UGC ads
Makeup UGC ads brands keep running
33 makeup brands run at least 3 live creator-style ads each, over 490 in all. These eight have run longest, one per brand.
- brands with 3+ creator ads
- 33
brands with 3+ creator ads
- live creator-style ads
- Over 490
live creator-style ads
- open with a first-person story
- 51%
open with a first-person story
- longest-running one
- 126 days
longest-running one
The 8 that have run longest
One ad per brand, longest-running first. We quote the opening line and link to the ad.
Huda Beauty
“Obsessed With This Stay 💖”
Pitch: grease-proof, long-wearing lip color.
126 days live · Video · Customer quote hook · Lands on a marketplace listing
See it in Meta's Ad LibraryONE/SIZE
“GO FROM POWDERY TO GLASSY”
Pitch: melts powder for a glassy finish.
98 days live · Video · Before and after hook · Lands on a product page
See it in Meta's Ad LibraryLawless
“My Forget The Filler Gloss favorites that are non-negotiable. 💋”
Pitch: curated custom lip kit.
97 days live · Video · First-person story hook · Lands on a collection page
See it in Meta's Ad LibraryBabe Original
“self-control isn't my thing when i see Babe Original at Target”
Pitch: easier access to products.
85 days live · Video · First-person story hook · Lands on a marketplace listing
See it in Meta's Ad LibraryKosas
“I always get so many questions about my favorite acne-safe makeup”
Pitch: non-pore-clogging makeup.
83 days live · Video · First-person story hook · Lands on a product page
See it in Meta's Ad LibraryRare Beauty
“Rare Beauty’s brow gel keeps my brows in place ALL day long”
Pitch: all-day flexible brow hold.
75 days live · Video · Customer quote hook · Lands on a product page
See it in Meta's Ad LibraryMorphe
“This is the best beauty purchase I didn’t know I needed”
Pitch: pro-level makeup application.
73 days live · Video · Customer quote hook · Lands on a product page
See it in Meta's Ad Libraryeos
“The moment I smelled the NEW @eos Toasted Marshmallow Collection”
Pitch: seasonal fragrance indulgence.
72 days live · Video · First-person story hook · Lands on a product page
See it in Meta's Ad Library
How these ads open
Live makeup creator ads by hook.
First-person story
253 ads · 51%
Customer quote
35 ads · 7%
Demo
158 ads · 32%
Before and after
51 ads · 10%
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Frequently asked questions
- How many makeup brands run UGC ads?
- 33 makeup brands run at least 3 live creator-style video ads each on Meta, over 490 ads in all. We count ads from the brand's own pages that open as a story, a quote, a demo or a before-and-after.
- What is the longest-running makeup UGC ad?
- Huda Beauty's, live for 126 days. It opens with “Obsessed With This Stay 💖” as a customer quote hook. The link under each ad opens it in Meta's Ad Library.
- Which UGC hook do makeup brands use most?
- First-person story, at 51% of live makeup creator ads. A creator talks to the camera about their own problem and what fixed it. The chart above shows the full mix across the four hooks.
Other categories
Skincare UGC ads
70 brands running creator ads.
Hair care UGC ads
21 brands running creator ads.
Body care and fragrance UGC ads
39 brands running creator ads.
Health and supplement UGC ads
38 brands running creator ads.
Fashion UGC ads
75 brands running creator ads.
Food and drink UGC ads
63 brands running creator ads.
Home UGC ads
56 brands running creator ads.
How to become a UGC creator
What brands buy, with ads they keep running.