2026

Mascara

mascara · $17.99 · Axia Station, Konvy
The Judydoll one blew up because it's actually made for shorter, straighter, stubborn lashes.▶ 0:32–0:37
They combined the stainless steel wand with a more waxy formula that's really good for holding curls.▶ 0:37–0:44
When I applied this, the first thing I noticed is that it's not a very wet formula.▶ 0:44–0:48
It feels very drying. And that's how it's able to just hold the curl in place.▶ 0:46–0:54
Unlike western mascaras that tend to feel more wet when you apply it, that tends to drop the lashes. Whereas this one feels more waxy and dry.▶ 0:52–0:58
This mascara takes time to build up.▶ 1:00–1:06
If you're after something that doesn't clump, that lengthens, that gives you more of like a natural look, then this could be it.▶ 1:03–1:10
I personally really like it for lower lashes.▶ 1:12–1:17
Source: Chinese beauty products viral test: worth it or overhyped? · Feb 2026

Setting Powder

setting powder · matte · $17.00 · CANMAKE official site, Canmake USA, Canmake Tokyo Ph
We're setting the base with two pressed powder shades and a fluffy powder brush.▶ 5:02–5:06
The lighter shade's going to go all over the face first.▶ 5:06–5:12
For the darker powder, that's going to go around the perimeter of the face, and it's going to be like a light way to add contour and definition to the face.▶ 5:32–5:36
Source: Douyin makeup tutorial from a pro makeup artist · May 2026
setting powder · matte · $17.00 · CANMAKE USA, Canmake Tokyo Ph
We're setting the base with two pressed powder shades and a fluffy powder brush.▶ 7:21–7:25
The lighter shade's going to go all over the face first.▶ 7:47–7:52
For the darker powder, that's going to go around the perimeter of the face, and it's going to be like a light way to add contour and definition to the face.▶ 14:13–14:17
Source: Douyin makeup tutorial from a pro makeup artist · May 2026

Tool

beauty device · $230.00 · MEDICUBE US, MEDICUBE SG
This is the multifunctional device that lifts, brightens the skin, enhances product absorption.▶ 10:42–10:43
It uses technologies like Microcurrent, EMS, electroporation, LED light therapy, vibration, air shot.▶ 10:47–10:50
I think the idea of this is great, but personally I feel like it doesn't really fit into my lifestyle because there's so many functions.▶ 11:13–11:21
I'll just use it on the skin booster mode to help product absorb. And that's just like a minute or two quick and dandy.▶ 11:24–11:28
I know a lot of influencers swear by it, and it's giving them great results.▶ 11:46–11:49
With a tool like this, you need to use it regularly to see results. And it takes time, like months even.▶ 11:51–11:53
If you've already got your skin care down packed like you already know what products work for your skin, and now you just want to take it up a notch and then elevate your routine. Then this sounds like a good perk to have.▶ 11:57–12:00
If you're a newbie and you're trying to still figure out what ingredients work for you, I would say spend the money on skincare first.▶ 12:10–12:11
Source: Viral beauty products: worth the hype or total fail? · Nov 2025
skincare device with serum · $297 (device + 3-month serum supply) · Qure Skincare
Their device uses point five millimeter, 24 karat gold plated, single use needle heads, so every treatment is sharp, clean, and precise.▶ 3:04–3:07
It's a gentle stamping method, not rolling, which helps your serums absorb better for visible improvement over time.▶ 3:12–3:14
After months of consistent use because it's not a quick fix, my skin genuinely looked healthier and more even toned.▶ 3:33–3:36
This Micro infusion isn't a quick fix or a miracle, it's a long term investment in your skin's health.▶ 3:53–3:58
This is a collab I'm proud to be a part of because it actually works.▶ 4:09–4:10
Source: Viral beauty products: worth the hype or total fail? · Nov 2025

OTHER

Eyeshadow

eyeshadow palette · €20,95 · nomadcosmetics.com
Nomad gives you instant data in over 200 destinations, and it's actually affordable.▶ 6:20–6:27
Plans start around $110 per gigabyte with no hidden fees.▶ 6:25–6:31
To get connected, you just open the app, pick the plan that suits you, and install.▶ 6:33–6:37
You'll be connected in minutes, even before you land.▶ 6:37–6:40
having reliable data anywhere I go is a non-negotiable.▶ 6:51–6:55
Source: Everything a pro makeup artist taught me (2026 edition) · Jan 2026

Serum

facial serum · dewy · $17–$21 · d'Alba official site, Target
This is basically a 3 in 1 spray to hydrate, prep your skin.▶ 16:17–16:21
You can use it before makeup, after makeup to set it. It's suppose to give you very deep hydration.▶ 16:21–16:22
It has a dual layer formula, so a hydrating serum and a nourishing oil meant to shake it up to mix it and then spritz it all over.▶ 16:26–16:27
I like using it after I cleanse and before makeup. It just really hydrates my skin and gives me that added glow.▶ 16:33–16:37
I'm in air conditioning most of the day so my skin gets dehydrated really quickly. So again, I can use this as a quick sort of like skin pick me up.▶ 16:41–16:43
I think it's okay over makeup, but if I wanted my makeup to last longer, I would actually use a specific setting spray.▶ 16:49–16:51
The mist on this is not super fine, you know? I mean, so I feel like I go through a lot of product quickly.▶ 16:56–17:02
A lot of people do complain about the smell of this. There's this like herbal smell that you may not like.▶ 17:02–17:06
Source: Viral beauty products: worth the hype or total fail? · Nov 2025

Setting Spray

sealer · $21.00 · Sephora, makeupforever.com
She mixes one drop of the Make Up For Ever aqua seal.▶ 2:58–3:01
This helps the foundation last longer and prevents oxidization so your base doesn't slowly turn darker throughout the day.▶ 3:01–3:05
She even said that this makes it waterproof enough for swimming, which completely blew my mind because I would only use the Aqua Seal to revive liners I didn't actually know. You can add it in foundation.▶ 3:08–3:10
Source: Beginner makeup on textured skin without looking cakey · Feb 2026
setting spray · natural · $36.00 · Make Up For Ever, Sephora UK
She says the Make Up For Ever setting spray works best for this technique.▶ 1:50–1:55
She sprays the setting spray into her hand and then gently presses that onto my skin using her fingers.▶ 1:32–1:36
What this does is smooth out those rough, dry areas and really hydrates it so that the foundation lasts longer and it prevents creasing.▶ 1:36–1:43
When I touched my face after, it felt so smooth.▶ 1:44–1:51
Source: Everything a pro makeup artist taught me (2026 edition) · Jan 2026