Tiny Buds has been named TikTok Shop’s #1 baby skin care brand, a recognition earned through its community-first approach, authentic content, and livestream-driven commerce. The proudly Filipino, female-led brand built its digital presence by fostering connection and trust among today’s parents, a strategy that continues to fuel its growth and relevance on the platform.
Founded in 2009 out of a mother’s desire to find safe, gentle, and natural products for her own child, Tiny Buds has grown into a parenting essential for Filipino families. But more than just a product line, the brand has become a support system by becoming a brand that listens, engages, and evolves with the community it serves.
That sense of connection only deepened when Tiny Buds joined TikTok Shop, embracing the platform as a new way to reach today’s digital-savvy moms. The brand did not just promote products; it also shared stories. Through consistent livestreams, creator-led content, and real-time conversations with its audiences, Tiny Buds created a space where moms felt seen and supported.
“We started early, so we had a stable following on TikTok Shop. We created fun, interesting, and informative content, one of which went viral in 2020,” said Lorin Tan, Marketing Head of Tiny Buds. “That moment really changed things for us. We realized that when a brand leads with honesty and connection, it can go far, not just in reach, but in relevance.”
“Tiny Buds is a perfect example of how a community-first brand can grow meaningfully on TikTok Shop,” said Franco Aligaen, Marketing Lead at TikTok Shop Philippines. “By consistently investing in engaging content and creator-driven livestreams, Tiny Buds became more than just a baby brand—they became a trusted village that supports parents in real and relatable ways.”
From Viral Moments to Measurable Growth
Since joining TikTok Shop, Tiny Buds has seen measurable growth rooted in this authentic approach. In the first quarter of 2024, the brand recorded a 29% increase in year-on-year sales, leading to its recognition as the #1 Baby Skin Care Brand on the platform. Its content strategy continued to thrive, with a 61% increase in content output and a 15% rise in livestream entry rate, showing that more parents were choosing to engage directly with the brand in real time.
“Live selling connected us with our customers in such a unique way that no other channel has been able to, since we’re able to interact with them one by one. We felt this was important because our customers are new parents who have so many questions about their kids. Being able to answer those live, while showing them how our products work, created a different kind of bond. It made us feel like we were truly part of their parenting journey,” shared Lys Tan, E-commerce Channel Head of Tiny Buds.
While building relationships remained the heart of their strategy, Tiny Buds also saw its campaigns resonate on a broader scale. As more families discovered and interacted with the brand, even its advertising efforts saw meaningful results with revenue increasing by 279%, reflecting how helpful, heartfelt content can also drive success.
Purpose-Led Campaigns and Lasting Connection
One of the most memorable moments for the brand came during its 2024 Super Brand Day on TikTok Shop. According to Lys Tan, “It broke records for us, and it was a celebration, not just for the sake of a sale, but it also had a heart component to it. A portion of the proceeds was donated to support an orphanage that also operates a beekeeping center. It tied back to our love for nature and our desire to support growing families, however they’re formed.”
Much of Tiny Buds’ success on TikTok Shop has also been supported by the platform’s ACE Indicator System, which offers sellers guidance across their Assortment, Content, and Empowerment strategies. With the recently upgraded version of the program, the brand has reached millions of moms seeking gentler ways to care for their children, or even just a companion on the motherhood journey.
For Tiny Buds, community always comes first. The brand’s journey shows that when you build with care, connect with purpose, and stay close to your audience, success follows naturally.
TikTok Shop is a one-stop e-commerce solution for driving brand growth and sales directly on TikTok. With TikTok Shop, merchants can tap into a full commerce experience with the capability to upload products and manage everything from shipping to fulfillment and point of purchase. Products are recommended to TikTok audiences through shoppable content formats such as in-feed short videos (embedded with product links), live shopping events, as well as a marketplace through the new Shop Tab.
