r/SkincareAddiction

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About r/SkincareAddiction

The place for all things related to skincare, with a science-based approach.

The community at a glance

r/SkincareAddiction is a Subreddit for Skincare with roughly 5.0M members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #7 in the Skincare communities list.

Roughly 199K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Acne, Routine Help, and Product Request. Product recommendations often mention sunscreen, retinol, and moisturizer.

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +199K members
Growth: +4.1% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 44K members
  • 2014: 82K members
  • 2015: 53K members
  • 2016: 66K members
  • 2017: 150K members
  • 2018: 422K members
  • 2021: 556K members
  • 2023: 1.1M members
  • 2024: 1.9M members
  • 2025: 442K members
  • 2026: 155K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Oct: 5K members
  • Nov: 17K members
  • Dec: 18K members
  • Jan: 22K members
  • Feb: 18K members
  • Mar: 21K members
  • Apr: 23K members
  • May: 22K members
  • Jun: 17K members
  • Jul: 15K members
  • Aug: 14K members
  • Sep: 4K members

Topics

  • Acne
    18 posts in the past month
    #1
    Acne
    18
  • Routine Help
    12 posts in the past month
    #2
    Routine Help
    12
  • Product Request
    8 posts in the past month
    #3
    Product Request
    8
  • Moisturizer
    7 posts in the past month
    #4
    Moisturizer
    7
  • Scars
    6 posts in the past month
    #5
    Scars
    6

Flair

  • Routine Help
    50 posts in the past month
    1. [Product Request] How to get my skin clearer as a 28yo man
    2. [Routine Help] Are these sebaceous filaments or blackheads?
    3. [Routine Help] help with skinscare regime for my 57 y/o mom
    #1
    Routine Help
    [Product Request] How to get my skin clearer as a 28yo man · [Routine Help] Are these sebaceous filaments or blackheads? · [Routine Help] help with skinscare regime for my 57 y/o mom
    50
  • Acne
    13 posts in the past month
    1. [Acne] help
    2. [Acne] experience using Skinoren
    3. [Acne] I'm at a loss
    #2
    Acne
    [Acne] help · [Acne] experience using Skinoren · [Acne] I'm at a loss
    13
  • Product Request
    11 posts in the past month
    1. [product request] Pimple Patches for the workplace?
    2. [Product Request] Dupe Suggestions for Obagi Moisturizer?
    3. [Product Request] Need product recommendations for makeup removal on oily acne prone skin!
    #3
    Product Request
    [product request] Pimple Patches for the workplace? · [Product Request] Dupe Suggestions for Obagi Moisturizer? · [Product Request] Need product recommendations for makeup removal on oily acne prone skin!
    11
  • Product Question
    8 posts in the past month
    1. [Product Question] newbie to skincare
    2. [Acne] Why has my azelaic acid stopped working for my skin?
    3. [Product Question] Is this ointment genuine?
    #4
    Product Question
    [Product Question] newbie to skincare · [Acne] Why has my azelaic acid stopped working for my skin? · [Product Question] Is this ointment genuine?
    8
  • Selfie/B&A
    5 posts in the past month
    1. [Before&After] 20y/o (Feb 2026) - 21 y/o (September 2026)
    2. [B&A] Sometimes less is more
    3. [Selfie] Rebuilding my barrier from tsw
    #5
    Selfie/B&A
    [Before&After] 20y/o (Feb 2026) - 21 y/o (September 2026) · [B&A] Sometimes less is more · [Selfie] Rebuilding my barrier from tsw
    5

Product recommendations

  • sunscreen
    12 posts in the past month
    1. [Product Request] Rosacea, skin cancer history, I want the best sunscreen
    2. [Sun Care] Best non-nano mineral based sunscreen?
    3. [sun care] best sunscreen for oily acne prone skin?
    #1
    sunscreen
    [Product Request] Rosacea, skin cancer history, I want the best sunscreen · [Sun Care] Best non-nano mineral based sunscreen? · [sun care] best sunscreen for oily acne prone skin?
    12
  • retinol
    3 posts in the past month
    1. [Product Request] Best Retinol for Beginners
    2. [acne] Best retinols to use?
    3. [Product Request] Best Retinol for Beginners
    #2
    retinol
    [Product Request] Best Retinol for Beginners · [acne] Best retinols to use? · [Product Request] Best Retinol for Beginners
    3
  • moisturizer
    3 posts in the past month
    1. [routine help] to my people from Europe: please recommend a good moisturizer for night and day!
    2. [Product request] Moisturizer recs while using adapalene + clindamycin (sensitive, oily, acne-prone skin)
    3. Looing for moisturizer recs. [Product Request]
    #3
    moisturizer
    [routine help] to my people from Europe: please recommend a good moisturizer for night and day! · [Product request] Moisturizer recs while using adapalene + clindamycin (sensitive, oily, acne-prone skin) · Looing for moisturizer recs. [Product Request]
    3
  • azelaic acid
    2 posts in the past month
    1. [product request] best Azelaic acid prod recs? (Especially an alt to Paula’s choice)
    2. [product request] best Azelaic acid prod recs? (Especially an alt to Paula’s choice)
    #4
    azelaic acid
    [product request] best Azelaic acid prod recs? (Especially an alt to Paula’s choice) · [product request] best Azelaic acid prod recs? (Especially an alt to Paula’s choice)
    2
  • face oil
    2 posts in the past month
    1. [Product request] What’s the best face oil? Any recs?
    2. [Product request] What’s the best face oil? Any recs?
    #5
    face oil
    [Product request] What’s the best face oil? Any recs? · [Product request] What’s the best face oil? Any recs?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/SkincareAddiction for?
Best for Skincare enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/SkincareAddiction 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/SkincareAddiction have?
Roughly 5.0M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/SkincareAddiction on?
r/SkincareAddiction 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/SkincareAddiction cover?
On the Hive Index, r/SkincareAddiction is organized under Skincare.
How do I join r/SkincareAddiction?
You can join r/SkincareAddiction by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Skincare communities like?
Communities for skincare enthusiasts focused on routines, product recommendations, and treatments for specific concerns. Reddit has large communities for ingredient science and routine advice, with dedicated forums for longer-form discussion and more specialized skin concerns.
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