Best makeup on Reddit
137 reviews from r/Makeup, r/45PlusSkincare, r/AustralianMakeup and 21 more subreddits
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#1
Real Techniques
5.0
(8)
"Real Technique make very good brushes."
"Real Technique make very good brushes."
"Real techniques has some of the best ones for face."
"Real Techniques affordable brushes are where it's at for me."
"I started with real techniques, they have a lot of great choices."
"I personally like my IT face brushes and my Sigma eye brushes."
"I just bought Real Techniques (vegan). They're great brushes."
"Real techniques has the best, cream wise elf, and eyeshadow wise morphe."
#2
Laura Mercier
4.8
(6)
"Laura Mercier is amazing! Hydrating and glowy!"
"I would use Laura Mercier caviar stick in metallic taupe."
"They’re my favorite eyeshadow ever."
"Makes my makeup last the entire day"
"The best one I have tried"
"Laura Mercier pricier but also good."
#3
It Cosmetics
4.7
(6)
"I like a lot of IT for this and their CC with spf 50."
"Right now I’m liking the It CC Cream."
"I like the it cosmetics bye bye undereye personally, having worked in the makeup industry for several years."
"Try It cosmetics cc cream."
"Cc cream it cosmetics oil free."
"I am liking It Cosmetics CC cream, it’s full coverage but not matte."
#4
Jones Road
5.0
(5)
"Jones Road miracle balm. It’s magic for my dry skin."
"Love Jones Road!"
"It’s Bobbi Browns new line and works well for mature skin and gives a more natural glow."
"I really like Jones Road Miracle Balm."
"Gives a glow and some color to cheeks."
#5
Colourpop
4.8
(5)
"For $30, you could get multiple items, and the quality is very nice for the price."
"I’d definitely recommend Colourpop bc they're affordable."
"Colourpop, Nyx, wet n wild are all good affordable brands."
"They’re not super expensive but the quality is good, and they have every shade and variety of colors and glitter and shimmer possible."
"I like colour pop. If you want to play with tones, try L.A. Colours."
#6
Ilia
4.6
(5)
"A light foundation that is actually moisturizing and doesn’t highlight or crease."
"It's so creamy and it's the perfect amount of coverage."
"SPF 40, niacinimide, hyaluronic acid"
"Ilia!"
"I've personally had a good experience with Ilia's true skin serum foundation."
#7
Maybelline
4.6
(5)
"The best if you can get it"
"Maybelline fit me shouldn’t break you out and it’s a lightweight medium coverage foundation."
"It doesnt break me out"
"Maybelline foundation."
"The maybelline tattoo studio gel eye pencil is amazing for waterline."
#8
Bare Minerals
4.2
(5)
"Bare minerals!"
"I also use Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue with SPF 30."
"Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue"
"I use bare minerals on my face and it’s been great."
"I’ve heard bare minerals is good!"
#9
Dior
5.0
(4)
"I love: Dior foundation stick."
"Game changer"
"An alternative is the Dior Forever Fluid Skin Glow foundation in 0CR."
"The one from Dior in the lightest shade is really fantastic for not drying out the under eye."
#10
e.l.f.
5.0
(4)
"I really like elf's halo glow contour stick which is drugstore."
"Elf lip oil!"
"ELF jelly pop line, colourpop blushes."
"Elf products are inexpensive. Neutral eyeshadow palette, brown/black mascara, and a darker pink blush should work for any complexion."
#11
Tarte
5.0
(3)
"For makeup, i would invest in a good concealer (i like tarte) a good brow gel (i like glossier boy brow) and a good mascara (i like ABH and Maybelline Sky High)."
"I just tried Tarte & it works super for covering the red!!"
"I love their mascara."
#12
Fenty
5.0
(3)
"Fenty fat water"
"Fenty Glossbomb in Hibiscus would be nice."
"I love Fenty products."
#13
Elf
5.0
(3)
"The best if you can get it"
"The below are my holy grails."
"I think ELF or NYX makeup would be a good starting point."
#14
Nyx
5.0
(3)
"Here are my recommendations. Ps All of these are from Boots and Superdrug."
"Here are my recommendations. Ps All of these are from Boots and Superdrug."
"Here are my recommendations. Ps All of these are from Boots and Superdrug."
#15
One Size
5.0
(3)
"One Size Ultra Pink Powder"
"Holy holy grails for many oily/sweaty folks."
"Holy holy grails for many oily/sweaty folks."
#16
Essence
4.7
(3)
"The essence liquid eyeliner will not move."
"Essence!!! she’ll love it trust me."
"Essence makeup products are very economical and good."
#17
Laura Geller
4.3
(3)
"Big fan of the Laura Geller powder foundation. Liquid foundation always made me itch and this powder doesn't crease into the wrinkles."
"I'm really happy with the Laura Gellar primer and foundation."
"Laura Geller makes a powder foundation that's really gentle on my skin."
#18
Rare Beauty
4.3
(3)
"Bright pink blush, shade lucky."
"I really like rare beauty - the eye cream shadows, cream blush."
"Apparently Rare Beauty is good for arthritic hands."
#19
Il Makiage
5.0
(2)
"My 49 year old friend uses Il Makiage and she looks amazing."
"I've had amazing results with slugging and it's cheap."
#20
Waterproof Makeup
5.0
(2)
"Oh I have already started the deep dive for all the waterproof makeup."
"Be sure to tell them about all the possible tears you'll generate. They should have experience with that and can use waterproof products."
#21
E.L.F.
5.0
(2)
"I think ELF or NYX makeup would be a good starting point."
"I have had great success with E.L.F. products, they are cheap, easy to apply, and match my skin perfectly."
#22
Rimmel
5.0
(2)
"Here are my recommendations. Ps All of these are from Boots and Superdrug."
"Here are my recommendations. Ps All of these are from Boots and Superdrug."
#23
ColourPop
5.0
(2)
"The Frosty the Snowman one is so cute."
"Grabbing a rainbow palette, like matte about hues from colourpop, is a good idea!"
#24
Hourglass
4.5
(2)
"I would get her an hourglass ambient light palette then if you want good high end and one item."
"I recently was on the search for a new setting powder and am enjoying the hourglass translucent powder."
#25
Morphe
4.0
(2)
"I also use Real Techniques, Spectrum, NYX and ELF from the drugstore."
"Morphe is my go-to for reasonable and dependable brushes."
#26
Rivaj
4.0
(2)
"Rivaj, kryalon, miss rose, medora."
"Rivaj is really good, they have great collections of eyeliners, mascara, and even eyeshadows."
#27
Haus Labs
4.0
(2)
"Haus labs or Dior glow foundation- both used lightly."
"I recently started using the Haus labs line."
#28
Purito
3.5
(2)
"Korean BB creams like the Purito or Missha BB creams are very good at covering redness."
"I currently use/love the purito bb cream in 21 - but it’s not high on coverage."
#29
Maxine's Revenge
5.0
(1)
"I really love French Face by Maxine's Revenge."
#30
Jane Iredale
5.0
(1)
"Jane Iredale powder foundation is the only thing I’ve found that doesn’t look like it’s sitting on top of my 46-year-old skin."
#31
Natasha Denona
5.0
(1)
"I like Natasha Denona powder shadows, I Need A Nude is just perfect."
#32
Anessa
5.0
(1)
"Anessa sunscreen milk (this is Matte and keeps the oils away)"
#33
Tatcha
5.0
(1)
"I use Tatcha skincare and Danessa Myricks products with some Makeup by Mario and Hourglass tossed in."
#34
Thrive Cosmetics
5.0
(1)
"I’ve had a great experience with Thrive cosmetics."
#35
Bye Bye Undereye
5.0
(1)
"Bye Bye Undereye works so well for me!"
#36
Mac
5.0
(1)
"Mac Ruby Woo or Fenty MVP is a great basic bright cool red."
#37
Clinique
5.0
(1)
"Check out the Makeup Bag Must-Haves Holiday Gift Set."
#38
LA Colors
5.0
(1)
"Green color corrector by la colors that is very good."
#39
Huda
5.0
(1)
"Huda Easy Bake"
#40
Makeup Revolution
5.0
(1)
"Here are my recommendations. Ps All of these are from Boots and Superdrug."
#41
Danessa Myricks
5.0
(1)
"Anything Danessa Myricks."
#42
Milani
5.0
(1)
"Milani has a good blush and bronzer from their cheek kiss collection, about $10 each at Target, Ulta, etc."
#43
Victoria Beckham
5.0
(1)
"Victoria beckham eye pencil would be a lovely gift."
#44
Anastasia Beverly Hills
5.0
(1)
"I'm a big fan of a fancy eyeshadow palette with neutral shades."
#45
Bobbi Brown
5.0
(1)
"Some perfect good quality products are Bobbi Brown eyeshadow sticks."
#46
Sigma
5.0
(1)
"I'm a big fan of Sigma brushes, I've had lots of them for about 10 years now and they're as good as the day I brought them!"
#47
Makeup Forever
5.0
(1)
"It’s my all-time favorite!"
#48
Physicians Formula
5.0
(1)
"Physicians formula has a great bronzer palette that smells amazing."
#49
Patrick Ta
5.0
(1)
"For glam look: Patrick Ta blushes and bronzers."
#50
NARS
5.0
(1)
"I’d say for blush blushes by the brand NARS or sheglam are pretty good."
#51
Chanel
5.0
(1)
"Chanel beauty, Armani beauty, Makeup Forever, Yves Saint Laurent beauty."
#52
Beauty Bay
5.0
(1)
"Beauty Bay's 42 color rainbow eyeshadow palette is what I use for everything."
#53
Sephora
5.0
(1)
"I think the best bet is a gift card to Sephora."
#54
Ipsy
5.0
(1)
"Maybe a subscription to Ipsy would be nice?"
#55
About Face
5.0
(1)
"I recommend giving the About Face Performer (in F0Cool or F2Cool) foundation a try."
#56
Makeup by Nabia
5.0
(1)
"Amazing amazing makeup very subtle not cakey."
#57
Bourjois
5.0
(1)
"Here are my recommendations. Ps All of these are from Boots and Superdrug."
#58
Lime Crime
5.0
(1)
"The OG Lime Crime palettes fit the bill perfectly!"
#59
Wet and Wild
5.0
(1)
"Wet and wild is amazing for imported ones."
#60
Hani Beauty
5.0
(1)
"Try Hani Beauty lipstick if you like matte. It's not drying and I love the smell."
#61
Victoria Beckham Beauty
4.0
(1)
"Victoria Beckham beauty is definitely underrated but great for mature skin."
#62
Tower 28
4.0
(1)
"For concealer, I like Tower 28 as it doesn't settle too much."
#63
Glossier
4.0
(1)
"Glossier."
#64
Thrive Causemetics
4.0
(1)
"Thrivecausemetics cream blush stick & eye brightener!"
#65
Julep
4.0
(1)
"Julep on AZ are really good with a ton of color."
#66
Trish McEvoy
4.0
(1)
"I do like Trish McEvoy products…under eye brightener is great."
#67
Makeup by Wajeh
4.0
(1)
"Makeup by wajeh."
#68
Lottie London
4.0
(1)
"Lottie London, elf, especially Miss A!!!! Miss A has literally the cheapest makeup."
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