r/MakeupRehab

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About r/MakeupRehab

Welcome! MakeupRehab is a place for those who are on a no-buy, low-buy, or just want to talk makeup and beauty without being bombarded with sales, hauls, and other tempting posts. Let's ramp up the creativity to use your collection to the fullest and curb your spending at the same time!

The community at a glance

r/MakeupRehab is a Subreddit for Makeup with roughly 186K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 7th largest community in the Makeup topic page.

Roughly 24K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Daily Chat, Makeup, and Update. Common discussion themes are Pain & Anger and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention foundation and mascara.

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +24K members
Growth: +15.0% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2015: 6K members
  • 2016: 8K members
  • 2017: 9K members
  • 2018: 24K members
  • 2019: 25K members
  • 2020: 23K members
  • 2021: 11K members
  • 2023: 29K members
  • 2024: 17K members
  • 2025: 15K members
  • 2026: 16K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 828 members
  • Aug: 793 members
  • Sep: 1K members
  • Oct: 913 members
  • Nov: 2K members
  • Dec: 3K members
  • Jan: 3K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 3K members
  • May: 3K members
  • Jun: 3K members

Themes

  • Pain & Anger
    19 posts in the past month
    1. We spend $2,670/year on makeup but 75% goes unfinished - here's why the cycle keeps happening
    2. Skincare is honestly the biggest financial gamble in the Beauty sphere
    3. Decluttering 70 Makeup Products — What I’m Letting Go & Why
    #1
    Pain & Anger
    We spend $2,670/year on makeup but 75% goes unfinished - here's why the cycle keeps happening · Skincare is honestly the biggest financial gamble in the Beauty sphere · Decluttering 70 Makeup Products — What I’m Letting Go & Why
    19
  • Advice Requests
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Makeup used to be money and other advice
    2. How to stop buying stuff when your favorite brand keep doing new releases
    3. Guys I’ve successfully decluttered the blushes I dont like all to marketplace facebook. Highly recommend
    #2
    Advice Requests
    Makeup used to be money and other advice · How to stop buying stuff when your favorite brand keep doing new releases · Guys I’ve successfully decluttered the blushes I dont like all to marketplace facebook. Highly recommend
    9
  • Money Talk
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Back ups are a waste of money
    2. It’s official…2026 is a no buy year!
    3. unexpected expense
    #3
    Money Talk
    Back ups are a waste of money · It’s official…2026 is a no buy year! · unexpected expense
    7
  • Opportunities
    1 post in the past month
    1. 2026 low buy: intentional curation & mindful consumption
    #4
    Opportunities
    2026 low buy: intentional curation & mindful consumption
    1
  • Ideas
    1 post in the past month
    1. It's not about the quantity it's about the quality
    #5
    Ideas
    It's not about the quantity it's about the quality
    1

Topics

  • Daily Chat
    105 posts in the past month
    1. I buy bc i think it'll make me pretty
    #1
    Daily Chat
    I buy bc i think it'll make me pretty
    105
  • Makeup
    58 posts in the past month
    1. Living somewhere where makeup feels like overdoing it is a weird experience
    2. Why do we hoard makeup?
    3. I have a makeup hoarding problem
    #2
    Makeup
    Living somewhere where makeup feels like overdoing it is a weird experience · Why do we hoard makeup? · I have a makeup hoarding problem
    58
  • Update
    46 posts in the past month
    1. Why do we hoard makeup?
    2. “you can buy anything you want…
    3. I buy bc i think it'll make me pretty
    #3
    Update
    Why do we hoard makeup? · “you can buy anything you want… · I buy bc i think it'll make me pretty
    46
  • Struggling
    26 posts in the past month
    #4
    Struggling
    26
  • No Buy
    26 posts in the past month
    1. It’s official…2026 is a no buy year!
    2. Choosing 'no buy' for 2026
    3. My No Buy Starts Today 🍒
    #5
    No Buy
    It’s official…2026 is a no buy year! · Choosing 'no buy' for 2026 · My No Buy Starts Today 🍒
    26

Flair

  • DISCUSS
    63 posts in the past month
    1. So glad the Sephora sale is finally over so now the influencers can shut up about their recommendations.
    2. Update: I do not have 467 lip products.... Full count is 761
    3. It's just colorful dust and goo
    #1
    DISCUSS
    So glad the Sephora sale is finally over so now the influencers can shut up about their recommendations. · Update: I do not have 467 lip products.... Full count is 761 · It's just colorful dust and goo
    63
  • ADVICE
    39 posts in the past month
    1. Lip oil is just expensive lip balm and I'm tired of pretending it's different
    2. I added up how much i spent on skincare and makeup last year and i feel sick. 27F.
    3. PSA to shop your stash
    #2
    ADVICE
    Lip oil is just expensive lip balm and I'm tired of pretending it's different · I added up how much i spent on skincare and makeup last year and i feel sick. 27F. · PSA to shop your stash
    39
  • INSPIRE
    39 posts in the past month
    1. Every time you want to buy new skincare, drink a quart of water - 5 Year Update
    2. 4 year update: I will not buy any ColourPop today
    3. Reminder for me and anyone who needs it
    #3
    INSPIRE
    Every time you want to buy new skincare, drink a quart of water - 5 Year Update · 4 year update: I will not buy any ColourPop today · Reminder for me and anyone who needs it
    39
  • JOURNAL
    24 posts in the past month
    1. I did an oopsie, now I'm hate panning out of spite
    2. Feels like I randomly woke up one day recently and realized another lipstick wasn’t going to make me happier
    3. 4 years low buy - I cleaned my makeup
    #4
    JOURNAL
    I did an oopsie, now I'm hate panning out of spite · Feels like I randomly woke up one day recently and realized another lipstick wasn’t going to make me happier · 4 years low buy - I cleaned my makeup
    24
  • PLAN
    15 posts in the past month
    1. Confession: I don't love wearing makeup, I just love buying it.
    2. It’s official…2026 is a no buy year!
    3. Choosing 'no buy' for 2026
    #5
    PLAN
    Confession: I don't love wearing makeup, I just love buying it. · It’s official…2026 is a no buy year! · Choosing 'no buy' for 2026
    15

Product recommendations

  • foundation
    4 posts in the past month
    1. What is the best light coverage foundation?
    2. Best full coverage for oily skin with a good price?
    3. Dilemma, I need a foundation for an event, but I don't want to buy one bottle just for one use. What would you recommend I do?
    #1
    foundation
    What is the best light coverage foundation? · Best full coverage for oily skin with a good price? · Dilemma, I need a foundation for an event, but I don't want to buy one bottle just for one use. What would you recommend I do?
    4
  • mascara
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best mascara?
    2. Best mascara?
    3. Product Recs: Hair oil and mascara
    #2
    mascara
    Best mascara? · Best mascara? · Product Recs: Hair oil and mascara
    3
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/MakeupRehab for?
Best for Makeup enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/MakeupRehab 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/MakeupRehab have?
Roughly 186K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/MakeupRehab on?
r/MakeupRehab 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/MakeupRehab cover?
On the Hive Index, r/MakeupRehab is organized under Makeup.
How do I join r/MakeupRehab?
You can join r/MakeupRehab 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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