Thanks to our FYPs, we’re deeply intrigued by these affordable workout bikes, cooking tools, and tech gadgets.
TikTok is such a fever dream. Some people log on to watch Addison Rae and Charli D’Amelio bust moves, while others enjoy trendwatching (indie sleaze, out; blokecore, in), sharing personal traumas, or learning about strangers’ sneaky link drama. Us? We like to go deep into the abyss of the shopping scene. It can get pretty intense, to say the least—TikTok has been known to make everything from feta to Vaseline disappear from store shelves, but there are more obscure product finds as well. (It wasn’t not too long ago that we found some absolutely impeccable pole-dancing cowboy boots on the app.)
Although we adore a pair of bold stilettos, we’ve moved on to bigger and better thrills. TikTok teaches us things—whether it’s an upgrade to our cooking skills or a beauty secret of the seemingly effortless—and we are eternally grateful for those who share the tools and tricks of the trades. We’re talking spatulas that can dice veggies, ice rollers to heal our hangover face, and even neon-yellow cleaning goo for hard-to-reach messes. (Have you gotten into cleaning Tok? It’s a wonderland. There’s even crime-scene cleaning Tok…)
The TikTok-viral products promoted by our favorite TikTokers range from cheap to luxe, because we’re all about saving a buck over here but sometimes, we’re armed to splurge on stuff that’s super worth it so we can proudly say “TikTok made me buy it.” Everything below has superb customer reviews and thousands of views and likes on TikTok videos to back them up. We have trust in the people of TikTok, all hail.
The Uproot carpet scraper
I have a million shag rugs, but I’m also really lazy and don’t always feel like pulling out the vacuum to tame them. I tested the TikTok-viral carpet scraper for VICE, and it absolutely dommed them—I can only imagine how helpful it must be to people who have pets. —Francky Knapp
A bagel guillotine
As someone who is from New Jersey, bagels are part of my livelihood. I’ve seen so many videos of people slicing their bagels in a split second and it makes me need one in my life. —Nicolette Accardi
Koss Porta Pro headphones
These lightweight, retro headphones have my whole heart. I tested the beige Porta Pros when they were back in stock for VICE, and, aside from feeling 80s-Linda Hamilton-cool, loved how long I could wear them without ever getting that achy ear feeling. The sound isn’t womp-womp loud, but boy is it nice for listening to Enya for nine hours. —Francky Knapp
Courant wireless charging stand
Sure, you can use your frayed, white phone charger cord to juice up your cracked-screen iPhone, or you can level up with Courant’s coveted magnetic charging stand that looks like a handsome tchotchke from a Mad Men office and simultaneously restores your phone and AirPods to full battery (at lightning speed). —Hilary Pollack
Sunset lamp
I first got a sunset lamp during the wintry and sad pre-vaccine days, and it really did a lot for my serotonin. It makes for really sick selfies. —Francky Knapp
Dash’s egg cooker
Yolk porn is worth everything nowadays since inflation hit. I saw a carton of eggs worth $7 the other day… a true tragedy. The price spike compels me to treat my eggs with the utmost respect, and this egg cooker by Dash is the perfect way to do so. It can cook eggs five different ways: hard-boiled, soft-boiled, poached, scrambled, and even omelette-style. —Nicolette Accardi
… And this mini waffle maker
If I’m able to simulate the crusty waffle maker from the dining hall in college, sign me up. Unlike the one holding court in the cafeteria though, this one has flair since 1) it’s miniature and 2) has models that can even make designs (!), such as hearts and snowflakes. People on Tiktok are bananas for this thing. —Nicolette Accardi
