Not content with brushes and other kinds of applicators, TikTok users had the ‘brilliant’ idea of raiding the kitchen to boost their beauty kit.

And this time, it’s not about miracle ingredients or folk remedies. Here, the spotlight falls on the fork.

This humble utensil is now being lauded as an essential ally for achieving flawless makeup.

From foundation to contouring, eyeliner and eye makeup, the fork apparently makes it possible to craft the ultimate beauty look in a matter of seconds.

So much so that TikTokers seemingly can’t get enough of this ‘high-tech’ utensil. It makes you wonder why generations of women – and men – haven’t thought of it before.

Instead of using it to eat – crazy idea! – why did it never occur to anyone to try out their fork as the ultimate makeup tool. We can’t begin to imagine…