r/Makeup

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About r/Makeup

Makeup tips and advice from other people who have no agenda. Skip the misleading ads, paid bloggers, sponsored Instagrammers, and enjoy some real information from other redditors. Ask about anything you like, as long as it's related to makeup.

The community at a glance

r/Makeup is a Subreddit for Makeup with roughly 1.9M members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 5th largest community in the Makeup topic page.

Roughly 112K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Makeup, Foundation, and Eyeliner. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention foundation, setting spray, and concealer.

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1.9M Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +112K members
Growth: +6.2% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 5K members
  • 2014: 4K members
  • 2015: 5K members
  • 2016: 12K members
  • 2017: 19K members
  • 2018: 31K members
  • 2019: 64K members
  • 2020: 104K members
  • 2021: 426K members
  • 2023: 1.0M members
  • 2024: 68K members
  • 2025: 70K members
  • 2026: 86K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Oct: 5K members
  • Nov: 8K members
  • Dec: 8K members
  • Jan: 10K members
  • Feb: 9K members
  • Mar: 7K members
  • Apr: 9K members
  • May: 16K members
  • Jun: 13K members
  • Jul: 13K members
  • Aug: 7K members
  • Sep: 1K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    32 posts in the past month
    1. What beauty products actually survived the hype? Think Makeup by Mario brushes
    2. My make up collection of 9 years is all gone I have to start all over again. Please help advice needed.
    3. Retinol upgrade?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    What beauty products actually survived the hype? Think Makeup by Mario brushes · My make up collection of 9 years is all gone I have to start all over again. Please help advice needed. · Retinol upgrade?
    32
  • Solution Requests
    28 posts in the past month
    1. Makeup remover balm recommendations
    2. What actually helped with your pores?
    3. Powder Recs for Undereyes
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Makeup remover balm recommendations · What actually helped with your pores? · Powder Recs for Undereyes
    28
  • Pain & Anger
    4 posts in the past month
    1. help, makeup always looks cakey
    2. makeup never shows for me
    3. Primer ruins my makeup
    #3
    Pain & Anger
    help, makeup always looks cakey · makeup never shows for me · Primer ruins my makeup
    4
  • Self-Promotion
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Launching a makeup brand and struggling to find the right manufacturer?
    2. Help needed: My bronzer doesn't work?!
    #4
    Self-Promotion
    Launching a makeup brand and struggling to find the right manufacturer? · Help needed: My bronzer doesn't work?!
    2

Topics

  • Makeup
    56 posts in the past month
    1. makeup never shows for me
    2. Title: Makeup recommendations for combo skin?
    #1
    Makeup
    makeup never shows for me · Title: Makeup recommendations for combo skin?
    56
  • Foundation
    23 posts in the past month
    #2
    Foundation
    23
  • Eyeliner
    11 posts in the past month
    1. Favorite eyeliner
    2. eyeliner recommendations
    3. Does anyone else always skip the liquid eyeliner ? I feel like it takes away from the eyeshadow look by covering up most of the shadow work
    #3
    Eyeliner
    Favorite eyeliner · eyeliner recommendations · Does anyone else always skip the liquid eyeliner ? I feel like it takes away from the eyeshadow look by covering up most of the shadow work
    11
  • Hate
    10 posts in the past month
    #4
    Hate
    10
  • Eyeshadow
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Eyeshadow palettes for beginners wanting to experiment?
    2. Chinese eyeshadow pallets
    3. about face eyeshadows.
    #5
    Eyeshadow
    Eyeshadow palettes for beginners wanting to experiment? · Chinese eyeshadow pallets · about face eyeshadows.
    9

Flair

  • [Makeup Help]
    71 posts in the past month
    1. Makeup remover balm recommendations
    2. Help!! On a trip and left ALL my makeup at home!
    3. Does the perfect concealer exist?
    #1
    [Makeup Help]
    Makeup remover balm recommendations · Help!! On a trip and left ALL my makeup at home! · Does the perfect concealer exist?
    71

Product recommendations

  • foundation
    23 posts in the past month
    1. best foundation for dry skin?
    2. (In need of help asap) what’s the best foundation for very very dry, hyperpigmentation and a bit of acne skin?
    3. Best foundation ?
    #1
    foundation
    best foundation for dry skin? · (In need of help asap) what’s the best foundation for very very dry, hyperpigmentation and a bit of acne skin? · Best foundation ?
    23
  • setting spray
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Best setting spray?
    2. best setting spray?
    3. Best waterproof/crying safe makeup or best setting powder/spray for this?
    #2
    setting spray
    Best setting spray? · best setting spray? · Best waterproof/crying safe makeup or best setting powder/spray for this?
    10
  • concealer
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Which Primer and Concealer to get with the Nars and Sephora Best Skin Ever foundation?
    2. ultimate best concealer for dry skin
    3. What is the best full coverage concealer for acne and scars
    #3
    concealer
    Which Primer and Concealer to get with the Nars and Sephora Best Skin Ever foundation? · ultimate best concealer for dry skin · What is the best full coverage concealer for acne and scars
    9
  • makeup brush
    4 posts in the past month
    1. best makeup brush
    2. best makeup brush
    3. Best makeup brushes on Amazon?
    #4
    makeup brush
    best makeup brush · best makeup brush · Best makeup brushes on Amazon?
    4
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/Makeup for?
Best for Makeup enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/Makeup 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/Makeup have?
Roughly 1.9M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/Makeup on?
r/Makeup 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/Makeup cover?
On the Hive Index, r/Makeup is organized under Makeup.
How do I join r/Makeup?
You can join r/Makeup by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Makeup communities like?
Communities for makeup and skincare enthusiasts sharing routines, product reviews, and application tips. Dedicated forums and Reddit communities serve people focused on specific skin concerns and beauty techniques, from beginner routines to more advanced application skills.
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