Struggling to keep your makeup community buzzing with fresh energy? Caption This posts are your secret weapon for sparking laughter and imagination. Use these ready-to-go templates to get everyone talking, laughing, and sharing their creativity.
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Caption This posts work because they lower the barrier to participation. All your members need is a quick burst of inspiration or humor to join in, making it easy for even shy or new members to contribute. The playful challenge of crafting a clever or funny caption encourages creativity and builds a sense of community as people riff off each other's ideas.
In makeup communities, visuals are everything. Captioning a quirky, beautiful, or behind-the-scenes makeup photo invites members to showcase their wit and personality, while staying on-brand. These posts also create a lighthearted atmosphere, helping members bond over shared humor and relatable beauty moments.
Caption this: When your eyeliner wing actually matches both sides.
💡 Example: "Caption this: When your eyeliner wing actually matches both sides."
What is this lipstick shade thinking right now? Caption below.
💡 Example: "What is this lipstick shade thinking right now? Caption below."
Spot the mood: Caption this close-up of a bold brow.
💡 Example: "Spot the mood: Caption this close-up of a bold brow."
If this eyeshadow palette could talk, what would it say?
💡 Example: "If this eyeshadow palette could talk, what would it say?"
Give this makeup fail a name. Funniest caption wins bragging rights!
💡 Example: "Give this makeup fail a name. Funniest caption wins bragging rights!"
Caption this: That moment you drop your favorite blush.
💡 Example: "Caption this: That moment you drop your favorite blush."
What is going through this model's mind with that fierce contour?
💡 Example: "What is going through this model's mind with that fierce contour?"
Fill in the blank: When your mascara wand goes rogue, you feel _____.
💡 Example: "Fill in the blank: When your mascara wand goes rogue, you feel _____."
What's the perfect meme caption for this rainbow highlight moment?
💡 Example: "What's the perfect meme caption for this rainbow highlight moment?"
Caption this: Before coffee vs after applying red lipstick.
💡 Example: "Caption this: Before coffee vs after applying red lipstick."
If this makeup bag could spill a secret, what would it be?
💡 Example: "If this makeup bag could spill a secret, what would it be?"
Caption this: The face you make when your highlighter is blinding.
💡 Example: "Caption this: The face you make when your highlighter is blinding."
What's the sassiest caption for this glitter lip look?
💡 Example: "What's the sassiest caption for this glitter lip look?"
This makeup brush is living its best life. Caption this moment!
💡 Example: "This makeup brush is living its best life. Caption this moment!"
Imagine this look as a movie scene. What's the title?
💡 Example: "Imagine this look as a movie scene. What's the title?"
Caption this: That feeling when your setting spray saves the day.
💡 Example: "Caption this: That feeling when your setting spray saves the day."
What would you name this dramatic winged liner look?
💡 Example: "What would you name this dramatic winged liner look?"
If this compact could talk, what drama would it spill?
💡 Example: "If this compact could talk, what drama would it spill?"
Caption this: The face you make when your favorite shade is discontinued.
💡 Example: "Caption this: The face you make when your favorite shade is discontinued."
What's the best caption for this glitter explosion?
💡 Example: "What's the best caption for this glitter explosion?"
Describe this makeup mood in three words.
💡 Example: "Describe this makeup mood in three words."
Caption this: When your contour is sharp enough to cut negativity.
💡 Example: "Caption this: When your contour is sharp enough to cut negativity."
If this makeup look was a catchphrase, what would it be?
💡 Example: "If this makeup look was a catchphrase, what would it be?"
Caption this: Me vs Monday morning with and without concealer.
💡 Example: "Caption this: Me vs Monday morning with and without concealer."
What is the inner monologue of this bold brow?
💡 Example: "What is the inner monologue of this bold brow?"
Caption this: When you try a new product and it works better than expected.
💡 Example: "Caption this: When you try a new product and it works better than expected."
What is the story behind this unblended eyeshadow?
💡 Example: "What is the story behind this unblended eyeshadow?"
Fill in the blank: This lipstick shade says I am _____.
💡 Example: "Fill in the blank: This lipstick shade says I am _____."
Caption this: That look when you nail the cut crease.
💡 Example: "Caption this: That look when you nail the cut crease."
What meme would you make from this bold blush moment?
💡 Example: "What meme would you make from this bold blush moment?"
This mascara is extra. Caption this over-the-top lash look.
💡 Example: "This mascara is extra. Caption this over-the-top lash look."
If this makeup look had a dating app bio, what would it say?
💡 Example: "If this makeup look had a dating app bio, what would it say?"
Caption this: When you sneeze right after finishing your mascara.
💡 Example: "Caption this: When you sneeze right after finishing your mascara."
What is this makeup sponge thinking after a long day?
💡 Example: "What is this makeup sponge thinking after a long day?"
Caption this: That face you make when your setting powder goes everywhere.
💡 Example: "Caption this: That face you make when your setting powder goes everywhere."
If this bold eye look was a song, what would the title be?
💡 Example: "If this bold eye look was a song, what would the title be?"
Create a clever hashtag to caption this makeup transformation.
💡 Example: "Create a clever hashtag to caption this makeup transformation."
Caption this: When your makeup look matches your outfit perfectly.
💡 Example: "Caption this: When your makeup look matches your outfit perfectly."
What is the most dramatic caption you can give this smokey eye?
💡 Example: "What is the most dramatic caption you can give this smokey eye?"
Describe this makeup disaster in one word.
💡 Example: "Describe this makeup disaster in one word."
If this makeup look was a mood, what would it be?
💡 Example: "If this makeup look was a mood, what would it be?"
Start by selecting or taking a fun, expressive makeup photo that could mean many things. Post it with one of these templates as your caption, inviting your community to add their own twist. React to member contributions with likes or replies to keep the thread lively. For extra fun, consider highlighting the best captions in your stories or weekly wrap-ups.
On all platforms, use eye-catching images and concise prompts. Tag or mention a few active members to kick off responses. Use the platform's features, like polls or reactions, to highlight top captions. Consider saving great captions to share in stories or newsletters, and always respect image copyright if sourced externally.
A 'Caption This' post is where you share a fun or expressive makeup image and invite members to come up with witty, creative, or funny captions for it.
Once a week is ideal to keep things fresh and fun without overloading your feed. Mix them in with other post types for variety.
Choose images that are expressive, slightly silly, or open to interpretation. Behind-the-scenes moments, close-ups, or makeup fails are great options.
Tag a few active members to get the ball rolling, reply to early captions with positive comments, and occasionally highlight the best captions in a roundup or story.
Yes, these templates work well across all platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and forums. Just adjust your image size and prompt length as needed.
Absolutely. Swapping out the image keeps the prompt feeling new, even if the caption format stays the same.
Prizes can boost participation but are not required. Recognition, like featuring top captions in a story, is often enough to motivate members.