TikTok songs used in glow-up videos | Featuring both Japanese and Western tracks!

So Hot You’re Hurting My FeelingsCaroline Polachek

Caroline Polachek – So Hot You’re Hurting My Feelings (Official Video)

Caroline Polachek is a singer-songwriter from New York.

Her 2019 release “So Hot You’re Hurting My Feelings” is a popular track often used in videos featuring chic makeup looks.

It’s a very stylish song, and it seems many TikTokers play it quietly as background music while doing their makeup.

Caroline’s exotic vocals make a strong impression, and yet the song also has a light, breezy feel that helps you focus—an intriguing combination, isn’t it?

DaisyAshnikko

Ashnikko – Daisy (Official Music Video)

Ashnikko, an American singer-songwriter who rose to fame on TikTok, has garnered overwhelming popularity among younger generations with her distinctive visuals and trend-forward, drop-focused sound.

Every track she releases becomes a hot topic on TikTok, so many of you may already be familiar with her.

Her hit song “Daisy,” with its strikingly impactful drop, is frequently used in TikTok glow-up videos.

Despite its simple track, it leaves such a strong impression—showing just how much she obsesses over crafting the drop.

About Damn TimeLizzo

Lizzo – About Damn Time [Official Video]

Rapper Lizzo, who is also active as an actress, released the hit song “About Damn Time” in 2022.

The track is often used in videos with a strong impact—like dramatic hairstyle transformations that really elevate a look.

It’s also popular as background music for makeup videos, where the funky vibe perfectly captures the excitement of how different cosmetics can change the mood.

The music video, in which Lizzo herself dramatically transforms from casual clothes into a glamorous outfit, is also highly entertaining—be sure to check it out!

MoneyCardi B

Cardi B – Money [Official Music Video]

Cardi B is one of the most successful female rappers in the world.

Anyone in Japan who keeps up with the US scene likely knows her.

Money is one of her signature tracks.

It solidified her popularity, building a solid drop with a very simple trap beat and a colorful array of flows.

Thanks to its impact, the song is also popular on TikTok, where it’s widely used overseas as the go-to BGM for glow-up videos.

Flashing Lights ft. DweleKanye West

Kanye West – Flashing Lights ft. Dwele

Kanye West, a rapper who is hugely popular in Japan as well, has since changed his name to Ye.

He openly identifies as a prominent pro-Trump artist and, for better or worse, draws a lot of public attention.

Among his works, the track that’s especially popular on TikTok is “Flashing Lights ft.

Dwele.” Ye has long been known for his exceptional taste in beats, and this song, too, is crafted into an original composition that evokes Chicago house.

Thanks to its stylish vibe, it’s often used overseas for “glow-up” videos.

Don’t Say A WordEllie Goulding

Don’t Say A Word

Ellie Goulding is a British singer-songwriter.

Her wide-ranging musicality—from folklorica, a blend of folk and electronica with an ethnic-music feel, to on-trend synth-pop—has earned her support from around the world.

Among her songs, one that’s especially popular for TikTok glow-up videos is “Don’t Say A Word.” Because it’s crafted as a serious piece of folklorica evoking traditional music, it tends to be used on TikTok not for cute, sweet glow-ups, but for videos showcasing a cool image transformation.

To Be So LonelyHarry Styles

Harry Styles – To Be So Lonely (Official Audio)

Harry Styles, a member of One Direction who is now thriving as a solo singer-songwriter.

His recent success has been remarkable, with every track he releases becoming a major hit.

Of course, his songs are constantly used on TikTok as well.

Among them, the track often used in glow-up videos is ‘To Be So Lonely.

‘ Since it’s not a song with a strong drop, it’s commonly used in videos that slowly show the progression of the glow-up.

Be sure to check it out.