/r/PaleMUA/

r/PaleMUA

113k members
r/PaleMUA is a subreddit with 113k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses foundation, undertone, swatches, blush, and struggling, and they frequently recommend/review bronzer, tinted moisturizer, and tinted sunscreen.
Welcome to PaleMUA! This community is a friendly space for those with or working with paler complexions to trade tips, offer advice, share recommendations and ask for assistance finding, exploring and experimenting with makeup and skincare that complements lighter complexions.

Popular Themes in r/PaleMUA

#1
Advice Requests
: "New hair, different lighting, swip for pics."
13 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Cool toned brown lip liners"
5 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Struggling with Base (everything is pink, yellow, or peach)"
1 post

Popular Topics in r/PaleMUA

#1

Foundation

: "All Foundations look yellow"
122 posts
#2

Undertone

: "My updated makeup routine as someone with cool Undertones."
79 posts
#3

Swatches

: "Pale Foundation Swatches"
60 posts
#4

Blush

50 posts
#5

Struggling

: "Discontinued shade help... please read!"
44 posts
#6

Makeup

: "Pale girl Makeup"
43 posts
#7

Concealer

42 posts
#8

Shade

: "I need help finding a Shade match"
34 posts
#9

Pale

: "The "no-orange" contour kit: My favorite greytoned shades for Pale olive skin."
32 posts
#10

Lipstick

: "Why do deep Lipsticks turn bright magenta on me?"
30 posts

Products Discussed in r/PaleMUA

Bronzer

208 reviews
#1
Milani
4.6 from 11 reviews
#2
Gucci
4.5 from 10 reviews
#3
NYX
4.5 from 10 reviews
#1
Tarte
4.4 from 7 reviews
#2
Laura Mercier
4.9 from 7 reviews
#3
NARS
4.7 from 7 reviews
#1
Supergoop!
4.4 from 9 reviews
#2
Colorescience
4.6 from 7 reviews
#3
Paula's Choice
4.2 from 6 reviews

Flair Used in r/PaleMUA

#1
Swatches
: "Count your days Tarte"
82 posts
#2
Question w/ Photo
: "Finally found a lip shade that doesn't wash me out!"
34 posts
#3
Discussions
: "Is anyone tired of being told to tan?"
30 posts
#4
Question
: "being cool + muted sucks because every time i use a lip product i look like a messy spaghetti kid"
30 posts
#5
Makeup Look
: "It's a truth universally acknowledged that your makeup comes out flawless when you have no plans"
22 posts
#6
Undertone ID
: "Please help me figure out my skin over/undertone!"
2 posts

Member Growth in r/PaleMUA

Yearly
+10k members(10.0%)

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Last updated: July 15, 2026