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Updated Thu 22 Oct 2026, 3:01pm Pacific

Unboxing videos that worked

40 unboxing videos (someone opens a package or product on camera), from 33,400 to 32.3 million views, as models for filming our own: 23 from TikTok, 6 from Instagram, 9 from YouTube and 2 from Facebook. Supplements and wellness first, then other products whose format we could copy.

What the best ones have in common

Platform

Showing all 40 videos.

Supplements and wellness

Box openings

TikTokWellness

, 508K followers

Posted 28 May 2026

Product: Mixed PR boxes (Timeline, Pure Genius Protein, HappyFat, Saie, K18, Ffern)

TikTok numbers as of Thu 22 Oct, 11:52am Pacific

Views
27.6M
Likes
3.8M
Comments
5,672
Shares
289K
Saves
78.8K

From the caption:

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What works: A couple opens free brand boxes at home in 17 seconds. 27.6M views and 78,849 saves. The brands are mixed wellness and beauty, so this shows how big the format can get.

Length: 17 seconds

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YouTubeSupplements

, 95.8K subscribers

Posted 12 Sep 2025 (13 months ago)

Product: Evinal 400 vitamin E capsules (strip of 10), opened by a pharmacy-shop channel

YouTube numbers as of Thu 22 Oct, 12:04pm Pacific

Views
22M
Likes
55.1K
Comments
193

The video's title:

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What works: No talking, music only: close-up hands cut open the strip, show the label, then one capsule in the palm. 9 seconds.

Length: 9 seconds

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YouTubeSupplements

, 65.7K subscribers

Posted 31 Jul 2025 (15 months ago)

Product: Isorich Avvatar whey protein tub

YouTube numbers as of Thu 22 Oct, 11:49am Pacific

Views
3.5M
Likes
40.7K
Comments
158

The video's title:

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What works: One man at a desk, tub already in frame, pries the lid, shows the powder inside and shakes a scoop into a shaker; 22 seconds, no cuts away from the product.

Length: 22 seconds

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YouTubeSupplementsMade by the brand

, 7,230 subscribers

Posted 4 Feb 2026

Product: Swanson Vitamins: a mailer box of everyday vitamins and trending wellness products (Super Enzyme, vitamin C, others)

YouTube numbers as of Thu 22 Oct, 11:49am Pacific

Views
3.5M
Likes
520
Comments
21

First words spoken:

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What works: Kitchen counter, a woman opens a branded Swanson shipping box in the first second and lifts out bottles; the hook is the problem the box solves (10 tabs, one order); big green on-screen captions; 34 seconds.

Length: 34 seconds

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TikTokSupplementsMade by the brand

, 225K followers

Posted 17 Jul 2026

Product: MuscleTech PR box (protein, EAA, pre-workout, creatine, peptide)

TikTok numbers as of Thu 22 Oct, 12:03pm Pacific

Views
3.2M
Likes
12K
Comments
110
Shares
278
Saves
1,275

Sales from this video, from posting to Thu 22 Oct

Units sold
962
Sales in dollars
$36,229

Source: FastMoss, a service that tracks TikTok Shop sales of every product linked to this video.

First words spoken:

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What works: The brand's own video: an athlete opens its PR box at home and names each product with what it does. Opens on a personal moment (just home from the road), not a pitch.

Length: 1 minute 6 seconds

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YouTubeSupplements

, 65.7K subscribers

Posted 17 Jan 2026

Product: Super You Pro fermented yeast protein (bag)

YouTube numbers as of Thu 22 Oct, 11:49am Pacific

Views
2.2M
Likes
20.8K
Comments
91

The video's title:

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What works: Same creator in a lit gaming-chair setup tears open the bag, reacts to the contents and mixes a shake; 21 seconds.

Length: 21 seconds

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YouTubeWellness

, 164K subscribers

Posted 14 May 2025 (17 months ago)

Product: WHOOP Peak wearable (WHOOP 5.0 band, power pack, SuperKnit band)

YouTube numbers as of Thu 22 Oct, 12:04pm Pacific

Views
1.3M
Likes
6,603
Comments
30

First words spoken:

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What works: Product on a plain surface, voice-over lists what is in the box, then shows putting the band on the wrist and charging; 19 seconds.

Length: 19 seconds

Watch on YouTube

TikTokWellnessMade by the brand

, 13.6K followers

Posted 10 May 2026

Product: Organic India wellness products (moringa)

TikTok numbers as of Thu 22 Oct, 11:52am Pacific

Views
169K
Likes
146
Comments
2
Shares
7
Saves
33

Sales from this video, from posting to Thu 22 Oct

Units sold
12
Sales in dollars
$294

Source: FastMoss, a service that tracks TikTok Shop sales of every product linked to this video.

From the caption:

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What works: The brand's own account: a 24-second unboxing with a plain caption. 169,400 views on a 13,600-follower account.

Length: 24 seconds

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TikTokSupplements

, 68.7K followers

Posted 18 Dec 2024 (22 months ago)

Product: USN supplement unboxing (creatine and more)

TikTok numbers as of Thu 22 Oct, 12:03pm Pacific

Views
168K
Likes
14.9K
Comments
208
Shares
185
Saves
570

From the caption:

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What works: A plain supplement unboxing: 14,900 likes on 167,800 views, a high like rate.

Length: 1 minute 18 seconds

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TikTokWellness

, 39.3K followers

Posted 23 Jun 2026

Product: Kind Patches Happy Bundle (UK)

FastMoss numbers as of Thu 22 Oct, 11:30am Pacific

Views
154K
Likes
1,873
Comments
42
Shares
1,066
Saves
747

Sales from this video, from posting to Thu 22 Oct

Units sold
95
Sales in UK pounds
£2,493

Source: FastMoss, a service that tracks TikTok Shop sales of every product linked to this video.

What works: A UK unboxing of a Kind Patches bundle, 86 seconds. 1,066 shares on 154,200 views is a lot of shares for its size.

Length: 1 minute 26 seconds

Where the numbers come from: FastMoss, a service that tracks TikTok videos. TikTok's own page for this video couldn't be read.

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TikTokSupplementsMarked as an ad on TikTok

, 1,687 followers

Posted 30 Jul 2026

Product: ProMatrix protein powder, 5 lb tub (Philippines)

TikTok numbers as of Thu 22 Oct, 12:03pm Pacific

Views
49.1K
Likes
216
Comments
29
Shares
53
Saves
57

First words spoken:

“”

What works: Opens on the tub size and scoop count, says "Let's unbox it", shows the sealed packaging, then says how long a tub lasts (about 2 months). A small result (49,100 views) but a clean example of the format.

Length: 46 seconds

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Hauls and first tries: someone shows what they just bought or got

TikTokSupplementsMarked as an ad on TikTok

, 92.9K followers

Posted 25 Jun 2026

Product: Walmart supplement haul (omega-3, D3, magnesium glycinate, probiotic)

TikTok numbers as of Thu 22 Oct, 12:03pm Pacific

Views
6.2M
Likes
767K
Comments
1,762
Shares
49K
Saves
466K

Words on screen at the start:

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What works: A Walmart haul, not a box opening, but the same format: the caption promises a whole supplement stack for under $35, and 466,428 people saved it.

Length: 1 minute 13 seconds

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TikTokSupplements

, 51.6K followers

Posted 9 Jun 2025 (16 months ago)

Product: Supplement stack haul (many products)

TikTok numbers as of Thu 22 Oct, 12:03pm Pacific

Views
1.6M
Likes
174K
Comments
579
Shares
6,073
Saves
85.1K

Words on screen at the start:

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What works: The on-screen line promises a complete list, and 85,101 people saved it to shop from later. A haul rather than a box opening.

Length: 2 minutes 23 seconds

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TikTokSupplements

, 706K followers

Posted 20 Apr 2026

Product: Wellness supplement haul (moringa, chlorophyll, glutamine, magnesium and more)

TikTok numbers as of Thu 22 Oct, 12:03pm Pacific

Views
304K
Likes
20.7K
Comments
141
Shares
1,157
Saves
12.7K

First words spoken:

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What works: A clear promise in the first 3.5 seconds, then why to trust her (a skin specialist who lost 40 pounds), then one benefit per product. Over 4 minutes long and still 303,900 views.

Length: 4 minutes 18 seconds

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TikTokSupplementsMarked as an ad on TikTok

, 250K followers

Posted 5 Jun 2026

Product: iHerb supplement haul (gut health)

TikTok numbers as of Thu 22 Oct, 12:03pm Pacific

Views
125K
Likes
473
Comments
29
Shares
32
Saves
245

From the caption:

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What works: A gut-health creator with 249,800 followers shows what she bought at iHerb, which her caption calls her go-to place for supplements. 2 minutes 12 seconds.

Length: 2 minutes 12 seconds

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TikTokWellnessMarked as an ad on TikTok

, 889K followers

Posted 17 Jun 2026

Product: TRIP magnesium and lion's mane sparkling drinks (UK)

TikTok numbers as of Thu 22 Oct, 11:52am Pacific

Views
95.3K
Likes
4,480
Comments
65
Shares
27
Saves
117

Sales from this video, from posting to Thu 22 Oct

Units sold
188
Sales in UK pounds
£4,659

Source: FastMoss, a service that tracks TikTok Shop sales of every product linked to this video.

From the caption:

“”

What works: Opens by comparing a new drink to one everyone knows (Fanta lemon). 2 minutes 52 seconds.

Length: 2 minutes 52 seconds

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TikTokSupplements

, 19.2K followers

Posted 7 Sep 2026

Product: Whole Foods supplement picks (collagen, turmeric, creatine HCL, calming gummies)

TikTok numbers as of Thu 22 Oct, 12:03pm Pacific

Views
90.6K
Likes
8,517
Comments
36
Shares
507
Saves
4,716

First words spoken:

“”

What works: Opens with urgency (a sale ending 8 Sept), names each product with what it does for skin, stress or sleep, and ends by telling viewers to go try them.

Length: 3 minutes 15 seconds

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TikTokSupplements

, 109K followers

Posted 18 Nov 2025

Product: iHerb haul (supplements, skin)

TikTok numbers as of Thu 22 Oct, 12:03pm Pacific

Views
79.2K
Likes
1,406
Comments
92
Shares
58
Saves
465

From the caption:

“”

What works: Excitement up front: the caption calls it her biggest iHerb haul. 83 seconds.

Length: 1 minute 23 seconds

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TikTokSupplements

, 250K followers

Posted 6 Jan 2026

Product: Supplement haul (propolis and foundational supplements)

TikTok numbers as of Thu 22 Oct, 12:03pm Pacific

Views
33.4K
Likes
2,649
Comments
40
Shares
129
Saves
1,642

Words on screen at the start:

“”

What works: On-screen text opens the video, then she says what each supplement does. A smaller result: 33,400 views, 2,649 likes.

Length: 2 minutes 49 seconds

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Other categories we could copy from

Beauty

YouTubeBeauty

, 1.9M subscribers

Posted 5 Jun 2024 (2 years ago)

Product: TIRTIR Korean makeup PR box (large vanity set with lipsticks and lip liners)

YouTube numbers as of Thu 22 Oct, 11:49am Pacific

Views
16.9M
Likes
385K
Comments
1,154

First words spoken:

“”

What works: A mother and daughter open a very large box on camera and react out loud as each layer comes out, ending with a full vanity; 60 seconds, ta-da counted down before each reveal.

Length: 1 minute

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YouTubeBeauty

, 2M subscribers

Posted 30 Jul 2025 (15 months ago)

Product: Rhode limited-edition lip product and phone case from Rhode's Limitini drop

YouTube numbers as of Thu 22 Oct, 12:04pm Pacific

Views
8.4M
Likes
160K
Comments
1,547

The video's title:

“”

What works: A girl unboxes a product she bought with her own allowance, her mom beside her and a drum roll before each reveal: the postcard, then tattoos, then the phone case. 100 seconds.

Length: 1 minute 40 seconds

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InstagramBeauty

, 195K followers

Posted 12 Jun 2026

Product: KIKO Milano PR package (eyeshadow sticks and lip pencils)

Instagram numbers as of Thu 22 Oct, 12:01pm Pacific

Views
5.7M
Likes
472K
Comments
2,188

From the caption:

“”

What works: Hands-only close-up of pencils laid out on KIKO paperwork, first frame is the product itself; 26 seconds.

Length: 26 seconds

Where the numbers come from: Views come from Instagram's public #prpackage page (the reel's own page shows an older, lower count). Likes and comments come from the reel's own page.

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InstagramBeauty

, 2M followers

Posted 3 Sep 2026

Product: PR unboxing haul of Plum, Huda Beauty and other brands

Instagram numbers as of Thu 22 Oct, 12:18pm Pacific

Views
3.4M
Likes
81.8K
Comments
1,155

From the caption:

“”

What works: A woman in a blue dress sits beside a stack of brand boxes and opens them one by one; 191 seconds.

Length: 3 minutes 11 seconds

Where the numbers come from: Views come from Instagram's public #unboxings page (the reel's own page shows an older, lower count). Likes and comments come from the reel's own page.

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InstagramBeauty

, 568K followers

Posted 24 Jul 2026

Product: Huda Beauty PR gift: the Frost Slush and Swirl cream machine set with Nutricook

Instagram numbers as of Thu 22 Oct, 12:01pm Pacific

Views
3.3M
Likes
180K
Comments
683

Words on screen at the start:

“”

What works: Kitchen, a woman stands beside the giant pink machine box with big on-screen words; she opens it and makes the product on camera; 60 seconds.

Length: 1 minute

Where the numbers come from: Views come from Instagram's public #prpackage page (the reel's own page shows an older, lower count). Likes and comments come from the reel's own page.

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TikTokBeautyMarked as an ad on TikTok

, 52.8K followers

Posted 2 Jul 2026

Product: Bratz makeup line

TikTok numbers as of Thu 22 Oct, 11:52am Pacific

Views
3.1M
Likes
65.8K
Comments
445
Shares
2,883
Saves
8,740

Sales from this video, from posting to Thu 22 Oct

Units sold
2,392
Sales in dollars
$83,584

Source: FastMoss, a service that tracks TikTok Shop sales of every product linked to this video.

From the caption:

“”

What works: A scarcity hook ("before it's gone forever") over an 83-second unboxing. 3.1M views and $83,584 in sales, the most of the beauty videos here.

Length: 1 minute 23 seconds

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TikTokBeautyMarked as an ad on TikTok

, 13.7K followers

Posted 7 Jun 2026

Product: Morphe eyeshadow palettes (PR)

TikTok numbers as of Thu 22 Oct, 11:52am Pacific

Views
2.8M
Likes
48.2K
Comments
189
Shares
1,292
Saves
4,275

Sales from this video, from posting to Thu 22 Oct

Units sold
182
Sales in dollars
$3,638

Source: FastMoss, a service that tracks TikTok Shop sales of every product linked to this video.

From the caption:

“”

What works: Reaction first, product second, in 23 seconds. 2.8M views.

Length: 23 seconds

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Skincare

TikTokSkincareMarked as an ad on TikTok

, 32.9K followers

Posted 1 May 2026

Product: Olay PR box

TikTok numbers as of Thu 22 Oct, 11:52am Pacific

Views
32.3M
Likes
18.2K
Comments
46
Shares
410
Saves
1,841

From the caption:

“”

What works: Playful: the creator's visitor, "Mrs. Right", opens her first PR box from a major brand. 87 seconds, 32.3M views.

Length: 1 minute 27 seconds

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YouTubeSkincare

, 255K subscribers

Posted 20 Aug 2023 (3 years ago)

Product: Drunk Elephant PR package (Polypeptide cream, hydration serum, Glow Drops, and a speaker)

YouTube numbers as of Thu 22 Oct, 11:49am Pacific

Views
7.3M
Likes
190K

First words spoken:

“”

What works: Two sisters open it together; the hook says whose it is and why; each product is named as it comes out, and the last box at the bottom holds a surprise speaker; 46 seconds.

Length: 46 seconds

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InstagramSkincare

, 5,008 followers

Posted 22 Apr 2026

Product: EOS mist collection won at an EOS event

Instagram numbers as of Thu 22 Oct, 12:01pm Pacific

Views
2.5M
Likes
132K
Comments
61

Words on screen at the start:

“”

What works: Outdoor brand event, the product bottle on a pedestal in the first frame under a one-line on-screen hook; 21 seconds.

Length: 21 seconds

Where the numbers come from: Views come from Instagram's public #prunboxing page (the reel's own page shows an older, lower count). Likes and comments come from the reel's own page.

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InstagramSkincare

, 181K followers

Posted 29 Mar 2026

Product: Aqualogica PR bag (tumbler, folder, 3 sunscreens including Glow Plus SPF)

Instagram numbers as of Thu 22 Oct, 12:01pm Pacific

Views
1.7M
Likes
7,921
Comments
316

From the caption:

“”

What works: Talking-head in a polka-dot top, opens a PR bag and tries the sunscreen on her face; one-word on-screen reaction; 52 seconds.

Length: 52 seconds

Where the numbers come from: Views come from Instagram's public #prunboxing page (the reel's own page shows an older, lower count). Likes and comments come from the reel's own page.

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Food and drink

YouTubeFood and drink

, 261K subscribers

Posted 25 Sep 2026

Product: Nutella and Go dip-and-breadstick cup

YouTube numbers as of Thu 22 Oct, 11:49am Pacific

Views
7.3M
Comments
214

Words on screen at the start:

“”

What works: Close-up hands only on a dark table, pink nails, no talk, a title bar on screen the whole time; the chocolate lid is cracked and a breadstick is dipped within the first 3 seconds; 13 seconds.

Length: 13 seconds

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Gadgets

TikTokGadgetsMarked as an ad on TikTok

, 8,304 followers

Posted 10 Aug 2026

Product: Nothing phone (pink)

TikTok numbers as of Thu 22 Oct, 11:52am Pacific

Views
7.6M
Likes
717K
Comments
3,711
Shares
11.3K
Saves
38.9K

Sales from this video, from posting to Thu 22 Oct

Units sold
3
Sales in dollars
$1,557

Source: FastMoss, a service that tracks TikTok Shop sales of every product linked to this video.

From the caption:

“”

What works: A long phone unboxing (4 minutes 44 seconds) that promises a follow-up video for questions. 7.6M views.

Length: 4 minutes 44 seconds

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TikTokGadgets

, 35.9K followers

Posted 8 Sep 2026

Product: VGR V-285S4 trimmer combination kit

TikTok numbers as of Thu 22 Oct, 11:52am Pacific

Views
4.6M
Likes
131K
Comments
2,029
Shares
19.9K
Saves
32.4K

From the caption:

“”

What works: The caption ends with a question to viewers. 43 seconds, 4.6M views.

Length: 43 seconds

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TikTokGadgetsMarked as an ad on TikTok

, 17.5M followers

Posted 24 Sep 2026

Product: iPhone 18 Pro Max and phone case

TikTok numbers as of Thu 22 Oct, 11:52am Pacific

Views
3.2M
Likes
366K
Comments
3,580
Shares
9,074
Saves
16.1K

Sales from this video, from posting to Thu 22 Oct

Units sold
114
Sales in dollars
$5,514

Source: FastMoss, a service that tracks TikTok Shop sales of every product linked to this video.

From the caption:

“”

What works: Unboxing the newest phone the week it came out, 65 seconds, 3.2M views. The ad is for the phone case.

Length: 1 minute 5 seconds

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TikTokGadgetsMarked as an ad on TikTok

, 6,682 followers

Posted 22 Apr 2026

Product: Rhode-style phone case and lip gloss

TikTok numbers as of Thu 22 Oct, 11:52am Pacific

Views
2.1M
Likes
16.7K
Comments
67
Shares
361
Saves
1,347

Sales from this video, from posting to Thu 22 Oct

Units sold
291
Sales in dollars
$5,880

Source: FastMoss, a service that tracks TikTok Shop sales of every product linked to this video.

From the caption:

“”

What works: A 37-second unboxing led by colour. 2.1M views.

Length: 37 seconds

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FacebookGadgetsPaid partnership with Xiaomi

, 1.7M followers

Posted 25 Sep 2026

Product: Xiaomi 18 Pro Max phone, unboxed on camera

Facebook numbers as of Thu 22 Oct, 12:32pm Pacific

Views
515K
Reactions
12.1K
Comments
217
Shares
317

Facebook rounds its views and reactions, so these are the rounded numbers it shows.

From the caption:

“”

What works: A gadget channel opens a phone box and shows what comes out; a 2-minute video cut down for Reels, made with Xiaomi. The caption names the product and promises a full review.

Length: 1 minute 59 seconds

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FacebookGadgetsPaid partnership with Sony

, 1.7M followers

Posted 12 Feb 2026

Product: Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds, unboxed on camera

Facebook numbers as of Thu 22 Oct, 12:32pm Pacific

Views
186K
Reactions
1,900
Comments
15
Shares
35

Facebook rounds its views and reactions, so these are the rounded numbers it shows.

From the caption:

“”

What works: A 44-second opening of one product, paid for by Sony. The caption leads with the word Unboxing and the product name.

Length: 44 seconds

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Other products

TikTokOther products

, 44.8M followers

Posted 15 Jul 2026

Product: Ariana Grande vinyl (Petal)

TikTok numbers as of Thu 22 Oct, 11:52am Pacific

Views
20.2M
Likes
3.4M
Comments
219K
Shares
83.9K
Saves
155K

From the caption:

“”

What works: An artist unboxes her own record before release, 82 seconds, 20.2M views. Not a sales video, but it shows what a pre-launch unboxing can do.

Length: 1 minute 22 seconds

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TikTokOther productsMarked as an ad on TikTok

, 30.9K followers

Posted 22 May 2026

Product: Squishy toys box

TikTok numbers as of Thu 22 Oct, 11:52am Pacific

Views
12M
Likes
68.2K
Comments
299
Shares
14.2K
Saves
13.8K

Sales from this video, from posting to Thu 22 Oct

Units sold
3,010
Sales in dollars
$106,832

Source: FastMoss, a service that tracks TikTok Shop sales of every product linked to this video.

From the caption:

“”

What works: A 45-second squishy-toy box opening. 12.0M views and $106,832 in sales, the most of any video here.

Length: 45 seconds

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InstagramOther products

, 1M followers

Posted 23 Mar 2026

Product: A large batch of PR packages from several brands (mixed beauty and lifestyle)

Instagram numbers as of Thu 22 Oct, 12:01pm Pacific

Views
1.6M
Likes
73.1K
Comments
611

Words on screen at the start:

“”

What works: Wall of shipping boxes in a walk-in closet; she opens one box after another with ASMR sound; 178 seconds.

Length: 2 minutes 58 seconds

Where the numbers come from: Views come from Instagram's public #prunboxing page (the reel's own page shows an older, lower count). Likes and comments come from the reel's own page.

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