Struggling to spark creativity and participation in your beauty community? Community challenges are the secret to turning lurkers into active members and making your space feel vibrant and fun. These ready-to-use templates help you launch engaging challenges that get everyone involved and excited to share their beauty journeys.
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Community challenges tap into natural human tendencies for friendly competition and social connection. By inviting members to try new looks, routines, or products together, you create a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose that boosts engagement and loyalty. Playful, low-pressure tasks lower the intimidation factor and make it easy for even shy members to participate.
Beauty-focused challenges are especially effective because they celebrate self-expression and personal progress. When members post their results, they inspire others, showcase creativity, and create a positive feedback loop. Recognition and small rewards further motivate participation, helping your community stay lively and welcoming.
7-Day Lipstick Challenge - try a new shade each day and share your look!
💡 Example: "Monday's lipstick: classic red! Who else is in for the 7-Day Lipstick Challenge?"
Show us your favorite skincare product and tell us why you love it.
💡 Example: "I can't live without my vitamin C serum. What's yours?"
Can you do a 3-minute makeup look? Post your results below!
💡 Example: "Here's my quick morning face! Who else can beat 3 minutes?"
Try a beauty hack you found online and let us know if it worked.
💡 Example: "I tried the spoon eyeliner trick. Results in the comments!"
Self-care Sunday: share your favorite relaxing beauty ritual.
💡 Example: "Face mask and candles for me! How do you relax on Sundays?"
Glow-Up Week! Post your before-and-after photos from any beauty routine.
💡 Example: "Check out my hair transformation! Who else joined Glow-Up Week?"
Share a throwback photo of your earliest makeup look!
💡 Example: "My first attempt at eyeliner was wild. Let's see yours!"
Try a bold eye shadow color you never wear and post a selfie.
💡 Example: "Today I tried green eyeshadow! Who else got creative?"
What's your go-to beauty tip for busy mornings?
💡 Example: "Dry shampoo is my lifesaver. Any other tips?"
Challenge: Only use 3 products for your whole look today. Show us how it went!
💡 Example: "Foundation, mascara, and gloss - done! Who else tried the 3-product challenge?"
Try a makeup-free day and share how your skin feels.
💡 Example: "My skin feels refreshed after a day off! Anyone else?"
Show us your nail art or favorite polish color of the week.
💡 Example: "I'm wearing pastel blue! What's on your nails this week?"
Hair transformation time! Post a pic if you changed your style or color recently.
💡 Example: "Just went from brunette to blonde. Who else made a change?"
Try a DIY face mask and share your recipe and results.
💡 Example: "Oatmeal and honey for the win! Who's got a good mask recipe?"
What's the one product in your bag you can't live without?
💡 Example: "Lip balm is my must-have. What about you?"
Challenge a friend to join you in today's beauty task and tag them below.
💡 Example: "I challenge @beautybuddy to try a new eyeliner look!"
Try a trending beauty filter and post before-and-after photos.
💡 Example: "This sparkle filter is wild! Show us your filter results."
What beauty goal are you working on this month?
💡 Example: "Trying to master winged liner. Anyone else have a goal?"
Share a beauty fail and what you learned from it.
💡 Example: "Once I over-plucked my brows. Lesson learned! Who else?"
Try a new hair accessory and show us your style.
💡 Example: "Rocking a pearl headband today! Who's got a new accessory?"
Start a 5-day hydration challenge: drink water and share your skin updates daily.
💡 Example: "Day 2: skin is already less dry! Who's in for the hydration challenge?"
What's your favorite face mask for a quick glow-up?
💡 Example: "Clay masks are my favorite. Any other recommendations?"
Try a monochrome makeup look using one color for eyes, lips, and cheeks.
💡 Example: "Pink on everything! Who else tried the monochrome challenge?"
Share your best tip for taming frizzy hair.
💡 Example: "Argan oil helps me. What works for you?"
Try recreating a celebrity makeup look and share your take.
💡 Example: "Tried to channel Zendaya's red carpet glam! Who's next?"
What's your favorite beauty quote or affirmation?
💡 Example: "Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself. Any others?"
Try a new brow style and post your before-and-after.
💡 Example: "Went fluffy today! Who else experimented with brows?"
Show us your beauty shelf or vanity setup.
💡 Example: "Here's my organized (for once) vanity! Share yours."
Try a product swap: use something you own in a new way.
💡 Example: "Used lipstick as blush today! Who else tried a product swap?"
What's the boldest beauty look you've ever tried?
💡 Example: "Blue lipstick at a concert! Any other bold stories?"
Try a new fragrance and share your first impression.
💡 Example: "Tested a floral scent today. Not sure about it! Who else tried something new?"
What's your favorite eco-friendly beauty swap?
💡 Example: "Reusable cotton pads are my fave! Any other green swaps?"
Share a quick tutorial for your favorite beauty trick.
💡 Example: "Here's how I fake fuller lips in two steps. Show us your tricks!"
Take a no-heat hair styling challenge for 3 days and post your results.
💡 Example: "Day 3: loving my natural waves! Who else tried no-heat styles?"
Try using only drugstore products for your whole routine today.
💡 Example: "All drugstore today and loving it! Who else joined?"
Show us your favorite beauty tool and why you swear by it.
💡 Example: "Can't live without my beauty blender. What's your favorite tool?"
Try a color-correcting hack and tell us if it worked for you.
💡 Example: "Green concealer really hides redness! Anyone else try this?"
What's one beauty product you bought and never used?
💡 Example: "I have neon eyeshadow untouched. Any regrets?"
Try a new mascara or lash technique and post your before-and-after.
💡 Example: "Tried fiber mascara today! Who else experimented with lashes?"
What's your favorite way to unwind with beauty rituals after a long day?
💡 Example: "A hot bath and body oil are my go-to. How do you relax?"
Pick a challenge template that fits your community's vibe and current interests. Announce it with clear rules and an inviting tone. Set a simple deadline and let members know how to share their entries, whether through photos, comments, or stories. Offer a small reward, shoutout, or badge for participation or standout entries. Encourage members to cheer each other on and share progress updates throughout the challenge period. Rotate challenge types regularly to keep things fresh.
For all platforms, use clear images or video to announce challenges and pin posts for visibility. Enable easy submission methods such as hashtags, comments, or direct uploads. Encourage cross-posting in stories, feed, and group chats to reach different member segments. Respond promptly to participation to keep momentum high.
Aim for one challenge per week or every two weeks to keep things lively but not overwhelming.
Start with simple, low-pressure challenges and celebrate all entries to make everyone feel welcome.
Yes, these templates are designed for all platforms. Adjust format or visuals as needed for each.
Offer small but meaningful rewards like shoutouts, badges, or product samples to motivate participation.
Promote the challenge across channels, tag members, offer reminders, and personally invite members to join.
Absolutely! Member-suggested challenges boost ownership and engagement in the community.
Use hashtags, pinned posts, or dedicated threads to collect entries and make them easy to find.