r/makeup
Makeup tips and advice from other people who have no agenda. Skip the misleading ads, paid bloggers, sponsored Instagrammers, and enjoy…
How to think about r/makeup
This community is dedicated to sharing genuine makeup tips and advice from everyday users, free from commercial agendas. Members engage in discussions about various makeup products, techniques, and trends, emphasizing authenticity and personal experiences. The focus is on practical advice rather than influencer-driven content, making it a distinct space for makeup enthusiasts seeking real insights.
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Audience
Participants in this community are primarily makeup enthusiasts ranging from beginners to seasoned users. The demographic skews towards younger individuals, particularly women, but includes diverse age groups and genders. Members typically seek honest advice, product recommendations, and techniques, fostering a supportive and friendly vibe centered around shared interests in makeup.
Posting culture
Posting etiquette in this community encourages sharing personal experiences, product reviews, and questions about makeup techniques. Content that is informative, relatable, and visually appealing tends to thrive, while overly promotional or commercial posts often receive downvotes. The community values authenticity, so members are encouraged to engage regularly, contributing to discussions and sharing their makeup journeys.
Brand engagement notes
Brands should approach this community with caution, as members are often skeptical of promotional content. Authentic engagement, such as sharing educational content, tutorials, or responding to user queries, can be effective. Collaborating with trusted community members for product reviews or giveaways may also resonate well. However, overt advertisements or influencer partnerships are likely to be met with resistance, so brands should prioritize genuine interactions over direct promotion.
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What r/makeup talks about
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Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/[deleted]
- u/PrinceJustice237
- u/CelineC6622
- u/AngelBritney94
- u/JforJennifer
- u/theindianvixen
- u/Soggy_Ad8453
- u/twifril
- u/stopshadowbaneme
- u/Tje1235
- u/FinJoTheGreat
- u/name_with-held
- u/Hazellenoot
- u/JudgementKiryu
- u/Delilah92
- u/Bourgeois-babe
- u/melissajackson07
- u/irina_zorg
- u/swagjoon
- u/HIMBONATlON
- u/Rosenette
- u/Rare_Vibez
- u/FactorySettingsMusic
- u/Appropriate_Job_4145
- u/AdhesivenessOnly2485
- u/Remote_Yesterday8626
- u/-chinoiserie
- u/Fergus_licious
- u/PinkCrystal1031
- u/miss-trippy
- u/kellibns
- u/hxlvxtica
- u/MissChan01
- u/Princess_Jenni
- u/fixyoursmasheduphead
- u/Xinaio
- u/monamukiii1704
- u/Weak-Leadership-4736
- u/redridinghood507
- u/gothzilluh
- u/Esjay-emerald
- u/Muangthong200
- u/redditorredditingx
- u/wannabepancakebun
- u/PopofGlam21
- u/niniela-phoenix
- u/gold-rose
- u/AccioDawn
- u/Noxy_noir
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- u/blueeaccount
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- u/Sufficient_Display
By votes
- u/[deleted]
- u/gothzilluh
- u/Ni-pony
- u/pissywhiskey
- u/PrinceJustice237
- u/Tje1235
- u/StingrSSBU
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- u/anna_storm_
- u/stopshadowbaneme
- u/HIMBONATlON
- u/little-princess129
- u/laubuts
- u/durararacelty
- u/FactorySettingsMusic
- u/The9thElement
- u/browncoatbrunette
- u/Remote_Yesterday8626
- u/Rosenette
- u/name_with-held
- u/FinJoTheGreat
- u/TheTaliaT
- u/-chinoiserie
- u/bionicmook
- u/wannabepancakebun
- u/solemn98
- u/Aviis06
- u/AngelBritney94
- u/Esjay-emerald
- u/Sunsa249
- u/AdhesivenessOnly2485
- u/Muangthong200
- u/IntroductionFeisty61
- u/MojoEscobar
- u/redditorredditingx
- u/Rare_Vibez
- u/gold-rose
- u/Real-Comfortable3600
- u/Fergus_licious
- u/zosien
- u/JforJennifer
- u/girlyknz
- u/PopofGlam21
- u/Appropriate_Job_4145
- u/queersaint
- u/theindianvixen
- u/Low_Comb_6098
- u/yellowauragirl
- u/TheRapperKid
- u/SherbertSimple7350
- u/Noxy_noir
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- u/RedditBurner_5225
- u/capaldithenewblack
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- u/ellikilla
- u/Anoumoustransguy
- u/fiesty64
- u/Hazellenoot
- u/BunnyCat781_pup
- u/motherrrrsushi
- u/AccioDawn
- u/MakeupEnthusiast0
- u/Unhappy-Pirate3944
- u/jayzee0
- u/heartbin
- u/veryangryorchards
- u/femgothboi
- u/withelle
- u/kellibns
- u/SongsNotSung
- u/crown_of_fish
- u/Coweri
- u/Angelique9482
- u/thruthefire94
- u/MishMc98
- u/UteClowningFact
- u/drtumbleleaf
- u/hmajestyship
- u/blueeaccount
- u/niniela-phoenix
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- u/screaminghuman
- u/_JilboBaggins_
- u/bigdongdave
- u/Fine_Character_4729
- u/Kimsnothere
- u/semiscribbled
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- u/Soggy_Ad8453
- u/ClayCoffeeCup
- u/ericaanz
- u/starlight_aesthete
- u/Reasonable-Many2810
- u/Budlariggen
- u/JesseIrwinArt
- u/oliviaaaam
- u/modestgorillaz
- u/F0LL0WFREEMAN
Top commenters
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- u/[deleted]
- u/NYanae555
- u/Hiscuteblondewife
- u/Cute-Combination647
- u/ilovesleep95
- u/ForgottenSalad
- u/TheHomieTee
- u/Anon_819
- u/_Invisible-Child_
- u/Chard-Weary
- u/LevainEtLeGin
- u/saltsukkerspinn96
- u/ilikecocktails
- u/Ok-Opportunity-2043
- u/OdeeSS
- u/YanCoffee
- u/vocalfreesia
- u/planetheck
- u/olduglysweater
- u/FormicaDinette33
- u/smol_siren
- u/AshLaura87
- u/cinnamon-swirl-girl
- u/forest_fae98
- u/dickle_berry_pie
- u/ericakay15
- u/BeautynBeast17
- u/helegg
- u/IntroductionFeisty61
- u/RedRedBettie
- u/MichelewithoneL
- u/themasalaisburning
- u/KorinTheHalfHand
- u/niniela-phoenix
- u/Dancingthewire
- u/scarletofmagic
- u/mrstarkinevrfeelgood
- u/Own_Management517
- u/Rosenette
- u/Crossroad_Princess98
- u/Wooden_Painting3672
- u/AngelBritney94
- u/Bumble_Hornet_
- u/bethster2000
- u/Worried_Corner4242
- u/rudebish
- u/ShoddyCelebration810
- u/tiptoeandson
- u/melissajackson07
- u/FlartyMcFlarstein
- u/burgledhams
- u/technical_bitchcraft
- u/used-to-click
- u/burningmyroomdown
- u/celtica98
- u/Picodick
- u/ahoyhoy2022
- u/Bankzzz
- u/pinayrabbitmk7
- u/GODDESS_OF_CRINGE__
- u/daywalkerredhead
- u/Sure-Morning-6904
- u/whoa_thats_edgy
- u/ImReallyNotKarl
- u/Yogamigurumi
- u/alligatorprincess007
- u/seashellpink77
- u/emmcee78
- u/nochnoyvangogh
- u/ThatSICILIANThing
- u/onwardtomanagua
- u/Princess_Pineapple_
- u/Jams0610
- u/Delilah92
- u/farcityblue7472
- u/Strange_Public_1897
- u/neferending
- u/SalonFormula
- u/letstalkaboutbras
- u/Katelynsparkles
- u/iceunelle
- u/JoelleVDyne90
- u/ChaoticCurves
- u/Makeuplady6506
- u/Playful-Natural-4626
- u/FactorySettingsMusic
- u/Azurehue22
- u/danceswithsockson
- u/giglbox06
- u/Stay_potent
- u/LeoFemme
- u/scorpioinheels
- u/thepeskynorth
- u/Heatherina13
- u/HIMBONATlON
- u/flutterbylove22
- u/mothertuna
- u/Purple-Marzipan-5380
- u/anitapizzanow
- u/bigbootycorgis
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- u/[deleted]
- u/niniela-phoenix
- u/Anon_819
- u/Justadropinthesea
- u/theorigamiwaffle
- u/ilovesleep95
- u/Consistent_Rabbit764
- u/One_Turnover5846
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- u/lotteoddities
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- u/ericakay15
- u/neferending
- u/celtica98
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- u/littlered12221
- u/tightfivehead
- u/Solid_Conversations
- u/grizzlyalmighty
- u/GODDESS_OF_CRINGE__
- u/minnie_bee
- u/Suitable_Amphibian10
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- u/mommaTmetal
- u/naniwatabby
- u/jenny-thatsnotmyname
- u/Nuttonbutton
- u/jamabastardinit
- u/Bkoss91
- u/LadySandcastle
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- u/saltsukkerspinn96
- u/Teedorable
- u/HIMBONATlON
- u/Cupcakesmommy
- u/do_mika
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- u/BonzaSonza
- u/Rare_Vibez
- u/Informal_Edge5270
- u/queersaint
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- u/closingbridge
- u/ahoyhoy2022
- u/Opposite-Food200
- u/MichelewithoneL
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- u/RubiesNotDiamonds
- u/helegg
- u/sallyfacebiitch
- u/burningmyroomdown
- u/outofplaceminnesota
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- u/OdeeSS
- u/dumbbratbaby
- u/technical_bitchcraft
- u/JMH-66
- u/ThatSICILIANThing
- u/nochnoyvangogh
- u/starky-ig
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- u/WonderfulSimple
- u/clueless_and_anxious
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- u/forest_fae98
- u/ilikecocktails
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FAQ
r/makeup — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/makeup have?
r/makeup has approximately 1,865,095 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/makeup created?
r/makeup was created on January 22, 2009 (17 years ago).
What is r/makeup about?
This community is dedicated to sharing genuine makeup tips and advice from everyday users, free from commercial agendas. Members engage in discussions about various makeup products, techniques, and trends, emphasizing authenticity and personal experiences. The focus is on practical advice rather than influencer-driven content, making it a distinct space for makeup enthusiast…
What subreddits are similar to r/makeup?
Communities similar to r/makeup include r/makeupaddiction, r/beauty, r/beautyguruchatter, r/drugstoremua, r/sephora.
Who are the most active posters on r/makeup?
The most frequent posters on r/makeup include u/[deleted], u/PrinceJustice237, u/CelineC6622.
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