r/brownbeauty

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About r/brownbeauty

This is a subreddit for makeup addicts of a darker coloring. As hard as it is to find quality products for darker skinned ladies and gents, let's help each other! Post tips, finds, hauls, questions, B & A's, and just general makeup talk. All are welcome! LET'S TALK MAKEUP.

The community at a glance

r/brownbeauty is a Subreddit for Beauty with roughly 49K members. It has been around since 2013. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #10 in the Beauty communities list.

Roughly 8K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Makeup, Skin, and Looking For. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention lipstick, eyeshadow palette, and foundation.

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Established 2013
49K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +8K members
Growth: +20.5% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2014: 2K members
  • 2015: 2K members
  • 2016: 2K members
  • 2017: 2K members
  • 2018: 4K members
  • 2023: 21K members
  • 2024: 6K members
  • 2025: 4K members
  • 2026: 6K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 180 members
  • Aug: 173 members
  • Sep: 382 members
  • Oct: 197 members
  • Nov: 439 members
  • Dec: 1K members
  • Jan: 3K members
  • Feb: 507 members
  • Mar: 1K members
  • Apr: 836 members
  • May: 393 members
  • Jun: 325 members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    14 posts in the past month
    1. I'm new to makeup. Here is my little mermaid themed look for fun. I'm open to suggestions.
    2. How do I blow out coarse, thick Indian hair
    3. Any kajal color suggestions that are not black/brown for everyday?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    I'm new to makeup. Here is my little mermaid themed look for fun. I'm open to suggestions. · How do I blow out coarse, thick Indian hair · Any kajal color suggestions that are not black/brown for everyday?
    14
  • Solution Requests
    4 posts in the past month
    1. highly pigmented eyeshadow recs for brown skin??
    2. Getting rid of hyperpigmentation around mouth
    3. Good eyeshadow that will show on dark skin
    #2
    Solution Requests
    highly pigmented eyeshadow recs for brown skin?? · Getting rid of hyperpigmentation around mouth · Good eyeshadow that will show on dark skin
    4

Topics

  • Makeup
    132 posts in the past month
    1. Played in makeup for fun
    2. I'm new to makeup. Here is my little mermaid themed look for fun. I'm open to suggestions.
    3. Updated neutral after work makeup
    #1
    Makeup
    Played in makeup for fun · I'm new to makeup. Here is my little mermaid themed look for fun. I'm open to suggestions. · Updated neutral after work makeup
    132
  • Skin
    48 posts in the past month
    1. Dark Skin: Soft Glam I posted this elsewhere buy thought people might need ideas for dark skinned makeup.
    2. How do I help my sister who's insecure about her dark skin?
    3. Tan skin and soft grunge makeup
    #2
    Skin
    Dark Skin: Soft Glam I posted this elsewhere buy thought people might need ideas for dark skinned makeup. · How do I help my sister who's insecure about her dark skin? · Tan skin and soft grunge makeup
    48
  • Looking For
    27 posts in the past month
    #3
    Looking For
    27
  • Foundation
    27 posts in the past month
    1. I made a darker shade work!
    2. Finally - a makeup brand that gets brown skin.
    #4
    Foundation
    I made a darker shade work! · Finally - a makeup brand that gets brown skin.
    27
  • Shade
    25 posts in the past month
    1. If you are looking for a true neutral deep shade, try Armani luminous silk shade 13!
    2. I made a darker shade work!
    3. Need help in shade matching
    #5
    Shade
    If you are looking for a true neutral deep shade, try Armani luminous silk shade 13! · I made a darker shade work! · Need help in shade matching
    25

Product recommendations

  • lipstick
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Brown queens, what's the best MAC lipstick shade for us?
    2. Best red lipsticks for brown skin
    3. Best lipstick for 490 Fenty skin tone
    #1
    lipstick
    Brown queens, what's the best MAC lipstick shade for us? · Best red lipsticks for brown skin · Best lipstick for 490 Fenty skin tone
    9
  • eyeshadow palette
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Best palettes for Indian skin?
    2. Best brown/neutral eyeshadow palette? Preferably mostly matte with some shimmer shades. Not into foil/glitter eyeshadows.
    3. Best palette for adding pops of colour?
    #2
    eyeshadow palette
    Best palettes for Indian skin? · Best brown/neutral eyeshadow palette? Preferably mostly matte with some shimmer shades. Not into foil/glitter eyeshadows. · Best palette for adding pops of colour?
    7
  • foundation
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Best time to get color-matched for a foundation/concealer if I tan easily?
    2. Can anyone help me? Which foundation matches me best? (Shades are Nars NRLW Stromboli on my chin, Mac SFF C40 on my right cheek and Shiseido Synchro Skin Self Refreshing 340 Oak on my left cheek) Also, what do you think is my undertone? I think i have olive undertone but i'm not sure.
    3. Best Maybelline foundation for beginner with combination skin type
    #3
    foundation
    Best time to get color-matched for a foundation/concealer if I tan easily? · Can anyone help me? Which foundation matches me best? (Shades are Nars NRLW Stromboli on my chin, Mac SFF C40 on my right cheek and Shiseido Synchro Skin Self Refreshing 340 Oak on my left cheek) Also, what do you think is my undertone? I think i have olive undertone but i'm not sure. · Best Maybelline foundation for beginner with combination skin type
    6
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/brownbeauty for?
Best for Beauty enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/brownbeauty free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/brownbeauty have?
Roughly 49K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/brownbeauty on?
r/brownbeauty runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/brownbeauty cover?
On the Hive Index, r/brownbeauty is organized under Beauty.
How do I join r/brownbeauty?
You can join r/brownbeauty by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Beauty communities like?
Communities for beauty enthusiasts covering skincare, makeup, fashion, and trends. Dedicated forums serve long-form discussion and product recommendations, while Facebook groups and smaller online spaces cater to more specific interests in beauty culture and style.
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