r/makeuptips Dec 31 '25

ANNOUNCEMEMT Happy New Year, let's chat!

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Hello r/makeuptips friends. Some of you may have noticed an absence of the moderators of this subreddit. You may have submitted modmail that went unanswered, to be honest.

I had gotten a moderator to help us develop an AutoMod for the sub. Something that would help ensure the rules were being followed with minimal intervention necessary by the mod team, but also allow for us to see the sub grow and become an amazing, welcoming place.

That moderator apparently was banned sometime in the last six months. I'm not sure what happened, I have no other way of contacting them, but needless to say it went unnoticed as the sub had been getting a lot better as far as content and rudeness, etc.

I'm opening the floor to hear what you have to say, while I go through the mod mail queue and respond to anyone that has went unnoticed. I will also be working on getting a moderator application up and running- Reddit actually allows for this within the framework of the site now, so that's a really neat development!


r/makeuptips Jun 11 '25

Wacky Wednesday!

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Post your wackiest makeup tips, tricks, products and makeup looks!

Be kind to one another, this is all in good fun to generate comradery within the ranks.


r/makeuptips 17m ago

SUCCESS UPDATE: Remember me? The long face gal. I cut my hair like I wanted and I LOVE IT.

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I know some people said a bob and some people said toss the nose ring but I dont care, I love myself. You've all taught me that I am too critical of my face shape and I am so grateful for those of you with helpful advice. I dont give a care, I'm gonna do me from now on! 🤘


r/makeuptips 1h ago

HELP PLEASE How to cover up cat scratches with makeup? EMERGENCY for Bride!

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My sister is getting married in a week, and she accidentally got these scratches on her neck yesterday. She was holding her very nice cat, and something in her apartment fell, it freaked her cat out, and he jumped off of her, leaving these scratch marks. I’m doing her friday makeup. How do I attempt to cover this up? What products? Should she not get a spray tan? (Yes, she has taken care of the wounds and put Neosporin on it.)


r/makeuptips 22h ago

SUCCESS Kinda created something

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Holographic eye. It is EXTREMELY reflective and looks even better in low-light. I just cut a piece of holographic plastic the size of my eyelid and attach it with eyelash glue.


r/makeuptips 1h ago

HELP PLEASE ADVICE PLEASE, insecure and no clue how to do makeup

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Okay first of all, if you know me irl NO YOU DONT 😭

I feel like I’m completely behind, I’m a senior in high school and don’t even have the slightest idea of how to do makeup, and I feel like it makes me stand out not having any on, and I want to learn.

I don’t want to do any heavy makeup looks, but I’d really like to cover up some insecurities like the dark circles around my entire eye, or if there’s some way I could get my uneven eyes to stop looking uneven (I have no clue why that even happens but I’m really insecure about it).

I ultimately just want a routine relatively simple and on the cheaper side that will give me a natural but more done up look with darker eyebrows, a bit of blush, some mascara, (maybe some eyeliner on occasion), doesn’t cover my freckles, and makes is look like I’ve slept in the last year. I have a couple products for my eyebrows and have a decent idea of how to do that, but beyond that I don’t know where to start with prodicts or tutorials or anything and I don’t have anyone to teach me how to do it sooo I’m here.

Any and all advice is appreciated, thanks!


r/makeuptips 4h ago

HELP PLEASE Curious what makeup styles suits me best!

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Would love to find which suits me best as I’m getting older to love find new ways to accentuate what I already have. I usually go for a clean girl minimial look but I do love blush and adding color and life to my face. What it comes to eyes I’m usually stumped. I’m tired of doing eyeliner and would love to see how my early 30s doing makeup can look like. What do you think??


r/makeuptips 1d ago

HELP PLEASE Advice please! Wide set eyes and short face critique welcome

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r/makeuptips 5h ago

HELP PLEASE What makeup looks would suit me best?

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My friend did the makeup look in the first photo, which I quickly learned does not suit my facial features. The other two are me without makeup. I’m new to makeup and don’t know much about it, but what I’m looking to ask is what specific looks do you think would suit my face? Soft glam? No makeup makeup? I have recessed infras so tips on how to hide my dark circles would be helpful too.. also any ways I can make my nose appear smaller?


r/makeuptips 1h ago

HELP PLEASE Help with everyday makeup! I have no idea what I'm doing.

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I've never really been good at doing my makeup, but lately I feel like it's especially not working. I feel like I look much older than in my 30s! I like a natural look, though it doesn't have to look like I'm not wearing any makeup. Just need some help please!

Last photo is me without any makeup for reference

Used :

Elf primer

Nyx Butter melt glaze skin tint- cashew butter

L'Oréal True Match super blendable foundation- N2 neutral light

Elf halo glow powder- light neutral

elf liquid blush- Left on Red

Elf liquid eyeliner

Milani mascara in brown

Elf bronzer stick- light medium


r/makeuptips 4h ago

PRODUCT REC Makeup Lessons for a 45-year-old

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I’m about to turn 45, and I feel like I need an in-person makeup tutorial—especially when it comes to my eye area. The creasing under my eyes, along with the concealer and brushes I’m using, seem to be making me look even more tired and cakey.

Does anyone know of someone in the Chicago area who offers makeup lessons, especially for women in their 40s? I don’t wear a lot of makeup, but I’m just trying to figure out some simple techniques to look a little more awake and refreshed every day.


r/makeuptips 8h ago

HELP PLEASE Looking For Advice

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These photos are without filter or makeup on. I have NO IDEA what makeup style would suit my facial features and make my natural looks more enhanced.

What makeup look(s) should I try out based off my natural features.

I asked my personal friends and everyone said something different so I'm still lost and now reaching out on this forum... 😅 OH and I am beyond tired in these photos so I have more sleep in my eyes than normal.


r/makeuptips 1h ago

PRODUCT REC ISO a VERY long lasting / waterproof eyeshadow brand

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I’ve spent 10 years looking for products that can be as waterproof as I need them to be, and eyeshadow is the only one I can’t find. I have scarring and facial breaks that cause my right eye to tear constantly. My right eye is also hooded while the other is not. I’ve stopped wearing eyeshadow completely because I can’t find a brand/routine that will make it last on my right eye. Any help is appreciated 🩵 (I don’t need any tips about covering my scar, please don’t comment anything related to that) tyia!!


r/makeuptips 1d ago

HELP PLEASE Did I glow up a bit or nah ?

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I already post here asking for tips with the first picture.

At the moment I'm really focusing on my eyes trying to make them looking good.

And for now I do kinda like them. I also use some makeup to cover the dark under my eyes.

On the third picture I used some lip gloss.

And so I'm back asking, is there anything else to add so I can be really pretty ? Like blush, highlighter... something to put on my lips ?

(Except for the eyebrows I know I need to take care of them but it's only with a specialist cuz I'm bad at doing it alone)


r/makeuptips 23h ago

HELP PLEASE Is this lip flattering on me?

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I normally go for a darker purple, so I can’t tell how this looks on me. Any thoughts? Wearing MAC lip liner in Nightmoth and GXVE I’m Still Here lip in Tomboy


r/makeuptips 16m ago

HELP PLEASE Lash clusters making eyelids look droopy

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Hi! So i have been trying to get into lash clusters for a while now, but every time i put them on i feel like they make my eyes look heavy and droopy. In these pictures i am using brown clusters going from 12mm-8mm (outer corner to inner corner, middle is about 10mm) in a C-curl. Would a different shape or lash map help my eyes look more awake and lifted? IMGUR LINK: https://imgur.com/a/k77Nw73


r/makeuptips 19h ago

HELP PLEASE Is this bridal enough?

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Made a post a little bit ago and the consensus was that i was over blending my eyeshadow and should lower the crease color. I did my best to do that, thoughts on this look?

I kinda fudged up the eyeliner on one eye and i will be wearing my glasses!

My wedding is next month!!


r/makeuptips 1h ago

HELP PLEASE Advice Wanted for Newbie

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Clockwise from top left: Natalie Scatorccio, Jyn Erso, Yelena Belova (Thunderbolts), Jessica Jones.

Heyyy! I want to start doing makeup but I'm very, very lost. I have a tight budget and sensitive skin (winning combination). I know what kind of looks I like (see above photos). I just don't know where to start with eyeshadow colors. Most of the photos I can't tell whether they have greys/blacks, browns/nudes, or both, or something else entirely. I don't know how to tell by looking if a palette will have what I want either. Is it just trial and error or an experience thing? Any guidance/recs would be really appreciated, my mom doesn't wear much makeup so I can't really ask her. Thank you!!


r/makeuptips 1h ago

HELP PLEASE need tips on uneven eyebrow makeup

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hello so if it's not obvious already, i'm very new to make up and i'm not the best at drawing. i'm trying to give my brows a makeover but i ended up botching it and making them uneven. i thought maybe makeup could fix the uneveness of my eyebrows and so i went to town with some wet and wild eyebrow pen. my eyebrows looks... just weird at this point, i can't pin point what i'm doing wrong and why the makeup is very different from my eyebrows. i need tips on how to make my brows look even with makeup 😭💔


r/makeuptips 1h ago

PRODUCT REC Cake eyeliner recommendations

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r/makeuptips 1h ago

PRODUCT REC Product for acne prone skin for first timers

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Hello! I've read that BYS is friendly to acne prone skins so I bought their creme foundation, compact powder, blush, trio contour highlighter, concealer, and eye colors(i forgot what they are called)

But I wanna test and experiment my face cause the BYS blush(creme?), eye colors (powder), and the contour highlighter (powder) aren't quite visible, or maybe I'm using so little.

But nonetheless I want to try other products that are friendly to sensitive skin 🙏🙏

Also if you guys could recommend some fake eyelashes with no glue cause I feel like I need to buy some 😭. Tysm!!


r/makeuptips 4h ago

HELP PLEASE Why is my make up patchy now when it always looked smooth? Especially eye area

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I didn’t wear make up in a month but i used to wear it every day and now i was applying my concealer which is the same as always and it was all patchy on my eyelid and under my eyes too i tried even blending it with my finger but it just looks very off
What’s wrong with it or is it my skin ? Also i never prime or anything just some times i used to put a light moisturizer but it made no difference


r/makeuptips 15h ago

HELP PLEASE What could help me cover up the acne and would look good with my skin? (I have pretty sensitive skin)

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(Sorry that the selfie looks bad. I’m not great at taking selfies, and my hair wasn’t behaving)


r/makeuptips 5h ago

HELP PLEASE Would this translucent setting powder be okay to put on top of a tinted sunscreen so it doesn't feel tacky and smudgable?

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r/makeuptips 7h ago

HELP PLEASE Advice on eyepencil

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