Makeup hooks for TikTok and Reels
Makeup hooks work by tapping into the viewer's immediate visual frustration or their desire for a specific aesthetic transformation. They bridge the gap between a relatable struggle and the promise of a professional-looking result.
Curiosity hooks
Why your foundation looks cakey by noon every single day.
Show: Close up of patchy foundation on a cheek.
The secret to making your eyeshadow pop without a primer.
Show: Swiping a vibrant pigment onto an eyelid.
Stop throwing away your dried out liquid eyeliner right now.
Show: Holding a dried eyeliner pen over a trash can.
This is why your concealer keeps creasing under your eyes.
Show: Pointing at fine lines under the eye.
I found the real reason your lipstick bleeds into lines.
Show: Applying lipstick and showing the edges.
What happens when you mix these two specific blush shades.
Show: Swirling two different blush powders together.
Problem hooks
Tired of your mascara smudging onto your upper eyelid?
Show: Looking at black smudges on the brow bone.
Struggling to get your winged eyeliner perfectly symmetrical today?
Show: Holding an eyeliner pen and looking frustrated.
Is your bronzer looking muddy instead of sun-kissed lately?
Show: Blending a dark, patchy bronzer on the cheek.
Hate how your setting powder makes your skin look dry?
Show: Dusting powder over a dry-looking patch of skin.
Can never find the right shade match for your neck?
Show: Swatching three different foundation shades on the jawline.
Your eyebrows never look like twins, they look like cousins.
Show: Drawing on one eyebrow while looking in a mirror.
Bold (true) statement hooks
You are applying your setting spray completely the wrong way.
Show: Spraying setting spray too close to the face.
Cream products will always look better than powder formulas.
Show: Blending a cream blush into the skin.
Your makeup brushes are the reason your blend looks patchy.
Show: Holding up a dirty, stiff makeup brush.
Less is actually more when it comes to full coverage.
Show: Dotting a tiny amount of foundation on the face.
Stop using your fingers to apply your liquid foundation.
Show: Applying foundation with fingers and looking messy.
You only need three products for a complete everyday look.
Show: Holding up a mascara, lip tint, and brow gel.
POV hooks
POV: You finally mastered the perfect soft glam makeup look.
Show: Smiling at the camera with finished, glowing makeup.
POV: You are trying to fix your winged liner disaster.
Show: Using a cotton swab to clean up eyeliner.
POV: You are getting ready for a night out alone.
Show: Applying lipstick while looking in a vanity mirror.
POV: You realize you forgot to blend your contour line.
Show: Looking shocked at a harsh line on the cheek.
POV: You are testing a new eyeshadow palette for work.
Show: Opening a fresh eyeshadow palette.
POV: You are rushing to finish your makeup before leaving.
Show: Quickly applying mascara in a car mirror.
List hooks
Three makeup hacks that changed my entire morning routine.
Show: Holding up three fingers to the camera.
How to use them
- Start the video with the hook text overlay while performing the action mentioned.
- Keep the camera movement steady and focus on the product texture or application technique.
- Ensure the lighting highlights the makeup finish immediately to keep the viewer watching.
Questions
How do I use these makeup hooks?
Pick one, change the words to match exactly what your video shows, and say it (or put it on screen) in the first 2 seconds. Check it with the free hook checker before you film.
Can I copy these hooks?
Yes, they are free to use. They are written for makeups and never promise results, health outcomes or money.
How do I turn a hook into a full video?
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