Make Up Trends & Beauty Must Haves

POV: You wanna get the lowdown on all the beauty must-haves and makeup trends that are all over your social feeds but just don’t know where to start. Fret not, we’ve gone the extra mile (don’t we always?) to provide you with just that. From skincare saviours, beauty bag buys and maintaining that mane – we’ve got it all AND we’ve even got some tips and tricks for the fellas. Stick with us and put your best face forward…

TikTok beauty trends

Content connoisseur? Or don’t know the first thing about this new phenomenon? One thing is for sure: TikTok is swarming with the latest and greatest trends in makeup, hair and skincare. We’ve got the 411 on what's trending and how you can recreate each look with the help of good ol' TK Maxx (for lots less, naturally).

Glazed donut

If Hailey Bieber's doing it, we’re doing it. Glow all out with your skin care ritual to achieve this ultra-moisturised, glossy, glazed (hence, ‘donut skin’) look. Soothing serums, hydrating face masks, nourishing moisturisers and juicy lip balms are your best friends. Add ‘em all to your basket, with the help of yours truly, et voila! You’ve mastered the ‘clean girl aesthetic’. (Er, another thing we saw on TikTok.)

Contour queen

While it’s not at all what we’re used to, underpainting is the new craze and may just be the hack of all hacks to get that contoured, snatched but weightless look. So just trust the process, okay? Start with the contour, then go in with your concealer. *Blend blend blend*. Then, lightly apply foundation with a blusher brush over the top (yes, you read that right). Finish it off with a little blush and highlight. Weird? Maybe. Flawless? Absolutely. Shop all our cult classics and give it a go…

Slick rick

The sleek and chic updo of the century. Behold, the slick back bun. Party or pilates, errands or airport, beach or business- this double-duty ‘do isn’t going anywhere fast. Secure hairspray, gel, hair ties and a good brush (hint: get ‘em from TK for pennies). Apply the gel to your hair then scoop it up and back into a ponytail. Twist it around to form a bun then spray away to make sure it’s tight, neat and ultra cute. Easy, huh?

How to find your undertones

Finding a foundation to match your skin can be tricky business. Luckily, we’ve done all the hard work for you. Take the quiz to figure out your undertones so you can bag the perfect base.

  • Mostly As Warm

    You’re a warm Wendy. Opt for a foundation with a yellow, gold, or peach base and consider shades like tan, honey, caramel, and cinnamon to perfect that base.

  • Mostly Bs - Cool

    You’re a cool Caroline. Work with your undertones and include bluer-based reds, pinks, or purples. Shades like ivory, vanilla, mahogany, or pearl will suit you best.

  • Mostly Cs Neutral

    You’re a neutral Naomi so you get the best of both worlds, hurrah! Look for a foundation with both gold and pink bases. Shades like natural, beige, or nude will compliment your complexion.

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Party hairstyles to RSVP yes to

It’s time to liven up those locks with luxe serums, salon-worthy stylers and ready-made routines so you can get that mane perfected for each and every pending invite. Heavenly hair, bargain prices this way…

Grooming tips for the guys

Fellas, rejoice. It's time to get your groom on. From those signature scents you covet to keeping your facial hair in tip top condition, we've got allll the grooming tips for men (and then some) to make you look fresh, smell great and keep your wallet extra happy. It's a win, win kinda thing.

Time to fix up, look sharp...

1. Get your own moisturiser. No, not your girlfriend's/wife's/mum's. Your own!
2. Change your toothbrush every three months to keep those gnashers squeaky clean.
3. Secure a fancy fragrance- or two, or three.
4. Swap out your razor regularly to keep you looking sharp.
5. Scalp care is skin care too! Bag a massager and scrub, scrub, scrub.