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How TikTok Discovery Drives Amazon Sales: The Data Behind Winning Brands

Written by The Charm Team | Sep 4, 2026, 12:52:48 PM

TikTok Shop is becoming a powerful discovery channel that drives shoppers to Amazon and other retailers. Here's what you need to know:

  • TikTok proves crucial to brand sales across other channels because shoppers discover a product on TikTok Shop, while they complete the purchase on Amazon.

  • AquaSonic sold thousands of Electric Pink Vibe toothbrushes on Amazon after a viral TikTok video, up from only a few dozen units per day.

  • Amazon remains the preferred purchase channel for 48.8% of shoppers,  according to Envision Horizons. Some people want to compare prices outside of TikTok Shop, which is why price parity is now a TikTok strategy.

  • Jool Baby’s Amazon sales for its On My Own Potty Ladder rose from 5 to 10 units daily to about 200 units daily after parents promoted it on TikTok.

  • AquaSonic CEO Dave Dama also uses TikTok as an awareness and growth channel for Pure Daily Care, while Amazon captures predictable, high-intent demand.

  • Quay CEO Katherine Cousins said TikTok Shop drives sales across its website, stores, and Nordstrom, with bold new styles performing better on TikTok than familiar products on Amazon.

 

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Data on Brands Winning on Amazon Through TikTok Shop Discovery

QUAY

QUAY is an eyewear brand offering sunglasses, prescription glasses, and blue-light-blocking styles in aviator, cat-eye, and other modern designs.

DTC Stats

Charm Growth Score: 83.09
Charm Success Score: 99.94
Fastest-Growing Channel: Social Ads (5.3K unique ads running last month)

TikTok Shop Stats

U.S. TikTok Shop sales March 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026

Total Revenue: $1.5M
Total Items Sold: 26.2K
Total Video Views: 25.2M
Top Product: QUAY - NIGHTFALL MEDIUM Sunglasses ($239.2K)
 
 

Jool Baby

Jool Baby offers practical baby products for everyday routines, including swings, nursery and diapering items, potty-training tools, and bath essentials.

DTC Stats

Charm Growth Score: 77.71
Charm Success Score: 78.76
Fastest-Growing Channel: TikTok (10.8K Followers)
 

TikTok Shop Stats

U.S. TikTok Shop sales March 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026

Total Revenue: $1.1M
Total Items Sold: 31.6K
Total Video Views: 80.1M
Top Product: Jool Baby Fold ‘n Store Baby Bathtub ($206.8K)

 

Pure Daily Care

Pure Daily Care develops at-home skincare devices, including the U.S.-made NuDerma high-frequency wand, used by more than 1.5 million customers.

DTC Stats

Charm Growth Score: 73.63
Charm Success Score: 97.6
Fastest-Growing Channel: TikTok (49.6K Followers)

TikTok Shop Stats

U.S. TikTok Shop sales March 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026

Total Revenue: $2.4M
Total Items Sold: 23.4K
Total Video Views: 21.6M
Top Product: NuDerma Professional High Frequency Wand ($835.1K)

 

AquaSonic

AquaSonic is an oral care brand offering electric toothbrushes and water flossers designed for plaque removal, gum care, and daily dental hygiene.

DTC Stats

Charm Growth Score: 60
Charm Success Score: 69.43
Fastest-Growing Channel: Resellers (84 unique online resellers)

TikTok Shop Stats

U.S. TikTok Shop sales March 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026

Total Revenue: $1.1M
Total Items Sold: 31.6K
Total Video Views: 44.5M
Top Product: Vibe Series Sonic Whitening Toothbrush ($661.2K)

 

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