Beauty Gurus reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 142 Reddit reviews across 4 subreddits and 15 posts to rank the best Beauty Gurus brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/BeautyGuruChatter, r/MakeupAddiction, r/AskReddit, r/AustralianMakeup. Top-rated brands include L'Oréal (4.6/5), YouTube (4.9/5), Ilia (4.3/5).
Stats
Reviews142
Subreddits4
Posts15
Brands90
Products46
142 reviews from
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By Brand
/By Product
#1
L'Oréal
4.6
(9)
"Carli Bybel suggested L’Oréal Telescopic Black mascara and it’s been my holy grail ever since."
"Telescopic is THE only mascara for me"
"I second Telescopic. Heard about it from dacey cash and I only use it now"
"Looove Telescopic and Carli got me on it too."
"Oh I love telescopic. It’s the only mascara I can use on my near nonexistent bottom lashes"
"L’Oréal voluminous!!"
"I love their voluminous ones red/gold and the gold one."
"Loreal Telescopic"
"L’Oréal Voluminous regular and waterproof"
#2
YouTube
4.9
(7)
"I enjoy Theresa is Dead."
"I absolutely love her."
"I really like Robert Welsh."
"I really enjoy smaller channels like Sarah Rose, ItsjustSteph, and Rebecca Morgan."
"Ana Martin creates engaging drugstore makeup looks and has a charming personality."
"Emily Noel's channel is fantastic for beauty enthusiasts!"
"Rosy Mcmichaels focuses on reviews and is very entertaining to watch."
#3
Ilia
4.3
(6)
"Ilia's mascaras are really great. I layer the Volume & Limitless for thick. long lashes."
"Ilia limitless length lash: this one was in a Sephora clean bag that I got during the sale. Standout"
"If you like rare, you’ll also like the ilia limitless lash one."
"The original ilia one I loooove."
"My more higher end favorite is currently the Ilia mascara (the first one)."
"I really like the way my lashes look with the Ilia Limitless but it burns my eyes every single time I remove it."
#4
Essence
4.2
(6)
"I ordered Essence Lash Princess in the pink tube and I absolutely love it!!! It’s amazing. Best mascara I’ve used in a good long time - wow."
"I adore essence lash princess in all its forms, the OG green one and the pink one are my HGs!"
"Also the essence mascara!"
"Essence Lash Princess"
"Getting into the lash princess too. I went from Lancôme to inglot and lash princess sounded affordable enough to at least give it a try. And I loved it."
"I’ve always thought that I must be trying the wrong Essence mascara every time cuz I haven’t found one I like."
#5
Lisa Eldridge
4.8
(5)
"I still watch Lisa Eldridge religiously, she’s an absolute star."
"Does a lot of videos on makeup techniques."
"Lisa Eldridge."
"Lisa Eldridge has good videos suitable for beginners."
"I love Lisa Eldridge, but I find a lot of the products she uses aren't really for the average consumer."
#6
Benefit
4.8
(4)
"Benefit roller lash - i got it on sale during the holidays and i'm itching for another sale, so i can stock up. it's so good!"
"I love the Benefit Rollerlash but another great option that doesn’t budge is the Heroine Make Long and Curl mascara"
"A long time ago some beauty gurus really loved the benefit roller lash so I got a mini to try and loved it!"
"I also still use Benefit Roller Lash lol."
#7
Emily Noel
5.0
(3)
"Andrea Matillano, MandyLea, Morgan Turner, and one of the OGs with no drama Emily Noel."
"I love Emily's product reviews, and she never does sponsored videos."
"Emilynoel83/Beauty Broadcast Express has the best product reviews."
#8
Rare Beauty
5.0
(3)
"It’s my absolute favorite & I don’t want to ever be without it."
"Same here with Rare Beauty mascara! I’ve tried a lot of their products & have loved them."
"The rare one is so good! Plus they have mini sizes as well."
#9
Spooky Lips And Fat Hips
5.0
(3)
"Occasionally reviews the odd indie brand on her channel!"
"Spooky Lips And Fat Hips is entertaining!"
"Talks about indies and reviews their products often."
#10
Maybelline
5.0
(3)
"Maybelline Lash Sensational in the pink tube. Back in the day Zoella recommended it as a dupe for some higher end mascara and her lashes looked amazing."
"Maybelline lash sensational in the pink tube, non waterproof. love it"
"I don’t remember who recommends/ed the Maybelline Lash Sensational but it’s all I use and all I have been using for years and years!"
#11
Urban Decay
4.7
(3)
"Jamie Genevieve and UD Lash Freak! Weird wand BUT it’s the only one that hasn’t smudged on my vvv oily lids and face while also making my stubby lashes look amazing."
"I bought the Naked Palette because of Kandee Johnson, my first high end makeup purchase!"
"Urban Decay Lash Freak"
#12
Stephanie Nicole
5.0
(2)
"Stephanie Nicole's channel is so informative!"
"I really like Stephanie Nicole for her super honest reviews."
#13
Ratolina
5.0
(2)
"She’s from Spain living in Scotland."
"All in all a great unproblematic influencer. She is very nice and funny 10/10 would recommend."
#14
Jaclyn Hill
5.0
(2)
"Some of her old videos are GREAT for improving eyeshadow techniques."
"I love Jaclyn Hill. Her tutorials just click with me for some reason, they're really straight forwards and she mentions what type of brush she's using for everything."
#15
Wayne Goss
5.0
(2)
"Does a lot of old school tutorial videos."
"His foundation trick has made my skin makeup last all day long, without caking or creasing."
#16
Biohazardous Beauty
5.0
(2)
"Biohazardous Beauty is highly recommended."
"Angelica Nyqvist, Georgia Harris, Phyrra, and Spooky Lips and Fat Hips."
#17
Lancôme
3.0
(3)
"Monsieur big! But it’s kinda pricey"
"I found MB to be a wetter formula and it made a mess with my long lashes (I prefer a dry formula)."
"I bought it awhile ago during a sale (when it first released and was super popular) but haven’t used it yet. I like a drier formula so am curious how I’ll feel about it!"
#18
LBP
4.5
(2)
"I LOVE the LBP! I use it as a sealer though on top of all mascaras. It stops flaking & smudging."
"The LBP worked great for me but I haven’t wanted to pay extra money for a primer when I’m loving my regular mascara (Rare Beauty) so much."
#19
Angelica Nyqvist
4.5
(2)
"She keeps up with indie releases and uses them pretty often."
"Angelica Nyqvist has a strong following."
#20
Sephora
3.0
(2)
"Now i know what i like & while i love drug store finds i almost never enjoy it and end up getting of it."
"Not a hoarder but i found myself buying so many recommended things from people who either have different skin needs, different skin type, complexion, and style."
#21
Isehan
5.0
(1)
"That Isehan Heroine Long & Curl Mascara. It's the only mascara that doesn't make my eyelashes break off and fall out."
#22
Cali Ray
5.0
(1)
"Julia Adams really likes the Cali Ray Hell or High Water mascara and I picked up a mini tube a few months ago at Sephora. It’s fantastic!"
#23
Covergirl
5.0
(1)
"Covergirl Exhibitionist Waterproof. Raw Beauty Kristi has talked about it a couple times and it's actually legit."
#24
Wet n Wild
5.0
(1)
"Wet n wild liquid eyeliner Lesser than $5 Dark AF"
#26
Mary Pulido
5.0
(1)
"Mary Pulido, MonicaStyleMuse, Iris Beilin, or Maipu!"
#27
Monica Style Muse
5.0
(1)
"Mary Pulido, MonicaStyleMuse, Iris Beilin, or Maipu!"
#28
Iris Beilin
5.0
(1)
"Mary Pulido, MonicaStyleMuse, Iris Beilin, or Maipu!"
#29
Maipu
5.0
(1)
"Mary Pulido, MonicaStyleMuse, Iris Beilin, or Maipu!"
#30
Dulce Candy
5.0
(1)
"Dulce candy"
#31
Yoo's Beauty
5.0
(1)
"Her Colombian accent is very pretty and easy to understand!"
#32
Ale la Chula
5.0
(1)
"I find she's pretty easy to understand :)"
#33
Amy Serrano
5.0
(1)
"Amy Serrano 🥰"
#34
Pamela Segura
5.0
(1)
"Pamela Segura is suuuuper talented, that’s for sure."
#35
Chloe Morello
5.0
(1)
"Chloe Morello always mentioned that she has round eyes, and she’s had a few tips on her channel every once in a while to make them look more almond."
#36
Glam & Gore
5.0
(1)
"She’s down to earth, spastic, funny, doesn’t fit into a box."
#37
iluvsarahii
5.0
(1)
"Is a good latine youtuber!"
#38
Andrea Flores
5.0
(1)
"She’s mexican and has been a beauty youtuber for like 10 years!"
#39
Daisy Márquez
5.0
(1)
"Has made a few makeup tutorials in Spanish for her Spanish speaking followers!"
#40
Rosy McMichael
5.0
(1)
"I love her videos!"
#41
Juicyjas
5.0
(1)
"Uploaded a full makeup tutorial in Spanish awhile back!"
#42
Taylor Wynn
5.0
(1)
"They’re very honest with how they feel about a product and don’t try to sell you something."
#43
Katie Jane Hughes
5.0
(1)
"The emphasis is almost always on technique and application, which I love."
#44
Violette_FR
5.0
(1)
"Also Matilda is really good at showing new products."
#45
Shelby Wilson
5.0
(1)
"Her tutorials are always informative and she really gets right to the point."
#46
Amy Loves Makeup
5.0
(1)
"She’s huge on Indie Brands and even does a series dedicated to talking about new releases."
#47
Melissa Gold
5.0
(1)
"Reviews indies, at least she reviewed Sydney Grace Co. pretty thoroughly."
#48
Georgia Harris
5.0
(1)
"The first two that come to mind for me."
#49
Phyrra
5.0
(1)
#50
Nerdy Girl Makeup
5.0
(1)
#51
Kelly Gooch
5.0
(1)
"I love Kelly Gooch, Jen Phelps, State of Kait, Amanda Z, Taylor Margaret, Lauren Mae Beauty, Dacey Cash & JUDY."
#52
Angelica Nygvist
5.0
(1)
"My favs are: Angelica Nygvist, Alicia Archer, Lauren Mae Beauty, Battybean and Fox Does Makeup."
#53
Morgan Turner
5.0
(1)
"Highly recommend Morgan Turner! She’s the real deal."
#54
Patty Alonzo
5.0
(1)
"1. Patty Alonzo
2. Jen luv
3. Robert welsh
4. Morgan turner
5. Angelica nysqvist
6. I am jamila
7. LaurenMae beauty
8. Annettes makeup corner"
#55
Robert Welsh
5.0
(1)
"These are my faves that I watch Robert Welsh, James Welsh, Sandi Jarquin, Allie Glines, AlexisJayda, Serena Cardona."
#56
Sophia Sees Beauty
5.0
(1)
"Sophia Sees Beauty is a newly discovered favorite of mine."
#57
Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog
5.0
(1)
"Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog is a great medium/tan beauty blogger."
#58
Melissa55
5.0
(1)
"Melissa55 is a new favorite of mine."
#59
Karima McKimmie
5.0
(1)
"Karima McKimmie, Sharon Farrell, Samantha Ravndahl, Denitslava."
#60
Alissa Ashley
5.0
(1)
"I'd also check out Alissa Ashley's 'Brush Bootcamp' series."
#61
Melissa Alatorre
5.0
(1)
"Melissa Alatorre And Jordan Liberty!!"
#62
Mary Greenwell
5.0
(1)
"Mary Greenwell is great!"
#63
Nicole Guerriero
5.0
(1)
"I really like Nicole Guerriero!"
#64
Tati
5.0
(1)
"I really like Tati (glamlifeguru). She's happy and mellow and does great reviews."
#65
NARS
2.5
(2)
"Both of these mascaras are amazing for volume and lengthening. The boldest is the NARS. Beautiful. It is my favorite."
"My worst offender was the NARS audacious lipsticks which I NEVER wore."
#66
No7
4.0
(1)
"It’s currently on sale on the No7 website!!"
#67
Flower Warrior
4.0
(1)
"Flower Warrior Mascara"
#68
PUR
4.0
(1)
"PUR Magnetic never heard it mentioned by influencers but also doesn't smudge or flake all day"
#69
Fenty Beauty
4.0
(1)
"Fenty Beauty Lift & Curl"
#70
Thrive Causemetics
4.0
(1)
"For drama: thrive causemetics lash extensions"
#71
Milk Makeup
4.0
(1)
"For natural look: milk kush"
#72
Clinique
4.0
(1)
"Clinique High Impact"
#73
Stila
4.0
(1)
"For volume and drama: stila extreme lash"
#74
Pacifica
4.0
(1)
"Pacifica Beauty Collagen Fluffy Lash Thickening..."
#75
Hourglass
4.0
(1)
"I like the hourglass caution mascara but specifically the mini one lol"
#76
Too Faced
4.0
(1)
"Two Faced Better Then Sex"
#77
YSL
4.0
(1)
"Babydoll by ysl"
#78
Marc Jacobs
4.0
(1)
"The Marc one is called At Lash’d, I liked it too!"
#79
Milani
4.0
(1)
"My favorite is the Milani Anti Gravity mascara actually!"
#80
Physicians Formula
4.0
(1)
"Physicians Formula butter bronzer"
#81
Jessica Braun
4.0
(1)
"Jessica Braun? She uses a lot of drugstore products which is a plus when you're starting out because you don't want to spend lots of $$ on makeup."
#82
LA Colors
4.0
(1)
"Yes. I buy every LA colors product at dollar tree. My husband and I buy dollar makeup. It is an addiction."
#83
Anastasia Beverly Hills
4.0
(1)
"Modern Renaissance was my first big purchase and I was just hooked after that."
#84
Shroud Cosmetics
4.0
(1)
"The only new release I have bought in a very long time is the Shroud Cosmetics It's frickin bats."
#85
Anna Sarelly
4.0
(1)
"She speaks Spanish and is Mexican, but she does mix a lot of Spanglish in her videos."
#86
Rosy McMichaels
4.0
(1)
"Rosy does tons of reviews and she’s easy to watch."
#87
Arna Alayne
4.0
(1)
"Arna Alayne but she does mostly reviews but I find her technique good!"
#88
Corallista
4.0
(1)
"Corallista, mr. Jovita George..They are both Indians"
#89
Coastal Scents
3.0
(1)
"I got sucked in to beauty YouTube in the early days when coastal scents was huge."
#90
Becca
2.0
(1)
"I have so many highlighters and primers."
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