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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.
Once or twice a week is ideal to keep engagement high without overwhelming your members. Rotate topics to keep things fresh.
Tag a few active members, use fun emojis, and occasionally ask for a reason behind their choice to prompt conversation.
Yes, they are designed to be easy for everyone to answer, regardless of their skincare knowledge or experience.
Absolutely. They work great on all platforms, including forums, Facebook, Instagram, Discord, and Slack.
Not always. Mix it up. Some posts can just be fun choices, while others can invite members to share more or explain.
Start with easier, lighter prompts to lower the participation barrier. Engage directly with replies to build momentum.
Add simple graphics, product photos, or use platform poll features where available to make choices even more appealing.