r/MUAontheCheap

Community Overview

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. It is the 4th largest community in the Beauty topic page.

Roughly 8K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Daily Chat, Sale, and Beauty. Common discussion themes are Money Talk and News. Product recommendations often mention best sellers, dyson hair care, and best of dermstore kits.

On Reddit
Established 2017
1.1M Members

Community Features

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +8K members
Growth: +0.7% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2024: 8K members
  • 2025: 2K members
  • 2026: 5K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 0 members
  • Aug: 0 members
  • 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: 855 members

Themes

  • Money Talk
    134 posts in the past month
    1. Sephora: 30% off Sephora Collection + 20% off sitewide with code SAVEGIFTS starts 12/5 (ends 12/14)
    2. Selected Pat McGrath items are $10 on Macys
    3. Fenty blush and more 75% off on Sephora at khols
    #1
    Money Talk
    Sephora: 30% off Sephora Collection + 20% off sitewide with code SAVEGIFTS starts 12/5 (ends 12/14) · Selected Pat McGrath items are $10 on Macys · Fenty blush and more 75% off on Sephora at khols
    134
  • News
    3 posts in the past month
    1. ICE Out National Shutdown 1/30/2026
    2. ULTA: Rare Beauty is coming to ULTA on 2/1/2026
    3. Sephora and Olive Young partner to bring the best of Korean beauty to Sephora consumers
    #2
    News
    ICE Out National Shutdown 1/30/2026 · ULTA: Rare Beauty is coming to ULTA on 2/1/2026 · Sephora and Olive Young partner to bring the best of Korean beauty to Sephora consumers
    3
  • Opportunities
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Immigrant-Owned Small Businesses Support Thread
    2. Hilco Global Seeks Offers for the Assets of Luxury Beauty and Color Cosmetics Brand Pat McGrath Labs
    #3
    Opportunities
    Immigrant-Owned Small Businesses Support Thread · Hilco Global Seeks Offers for the Assets of Luxury Beauty and Color Cosmetics Brand Pat McGrath Labs
    2

Topics

  • Daily Chat
    146 posts in the past month
    1. 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)
    #1
    Daily Chat
    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)
    146
  • Sale
    126 posts in the past month
    1. Costco Sale : Olaplex, Replica, Living Proof, Oribe + more
    2. Costco: Spring Beauty Reset Sale thru 3/16 - $15 to $155 off on select skincare, fragrance, makeup & more
    3. Sephora Black Friday sale starts early: Natasha Denona Golden Eyeshadow palette 50% off
    #2
    Sale
    Costco Sale : Olaplex, Replica, Living Proof, Oribe + more · Costco: Spring Beauty Reset Sale thru 3/16 - $15 to $155 off on select skincare, fragrance, makeup & more · Sephora Black Friday sale starts early: Natasha Denona Golden Eyeshadow palette 50% off
    126
  • Beauty
    71 posts in the past month
    1. Marc Jacobs Beauty Relaunch $26-42 eyes, lips, and face
    2. Ulta Cyber Monday Sale: 400+ offers up to 50% off, $10 off $50 with code CYBER (prestige & fragrance included), 14 piece beauty bag with $90 online purchase
    3. Sephora and Olive Young partner to bring the best of Korean beauty to Sephora consumers
    #3
    Beauty
    Marc Jacobs Beauty Relaunch $26-42 eyes, lips, and face · Ulta Cyber Monday Sale: 400+ offers up to 50% off, $10 off $50 with code CYBER (prestige & fragrance included), 14 piece beauty bag with $90 online purchase · Sephora and Olive Young partner to bring the best of Korean beauty to Sephora consumers
    71
  • Ulta
    64 posts in the past month
    1. Ulta - NABLA 75% off!
    2. Ulta Cyber Monday Sale: 400+ offers up to 50% off, $10 off $50 with code CYBER (prestige & fragrance included), 14 piece beauty bag with $90 online purchase
    3. Ulta Early Black Friday Beauty Deals: up to 50% off select products, begins online 11/22 at 8PM CT & in store 11/23 at 11AM local time, ends 11/29
    #4
    Ulta
    Ulta - NABLA 75% off! · Ulta Cyber Monday Sale: 400+ offers up to 50% off, $10 off $50 with code CYBER (prestige & fragrance included), 14 piece beauty bag with $90 online purchase · Ulta Early Black Friday Beauty Deals: up to 50% off select products, begins online 11/22 at 8PM CT & in store 11/23 at 11AM local time, ends 11/29
    64
  • Skincare
    37 posts in the past month
    1. Costco: Spring Beauty Reset Sale thru 3/16 - $15 to $155 off on select skincare, fragrance, makeup & more
    2. New Sephora Favorites sets: Perfect Pout Makeup Lip Value Set ($46) and Prep & Set Makeup and Skincare Value Set ($58), Available starting 1/2
    3. Target: 40% off Vacation, Clean Skin Club, Good Molecules, Minimalist, nobody's nobody, Party of You, Ontu, Bubble, Byoma skincare. Ends 3/27
    #5
    Skincare
    Costco: Spring Beauty Reset Sale thru 3/16 - $15 to $155 off on select skincare, fragrance, makeup & more · New Sephora Favorites sets: Perfect Pout Makeup Lip Value Set ($46) and Prep & Set Makeup and Skincare Value Set ($58), Available starting 1/2 · Target: 40% off Vacation, Clean Skin Club, Good Molecules, Minimalist, nobody's nobody, Party of You, Ontu, Bubble, Byoma skincare. Ends 3/27
    37

Flair

  • NEW RELEASE
    14 posts in the past month
    1. NEW Viseart Paris Violette Lumiere Etendu Palette $44
    2. ULTA: Rare Beauty is coming to ULTA on 2/1/2026
    3. Sephora, coming soon: Sun Safety Kit $39 (includes 1 full size item) – available 4/21 in app, all other platforms on 4/22
    #1
    NEW RELEASE
    NEW Viseart Paris Violette Lumiere Etendu Palette $44 · ULTA: Rare Beauty is coming to ULTA on 2/1/2026 · Sephora, coming soon: Sun Safety Kit $39 (includes 1 full size item) – available 4/21 in app, all other platforms on 4/22
    14
  • SELECT ITEMS ONLY
    9 posts in the past month
    1. CVS perfume section up to 50% off
    2. Lancome 50% off Black Friday sale!
    3. Danessa Myricks 50% off sale on certain items
    #2
    SELECT ITEMS ONLY
    CVS perfume section up to 50% off · Lancome 50% off Black Friday sale! · Danessa Myricks 50% off sale on certain items
    9
  • MEGA
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Malin Goetz 50 percent off GMA Steals and Deals!
    2. Sephora Select Gifts 50% off ends 11/30
    3. GMADeals: 50%+ off select items from InnBeauty, Manicurist, Korress, CHI hair, GLOW24k, Doll 10 Cosmetics, Fortuna Skin, BK Beauty, Spongelle, rahua
    #3
    MEGA
    Malin Goetz 50 percent off GMA Steals and Deals! · Sephora Select Gifts 50% off ends 11/30 · GMADeals: 50%+ off select items from InnBeauty, Manicurist, Korress, CHI hair, GLOW24k, Doll 10 Cosmetics, Fortuna Skin, BK Beauty, Spongelle, rahua
    9
  • TARGETED
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Targeted Capital One Offer - Ulta Spend $100 Earn $50 cash back
    2. Ulta: targeted prestige 20% off coupon in app
    3. Ulta: 20% off coupon including prestige & fragrance, ends April 5th (check your inbox for personalized code)
    #4
    TARGETED
    Targeted Capital One Offer - Ulta Spend $100 Earn $50 cash back · Ulta: targeted prestige 20% off coupon in app · Ulta: 20% off coupon including prestige & fragrance, ends April 5th (check your inbox for personalized code)
    6
  • SOLD OUT/EXPIRED
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Sephora : Glossier Lilyhaze $1
    2. Summer Fridays Holiday Kit $19 at Revolve
    3. Ulta: Free Beauty Break with $75 purchase (Sol De Janeiro)
    #5
    SOLD OUT/EXPIRED
    Sephora : Glossier Lilyhaze $1 · Summer Fridays Holiday Kit $19 at Revolve · Ulta: Free Beauty Break with $75 purchase (Sol De Janeiro)
    3

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

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.
How do I join r/MUAontheCheap?
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