#altmakeup — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 7.1M total posts and 1.6K new posts daily, #altmakeup is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.7K likes and 44 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #altmakeup

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#alt	7.1M	1.6K	1.7K	100	53
#alternative	27.6M	2.8K	1.1K	100	40
#altgirl	5.9M	1.2K	1.1K	100	47
#makeup	427.9M	60.6K	650	100	41
#altfashion	2.5M	763	761	100	55

Related Hashtags to #altmakeup

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#goth	25.1M	2.8K	1.1K	100	55
#gothmakeup	1.6M	303	2.2K	100	74
#gothgirl	9.1M	1.1K	5.3K	100	62
#alternativegirl	9.9M	339	1.4K	100	55
#alternativefashion	4.6M	606	1.6K	100	53

Similar Hashtags to #altmakeup

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#altmakeuplook	12.0K	5	1.9K	4	60
#altmakeupartist	5.4K	2	663	2	46
#altmakeuptutorial	1.2K	1	233	1	5
#altmakeuplooks	808	1	57	1	9
#altmakeupinspo	953	1	248	1	5

Hashtag Cloud

#gothic #alternativemakeup #altstyle #emo #gothfashion #makeupartist #altmodel #grunge #alternativestyle #gothaesthetic #emogirl #altgirls #piercings #explorepage #gothstyle #egirl #aesthetic #gothicmakeup #fyp #explore #mua #makeupideas #darkaesthetic #gothicstyle #fashion #grungeaesthetic #gothgoth #gothicfashion #makeuptutorial #graphicliner #tattoos #emomakeup #metalhead #girlswithtattoos #punk #creativemakeup #ootd #makeuplook #eyeliner #altaesthetic #halloween #grungemakeup #tradgoth #makeuplooks #scene #emohair #alternativemodel #vampire #makeupinspo #girlswithpiercings #beauty #gothgirls #egirlmakeup #althair #grungestyle #emostyle #metal #gothmodel #nonbinary #makeuplover #darkmakeup #makeupaddict #altboy #gothicgirl #art #grungegirl #scenegirl #trending #cosplay #witch #y2k #metalgirl #altmakeuplook #cute #softgrunge #lgbt #halloweenmakeup #model #artist #romanticgoth #dyedhair #grungefashion #motd #selfie #makeupoftheday #photography #dark #tattoo #tattooed #nugoth

How to Use #altmakeup on Instagram

Mix with niche hashtags — #altmakeup has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #altmakeup alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #altmakeup with #goth, #gothmakeup, #gothgirl for a well-rounded hashtag set.
Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #altmakeup on Instagram?

#altmakeup has 7.1M total posts on Instagram with approximately 1.6K new posts added daily. The average post using #altmakeup receives 1.7K likes and 44 comments.

Is #altmakeup a good hashtag to use?

#altmakeup has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 53/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #altmakeup?

The best hashtags to use with #altmakeup include: #goth, #gothmakeup, #gothgirl, #alternativegirl, #alternativefashion. Using a mix of related hashtags helps you reach a wider audience while staying relevant to your content.

Editorial transparency: This article was drafted with AI assistance using IQ Hashtags' internal platform data and research, then reviewed and edited for accuracy by Ewa Suwińska, Editorial Lead at IQ Hashtags. Last reviewed: 2026-06-04. Learn about our editorial process →

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