48 curated keyword ideas

Pinterest keywords for beauty

Beauty searches split cleanly into how-to (how to apply concealer), look inspiration (soft glam makeup), and routine or product research (skincare routine for oily skin). Each needs a different pin: tutorials want step layouts, looks want a strong close-up, and routines want a list. The groups below are arranged so you can choose a keyword and the pin format together.

These are curated keyword ideas written by hand for beauty. There is no search volume data on this page and none is implied. Before you build a board around a phrase, check it in Pinterest Trends or type it into the Pinterest search bar and look at the suggestions that appear.

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Broad keywords (10)

Short, competitive terms. Best for board names and the opening words of a title.

Long-tail keywords (18)

Specific phrases typed by someone who knows what they want. Best for pin titles.

Seasonal keywords (10)

Time-bound phrases. Publish these 45 to 60 days before the season or holiday.

Product and shopping keywords (10)

Phrases close to a purchase. Best on product, affiliate and shop listing pins.

Skin type, hair type and age are the modifiers that make beauty keywords specific. A routine for dry skin over 40 is a very different search from a routine for teens with acne, so put the modifier in the title instead of hiding it in the description.

How to use these keywords in titles, descriptions and board names

Match the keyword to the pin format. How-to phrases deserve step by step pins or short videos, look names need a clear finished photo, and routine phrases work best as list or infographic pins. Product keywords like retinol for beginners are research searches, so explain rather than sell in the description.

Pin title (up to 100 characters)

Skincare Routine for Oily Skin: Morning and Night

One long-tail phrase, worded the way a person types it, with the most important words first.

Pin description (up to 500 characters)

A simple skincare routine for oily skin, morning and night: gentle cleanser, light moisturizer and daily sunscreen. Product order explained.

Two or three related phrases in natural sentences. No keyword lists, no stuffing.

Board name

Skincare Routine for Oily Skin

A broad or mid-length phrase that describes everything you will save to it.

Pinterest keywords for beauty: FAQ

Should beauty pins mention skin type or hair type?

Yes, when the advice depends on it. Phrases like for oily skin or for curly hair match how people search and filter out readers the advice would not suit, which keeps saves and clicks relevant.

Are brand names good beauty keywords?

They can be for reviews and dupes, since people search brand plus review or dupe. Keep claims accurate and add a disclosure if you earn from the link.

What beauty boards should I start with?

Split by category and need: Makeup for Beginners, Skincare Routine, Easy Hairstyles, Nail Ideas. Each name is a phrase someone types, and each board gets a clear topic.

Keyword ideas for other niches

See every niche on the Pinterest keywords hub, find beauty hashtags, or browse board name ideas.