Finding it hard to spark excitement and engagement in your skincare community? Community challenges are a proven way to bring members together, inspire creativity, and boost participation. This template library gives you everything you need to launch fun, effective skincare challenges with ease.
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Community challenges work because they tap into members' natural curiosity and desire for friendly competition. By offering a clear, achievable goal and a sense of group progress, challenges foster collective motivation and make participation feel meaningful. In skincare communities, challenges can also drive learning, discovery, and confidence as members try new routines or products together.
When you mix playful prompts with attainable tasks, even hesitant or less active members are encouraged to join in. The public sharing of progress and results builds camaraderie, accountability, and a sense of achievement. Plus, small rewards or public recognition provide extra incentive for members to take part and stick with the challenge.
7-Day Hydration Challenge - drink 8 cups of water daily and share your progress!
💡 Example: "Day 3 and still going strong on the 7-Day Hydration Challenge! Who's with me?"
Mask Monday is here! Try a new face mask tonight and post your before and after photos.
💡 Example: "Tried a clay mask for Mask Monday! Here are my before and after photos."
Share your favorite sunscreen and tell us why you love it.
💡 Example: "I love XYZ sunscreen because it's lightweight and non-greasy!"
Can you stick to your routine for 5 days straight? Post a selfie each day to join the streak!
💡 Example: "Day 2 of my routine streak - still on track! Who else is in?"
Try using only fragrance-free products for the next three days. Share how your skin feels!
💡 Example: "After three days fragrance-free, my skin feels calmer!"
Show us your current nighttime skincare lineup. What products do you use before bed?
💡 Example: "Here is my nighttime lineup: cleanser, serum, moisturizer, and eye cream."
It's Exfoliation Week! Try a gentle exfoliator and share your thoughts by Friday.
💡 Example: "Used a rice scrub for Exfoliation Week. My skin feels smoother already!"
Post a no-makeup selfie and let us know how your skin is feeling today.
💡 Example: "No-makeup selfie time! My skin feels fresh after last night's mask."
Swap your pillowcase tonight and report back if you notice a difference in your skin.
💡 Example: "Swapped my pillowcase yesterday. Let's see if my breakouts improve!"
Show us your shelfie! Snap a pic of your skincare shelf and tag your must-haves.
💡 Example: "Here is my shelfie! Can't live without my vitamin C serum."
Try a new ingredient this week and share your review with the group.
💡 Example: "Just tried bakuchiol for the first time. I like how gentle it feels!"
What is your go-to product for sudden breakouts? Share a tip with the community.
💡 Example: "I use a clay mask when I see a pimple starting. Works every time!"
Double cleanse tonight and let us know how your skin feels tomorrow morning.
💡 Example: "Tried double cleansing for the first time. My skin feels so clean!"
Share a skincare myth you believed and what changed your mind.
💡 Example: "I used to think oily skin doesn't need moisturizer. Now I know better!"
Challenge: Use SPF every day this week and check in with your progress.
💡 Example: "Day 4 and I haven't missed my SPF once!"
Can you go makeup-free for a whole weekend? Share how your skin reacts.
💡 Example: "I skipped makeup all weekend and my skin looks brighter!"
Try a cold water rinse at the end of your routine tonight and post your thoughts.
💡 Example: "The cold rinse woke me up! My skin feels tighter."
Share your best tip for dealing with dry skin in winter.
💡 Example: "I layer a hydrating serum before my moisturizer in winter."
Try a 3-step routine for the next 3 nights. Cleanse, treat, moisturize and report back.
💡 Example: "Three nights of the 3-step routine and my skin feels less irritated."
Host a 'Product Swap': trade recommendations for your least used product.
💡 Example: "I never use this toner. Any suggestions for a better fit?"
Take a photo of your skin in natural light today. Notice any changes?
💡 Example: "My skin looks less red in natural light after two weeks of my new routine."
Mini challenge: Try a facial massage for two minutes tonight and share your experience.
💡 Example: "Facial massage was so relaxing. My cheeks feel lifted!"
Share your favorite budget-friendly skincare find.
💡 Example: "The CeraVe hydrating cleanser is my go-to affordable product."
Have you ever tried a DIY mask? Share your recipe or results.
💡 Example: "I love a honey and oatmeal mask for soothing redness."
What skincare step do you never skip? Tell us why.
💡 Example: "I never skip moisturizer, even in summer."
Post a picture of your empties for the month and let us know your repurchase plans.
💡 Example: "These are my empties for June. Will definitely repurchase the serum!"
Try layering serums tonight and report back on how your skin feels tomorrow.
💡 Example: "Layered hyaluronic acid and niacinamide. My skin feels plumper!"
Share a throwback photo of your skin from a year ago. Notice any improvements?
💡 Example: "My skin is so much clearer than last year. Thanks for all the advice here!"
Try a new moisturizer this week and let us know if you see a difference.
💡 Example: "Switched to a gel moisturizer. My skin feels less oily already."
What is one ingredient you want to learn more about? Ask the group for tips.
💡 Example: "Curious about peptides. Any advice on how to use them?"
Go fragrance-free for a week and share your skin's progress photos.
💡 Example: "A week without fragrance and my redness is down. Here are my progress pics."
Try spot treating a blemish and report back with your results.
💡 Example: "Used a hydrocolloid patch. My blemish looks smaller today!"
Share your favorite way to de-stress and how it helps your skin.
💡 Example: "Yoga always helps my skin clear up when I'm stressed."
Challenge: Try an ice roller for three mornings in a row and share your feedback.
💡 Example: "Three days with an ice roller and my puffiness is gone!"
What is one skincare step you want to improve? Set a goal and share it here.
💡 Example: "My goal is to be consistent with night moisturizer this week."
Show us your favorite travel-sized skincare items.
💡 Example: "I always pack mini sunscreen and cleanser for trips."
Try using a facial oil tonight and describe how your skin feels in the morning.
💡 Example: "Used rosehip oil last night. My skin feels so soft today."
Share a skincare fail and what you learned from it.
💡 Example: "I over-exfoliated once and learned to go gentle with acids."
Try a morning routine with only 3 products for a week. Share your results.
💡 Example: "A week with just cleanser, moisturizer, and SPF. My skin is less irritated!"
Post your best tip for remembering to reapply sunscreen throughout the day.
💡 Example: "I set an hourly phone alarm to remind me to reapply SPF."
Choose a template that fits your community's interests and skill levels. Announce the challenge with clear instructions and deadlines. Encourage members to share updates, photos, or reflections as they participate. Use polls, comment threads, or hashtags to track progress and highlight participants. Offer shoutouts or small prizes to recognize those who join in. Rotate challenge types to keep things fresh and engaging.
For all platforms, use pinned posts or announcements to highlight each new challenge. Leverage platform tools like hashtags, stories, or polls to collect entries and track engagement. Remind members to participate with periodic updates and share highlights across platforms for broader reach.
You can use the 'Ingredient Exploration' template to dedicate each day to a different aspect of the featured ingredient, such as benefits, application tips, myth-busting, and before-and-after stories. For actives like retinol or niacinamide, highlight safety guidelines, layering advice, and encourage members to share their experiences or photos using products containing the ingredient.
Select templates designed for knowledge sharing and gentle encouragement, such as 'Routine Refresh' or 'Share Your Swap.' Frame challenges around sharing barrier-friendly products, patch test stories, or fragrance-free routine modifications. Always include disclaimers and encourage members to consult dermatologists for persistent issues.
Absolutely! Use the 'Empties Challenge' template to prompt members to not only share finished products but also discuss packaging choices, recycling tips, or experiences with refillable options. Encourage photo submissions of eco-friendly empties and host mini-challenges like 'Most Creative Upcycle.'
Utilize moderation tools and create a supportive environment by including a 'Safety First' section in your challenge post template. Encourage members to share experiences but remind them that not all reactions are typical and professional advice should be sought for concerning symptoms. Offer a template for logging patch test results and reporting side effects.
Use the 'Seasonal Switch-Up' template to ask members about changing their cleansers, moisturizers, or SPF products as the weather shifts. Create polls or photo threads for favorite spring-friendly products, and prompt members to share tips for managing issues like increased oiliness or allergies.
With the 'Routine Remix' template, create challenges that ask members to post their step-by-step routine breakdowns, including the order of application for exfoliating acids, hydrating serums, and occlusive moisturizers. Facilitate debates or Q&A threads about best practices for layering, and highlight expert-approved sequences to guide less experienced users.
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