As seen on TikTok: Vibrating fitness machines, a vertical garden and Abib SPF stick 📲
Consider this your weekly guide to the internet's trendiest products across beauty, wellness, travel and beyond.
What do a vibrating exercise machine, SPF sunstick and Squashies candies all have in common? Well, they're just a few of the many items that are trending on TikTok this week.
TikTok Shop—the app's in-house shopping platform—is a haven for finding products (new and old) that the internet just can't stop buying. On any given scroll, you'll discover items that span a multitude of categories—from beauty and tech to fashion and home. And to help clue you in on TikTok's most viral products at the moment—and hopefully guide you in the direction of your next favorite purchase—I've curated a guide to this week's hottest TikTok-viral items, plus insights as to whether or not they're really worth the hype.
Shop my favorite TikTok finds including a vertical hydroponics garden and Taylor Swift's favorite candy:
Shop this week's most viral TikTok products
1. A vertical garden
Itching to grow your own garden even with just an apartment or small backyard? TikTok shoppers can't get enough of this Vertical Hydroponics Garden Tower that simplifies the process of gardening and gives people an easy way to use their green thumb—no matter the weather, their location or the setup of their space.
My verdict? While I'm personally weary of purchasing this because of my cats, I do love that it offers a simpler avenue into gardening for beginners—and gives you an easy way to grow fresh veggies and produce from home, no grounded garden necessary.
2. A vibrating exercise plate
This Merach Vibration Plate Exercise Machine gives a whole new meaning to TikTok's cozy cardio trend. The gadget is incredibly easy to use (almost too easy, actually), with a vibrating design that helps to improve circulation, bone density and muscular strength—all without having to exert too much energy.
My verdict? I abide by a "less is more" approach to just about everything in my life, and this exercise machine appears to be built on that theory. A full-body workout, achieved just by standing—say less. My only question is: Why didn't I buy this genius device sooner?
3. A smooth sunscreen stick
Sunscreen is essential yearround, but especially during the summer months when the days are longer and UV rays are harshest. While liquid sunscreen can feel like a messy extra step in your beauty routine, TikTok users are loving this genius Abib Airy Sunstick as an alternative that goes on smooth and provides ample sun protection for skin.
My verdict? Even the tiniest dribble of liquid sunscreen sends my skin into a tizzy—the woes of being a sensitive skin girlie. But reviews rave that this sunstick is designed for all skin types and combines beautifully with other makeup products—and without leaving a cast. All this to say, I'll be buying this product ASAP!
4. A wireless microphone
If you're someone who makes videos on the regular or just wants to improve the audio on your work calls, then this Kukiho Wireless Lavalier Microphone is a must-buy. It's been trending on TikTok as of late, with users raving that it's the ultimate dupe for a standard microphone, thanks to its wireless capabilities that make it easy to connect to your smart device.
My verdict? There's nothing worse than listening back to an audio of yourself speaking and hearing your voice—it's almost the perfect form of torture (and a common occurrence in my industry due to interview transcribing). But several reviews for this high-tech microphone actually raved that their voices sounded better in playback. Consider me sold on that alone!
5. A squishy sweet treat
Taylor Swift famously raved about these Smarties Squashies Candies in an interview a couple years back, and now they're taking the TikTok world by storm. The small tablets are squishy, chewy and tart with a Smarties-esque flavoring—offering a little bit of everything all at once. And best of all, they cost less than $5.
My verdict? I'm not much of a Smarties girl, but I am a big Taylor Swift girl—and will shamelessly buy just about anything the pop star recommends (cat carriers, sports bras—you name it!). It's not a matter of if, but rather when these squishy candies will inevitably make their way into my TikTok shopping cart.
How do I determine the most viral TikTok products?
There are a couple factors I take into consideration when narrowing down the best TikTok products on any given week, including: Which product categories are trending on TikTok? Is there an organic discourse surrounding individual items? Are there product reviews from shoppers that can support the hype surrounding a popular TikTok product? Understanding the functionality of an item—beyond just its virality—is critical in assessing its value, and I ensure that any products recommended here are also backed by USA Today Shopping editors, shoppers and boast no lower than a 4.0 average rating.