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The biggest viral gift trends of 2024

Take your gift ideas from #tiktokmademebuyit – these are the products that have gone viral this year… making for the perfect Christmas morning treats.

1. Laneige Lip Glowy Balm, £17.50

The South Korean icon remains one of TikTok’s biggest beauty obsessions with its ultra-hydrating Sleeping Lip Masks; for Christmas, their go-to product is the limited edition Candy Cane Lip Glowy Balm. Boots

 

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2. Made By Mitchell Mystery Bag, £25

The brand that made $2million in one week on TikTok thanks to their much-loved Blursh; Boots quickly scooped them up and their Mystery Bags are a Christmas essential. Boots

3. ‘The winter arc’

Searches for ‘the winter arc’ have risen over 100% since September with one TikTok alone landing 24 million views; the concept refers to the period between October and January when we reflect and reset – especially when it comes to skincare. So invest in another TikTok favourite: Byoma’s Barrier+ Treatment, £16.99. Boots

 

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4. Happy Place by Emily Henry

Easily the biggest 2024 release on #BookTok with a staggering 14.9 million posts in 2024, this rom-com is also brilliantly escapist and charming. Hunker down with it over Christmas. Waterstones

5. Cute desk lamps

Trying to find an uplifting lamp for your workspace – you’re not alone “cute desk lamps” have brought in 55.6 million posts. Argos

6. Bag charms

Huge at Copenhagen Fashion Week and simultaneously feeding into TikTok’s Jellycat obsession, upgrade your everyday bag with our favourite – the Lavender Dragon at Waterstones

7. Barrette hair clips

Still #demure but moving the trend on from bows and claws, the hair barrette is this season’s unmissable hair accessory – see H&M.

8. Three-in-one chargers

Multi-tasking tech is one of TikTok’s content favourites and if you can find a charger that works across every single device without having to hunt around for hours? Well, we’re in. Argos is the place to find them.

9. Hero Mighty Patches

With #herocosmetics receiving over 370 million views on TikTok alone, the hydrocolloid acne patches are set to be a skincare revolution. Boots

10. ‘Nostalgia-core’ home decor trend

There are now 67.1 million TikTok posts offering suggestions on how to achieve this sentimental design style – look for comforting, slightly retro interiors to bring it to life (head to Next).

Do some relaxed late-night shopping

Glasgow Fort will be open with easy free parking and access by bus and train. We’re open until 8pm on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th December; until midnight from 16th-20th December; Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd December until 10pm; Monday

Last updated Thursday 14 November, 2024