Want to spark curiosity and lively discussions in your makeup community? Fact or Fiction posts are the perfect way to engage members and bust common beauty myths. Use these ready-to-go templates to start fun conversations that keep everyone coming back for more.
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Fact or Fiction content taps into people's natural curiosity and love for debunking myths. Members are drawn to intriguing statements that challenge what they think they know, prompting them to guess, discuss, and share their own experiences. This format not only entertains but also educates, making community participation feel rewarding.
When members are invited to weigh in on surprising or controversial makeup statements, it creates a sense of involvement and belonging. The reveal or discussion phase then satisfies their desire for knowledge, while also sparking follow-up questions and deeper engagement. This blend of fun and value is why Fact or Fiction posts consistently drive high participation in beauty communities.
Fact or Fiction: You should always use a primer before foundation. What do you think?
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You should always use a primer before foundation. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: Red lipstick looks good on everyone. Share your guess below.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Red lipstick looks good on everyone. Share your guess below."
Fact or Fiction: Mascara expires after three months. Is this true?
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Mascara expires after three months. Is this true?"
Fact or Fiction: Sleeping with makeup on ages your skin faster.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Sleeping with makeup on ages your skin faster."
Fact or Fiction: You can use lipstick as blush in a pinch.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can use lipstick as blush in a pinch."
Fact or Fiction: Foundation with SPF is enough sun protection.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Foundation with SPF is enough sun protection."
Fact or Fiction: Pumping your mascara wand adds more product.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Pumping your mascara wand adds more product."
Fact or Fiction: Oily skin should avoid moisturizers.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Oily skin should avoid moisturizers."
Fact or Fiction: Expensive makeup always performs better.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Expensive makeup always performs better."
Fact or Fiction: You should match foundation to your neck, not your face.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You should match foundation to your neck, not your face."
Fact or Fiction: You can sanitize powder products with alcohol spray.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can sanitize powder products with alcohol spray."
Fact or Fiction: Makeup can cause acne if not removed properly.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Makeup can cause acne if not removed properly."
Fact or Fiction: Natural ingredients are always better in makeup.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Natural ingredients are always better in makeup."
Fact or Fiction: Setting spray keeps makeup in place all day.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Setting spray keeps makeup in place all day."
Fact or Fiction: You can only wear bold eyes or bold lips, not both.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can only wear bold eyes or bold lips, not both."
Fact or Fiction: Waterproof mascara is bad for your lashes.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Waterproof mascara is bad for your lashes."
Fact or Fiction: You should throw away makeup after it changes smell.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You should throw away makeup after it changes smell."
Fact or Fiction: Applying concealer before foundation gives better coverage.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Applying concealer before foundation gives better coverage."
Fact or Fiction: You can use coconut oil to remove makeup.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can use coconut oil to remove makeup."
Fact or Fiction: Makeup sponges should be replaced every month.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Makeup sponges should be replaced every month."
Fact or Fiction: You do not need to wash your brushes if you only use powder.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You do not need to wash your brushes if you only use powder."
Fact or Fiction: Makeup can protect skin from pollution.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Makeup can protect skin from pollution."
Fact or Fiction: You should change your mascara after an eye infection.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You should change your mascara after an eye infection."
Fact or Fiction: Layering different brands of makeup causes breakouts.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Layering different brands of makeup causes breakouts."
Fact or Fiction: Makeup with shimmer is only for young skin.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Makeup with shimmer is only for young skin."
Fact or Fiction: Lip balm must be applied before lipstick.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Lip balm must be applied before lipstick."
Fact or Fiction: You can revive dried mascara with eye drops.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can revive dried mascara with eye drops."
Fact or Fiction: All makeup is tested on animals before sale.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: All makeup is tested on animals before sale."
Fact or Fiction: Makeup expires even if you never open it.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Makeup expires even if you never open it."
Fact or Fiction: You need a different foundation shade for winter and summer.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You need a different foundation shade for winter and summer."
Fact or Fiction: Using more product always gives a more flawless look.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Using more product always gives a more flawless look."
Fact or Fiction: Makeup can be stored in the fridge to last longer.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Makeup can be stored in the fridge to last longer."
Fact or Fiction: Mineral makeup is better for sensitive skin.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Mineral makeup is better for sensitive skin."
Fact or Fiction: Eyebrow pencils can double as eyeliner.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Eyebrow pencils can double as eyeliner."
Fact or Fiction: You should always use a setting powder on oily skin.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You should always use a setting powder on oily skin."
Fact or Fiction: You can skip sunscreen if your makeup has SPF.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can skip sunscreen if your makeup has SPF."
Fact or Fiction: Matte lipsticks dry out your lips more than gloss.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Matte lipsticks dry out your lips more than gloss."
Fact or Fiction: You should always apply makeup in natural light.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You should always apply makeup in natural light."
Fact or Fiction: You can use setting spray to dampen eyeshadow brushes.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can use setting spray to dampen eyeshadow brushes."
Fact or Fiction: Using fingers instead of brushes can give a more natural look.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Using fingers instead of brushes can give a more natural look."
Fact or Fiction: All makeup products are safe for contact lens wearers.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: All makeup products are safe for contact lens wearers."
Choose a template that fits your community's vibe and post it as a standalone question or as part of a series. Encourage members to comment their guesses and share personal anecdotes. After some engagement, reveal the answer or discuss it, citing credible sources if possible. Rotate topics to keep things fresh and occasionally invite members to submit their own Fact or Fiction statements.
For all platforms, keep your Fact or Fiction posts visually engaging with bold text or eye-catching graphics where possible. Use polls or reactions if the platform allows, and follow up with comments to reveal answers and encourage discussion. Adapt the format for stories, reels, or threads to maximize reach.
Aim for once a week to keep engagement high without overwhelming members. Adjust based on your community's response.
You can wait for a few responses to build suspense, then reveal the answer with sources to encourage discussion.
Look for reputable beauty sites, dermatologists, or official product pages. Always link or mention your source.
Encourage respectful debate and remind members that some makeup experiences are personal and can vary.
Absolutely. This increases participation and helps tailor content to your community's interests.
Yes, they're effective for all sizes as they prompt engagement from both active and quieter members.
Rotate topics, invite member suggestions, and occasionally revisit older myths with new insights or trends.