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Pinterest Beauty Challenge

Show us what beauty looks like to you. Create Pins that turn beauty themes into your own look, routine or mood.

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#Contest_Entry

September 8 - September 25

Pin images featuring beauty, makeup and skin care inspiration

How to enter

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Step 1: Create a challenge-themed Pin

Create challenge-themed Pins on Pinterest between September 8, 2026, at 6:00:01 AM Pacific Time and September 25, 2026, at 11:59:59 PM Pacific Time.

Generative AI tools may not be used to make an entry. See Official Rules for details.

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Step 2: Add the required hashtags

Add both hashtags #PinterestBeautyChallenge and #Contest_Entry in the description of your Pin to enter.

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Step 3: Submit your Pins

Tap the "Create" button, and you have successfully submitted your Pin!

To be eligible to enter, as stated in the Official Rules, you must be a legal resident of the Canada and the age of majority in your state of residence.

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Prizes

$300 Visa Gift Card: 10 creators will have the chance to win a $300 Visa gift card.

Step Into the Pinterest Spotlight: Select entrants may be chosen to potentially be featured on Pinterest Editorial boards.

Creative thought-starters

Not sure where to start? Create a Pin that shows how you make a beauty theme your own. Try a mood board, routine, before-and-after, product edit, color story or look for the moment you’re in.

Images of beauty, makeup and skin care inspiration

Trending themes

Grungy ‘90s Renaissance
Vampy lip combos
Barely there brows
Soft grunge nails
Master cool-toned makeup

Futuristic Alien Glam
duochrome makeup
Wet look hairstyles
Chrome nails

Makeup Maximalism
hot pink y2k nails
rhinestone makeup ideas
Bold hair dye for the maximalist

Everything’s a Blur
How to: blurred lips
No makeup makeup
Hydrating skincare routines

Beauty Gone Global
Jelly nails
Igari makeup looks
POV: you love K-Beauty

Bodycare Reimagined
Shiny hair secrets
Everything shower routines
At home spa

DIY Skincare
oatmeal + yogurt calming masks
sugar-free lip scrubs
nourishing oil masks

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Judging criteria

A panel of qualified judges will score each eligible Entry based on the following criteria:

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Creativity and originality (40%)

How unique, engaging, and creative is the Pin and overall concept?

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Adherence to the Call to Action (30%)

How well does the Entry fulfill the Call to Action and incorporate a challenge theme?

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Overall quality and aesthetic (30%)

The quality of the Pin’s imagery/video, composition, and visual appeal. 

We can’t wait to see your Pins!

Your participation in the Contest will be governed by the Terms of Service, Official Rules and Pinterest’s Privacy Policy when entering the challenge.

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