Having trouble sparking fun and easy conversations in your skincare community? This or That templates are your secret weapon for boosting interaction and making everyone feel included. Discover ready-to-use prompts that get members talking, sharing, and coming back for more.
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This or That prompts work because they lower the barrier to participation. Members can quickly respond without overthinking, making it easy to jump in even if they are new or shy. Choosing between two fun options feels inviting and playful, which helps foster a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
Psychologically, offering a simple choice taps into people's natural desire to share preferences and see how they compare to others. It creates instant connection points and encourages lighthearted debate. In skincare communities, these prompts can surface product favorites, routines, and quirky habits, all while building trust and camaraderie.
Sheet mask or clay mask Which do you reach for more often
💡 Example: "Sheet mask or clay mask Which do you reach for more often"
Morning skincare or evening skincare Which is your favorite time
💡 Example: "Morning skincare or evening skincare Which is your favorite time"
Foaming cleanser or cream cleanser Which leaves your skin happier
💡 Example: "Foaming cleanser or cream cleanser Which leaves your skin happier"
Physical exfoliant or chemical exfoliant Which do you prefer and why
💡 Example: "Physical exfoliant or chemical exfoliant Which do you prefer and why"
Sunscreen every day or only on sunny days Be honest
💡 Example: "Sunscreen every day or only on sunny days Be honest"
Fragrance-free or scented skincare Which team are you on
💡 Example: "Fragrance-free or scented skincare Which team are you on"
DIY face masks or store-bought Which do you trust more
💡 Example: "DIY face masks or store-bought Which do you trust more"
Serum before moisturizer or after How do you layer
💡 Example: "Serum before moisturizer or after How do you layer"
Sheet masks in the fridge or at room temp What is your move
💡 Example: "Sheet masks in the fridge or at room temp What is your move"
Eye cream or skip it Do you use it in your routine
💡 Example: "Eye cream or skip it Do you use it in your routine"
Double cleanse or single cleanse What works for you
💡 Example: "Double cleanse or single cleanse What works for you"
Face oils or water-based moisturizers Which one do you grab first
💡 Example: "Face oils or water-based moisturizers Which one do you grab first"
SPF spray or SPF lotion Which application do you love
💡 Example: "SPF spray or SPF lotion Which application do you love"
5-step routine or keep it simple Which side are you on
💡 Example: "5-step routine or keep it simple Which side are you on"
Face rollers or gua sha Which tool do you enjoy most
💡 Example: "Face rollers or gua sha Which tool do you enjoy most"
Essence or toner If you had to pick just one
💡 Example: "Essence or toner If you had to pick just one"
Acne patches or spot treatments What is your blemish go-to
💡 Example: "Acne patches or spot treatments What is your blemish go-to"
Cleansing wipes or micellar water What saves you in a pinch
💡 Example: "Cleansing wipes or micellar water What saves you in a pinch"
Face mask selfies or no selfie Which camp are you in
💡 Example: "Face mask selfies or no selfie Which camp are you in"
K-beauty or Western skincare What do you lean toward
💡 Example: "K-beauty or Western skincare What do you lean toward"
Sleeping mask or night cream What is your bedtime secret
💡 Example: "Sleeping mask or night cream What is your bedtime secret"
Lip balm or overnight lip mask What keeps your lips happy
💡 Example: "Lip balm or overnight lip mask What keeps your lips happy"
Face mist or blotting papers What is in your bag right now
💡 Example: "Face mist or blotting papers What is in your bag right now"
Hyaluronic acid or vitamin C What does your skin love more
💡 Example: "Hyaluronic acid or vitamin C What does your skin love more"
Reusable cotton pads or disposable Which do you use
💡 Example: "Reusable cotton pads or disposable Which do you use"
Face mask in the morning or at night When do you mask
💡 Example: "Face mask in the morning or at night When do you mask"
SPF 30 or SPF 50 What do you usually wear
💡 Example: "SPF 30 or SPF 50 What do you usually wear"
Pimple popper or hands off Be honest
💡 Example: "Pimple popper or hands off Be honest"
Face shaving or waxing What is your method
💡 Example: "Face shaving or waxing What is your method"
Toner pad or liquid toner How do you apply yours
💡 Example: "Toner pad or liquid toner How do you apply yours"
Face massage tools or just your hands How do you apply skincare
💡 Example: "Face massage tools or just your hands How do you apply skincare"
Cleansing balm or oil cleanser What suits your skin best
💡 Example: "Cleansing balm or oil cleanser What suits your skin best"
Minimal packaging or cute packaging Which do you buy
💡 Example: "Minimal packaging or cute packaging Which do you buy"
Face masks solo or with friends How do you mask up
💡 Example: "Face masks solo or with friends How do you mask up"
Aloe vera gel or snail mucin What is your skin soother
💡 Example: "Aloe vera gel or snail mucin What is your skin soother"
Travel-size or full-size products Which do you hoard
💡 Example: "Travel-size or full-size products Which do you hoard"
Matte finish or dewy glow Which skin look do you crave
💡 Example: "Matte finish or dewy glow Which skin look do you crave"
Overnight pimple patch or spot drying lotion Which works for you
💡 Example: "Overnight pimple patch or spot drying lotion Which works for you"
Weekly exfoliation or daily gentle exfoliant What is your style
💡 Example: "Weekly exfoliation or daily gentle exfoliant What is your style"
Masking while relaxing or multitasking How do you mask
💡 Example: "Masking while relaxing or multitasking How do you mask"
Splashing water or towel pat dry after washing What do you do
💡 Example: "Splashing water or towel pat dry after washing What do you do"
SPF under or over makeup How do you apply sun protection
💡 Example: "SPF under or over makeup How do you apply sun protection"
To use these templates, simply copy and paste one into your community platform as a new post or story. Encourage replies by tagging a few active members or adding a follow-up question. Rotate themes to keep things fresh and relevant to the season or trending topics. You can also use them as icebreakers for new member introductions or in weekly engagement threads.
For all platforms, format posts with clear choices and simple visuals if possible. Use polls on channels that support them, or ask for quick emoji replies in chats. Always encourage follow-up comments to deepen engagement.
You can tailor the templates to highlight ingredient debates that are trending or often misunderstood in the skincare community, such as retinol vs bakuchiol or physical vs chemical exfoliants. Encourage members to share personal experiences, sensitivities, and results, making sure to provide context or educational snippets in the post captions to keep discussions informative and respectful.
When using the templates, specify scenarios relevant to various skin types, like 'gel cleanser vs cream cleanser for oily skin' or 'moisturizer with ceramides vs hyaluronic acid for dry skin.' This helps members with different concerns see themselves in the posts and share targeted advice or preferences, increasing engagement among users with diverse needs.
Including professional treatments can engage more advanced members and spark insightful conversations, but balance them with familiar at-home options so newer members don’t feel excluded. Use the templates to occasionally compare salon/spa treatments like 'chemical peels vs microneedling' and pair them with clear, concise explanations to make the options accessible to all.
Utilize the templates to highlight popular myths or controversies—such as 'clean beauty vs clinical formulations' or 'natural oils vs synthetic moisturizers.' Add an expert note or discussion prompt to debunk misconceptions and invite evidence-based opinions. This approach both educates and fosters critical thinking within your community.
Leverage the templates to prompt members to share how their routines change with the seasons, e.g., 'lightweight gel moisturizer (summer) vs rich cream (winter).' These posts encourage members to talk about climate-specific concerns and product swaps, which can be especially valuable in a geographically diverse community.
Set clear community guidelines before posting polarizing This or That topics like 'mineral sunscreen vs chemical sunscreen.' Use the template captions to encourage respectful sharing of experiences and ask for sources or scientific backing where possible. Monitor discussions closely and step in if conversations become disrespectful, reminding members to focus on personal experiences and research rather than absolutes.
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