Best Fact or Fiction Questions for Makeup Communities

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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Why This Works

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.

41 Ready-to-Use Templates

1

Fact or Fiction: You should always use a primer before foundation. What do you think?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Fact or Fiction: You should always use a primer before foundation. What do you think?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #primer #routine #question
2

Fact or Fiction: Red lipstick looks good on everyone. Share your guess below.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Fact or Fiction: Red lipstick looks good on everyone. Share your guess below."

πŸ”΄ High Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #lipstick #shade #debate
3

Fact or Fiction: Mascara expires after three months. Is this true?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Fact or Fiction: Mascara expires after three months. Is this true?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #mascara #expiration #safety
4

Fact or Fiction: Sleeping with makeup on ages your skin faster.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Fact or Fiction: Sleeping with makeup on ages your skin faster."

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Lurker #skin #habits #myth
5

Fact or Fiction: You can use lipstick as blush in a pinch.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can use lipstick as blush in a pinch."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #multiuse #hack #makeup
6

Fact or Fiction: Foundation with SPF is enough sun protection.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Fact or Fiction: Foundation with SPF is enough sun protection."

πŸ”΄ High Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #foundation #SPF #skin
7

Fact or Fiction: Pumping your mascara wand adds more product.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Fact or Fiction: Pumping your mascara wand adds more product."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #mascara #technique #myth
8

Fact or Fiction: Oily skin should avoid moisturizers.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Fact or Fiction: Oily skin should avoid moisturizers."

πŸ”΄ High Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #oily skin #skincare #routine
9

Fact or Fiction: Expensive makeup always performs better.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Fact or Fiction: Expensive makeup always performs better."

πŸ”΄ High Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #price #performance #debate
10

Fact or Fiction: You should match foundation to your neck, not your face.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Fact or Fiction: You should match foundation to your neck, not your face."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #foundation #shade #tips
11

Fact or Fiction: You can sanitize powder products with alcohol spray.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can sanitize powder products with alcohol spray."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #sanitizing #products #hygiene
12

Fact or Fiction: Makeup can cause acne if not removed properly.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Fact or Fiction: Makeup can cause acne if not removed properly."

πŸ”΄ High Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #acne #removal #skin
13

Fact or Fiction: Natural ingredients are always better in makeup.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Fact or Fiction: Natural ingredients are always better in makeup."

πŸ”΄ High Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #natural #ingredients #debate
14

Fact or Fiction: Setting spray keeps makeup in place all day.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Fact or Fiction: Setting spray keeps makeup in place all day."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #setting spray #longevity #product
15

Fact or Fiction: You can only wear bold eyes or bold lips, not both.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can only wear bold eyes or bold lips, not both."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #style #bold #makeup rules
16

Fact or Fiction: Waterproof mascara is bad for your lashes.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Fact or Fiction: Waterproof mascara is bad for your lashes."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #mascara #waterproof #lashes
17

Fact or Fiction: You should throw away makeup after it changes smell.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Fact or Fiction: You should throw away makeup after it changes smell."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #expiration #safety #products
18

Fact or Fiction: Applying concealer before foundation gives better coverage.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Fact or Fiction: Applying concealer before foundation gives better coverage."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #concealer #foundation #technique
19

Fact or Fiction: You can use coconut oil to remove makeup.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can use coconut oil to remove makeup."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #removal #oil #natural
20

Fact or Fiction: Makeup sponges should be replaced every month.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Fact or Fiction: Makeup sponges should be replaced every month."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #tools #sponges #hygiene
21

Fact or Fiction: You do not need to wash your brushes if you only use powder.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Fact or Fiction: You do not need to wash your brushes if you only use powder."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Lurker #brushes #cleaning #tools
22

Fact or Fiction: Makeup can protect skin from pollution.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Fact or Fiction: Makeup can protect skin from pollution."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #pollution #protection #skin
23

Fact or Fiction: You should change your mascara after an eye infection.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Fact or Fiction: You should change your mascara after an eye infection."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #mascara #infection #safety
24

Fact or Fiction: Layering different brands of makeup causes breakouts.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Fact or Fiction: Layering different brands of makeup causes breakouts."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #brands #layering #skin
25

Fact or Fiction: Makeup with shimmer is only for young skin.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Fact or Fiction: Makeup with shimmer is only for young skin."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Lurker #shimmer #age #style
26

Fact or Fiction: Lip balm must be applied before lipstick.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Fact or Fiction: Lip balm must be applied before lipstick."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #lip balm #lipstick #prep
27

Fact or Fiction: You can revive dried mascara with eye drops.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can revive dried mascara with eye drops."

πŸ”΄ High Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #mascara #hack #tools
28

Fact or Fiction: All makeup is tested on animals before sale.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Fact or Fiction: All makeup is tested on animals before sale."

πŸ”΄ High Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Top #animal testing #products #ethics
29

Fact or Fiction: Makeup expires even if you never open it.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Fact or Fiction: Makeup expires even if you never open it."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #expiration #products #myth
30

Fact or Fiction: You need a different foundation shade for winter and summer.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Fact or Fiction: You need a different foundation shade for winter and summer."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #foundation #season #shade
31

Fact or Fiction: Using more product always gives a more flawless look.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Fact or Fiction: Using more product always gives a more flawless look."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #product #flawless #technique
32

Fact or Fiction: Makeup can be stored in the fridge to last longer.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Fact or Fiction: Makeup can be stored in the fridge to last longer."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #storage #products #hacks
33

Fact or Fiction: Mineral makeup is better for sensitive skin.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Fact or Fiction: Mineral makeup is better for sensitive skin."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #mineral #sensitive skin #products
34

Fact or Fiction: Eyebrow pencils can double as eyeliner.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Fact or Fiction: Eyebrow pencils can double as eyeliner."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #eyebrows #eyeliner #multiuse
35

Fact or Fiction: You should always use a setting powder on oily skin.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Fact or Fiction: You should always use a setting powder on oily skin."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #setting powder #oily skin #routine
36

Fact or Fiction: You can skip sunscreen if your makeup has SPF.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can skip sunscreen if your makeup has SPF."

πŸ”΄ High Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #SPF #sunscreen #skin
37

Fact or Fiction: Matte lipsticks dry out your lips more than gloss.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Fact or Fiction: Matte lipsticks dry out your lips more than gloss."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #matte #lipstick #gloss
38

Fact or Fiction: You should always apply makeup in natural light.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Fact or Fiction: You should always apply makeup in natural light."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #lighting #application #tips
39

Fact or Fiction: You can use setting spray to dampen eyeshadow brushes.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can use setting spray to dampen eyeshadow brushes."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #setting spray #eyeshadow #hack
40

Fact or Fiction: Using fingers instead of brushes can give a more natural look.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Fact or Fiction: Using fingers instead of brushes can give a more natural look."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #application #tools #natural look
41

Fact or Fiction: All makeup products are safe for contact lens wearers.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Fact or Fiction: All makeup products are safe for contact lens wearers."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Top #safety #contacts #products

How to Use These Templates

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.

Best Practices

  • Mix surprising facts with common myths to keep members guessing.
  • Always provide sources or explanations when revealing answers.
  • Encourage respectful debate and sharing of personal stories.
  • Vary the difficulty level to engage both newbies and experts.
  • Use clear, concise statements for maximum impact.

All Platforms Tips

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I create Fact or Fiction questions that address common makeup myths, like 'foundation causes acne' or 'you can't wear bold eyeshadow with glasses'?

To create Fact or Fiction questions that spark discussion, focus on persistent myths in the makeup world such as product ingredients causing breakouts, application techniques, or who can wear certain looks. Use real-world scenarios and common misconceptions your members may encounter (e.g., 'Wearing sunscreen under makeup makes it less effective: Fact or Fiction?'). This not only drives engagement but also helps educate your community with reliable information.

Are there any best practices for writing Fact or Fiction questions about product expiration dates, such as mascara shelf life or lipstick longevity?

Yes, incorporate specific product categories and timelines into your questions. For example, 'Mascara should be replaced every 3 months: Fact or Fiction?' Using precise makeup terminology and referencing common hygiene concerns helps members relate and share their own practices. Always be prepared to provide authoritative sources or guidelines to support the correct answers.

How can I tailor Fact or Fiction posts to address diverse skin tones and undertones, such as myths about which foundation shades work for certain complexions?

Craft questions that directly challenge outdated or exclusionary beliefs, such as 'Only fair skin tones can pull off red lipstick: Fact or Fiction?' or 'Olive undertones should avoid yellow-based foundations: Fact or Fiction?'. This encourages inclusivity and educates members about color theory, undertones, and product selection for all complexions.

What’s the best way to handle disagreements when members have strong opinions about controversial makeup topics like 'is primer really necessary'?

When posting Fact or Fiction questions on contentious topics (e.g., 'Primer is essential for all makeup looks: Fact or Fiction?'), clearly state that you're seeking diverse experiences and back up factual answers with references from makeup artists or dermatologists. Encourage respectful sharing of personal experiences to maintain a positive, educational atmosphere.

Should I include Fact or Fiction prompts about trendy techniques, like 'soap brows' or 'baking', and how do I make them educational?

Absolutely! Trend-based Fact or Fiction posts spark curiosity and learning. For example: 'Soap brows damage eyebrow hair: Fact or Fiction?'. Provide context, such as the origins of the technique, expert opinions, and potential pros and cons. This keeps content current and helps members make informed decisions about new trends.

How do I address ingredient-specific Fact or Fiction questions, like 'Is mineral oil bad for acne-prone skin?' without alienating members who use or avoid certain ingredients?

Be neutral and evidence-based. When posing questions about controversial ingredients (e.g., 'Parabens in makeup are harmful: Fact or Fiction?'), clarify that the goal is education, not judgment. Offer scientific findings or dermatologist perspectives, and invite members to share their experiences, highlighting that ingredient effects can vary by individual skin type and preferences.

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