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. On the Hive Index it ranks #6 in the Makeup communities list.

Roughly 101K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Makeup, Foundation, and Lipstick. Product recommendations often mention foundation, setting spray, and concealer.

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +101K members
Growth: +5.6% / 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: 63K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 6K members
  • Sep: 5K members
  • 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

Topics

  • Makeup
    185 posts in the past month
    #1
    Makeup
    185
  • Foundation
    77 posts in the past month
    #2
    Foundation
    77
  • Lipstick
    37 posts in the past month
    #3
    Lipstick
    37
  • Concealer
    31 posts in the past month
    #4
    Concealer
    31
  • Hard Time
    27 posts in the past month
    #5
    Hard Time
    27

Flair

  • [Makeup Help]
    86 posts in the past month
    1. explain "dewey" to me
    2. Does anyone else hate the way red lipstick looks on them in full glam??
    3. What’s one beauty product you keep buying even though it never fully solves the problem? What would make it actually worth the money?
    #1
    [Makeup Help]
    explain "dewey" to me · Does anyone else hate the way red lipstick looks on them in full glam?? · What’s one beauty product you keep buying even though it never fully solves the problem? What would make it actually worth the money?
    86

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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