r/MakeupAddiction

Community Overview

About r/MakeupAddiction

The subreddit for everything makeup related.

The community at a glance

r/MakeupAddiction is a Subreddit for Makeup with roughly 7.6M members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #9 in the Makeup communities list.

Roughly 396K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Makeup, Foundation, and Eyeshadow. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention foundation, mascara, and setting spray.

On Reddit
7.6M Members

Community Features

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +396K members
Growth: +5.5% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 90K members
  • 2014: 92K members
  • 2015: 50K members
  • 2016: 69K members
  • 2017: 119K members
  • 2019: 1.2M members
  • 2020: 778K members
  • 2021: 360K members
  • 2023: 1.9M members
  • 2024: 1.9M members
  • 2025: 620K members
  • 2026: 350K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 20K members
  • Dec: 23K members
  • Jan: 29K members
  • Feb: 24K members
  • Mar: 26K members
  • Apr: 31K members
  • May: 47K members
  • Jun: 50K members
  • Jul: 73K members
  • Aug: 37K members
  • Sep: 28K members
  • Oct: 6K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    17 posts in the past month
    1. why is this happening to my base and how do i prevent this?
    2. Any feedback on dermaplaning ?
    3. Any good dupes?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    why is this happening to my base and how do i prevent this? · Any feedback on dermaplaning ? · Any good dupes?
    17
  • Solution Requests
    11 posts in the past month
    1. does anyone know a single pot eyeshadow dupe for colourpop shade mine games?
    2. Does anyone know of a drugstore products that can give me this look? I adore this makeup!
    3. Can anyone find a similar shade to morphe x pony's lavender shower ???
    #2
    Solution Requests
    does anyone know a single pot eyeshadow dupe for colourpop shade mine games? · Does anyone know of a drugstore products that can give me this look? I adore this makeup! · Can anyone find a similar shade to morphe x pony's lavender shower ???
    11
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. Does anybody else feel physical heaviness of makeup on your face?
    #3
    Pain & Anger
    Does anybody else feel physical heaviness of makeup on your face?
    1

Topics

  • Makeup
    10 posts in the past month
    #1
    Makeup
    10
  • Foundation
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Tarte Amazonian Clay Foundation
    2. Best hydrating foundation?
    #2
    Foundation
    Tarte Amazonian Clay Foundation · Best hydrating foundation?
    8
  • Eyeshadow
    6 posts in the past month
    1. tried out a white eyeshadow look!
    2. Trans woman 🏳️‍⚧️ I've been on a makeup phase these past few days and this has been the first time that I applied eyeshadow. I am pretty happy with myself.
    3. Questions about doing a bold blue eyeshadow look on my mom (57F)
    #3
    Eyeshadow
    tried out a white eyeshadow look! · Trans woman 🏳️‍⚧️ I've been on a makeup phase these past few days and this has been the first time that I applied eyeshadow. I am pretty happy with myself. · Questions about doing a bold blue eyeshadow look on my mom (57F)
    6
  • Blush
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Tried recreating Dolly Babe’s Pink Blush song look💗... aka "baddie" look :P
    2. What powder blush would you top Stila Lilium with?
    3. One Size Attention Seeker Blush… MOLDY?
    #4
    Blush
    Tried recreating Dolly Babe’s Pink Blush song look💗... aka "baddie" look :P · What powder blush would you top Stila Lilium with? · One Size Attention Seeker Blush… MOLDY?
    6
  • Look
    6 posts in the past month
    1. I'm thinking of making this my new daily look
    2. Tried recreating Dolly Babe’s Pink Blush song look💗... aka "baddie" look :P
    3. Does anyone know of a drugstore products that can give me this look? I adore this makeup!
    #5
    Look
    I'm thinking of making this my new daily look · Tried recreating Dolly Babe’s Pink Blush song look💗... aka "baddie" look :P · Does anyone know of a drugstore products that can give me this look? I adore this makeup!
    6

Flair

  • Question
    52 posts in the past month
    1. How to fix up my eyebrows?
    2. Itty bitty eyelash committee
    3. Please help me contour my nose!
    #1
    Question
    How to fix up my eyebrows? · Itty bitty eyelash committee · Please help me contour my nose!
    52
  • FOTD
    22 posts in the past month
    1. tried out a white eyeshadow look!
    2. Everyday is Halloween
    3. Help trying to figure out makeup look
    #2
    FOTD
    tried out a white eyeshadow look! · Everyday is Halloween · Help trying to figure out makeup look
    22
  • Discussion
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Rhode’s AWFUL packaging quality
    2. Looking for a discontinued palette for my girl
    3. Makeup Tips
    #3
    Discussion
    Rhode’s AWFUL packaging quality · Looking for a discontinued palette for my girl · Makeup Tips
    12
  • Review
    3 posts in the past month
    1. I just created this South Indian🪷look🫣 (Did this post reach my South Indian girlies? 🫶🏻)
    2. Tarte Amazonian Clay Foundation
    3. made by Mitchell black lipstick
    #4
    Review
    I just created this South Indian🪷look🫣 (Did this post reach my South Indian girlies? 🫶🏻) · Tarte Amazonian Clay Foundation · made by Mitchell black lipstick
    3
  • Halloween
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Ghostface liner 🖤
    2. Inspired by Goth Baddies
    #5
    Halloween
    Ghostface liner 🖤 · Inspired by Goth Baddies
    2

Product recommendations

  • foundation
    13 posts in the past month
    1. Best foundation that looks natural and not cakey
    2. Best primer and foundation?
    3. Best cream to powder foundation?
    #1
    foundation
    Best foundation that looks natural and not cakey · Best primer and foundation? · Best cream to powder foundation?
    13
  • mascara
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Best mascara?
    2. Best mascaras for extremely sensitive eyes?
    3. Best mascara wand shapes for curly and long(?) lashes
    #2
    mascara
    Best mascara? · Best mascaras for extremely sensitive eyes? · Best mascara wand shapes for curly and long(?) lashes
    8
  • setting spray
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Best primer and setting spray?
    2. What’s the best setting spray?
    3. What is the best setting spray and primer?
    #3
    setting spray
    Best primer and setting spray? · What’s the best setting spray? · What is the best setting spray and primer?
    5
  • primer
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Best primer and setting spray?
    2. Best primer and foundation?
    3. What is the best setting spray and primer?
    #4
    primer
    Best primer and setting spray? · Best primer and foundation? · What is the best setting spray and primer?
    4
  • lash curler
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Please can someone recommend the best lash curler in the uk?
    2. Please can someone recommend the best lash curler in the uk?
    3. Please can someone recommend the best lash curler for in the uk?
    #5
    lash curler
    Please can someone recommend the best lash curler in the uk? · Please can someone recommend the best lash curler in the uk? · Please can someone recommend the best lash curler for in the uk?
    4

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/MakeupAddiction for?
Best for Makeup enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/MakeupAddiction 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/MakeupAddiction have?
Roughly 7.6M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/MakeupAddiction on?
r/MakeupAddiction 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/MakeupAddiction cover?
On the Hive Index, r/MakeupAddiction is organized under Makeup.
How do I join r/MakeupAddiction?
You can join r/MakeupAddiction 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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