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 188K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 7th largest community in the Makeup topic page.

Roughly 26K 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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188K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +26K members
Growth: +16.2% / 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: 19K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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
  • Jul: 2K members

Themes

  • Pain & Anger
    7 posts in the past month
    1. I spent 13 hours this month looking at two beauty websites
    2. I am addicted to buying make up
    3. I have a makeup hoarding problem
    #1
    Pain & Anger
    I spent 13 hours this month looking at two beauty websites · I am addicted to buying make up · I have a makeup hoarding problem
    7
  • Advice Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. I think I really need some help with this now
    2. I need advice please. I've been purchasing a lot of make up lately. I think I have Obsessive Compulsive Shopping Disorder, I usually go from buying specific products and when I feel like I have everything on that type then I go and move to the next one.
    #2
    Advice Requests
    I think I really need some help with this now · I need advice please. I've been purchasing a lot of make up lately. I think I have Obsessive Compulsive Shopping Disorder, I usually go from buying specific products and when I feel like I have everything on that type then I go and move to the next one.
    2
  • Solution Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. Remedy for Sticky Containers. Palettes... Smashbox & Nars
    #3
    Solution Requests
    Remedy for Sticky Containers. Palettes... Smashbox & Nars
    1

Topics

  • Daily Chat
    105 posts in the past month
    1. MUR Daily Chat - March 26, 2026
    2. MUR Daily Chat - May 11, 2026
    3. MUR Daily Chat - April 24, 2026
    #1
    Daily Chat
    MUR Daily Chat - March 26, 2026 · MUR Daily Chat - May 11, 2026 · MUR Daily Chat - April 24, 2026
    105
  • Makeup
    58 posts in the past month
    1. Living somewhere where makeup feels like overdoing it is a weird experience
    2. I have a makeup hoarding problem
    3. does anyone else find it harder to stop buying skincare than makeup?
    #2
    Makeup
    Living somewhere where makeup feels like overdoing it is a weird experience · I have a makeup hoarding problem · does anyone else find it harder to stop buying skincare than makeup?
    58
  • Update
    46 posts in the past month
    #3
    Update
    46
  • Struggling
    26 posts in the past month
    #4
    Struggling
    26
  • No Buy
    26 posts in the past month
    1. 30 days of no buying makeup
    2. A week early up date on my No Buy. Shopping and things will not change my life, come and save me, heal me, fix all my problems, remove my boredom, make me healthy, make me happy and bring me peace. Working on myself and life will.
    3. The Final Slog- No Buy/Project Pan 2026 Musings and Motivations
    #5
    No Buy
    30 days of no buying makeup · A week early up date on my No Buy. Shopping and things will not change my life, come and save me, heal me, fix all my problems, remove my boredom, make me healthy, make me happy and bring me peace. Working on myself and life will. · The Final Slog- No Buy/Project Pan 2026 Musings and Motivations
    26

Flair

  • DISCUSS
    46 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. Hot take: Only keeping products that "spark joy" is bullsh*t
    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. · Hot take: Only keeping products that "spark joy" is bullsh*t · It's just colorful dust and goo
    46
  • ACTIVITY
    44 posts in the past month
    1. Just made frankenlipsticks to get rid of shades I never use!
    2. I put down the foundation that I don't need....
    3. I have a makeup hoarding problem
    #2
    ACTIVITY
    Just made frankenlipsticks to get rid of shades I never use! · I put down the foundation that I don't need.... · I have a makeup hoarding problem
    44
  • ADVICE
    25 posts in the past month
    1. I hoarded backups and the last one went bad
    2. I added up how much i spent on skincare and makeup last year and i feel sick. 27F.
    3. I reframed bringing new products into my life almost as if their pets…
    #3
    ADVICE
    I hoarded backups and the last one went bad · I added up how much i spent on skincare and makeup last year and i feel sick. 27F. · I reframed bringing new products into my life almost as if their pets…
    25
  • INSPIRE
    22 posts in the past month
    1. Every time you want to buy new skincare, drink a quart of water - 5 Year Update
    2. Reminder for me and anyone who needs it
    3. I’m getting rid of 90% of my makeup.
    #4
    INSPIRE
    Every time you want to buy new skincare, drink a quart of water - 5 Year Update · Reminder for me and anyone who needs it · I’m getting rid of 90% of my makeup.
    22
  • EMPTIES
    16 posts in the past month
    1. Condensed my collection into stuff I MUST wear and it’s helped so much
    2. Weekly Empties Thread - June 06, 2026
    3. Weekly Empties Thread - May 02, 2026
    #5
    EMPTIES
    Condensed my collection into stuff I MUST wear and it’s helped so much · Weekly Empties Thread - June 06, 2026 · Weekly Empties Thread - May 02, 2026
    16

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 188K 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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