Best makeup brands on Reddit
168 reviews from r/45PlusSkincare, r/Makeup, r/NaturalBeauty and 18 more subreddits
168 reviews from
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By Brand
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#1
MAC
4.7
(7)
"I use Mac exclusively these days for any/all professional theatre gigs."
"Wicked uses MAC"
"Nothing has beat MAC Face and Body"
"MAC and Fenty both have a wide range of skin tones for foundations."
"Get your tail to a MAC, and get yourself color matched to your chest!"
"I find MAC is always a good in between."
"Mac"
#2
E.L.F.
4.0
(8)
"I like the mineral primer and Flawless Satin Foundation from E.L.F."
"Elf is a good affordable brand that is still pretty quality."
"Elf 100% my favorite! I also like wet n wild."
"I use E.L.F. brand personally."
"Getting her drugstore brands like ELF and NYX will be teaching her quality."
"Drugstore brands such as Elf, Maybelline, and Wet n Wild are great and affordable."
"Maybe try some drugstore brands like elf, essence, catrice, wet n wild."
"Elf has a lot of products that give a similar look to milk and glossier!"
#3
NYX
4.2
(6)
"I love that Nyx Cosmetics is answering these suggestions!"
"The NYX setting spray and I’ll second that, that’s held up for me on two-show days plenty of times"
"The Nyx setting spray in particular was approved by professional dancers."
"NYX!"
"I find NYX to be great for eye makeup."
"You're the brand of the people, stay with us!"
#4
Ilia
4.6
(5)
"Ilia is great, I have MAC, and Rare Beauty."
"Ilia, saie, ogee, and milk are a few brands that are a little more on the natural side of things"
"Ilia, Saie, tower 28, Kosas"
"Ilia!"
"Ilia, saie, ogee, and milk are a few brands that are a little more on the natural side of things."
#5
NARS
4.6
(5)
"I recommend the Nars ones, Glossier, Kosas."
"NARS, Fenty, and MAC tend to be my go to brands."
"For those I’d start with Fenty or Nars."
"Most of NARS products are good for me!"
"NARS, Fenty, Urban Decay (they have a great shade range in their foundation with the gold cap)."
#6
ColourPop
4.2
(5)
"Colourpop, Milani, and NYX are absolute gems and perfect for beginners."
"Colourpop has a lot of colors and it’s pretty affordable."
"ColourPop is a good one."
"Color Pop!"
"I’d recommend Colourpop, ELF, Wet n Wild, Milani and Essence in particular!"
#7
Fenty
5.0
(4)
"I do have Fenty foundation, CC cream and primer and love all three."
"For those I’d start with Fenty or Nars."
"I do have Fenty foundation, CC cream and primer and love all three."
"I do have Fenty foundation, CC cream and primer and love all three."
#8
Maybelline
4.0
(5)
"Maybelline for mascara. Essence for almost everything else."
"Primer-maybelline"
"Mascara: maybelline lash sensational"
"Lipsticks: maybelline and faces canada"
"The shade range for the former is damn impressive and there's a shade or two that will work perfectly for me."
#9
Dior
5.0
(4)
"I love: Dior foundation stick."
"I would say Dior."
"Game changer"
"And the Dior one."
#10
It Cosmetics
5.0
(4)
"It Cosmetics Illumination CC+ 50 SPF for the entire face."
"I like a lot of IT for this and their CC with spf 50."
"Bye Bye Undereye works so well for me!"
"Right now I’m liking the It CC Cream."
#11
Charlotte Tilbury
4.8
(4)
"And Charlotte Tilbury foundation stick."
"I absolutely LOVE Charlotte Tisbury."
"Charlotte Tilbury, Tower21, Merit, Suqqu, Shiseido, Hourglass and pretty much almost all Korean or Japanese makeup brands."
"Charlotte Tilbury is a brand I associate with its products really made for fair skin."
#12
ELF
5.0
(3)
"Of late my go to is ELF for everything makeup they're budget to mid range."
"It feels much lighter than actual foundation and you can get a very natural looking finish with it."
"Elf is probably the best cheap brand you could get."
#13
Danessa Myricks
4.7
(3)
"Anything Danessa Myricks."
"Danessa myricks has a great shade range and variety of both fun and staple products."
"I use Tatcha skincare and Danessa Myricks products."
#14
Jane Iredale
4.7
(3)
"Jane Iredale powder foundation is the only thing I’ve found."
"My dermatologist recommended that I try them for my skin and it has never caused any flare ups or discomfort."
"Jane iredale has been great for me."
#15
Kosas
4.7
(3)
"My favorite concealers are the Kosas one."
"Haven’t seen it mentioned but I love Kosas!"
"I would check out the following if you’re looking for a similar vibe to glossier/milk: - kosas - thrive causemetics - rms - nudestix - tower 28 - em cosmetics - ohii (urban outfitters brand)"
#16
Juvia's Place
4.3
(3)
"Juvia’s Place has some of the most beautiful pigmented palettes and is very reasonably priced."
"Not the cheapest but cheaper than a lot of other ones."
"Juvia's Place is pretty good quality."
#17
Bare Minerals
4.0
(3)
"I also use Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue."
"I wear Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue as a sheer foundation."
"Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue."
#18
e.l.f. Cosmetics
4.0
(3)
"ELF Cosmetics, Colourpop, Milani, Wet N Wild, and Essence are a few brands you can look into."
"More affordable brands like elf, hard candy, essence, or wet n wild would be great."
"Next step up from there would be e.l.f products."
#19
Clinique
4.0
(3)
"Clinique also for skin care and Mac for makeup."
"Almay, Burt's Bees, Clinique, bareMinerals."
"Clinique is pretty good, so is MAC."
#20
100% Pure
5.0
(2)
"I use 100 % pure when I want to wear makeup."
"How about 100percentpure ??? Fits the bill for what you're looking for."
#21
Milani
5.0
(2)
"I recently tried the Milani tubing mascara and love it (tubing = no flaking & removes with water)."
"I recently tried the Milani tubing mascara and love it."
#22
Jones Road
5.0
(2)
"I love Jones Road ! It’s been a game changer for me."
"Love Jones Road!"
#23
IT Cosmetics
5.0
(2)
"Another vote for It Cosmetics."
"IT cosmetics is probably number one. I never had an issue with them."
#24
Armani
5.0
(2)
"Armanis Luminous Silk."
"I love the Armani liquid blushes."
#25
Shiseido
4.5
(2)
"As a person with ashy, cool-toned dark brown hair, I find that Shiseido is good at fulfilling all my eyebrow needs :)"
"Shiseido has a lot of very fair tones, I really like the formula too."
#26
bareMinerals
4.5
(2)
"Personally, I love bareMinerals for my foundation (as well as blush and finisher) because I have sensitive skin."
"Almay, Burt's Bees, Clinique, bareMinerals."
#27
3CE
4.5
(2)
"Seconding all 3CE suggestions. They remain to be my favorite lip tint brand of all time."
"I personally really love 3CE!"
#28
W3ll People
4.5
(2)
"W3ll people or ilia"
"W3ll people or ilia"
#29
Almay
4.5
(2)
"Almay is amazing :)"
"Almay, Burt's Bees, Clinique, bareMinerals."
#30
Josie Maran
4.5
(2)
"Josie Maran Argan Oil foundation!"
"Josie Maran Argan Oil foundation!"
#31
Glossier
4.0
(2)
"Glossier."
"Glossier and First-Aid beauty are also my other picks."
#32
Hourglass
4.0
(2)
"Hourglass, Laura Mercier, tartlette mascara."
"Hourglass, Chanel, Dior are another ones."
#33
Lancôme
4.0
(2)
"I recently went from Walgreens L’Oréal to Ulta Lancôme and I really do see a difference."
"Lancôme for me…"
#34
Revolution
4.0
(2)
"Revolution, NYX, Essence and Flower Beauty .. Milk has some bomb stuff too."
"Revolution."
#35
Korres
4.0
(2)
"I love Korres and Origins in terms of skincare."
"I love Korres and Origins in terms of skincare."
#36
Wet n Wild
4.0
(2)
"I do hear good things about those other brands though, just make sure to check the ingredients. Wet n Wild comes out with cute and inexpensive..."
"I would get her more inexpensive makeup from the drugstore- like wet n wild."
#37
Julep
4.0
(2)
"Julep has some matte eyeshadow sticks (only 2 colours but they’re versatile - taupe and grey) which were a nice discovery"
"I found one matte stick from Julep that I love and use a ton"
#38
Etude House
4.0
(2)
"Check out Korean brands. Clio and etude house are some of my favorites."
"Etude House for cutesy things and eyeshadows."
#39
Burt's Bees
4.0
(2)
"Consider options like Burt's Bees, Pacifica, e.l.f. Cosmetics, and Physicians Formula."
"Almay, Burt's Bees, Clinique, bareMinerals."
#40
Clio
4.0
(2)
"Check out Korean brands. Clio and etude house are some of my favorites."
"My fave brands are Clio, VDL and Missha."
#41
Sephora
4.0
(2)
"Sephora"
"Sephora is great about taking everything back."
#42
Haus Labs
4.0
(2)
"Haus labs or Dior glow foundation."
"I’m a Haus labs chick and my skin is very dry."
#43
BH Cosmetics
3.0
(2)
"BH Cosmetics is a good brand and price last I checked."
"Don’t think I don’t see you BH cosmetics."
#44
Il Makiage
5.0
(1)
"I haven’t tried it yet but my 49 year old friend uses Il Makiage and she looks amazing."
#45
Maelove
5.0
(1)
"I love Maelove."
#46
Lauren Brooke
5.0
(1)
"Some of my faves are: Lauren Brooke Creme Foundation."
#47
Kat Von D
5.0
(1)
"I do have an eyeshadow palette and cream contour palette both purchased at TJ Maxx that I use regularly."
#48
Thrive Causemetics
5.0
(1)
"Thrivecausemetics cream blush stick & eye brightener!"
#49
Sarah Creal
5.0
(1)
"Sarah Creal’s concealer is a godsend."
#50
Thrive Cosmetics
5.0
(1)
"I’ve had a great experience with Thrive cosmetics."
#51
Laneige
5.0
(1)
"Laneige products and The Ordinary products ✨️"
#52
Urban Decay
5.0
(1)
"I use Urban Decay eyeshadow primer, it’s a must."
#53
Maxine's Revenge
5.0
(1)
"I really love French Face by Maxine's Revenge."
#54
The Ordinary
5.0
(1)
"My favorite is The Ordinary High Spreadibility primer."
#55
Wolfe
5.0
(1)
"Get a Wolfe water activated palette, make sure the model washes their face, light alcohol swab all over face and apply sugar skull makeup."
#56
Tarte Cosmetics
5.0
(1)
"I LOVE it."
#57
Natasha Denona
5.0
(1)
"I like Natasha Denona powder shadows, I Need A Nude is just perfect."
#58
Fenty Beauty
5.0
(1)
"I just started using Fenty Beauty We’re Even Hydrating Concealer."
#59
Credo Beauty
5.0
(1)
"I'd get her a gift card for the Credo Beauty store. Lots of natural products at all price ranges."
#60
Portia Ella
5.0
(1)
"It is amazing. Varied price range with lots of options and guidance!"
#61
L'Oréal
5.0
(1)
"I've been wanting to try the Infallible Pro-Glow Foundation."
#62
Ami Cole
5.0
(1)
"Ami Cole"
#63
Merit
5.0
(1)
"Merit, Ilia, Tower 28, Iris&Romeo, Kosas, Rare Beauty"
#64
3ina
4.0
(1)
"I like kiko and 3ina for lipstick in funky colours."
#65
Laura Geller
4.0
(1)
"I'm really happy with the Laura Geller primer and foundation."
#66
Gabriel Cosmetics
4.0
(1)
"For medium coverage :Gabriel Cosmetics Liquid Foundation."
#67
Chantecaille
4.0
(1)
"Chantecaille just skin or future skin."
#68
Suntegrity
4.0
(1)
"Suntegrity Impeccable Skin."
#69
Farmacy
4.0
(1)
"Farmacy honey halo moisturizer."
#70
Kiko
4.0
(1)
"I like kiko and 3ina for lipstick in funky colours."
#71
Victoria Beckham Beauty
4.0
(1)
"The Victoria Beckham Beauty Concealer Pen is pretty good"
#72
Estée Lauder
4.0
(1)
"I can always rely on great results from Estee Lauder skin care."
#73
Idun Minerals
4.0
(1)
"Cordelia (who has the site Phyrra.net) uses Idun Minerals and has some great resources on her site."
#74
Mineral Makeup
4.0
(1)
"I have sensitive and acne prone skin and mineral makeup has worked best for me."
#75
Gabriel
4.0
(1)
"I used to have really sensitive eyes and would wear Gabriel/Zuzu."
#76
Nude Sticks
4.0
(1)
"I second the matte shadow sticks, I keep staring at the nude sticks."
#77
Lakme
4.0
(1)
"Kajal-lakme"
#78
L'Oreal
4.0
(1)
"If it were me, I’d buy a basic mascara from L’Oreal, some powder, and a lip color and call it good."
#79
Various Black Owned Brands
4.0
(1)
"If you go to Ulta's or Sephora's websites you can search for black owned brands."
#80
Victoria Beckham
4.0
(1)
"Victoria Beckham beauty is definitely underrated."
#81
Makeup Forever
3.0
(1)
"All I got is like Revlon buff 150 or Makeup forever 255."
#82
Revlon
3.0
(1)
"All I got is like Revlon buff 150 or Makeup forever 255."
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