r/MUAontheCheap

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About r/MUAontheCheap

MUAotC is an actively moderated community dedicated to sharing makeup, skincare, haircare, nailcare, and personal fragrance sales, new releases, gifts with purchase, and more! “Cheap” is a relative term. On MUAotC there is no cost threshold, all price points are welcome from drugstore to luxury. We encourage you to shop within your budget while allowing others to do the same!

The community at a glance

r/MUAontheCheap is a Subreddit for Beauty with roughly 1.1M members. It has been around since 2017. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #10 in the Beauty communities list.

Roughly 10K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Daily Chat, Sale, and Ulta. Common discussion themes are Money Talk and Self-Promotion. Product recommendations often mention best sellers, dyson hair care, and best of dermstore kits.

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Established 2017
1.1M Members

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Yearly: +10K members
Growth: +0.9% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2024: 8K members
  • 2025: 2K members
  • 2026: 7K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 42 members
  • Oct: 543 members
  • Nov: 1K members
  • Dec: 1K members
  • Jan: 963 members
  • Feb: 802 members
  • Mar: 773 members
  • Apr: 978 members
  • May: 894 members
  • Jun: 928 members
  • Jul: 968 members
  • Aug: 555 members

Themes

  • Money Talk
    39 posts in the past month
    1. Neiman Marcus: 70% Off Select Beauty (Dior, Estee Lauder, Lancome, Kiehls, Valentino, Bobbi Brown, etc)
    2. Costco: CLIO Kill Lash Superproof Mascara duo plus remover for $12.97
    3. Pat McGrath Labs: Spend $200, get a free Mothership IX: Huetopian Dream ($128 retail value)
    #1
    Money Talk
    Neiman Marcus: 70% Off Select Beauty (Dior, Estee Lauder, Lancome, Kiehls, Valentino, Bobbi Brown, etc) · Costco: CLIO Kill Lash Superproof Mascara duo plus remover for $12.97 · Pat McGrath Labs: Spend $200, get a free Mothership IX: Huetopian Dream ($128 retail value)
    39
  • Self-Promotion
    1 post in the past month
    1. Ilia: Friends and Family early access 25% off until 5/16. Free gift with purchases $100+
    #2
    Self-Promotion
    Ilia: Friends and Family early access 25% off until 5/16. Free gift with purchases $100+
    1

Topics

  • Daily Chat
    132 posts in the past month
    1. Daily Chat - TMI/TMO Thursday
    2. Daily Chat - Drugstore Favorites & Fails
    3. Daily Chat - TMI/TMO Thursday
    #1
    Daily Chat
    Daily Chat - TMI/TMO Thursday · Daily Chat - Drugstore Favorites & Fails · Daily Chat - TMI/TMO Thursday
    132
  • Sale
    107 posts in the past month
    1. Sephora Savings Weekend: new sale items and 500 bonus points with $75+ purchase, ends 5/26
    2. Kérastase 20% Off Sitewide Friends & Family Sale with Code for Club Members
    3. NARS Friends and Family Sale: 25% site wide, 30% off bundles, use code FRIENDS; up to 40% off last-chance items (no code needed)
    #2
    Sale
    Sephora Savings Weekend: new sale items and 500 bonus points with $75+ purchase, ends 5/26 · Kérastase 20% Off Sitewide Friends & Family Sale with Code for Club Members · NARS Friends and Family Sale: 25% site wide, 30% off bundles, use code FRIENDS; up to 40% off last-chance items (no code needed)
    107
  • Ulta
    57 posts in the past month
    1. Ulta Member Love: 10X Points on AAPI-owned & KBeauty Brands (ENDS 28 @ 11:59 p.m. CT)
    2. Ulta: 10% off for rewards members, 15% off for Platinum, or 20% off for Diamond with code MEMBERSAVINGS, includes prestige, Chanel, and Dyson (ends 6/14)
    3. Ulta Diamond & Platinum Perk Day: 20-40% off select items, 30 piece beauty bag with $165 purchase & more
    #3
    Ulta
    Ulta Member Love: 10X Points on AAPI-owned & KBeauty Brands (ENDS 28 @ 11:59 p.m. CT) · Ulta: 10% off for rewards members, 15% off for Platinum, or 20% off for Diamond with code MEMBERSAVINGS, includes prestige, Chanel, and Dyson (ends 6/14) · Ulta Diamond & Platinum Perk Day: 20-40% off select items, 30 piece beauty bag with $165 purchase & more
    57
  • Beauty
    50 posts in the past month
    1. Marc Jacobs Beauty Relaunch $26-42 eyes, lips, and face
    2. Danessa Myricks Beauty up to 50% off!
    3. Ulta Diamond & Platinum Perk Day: 20-40% off select items, 30 piece beauty bag with $165 purchase & more
    #4
    Beauty
    Marc Jacobs Beauty Relaunch $26-42 eyes, lips, and face · Danessa Myricks Beauty up to 50% off! · Ulta Diamond & Platinum Perk Day: 20-40% off select items, 30 piece beauty bag with $165 purchase & more
    50
  • Skincare
    30 posts in the past month
    1. Daily Chat - Skincare Saturday
    #5
    Skincare
    Daily Chat - Skincare Saturday
    30

Flair

  • MEGA
    9 posts in the past month
    1. GMA Deals at Least 50% Off Tarte and Laura Geller
    2. GMA At Least 50% Off: Virtue, Laura Geller, Korres, Lumineux, Butter London, and Night Silk Exfoliating Silk Wash Cloths. ALL Have FREE Shipping.
    3. GMA Deals: At Least 50% Off: Strivectin, Elemis, Farmacy, NassifMD, Nulastin, TruSkin, LED Esthetics, Centellian24, Brush On Block, Fazit, Zents and more.
    #1
    MEGA
    GMA Deals at Least 50% Off Tarte and Laura Geller · GMA At Least 50% Off: Virtue, Laura Geller, Korres, Lumineux, Butter London, and Night Silk Exfoliating Silk Wash Cloths. ALL Have FREE Shipping. · GMA Deals: At Least 50% Off: Strivectin, Elemis, Farmacy, NassifMD, Nulastin, TruSkin, LED Esthetics, Centellian24, Brush On Block, Fazit, Zents and more.
    9
  • NEW RELEASE
    7 posts in the past month
    1. NEW Viseart Paris Violette Lumiere Etendu Palette $44
    2. Clionadh 10-Year Anniversary Sale: 30% off sitewide (excluding new releases) with code 10YEARS, ends 8/9
    3. Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar 2026 Available for Pre-Order (32 items, $360 + shipping)
    #2
    NEW RELEASE
    NEW Viseart Paris Violette Lumiere Etendu Palette $44 · Clionadh 10-Year Anniversary Sale: 30% off sitewide (excluding new releases) with code 10YEARS, ends 8/9 · Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar 2026 Available for Pre-Order (32 items, $360 + shipping)
    7
  • REMOVED
    5 posts in the past month
    1. GMA Deals & Steals: 50% Off NEST NY Fragrances, Candles, Reed Diffusers, Perfume Oils and EDPs. Now $10.50-$112.50
    2. Viseart 50% Off These Palettes: VisePro Cool Mattes2 (Pro Size 2gm-12 Pans) Now $40, Sireneuse Etendu (1.5 gm-12 Pans) Now $22) + Pastille 1.5 gm-4 pan $12.50
    3. Ulta Beauty Break Free 4 Piece Drunk Elephant Gift with $50 Purchase
    #3
    REMOVED
    GMA Deals & Steals: 50% Off NEST NY Fragrances, Candles, Reed Diffusers, Perfume Oils and EDPs. Now $10.50-$112.50 · Viseart 50% Off These Palettes: VisePro Cool Mattes2 (Pro Size 2gm-12 Pans) Now $40, Sireneuse Etendu (1.5 gm-12 Pans) Now $22) + Pastille 1.5 gm-4 pan $12.50 · Ulta Beauty Break Free 4 Piece Drunk Elephant Gift with $50 Purchase
    5
  • SELECT ITEMS ONLY
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Lancome: Up to 40% off last chance deals (mostly sets). Ends 7/22
    2. Tarte summer sale: Up to 70% off. Free shipping at $40. Ends 7/6.
    3. Zoya: Choose 3 nail polishes for $36 or 6 for $60 from a selection of shades. Free shipping with the offer. Use code: SPLASH. Ends 7/27
    #4
    SELECT ITEMS ONLY
    Lancome: Up to 40% off last chance deals (mostly sets). Ends 7/22 · Tarte summer sale: Up to 70% off. Free shipping at $40. Ends 7/6. · Zoya: Choose 3 nail polishes for $36 or 6 for $60 from a selection of shades. Free shipping with the offer. Use code: SPLASH. Ends 7/27
    4
  • POSSIBLE GLITCH
    1 post in the past month
    1. Glitch: Sephora at Kohls 50% off full size versions of items in the minis sale
    #5
    POSSIBLE GLITCH
    Glitch: Sephora at Kohls 50% off full size versions of items in the minis sale
    1

Product recommendations

  • best sellers
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Rephr: 35% off Select 2023 Best Sellers
    2. Rephr: Save 35% off Select 2023 Best Sellers
    3. Rephr: Save 35% off Select 2023 Best Sellers
    #1
    best sellers
    Rephr: 35% off Select 2023 Best Sellers · Rephr: Save 35% off Select 2023 Best Sellers · Rephr: Save 35% off Select 2023 Best Sellers
    9
  • dyson hair care
    6 posts in the past month
    1. My Best Buy members (free to join) save 20% on select Dyson hair care.
    2. Best Buy - Dyson on sale including Airstrait at $399.99
    3. Best Buy - Dyson on sale including Airstrait at $399.99
    #2
    dyson hair care
    My Best Buy members (free to join) save 20% on select Dyson hair care. · Best Buy - Dyson on sale including Airstrait at $399.99 · Best Buy - Dyson on sale including Airstrait at $399.99
    6
  • best of dermstore kits
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Dermstore: 30% off Best of Dermstore Kits, Use Code BEST30
    2. Dermstore Up to 25% off w code CHEERS & 2 Free Gifts w $275 Purchase, Rakuten 12%, Best of Dermstore Kits 25% off, Anniversary Edit is 15% off (=$148.75)
    3. Dermstore: Up to 50% off Select Best of Dermstore Kits
    #3
    best of dermstore kits
    Dermstore: 30% off Best of Dermstore Kits, Use Code BEST30 · Dermstore Up to 25% off w code CHEERS & 2 Free Gifts w $275 Purchase, Rakuten 12%, Best of Dermstore Kits 25% off, Anniversary Edit is 15% off (=$148.75) · Dermstore: Up to 50% off Select Best of Dermstore Kits
    3
  • best of dermstore: the serum kit
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best of Dermstore: The Serum Kit on sale for $112.50 (value of $815)
    2. Best of Dermstore: The Serum Kit $112.50 (value of $815)
    3. Best of Dermstore: The Serum Kit $112.50 (value of $815)
    #4
    best of dermstore: the serum kit
    Best of Dermstore: The Serum Kit on sale for $112.50 (value of $815) · Best of Dermstore: The Serum Kit $112.50 (value of $815) · Best of Dermstore: The Serum Kit $112.50 (value of $815)
    3
  • best shop miss a foundation
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best Shop Miss A Foundation?
    2. Best Shop Miss A Foundation?
    #5
    best shop miss a foundation
    Best Shop Miss A Foundation? · Best Shop Miss A Foundation?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/MUAontheCheap for?
Best for Beauty enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/MUAontheCheap 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/MUAontheCheap have?
Roughly 1.1M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/MUAontheCheap on?
r/MUAontheCheap 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/MUAontheCheap cover?
On the Hive Index, r/MUAontheCheap is organized under Beauty.
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