Best Subreddits for Beauty Brands in 2026

Be kind and respectful — * **Don't be rude**

Even if you disagree with someone, stay polite.

* **Be respectful when talking about mental and physical health**

You can express concern or share your own experiences; you can’t make fun of or bash someone over mental or physical health issues.

* **Respond appropriately to images**

Our users post pics to talk about their skin - not about their general looks or attractiveness.

 

[Rule Overview](https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/wiki/rule_overview)

Safety first — * **Don't give unsafe advice.**

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* **Don't ask for or hand out medical diagnoses.**

We're not doctors, so we can't diagnose or treat your skin condition. This includes severe acne.

If you're concerned about something, please [see a doctor](https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/wiki/when_to_see_a_doctor).

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* **Don't post about how to get an Rx without a prescription.**

 

[Rule Overview](https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/wiki/rule_overview)

No referral code spam — * **Only post referral codes in the corresponding thread**

Don't post your referral code outside our [referral threads](https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/wiki/referral_thread_index); that includes saying things like "PM me for a code" or linking people your code in the referral thread

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* **Post only one referral code in the referral thread**

 

[Rule Overview](https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/wiki/rule_overview)

Don't spam your blog, your product, your anything — * **Don't post about your product or company - at all**

* **Do not post from brand-affiliated accounts - at all**

* * Don't post surveys.

* If you're a company, consider taking out a [Reddit Ad](https://www.reddit.com/advertising/)

[Rule Overview](https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/wiki/rule_overview)

Ask the mods before posting an AMA — To prevent spam, the mod team vets every AMA that's posted in this sub. We will not allow companies to use this sub for covert promotion. However, if you’re an active member of ScA (or a research scientist), just shoot us a modmail to discuss hosting an AMA. This allows us to protect our members from spam and help companies run their AMA smoothly and easily.

 

[Rule Overview](https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/wiki/rule_overview)

Stay on topic — This subreddit is about skincare, and we’d like to keep that the focus. Disallowed topics include: haircare, makeup, eyebrows, eyelashes, etc.

It’s fine if you’re having a chat with someone and you happen to share cat pics or talk about makeup, we won’t clamp down on that. But in general, we’d like the sub to stay on topic.

We don’t allow politics except in the context of skincare, to make sure that the sub a) stays focused on its main topic and b) continues to be a pleasant place to hang out.

Follow our post requirements — * Copy and paste a [valid tag](https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/wiki/how_to/post/valid_title_tags) in your post title.

* No simple or low-effort questions as standalone posts.

* Every Selfie/B&A must include a full routine.

* Every Haul, Shelfie, & Review must include specific information.

* Wednesdays are text-post only.

* Humor & Cringe on Fridays only.

 

[Rule Overview](https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/wiki/rule_overview)

No low-effort AI — People come to SkincareAddiction to receive advice from other humans. We will ban users that exclusively post AI-generated content, and warn users otherwise. Identifying AI is up to moderator discretion.

Other — Used as a reporting rule

Poster is under 30 — Please don't post or comment here if you aren't yet 30 - we will be removing posts from people under 30. r/SkincareAddiction has a fantastic list of the other subs on Reddit where you will be talking to your peers: https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/wiki/related_subs

Asking for medical advice — We can't (and don't) offer medical advice. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns about your health.

Spam, referral links, surveys or self promotion — No spam, direct product links and/or referral links! If you would like to recommend a product, you may link it within a text post. Also, do not self-promote your app, blog, you tube reviews, cosmetic services, product affiliate info etc. and please don't use this group for surveys or consumer research. If you are doing academic research and would like to ask for permission to post about your study, YOU MUST contact the moderation team before doing so.

Be nicer, do better, we're too old for this shit. — Be nice. Constructive criticism is cool, but acting like an ass is not. And DO NOT do things like posting "How old do you think I am/look?" - that never goes well, and your post will be deleted and locked.

MLM shilling — If you are shilling for a MLM company, you will be banned. Please see r/antiMLM if you want to know why.

Selfies on Sunday only — Please only post your selfies on Sunday

No use of AI generated material — Please do not use AI generated text or images.

High quality on-topic posts ONLY. — High-quality posts help solve specific beauty-related problems. Low-quality posts clutter the subreddit and tend to be repetitive. Examples of low-quality posts: “What is my [face shape, eye shape, skintone]?”, glow up requests, compliment fishing, non-beauty advice, sympathy farming, attention seeking, rage-bait, politics, "pretty privilege", and vague-titled posts.

For more examples of low quality/off-topic posts, please visit the [/r/beauty wiki](https://www.reddit.com/r/beauty/wiki/index/).

NO SPAM. — NO spam allowed. No surveys. No links to your own blog posts or social media accounts. No YouTube videos. No promotional websites. No link codes. No porn. NO SELF PROMOTIONS! NO SPAM ACCOUNTS. (Yes, some brand accounts and porn accounts count as spam too.) No AI/ChatGPT.

Do not repost removed or self-deleted content.

Self posts and pictures are allowed as long as they're your own content. — Self posts and pictures are acceptable, but should be your own content (or give credit to the source) and be useful to the community. Links to YouTube and TikTok videos are not permitted.

NO PORN. — We are not an 18+ subreddit. We're counting porn (and similar posts) as spam and instant-ban worthy. Posts or comments with porn, nudity, toplessness, privates showing, only fans promotions, and the like will be removed. Commenters/posters that violate this rule will be banned. Please report any porn-related content that you see.

Harassment of other users and mods can get you banned. Permanently. — We enforce Reddit’s site-wide rules. Rude, offensive, judgmental, sexualized/thirsty, and generally mean comments or posts will be removed and the user risks being banned at the mods' discretion. Please report any comments or posts that fit this description so we can act accordingly.

Any harassment outside of comments/posts will be treated on a case-by-case basis.

Do not attempt to contact mods through any means other than official modmail. Any misuse of modmail will be considered harassment.

Moderator discretion. — Moderators reserve the right to make decisions in the best interests of the sub and its users, including removing posts that are overly dramatic or are deemed likely to cause undue drama or controversy. Posts that are low effort, repetitive, or have insufficient detail (i.e., just a photo) may be removed.

Discussion of brands suspected of unethical advertising may be removed.

Attempting to evade filters for any reason is a bannable offense.

Be kind and supportive, including to yourself. — Be kind and supportive. No [harassment or name calling](https://www.reddit.com/r/MakeupAddiction/wiki/harassment), bigotry, or self-deprecation. Constructive criticism is strongly encouraged, but it is not allowed [on some types of posts](https://www.reddit.com/r/MakeupAddiction/wiki/ccguide). Post titles, descriptions, and comments must also not be self-deprecating, self-disparaging, or otherwise unkind in tone. Content implying requests for sympathy may also be removed.

No photo editing. — No photo editing of any kind. This includes any photo alterations such as beauty filters, portrait modes, sharpening, contrast alteration, artificial bokeh, text overlays, and all but the most minor color corrections. Watermarking is ok.

Read our [photo guidelines before you post!](https://www.reddit.com/r/MakeupAddiction/wiki/photoediting)

"No make-up" look must have before/ after. — "No Makeup" makeup looks or other looks where the makeup is too subtle to see easily must have a before and after shot so users can see the difference the makeup makes.

All photos must showcase the makeup clearly and be properly cropped. — All photos must showcase the makeup clearly and be properly cropped. Images where the makeup cannot be seen well or the quality is too low for constructive criticism will be removed. "Selfie Angles" are strongly discouraged. [See this post for tips on photographing makeup](https://www.reddit.com/r/MakeupAddiction/comments/1o5u2a/tutorial_tips_and_tricks_for_photographing_makeup/).

All makeup looks and collections must include a detailed product list in the comments. — [Product Lists must be in a top-level comment and include every product used in the visible area, including even invisible products like primer and setting sprays.](https://www.reddit.com/r/MakeupAddiction/wiki/productlist) Product lists must include shade names if they exist. Request exemption in modmail prior to posting if needed.

All "fake blood/ injury" looks must be marked NSFW. — All [fake blood/injuries](https://www.reddit.com/r/MakeupAddiction/wiki/sfx) must be marked NSFW.

No self promotion. — [No self-promotion](https://www.reddit.com/r/MakeupAddiction/wiki/selfpromotion) of OF/Youtube/social media/blogs/your business; limited linking in comments may be acceptable. No referral links, surveys, giveaways, or seeking to buy or sell, including self-content on reddit. Accounts that appear to post for the sole purpose of advertising can be banned without warning.

Show the products. — Except during [Friday Faves](https://www.reddit.com/r/MakeupAddiction/wiki/fridayfaves), remove products from packaging and open the product itself before posting. All Haul posts must include swatches and/ or a mini review of at least 3 products.

Provide the source. — Image Sources. You may post images that are not yours for inspiration purposes, but they must follow the rest of the rules about photos and you must provide the source and clearly mark that you are not the creator.

Keep low effort, off-topic, and simple question posts in the weekly thread. — This subreddit is for makeup, not skincare, haircare, fashion, nails, or general beauty topics. While these areas are related and there is much overlap in their communities, we have opted for staying a makeup-centric space that prioritizes application technique and constructive criticism.

Topics such as "how to be prettier," "rate me," color seasons, and so forth can be posted in our weekly thread or other subreddits. Face/eye shape and undertone identification requests must include a look.

Moderators reserve the right to make decisions in the best interest of the sub.

No trolling or harassment

No self-promotion or spam

BANNED LINKS — Links to Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, Amazon affiliate links, and any other affiliate links are strictly prohibited and will be removed. Repeat offenders will receive a permanent ban from this sub.

Check to see if your question has already been answered in the sub by using the search function.

Rewards-related topics should be posted in the pinned Monthly Rewards Megathread. — This includes any posts relating to the rouge $100 reward - these posts will be deleted.

Non-Sephora purchase posts are not allowed. — Finding products you would normally buy at Sephora at discount stores (TJMaxx, Marshalls, Costco, etc) is definitely exciting, but please do not post them here! This is a subreddit about Sephora, after all! :) Any posts/links of this nature will be removed.

Do not post images of products not sold at Sephora. — Please do not include pets, products and items that are NOT sold at Sephora in any hauls or image posts. These posts will be removed and you will be prompted to re-post with those specific items taken out of the image.

All haul posts must contain a list of what is being shown in the comment section from the OP. — When posting a picture of you haul (no matter how big or small) you must comment a list of what is being shown in the picture. If your picture is a screenshot of your order WITH item names next to it, no list is needed. If no list is posted, it will be removed and must be reposted with a list.

CART REVIEW POSTS — 1. Cart reviews are ONLY to be posted on Wednesdays and Sundays. Any carts posted outside of these days will be removed.

2. A list of products MUST be listed with the post. If you post your cart review as a text post with an embedded picture of your cart, please include the list in the text. If you post your cart as an image post, please comment a list of the products in the comments. No list = post removed.

3. "Influence/De-influence me!" posts fall under the same rules as cart reviews.

Seasonal Sale Posting Rules — Each time there is a sale, certain rules are implemented in order to keep the sub clean and organized. IF there is a sale, there is a stickied post at the top of this sub explaining to current posting rules for this sale. If your post was removed, it has broken one of the posting rules. Please refer to the stickied post to review the rules, or please reach out to the MOD if you are unsure why your post was removed.

Do NOT post any discount links that are NOT YOURS. — If there is any kind of link that comes from an employee that grants the user a discount (ex. Friends and Family Sale links), you CANNOT SHARE IT HERE unless you are the owner of the link. Sharing links without the employee/owners permission and knowledge gets you and automatic PERMANENT BAN. No questions asked, no second chances.

Limited Discussion of Industry-Relevant Legal & Ethical Issues — Political discussion is generally not permitted. Limited discussion of legal, ethical, or criminal matters is allowed only when directly related to the beauty industry, brands, founders, executives, or influencers, and must be supported by credible sources. General political debate, speculation, conspiracy theories, harassment, dehumanizing language, calls for violence or doxxing, and off-topic derailment are not allowed. Moderators may remove, lock, or redirect discussions. Repeat violations ma

"Caturday" Pet Posts — Any and all posts that you wish to include pictures of your pet in must be made on SATURDAYS (aka Caturday!). Any posts that involve pets that are made outside of Saturday will be removed.

No spam or low effort posts. — Keep it related to colognes/fragrances. Low effort posts may be removed as they are spammed and generate little discussion. Examples of low effort posts include: pictures of random things asking "what smells like this?", AI or ChatGPT content, posts titled "thoughts?" or "how did I do?", crossposts to other subreddits, etc.

No overly disrespectful comments towards users. — Arguing/debating is fine, but keep it respectful. Do not report someone just because they said your favorite fragrance smells bad. That's fair game. However, slurs or other irredeemable behavior will not be tolerated.

No promoting or soliciting. — No buying/selling/trading fragrances. Take those needs to r/fragranceswap. This is not the place for promoting social media accounts, products, or companies. No advertisements or sponsored posts. All giveaways must be approved by the mods prior to posting.

No legit check posts. Aka “is this fake” — Absolutely NO legit checks. ALL legit checks are to be posted to r/colognecheck. Too many of these get posted here and a warning doesn’t seem to be enough. Violators of this rule will be immediately banned.

This applies to comments as well. Unless you’re tagging r/colognecheck you will receive a warning and then a ban if violated again. Report the post, entertaining legit checks is not allowed.

No NSFW Content. — No NSFW Content or Profile Pictures. This is a community for all ages 13+ according to the Reddit TOS. Violation of this rule will result in a permanent ban with no warning.

Please Be Respectful — We don't all have the same taste and we all don't have the same level of knowledge ([relevant XKCD](http://xkcd.com/1053/)). Abusive comments will be subject to removal. Remember to follow [reddiquette](http://code.reddit.com/wiki/help/reddiquette) when in doubt. Please report any abusive users.

No Self-Promotional Post — Please do not submit content or comments that link to your blog, social profile, contest page, website, store, MLM page, ebook, twitch, or youtube channel. Do not ask for followers or beg for subscribers. Do not post links in comments. It will be removed and you will be banned without warning.

Please do not submit any memes or rage comics

No affiliate links or referral links — You will be banned without warning.

No fake voting or asking for votes — Fake voting on submissions will result in a permanent ban.

Account Requirments — To participate, accounts must HAVE at least 50 comment karma and be 12 hours old. This is to prevent spam.

Be Respectful and Kind — Treat all members with respect. Harassment, hate speech, or personal attacks will not be tolerated.

Stay On Topic — Posts and comments should relate to beauty, self-care, and chitchat topics. Off-topic posts may be removed.

No Self-Promotion or Ads — Self-promotion, affiliate links, or unsolicited advertisements are not allowed.

Product Details Required for Makeup/Skincare Posts — Posts showcasing makeup, skincare, or looks must include product details.

Posts without sufficient details will be removed.

Use Clear and Descriptive Titles — Help others by providing detailed titles and descriptions for your posts. This makes the community more useful for everyone!

No Spam or Low-Quality Content — Avoid repetitive, irrelevant, posts. Let’s keep the community helpful and engaging.

Product Reviews Must Be Honest — If sharing product reviews, ensure they’re genuine and not promotional. Mention your skin type, hair type, or other relevant details to help others.

Be Inclusive — This community welcomes women, regardless of skin tone, background, or beauty preferences. Let’s celebrate diversity!

No Serious Medical Advice — Avoid sharing unverified medical or skincare treatments. Always consult a professional for serious issues.

Report Rule Violations — If you see something inappropriate, report it to the moderators so we can keep the community safe and enjoyable.

No buying/selling/decluterring

Use a Spoiler for Close-Up Skin Photos — Mark close-up photos of acne, rashes, wounds, infections, or other skin conditions as a Spoiler/nsfw tag before posting. This blurs the image by default and helps make browsing more comfortable for everyone.

Be nice. — Different things work for different people.

No spam or advertising. — If you have a blog post to share, copy the text into a text post and link your source. Image posts are allowed.

No referral links. — Nobody should be attempting to make money off of our community.

Don't seek medical advice on the internet. — This sub is not a place to seek medical advice. If you've got a weird bump or mole that you're not sure about, SEE A DOCTOR. It could save your life.

Include your routine when relevant. — For example, before and afters, troubleshooting, or product questions should include your current routine.

There are no stupid questions. — While we'd prefer you to google basic inquiries before posting, we aim for an environment with no condescension. Don't be afraid to post or comment because you're not an 'expert'.

No NSFW Content or Offering NSFW Content (directly or indirectly, in profile or subreddit) — No NSFW content, or offering NSFW content is allowed (directly or indirectly, in profile or subreddit). This includes paid & free links,

Offenders will be immediately banned. Moderator will have the final say.

Posting requires karma! — Users must have 20 comment karma to post within this subreddit. If your post was removed, this is the most likely reason for removal! Accumulating karma is very easy, just comment within subs/posts that resonate with you and you'll get over 20 karma in no time.

When requesting help, please post a clear photo showing your problem area! — Please post clear, full photos that show the area you're looking for help/giving tips about. Selfies that do not show the area in question, are suggestively sexualized (poses, lots of cleavage in the photo, nudity) will be removed and asked to repost with a clearer photo.

When requesting help please tell us about your skin or relevant feature(s)! — If you're asking about skincare or base product help, we need to know about your skin. If you're asking about eyeshadow, we need to know about your lids! Same goes for all areas, when discussing makeup, skincare and different products, please!

When posting a tip, please tag it! — If you're posting a tip or video you found helpful (OR one that you created!) please tag it with the SELF TIP (or) FOUND TIP tag! This keeps everyone aware of whether it's an advertisement for your blog/Youtube/brand particularly, or just something you found helpful, and allows us to keep credit where it's due.

Posts that are not tagged will be flagged for removal!

Thanks!

Be nice! — Our sub is here to help, not to hurt. Inflammatory speech, insults, or general dickish behavior will be met with sarcasm and a swift kick in the behind.

We don't allow hatred of anyone in this community. This includes: men, transgender individuals, non-gender conforming individuals, people of color, people who share dissenting opinions, etc.

No Personal Attacks, Trolling, or Harassment — Comment with kindness. Be respectful, even when you disagree. Avoid hurtful comments. Be mindful of your tone and language. If unsure, don't say it. Remember everyone is different. Be understanding and empathetic. Be kind to yourself and others.

No personal attacks, trolling, harassment, or hate speech. This is to be a fun, civil sub. Keep your criticism and critique constructive, or keep it to yourself. Violation of this rule is subject to an immediate and permanent ban.

No Spam or Self Promotion — Do not spam or engage in self-promotion, including links to blog, YouTube, social media, podcast, website, e-commerce store, or sale of personal property/services to generate clicks, views, track engagement, or profit including referral, affiliate, and tracking links.

Exceptions apply only in designated moderator-created threads (e.g., monthly referral/affiliate threads).

Posts or comments deemed spam or self-promotion may be removed at the moderation team’s discretion and result in a ban.

Non-Ulta recommendations, purchases, programs & sale posts are NOT allowed — This subreddit is focused on Ulta! It's amazing to find great deals at other retailers, brand sites, and discount stores but please don't share those finds here. This includes images, hauls, gratis, or product recommendations of items not sold at Ulta. Posts and comments with these items will be removed. Before commenting, please review our community rules. This subreddit is retailer specific and focused on products available at Ulta, so any recommendations outside of that will be removed.

Requests for Coupons are only allowed in monthly thread — Coupon requests and giveaways are only allowed in the monthly thread. All other coupon requests and giveaways will be removed and can lead to a temporary and/or permanent ban. This includes anyone participating in rule-breaking threads.

This includes referrals links for cashback sites like Rakuten and Top Cashback which are only allowed in the monthly referral link thread.

Keep Content Relevant to Ulta and SFW. — Please keep your posts & comments on topic and appropriate for all audiences.

Avoid posting/commenting about non-Ulta purchases, gratis, hauls, outfits, and motd. Avoid posts and/or comments that are intentionally low-quality, offensive, disruptive, overly argumentative or aggressive. Don't post yours or other's PII.

Irrelevant & NSFW content will be removed at the mods' discretion (adult toy images must be blurred & comments kept civil).

Political & current events content is also prohibited.

Buying, Selling, Trading, Gifting or Donation Requests are Not permitted. — Buying, selling, trading, gifting or requesting items, products, coupons, gift cards, etc is not permitted and comments or posts will be deleted.

AMAs, surveys & giveaways require mod verification — Users who wish to hold AMAs, surveys, or giveaways must be verified by a mod prior to posting.

Only current or former Ulta employees may comment and use the "Employee Only" flairs. — Only current or former Ulta employees may comment and use the "Employee Only" flairs. If you are not currently flaired, please use the "Employee" flair or add an employee flair to your username. If you are not a current or former Ulta employee but have questions about hiring, use the "Hiring Help" flair and post during our weekend hiring help hours. If you have other questions for Ulta employees, use the "Discussion" flair.

Ulta Hiring Help Questions are Weekend Only — Questions about Ulta employment, hiring, etc. are allowed but posts allowed between 12am Saturday to 2:59 am Sunday Eastern Standard Time.

Hiring Help posts made outside of these times will automatically be removed.

Hiring Help posts must include the position(s) applied to.

Please do not post employee #, names or locations. Please remember to take information received here with a grain of salt. Posts on behalf of Ulta as a company are not allowed.

Sales and Haul Posts are allowed — Sales posts are encouraged. Direct links to the sale/sale item are allowed in the comments. Screenshots displaying the email or advertisement are fine. Sales must be from Ulta or Target at Ulta only.

Hauls are welcome. Swatches or some kind of short review of the products are encouraged when posting hauls.

Posting Requirements — To post on r/Ulta, your account must have **10 karma** and the account must be more than **15 days old**. If you don't meet these requirements yet, please send a **modmail with a link to your post and/or comment** so your comment and/or post can be approved.

No Dumpster Diving or Shoplifting questions — Dumpster Diving & shoplifting of any kind at Ulta is NOT condoned by this subreddit. As such, all posts on the subject will be removed. Posts on how to commit fraud will also be removed.

Check to see if your question has already been answered in the sub before posting.

Posts must have descriptive titles; if asking a question, include it in the title. — Posts must have a descriptive title especially if it is a question or you are looking for product suggestions. **You must include the question in the title.** If you are asking about a specific product, please include that in the title. Please try to add detail when you can.

Example : What is a good sweatproof, matte full coverage foundation for dry and sensitive skin? or Is Milani Make It Last Matte Setting Spray good for oily and mature skin?

Do not post or ask for personal information. — Do not post or ask for personal information including your name, your address, rewards account number, store location, order or transaction number, employee names, personal emails and other personal information that can be used to dox yourself or others. Please try to limit how much personal information you post.

Please stay on topic! — - We cover skincare from head to toe, including dandruff and ingrown hairs.

- If you don't know what's wrong with your skin, i.e. you don't have a diagnosis, then don't post here. We're here to discuss products and common concerns like dryness, oiliness, wrinkles, discoloration, and other **superficial** things.

- No fishing for compliments posts. (Examples: How does my skin look? Are my wrinkles that bad?)

**See [the wiki](https://reddit.com/r/skincare_addiction/wiki/index) for more info**

Be kind to others, and to yourself. — - Post titles, descriptions, and comments must not be self-deprecating, self-disparaging, or otherwise unkind in tone. Content implying requests for sympathy may also be removed.

- Bigotry, personal attacks, racism, homophobia, and transphobia will not be tolerated and will result in a ban.

- This rule is not to be confused with opinions you don't agree with. As long as it’s done in a respectful manner, we will allow it. No negative comments about the size of a collection or about finances.

No spam, self-promotion or referral codes. — * **No spamming your blog, website, business or social media. No surveys.**

Exceptions can be arranged prior for active members in our community if your blog/website/social relates to the topic at hand.

* **Absolutely NO referral/affiliate links or codes.**

* **Do not repost removed or self-deleted content. This is a form of spam and is not allowed.**

* **No AI/ChatGPT.**

No playing doctor or requesting acne/medical advice. — - Do not ask for a diagnosis/treatment advice for acne or other medical conditions. Do not diagnose acne/medical conditions. (Yes, asking "What is this?" is asking for a diagnosis!)

- Do not go against what someone's doctor has told them and give your 2 cents. Do not ask us to second-guess a doctor’s advice.

- NO unsafe/dangerous recs or advice. NO talk of diet, supplements or anything that's ingested!

**Please see [the wiki](https://reddit.com/r/skincare_addiction/wiki/index) for more info**

No MLM's. Period. — **No promoting, shilling or recommending MLM products in this sub.**

MLM (multi-level marketing) is a predatory practice that often targets women and those in vulnerable situations. r/Skincare_Addiction will not be a place for promoting such products/practices.

No NSFW. — Do not post photos of bare private parts, bare bottoms, bare anything that you wouldn't show your grandmother. This is not a NSFW sub and what you have probably needs medical attention, which we are not qualified to provide.

Moderator discretion. — Moderators reserve the right to make decisions in the best interests of the sub and its users, including removing posts that are overly dramatic or are deemed likely to cause undue drama or controversy. Posts that are low effort, repetitive, or have insufficient detail (i.e., just a photo) may be removed.

Discussion of brands suspected of unethical advertising may be removed.

Attempting to evade filters for *any* reason is a bannable offense.

Follow Reddit's Content Policy, Terms of Service, and Reddiquette — - No transactions involving prohibited goods and services.

- Users must not attack, bully, threaten, incite violence against, or otherwise harass other users. Treat each other with civility.

- No doxxing, asking for personal information, or revealing confidential personal information. Non-BG usernames should be censored in screenshots and posts.

- No trolling, asking others to troll, brigading other subreddits, or inciting others to engage in mass downvoting.

No bigotry, racism, homophobia, ableism, misogyny/noir, transphobia, or discrimination of any kind. — Absolutely no discrimination against users or subjects of posts/comments is permitted. This includes discrimination based on religion, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, as well as discrimination against sex work(ers). Comments making fun of, mocking, or making light of these issues will be removed. This includes both outright discriminatory language as well as microaggressions and tone policing.

No derogatory remarks regarding health, body, age, or appearance. No health speculation. — Comments or posts that make fun of or trivialize health issues are not welcome. Comments or posts making fun of someone’s physical appearance, or something that they cannot control, will be removed as well. This includes ageism.

See full details for this rule [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/BeautyGuruChatter/wiki/rules)

No speculation on sexual history, sexual orientation, or gender identity — Do not intentionally misgender people, use dead names, or refer to someone with the incorrect pronouns. Bashing victims/survivors of assault or other crimes will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Do not engage in slut shaming (see also Rule 2).

See full details for this rule [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/BeautyGuruChatter/wiki/rules)

No self promotion — No self promotion, except in our weekly Self Promotion post and user flair. Our weekly self-promotion post is every Sunday. All other self-promotion will be removed. This includes YouTube channels, personal blogs, or social media accounts. Do not mention your channel or try to direct traffic to your channel in our subreddit. No advertising is allowed on BeautyGuruChatter.

See full details for this rule [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/BeautyGuruChatter/wiki/rules)

Posts must fit within BeautyGuruChatter’s topics — Allowed topics:

- Beauty content posted by a BG

- Major BG updates

- Content about a BG that is not posted by them, but directly related to them

- Info and commentary about the beauty industry and brands

- Reviews of BG brand products

- BG search posts

- Beauty community/industry discussion

- Drama, controversies, and news related to any of the above topics.

See full details for this rule [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/BeautyGuruChatter/wiki/rules)

Posts must follow the posting guidelines — - 1: No duplicate posts

- 2: Posts must have unbiased, descriptive titles

- 3: Posts must contain a parent comment/TL;DR/W

- 4: Please use the appropriate flair and spoiler tag any controversial topics.

See full details for this rule [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/BeautyGuruChatter/wiki/rules)

Megathreads — Megathreads will be implemented after 5 posts on the same topic, or if it is likely that a topic will have more than 5 posts (i.e., a major controversy). If a megathread exists about a topic, new related posts will be removed as per Rule 7.1, no duplicate posts. If megathreads are implemented, there will be no cap on the comments.

Sh*tposts only on Mondays — The community voted in favor to have one day a week for shitposting and memes. The mods have designated Mondays for this. On Mondays, stand alone posts that memes or shit posts but ONLY on Monday. Weekly on Monday at [11:00 AM GMT](https://greenwichmeantime.com/time-gadgets/time-zone-converter/), at which time an automated post will go up announcing that Shitpost Monday is open.

BGs with specific parametres — - ThriftThick, Nikita Dragun, Safiya Nygaard, Gabbie Hanna, Trish Paytas & Shane Dawson, and Jenna Marbles: Content is allowed only if beauty related

- Jeffree Star: Must be beauty content (i.e. makeup videos he posted) or brand announcements/reviews

- Amanda Ensing and Bretman Rock content: Not allowed

Be Respectful & Kind — - No hate speech, bullying, racism, misogyny, colorism, body shaming, discriminatory remarks, curse words, profanity, or vulgar language.

- Respect all members regardless of skin tone, gender, age, or identity.

- Personal attacks, harassment, trolling, or passive-aggressive behavior will not be tolerated.

- Treat fellow members with courtesy, even when you disagree.

No Medical Advice — This is not a medical subreddit.

- Do not ask for or give advice on diagnosing medical conditions.

- Do not suggest treatments for infections, rashes, or serious skin conditions.

- Always consult a licensed dermatologist or medical professional for skin issues beyond routine care.

Relevant Content Only — All posts must be strictly related to beauty — including skincare, haircare, makeup, wellness, and personal care.

This is not a:

• Fashion sub

• Fitness sub

• Perfume sub

Ranting, venting, or complaint-dump posts are not allowed. Please keep discussions constructive, helpful, and centered on beauty-related topics.

No Self-Promotion — Self-promotion is strictly prohibited in r/beautyPH. This includes posting or commenting about:

- Your own social media

- Online shops or listings

- Services you provide

You may not:

- Mention or link your business/socials in posts or comments

- Ask users to "DM you" for shop links or services

- Use vague language or coded terms to promote content

No Disguised Promotions or Fake Reviews — Posts pretending to be reviews but are actually promotions will be removed. This includes:

- Affiliate or referral links shared as “reviews”

- Promoting products you haven’t personally used

- Reviews with no context, photos, or honest experience

✅ If you’re posting a genuine review:

- Include your personal experience

- Share photos of the actual product (preferably with your Reddit username if affiliate)

- Be honest and transparent — no hidden ads or spammy content

Affiliate & Referral Link Policy — Affiliate/referral links are allowed, but with strict conditions:

📌 [Read the full Affiliate & Referral Link Policy here](https://www.reddit.com/r/beautyph/comments/1mfftyn/affiliate_referral_link_policy_update/)

Keep All Content Safe for Work (SFW) — All posts must be appropriate for a general audience. This means:

- No nudity or sexually explicit content

- No overly revealing clothing or suggestive poses

- You must tag the post as NSFW if you are posting photos of body parts (e.g., underarms, bikini area, chest, thighs, etc.) for skincare progress, reviews, or treatments.

Failure to tag properly may result in post removal or a warning.

💡 When in doubt, tag it NSFW — better safe than sorry!

Do Not Use Coded App Terms — Do not use vague or disguised phrases to refer to shopping platforms or apps, such as:

“Orange app” = Shopee

“Blue app” = Lazada

“Clock app” = TikTok Shop

This also includes removing or altering letters to mask app names (e.g., Sh**pee, Lazd* *, Tktk).

Use Flairs Properly (Post Classification Required) — All posts must be flaired correctly to help keep the subreddit organized and searchable.

Choosing the right flair ensures your post reaches the right audience and avoids removal by AutoModerator.

No Spamming / Repetitive Posting — - Do not flood the subreddit with multiple similar posts, back-to-back image dumps, or copy-pasted content.

- Avoid cross-posting the same content repeatedly across threads.

- Reposts of the same image or topic too frequently may be removed.

No Buying, Selling, or Trading — No Buy & Sell Posts

r/BeautyPH is not a marketplace. Selling, buying, trading, rehoming items, or requesting to purchase products from other members is strictly prohibited.

This includes:

- Trying to sell products

- Looking for buyers or sellers

- Requesting to buy from other users

- Trading items

- Sharing shop links for personal sales (unless pre-approved under sponsor rules)

No low-effort or engagement-only comments — No low-effort or engagement-only comments.

Comments like “up”, “same”, “hm”, “FF”, “following”, or “pa-up” may be removed.

Please add value by sharing helpful insights or experiences.

To track posts, use Reddit’s Save feature.

Follow Reddit’s Sitewide Rules — Do not engage in:

Vote manipulation

Misinformation

Harassment

Spam

Piracy or illegal product promotion Violating Reddit’s [Content Policy](https://support.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/26410290525844-Public-Content-Policy) can result in a Reddit-wide ban.

No bullying, trolling, snark, harassment, financial remarks, etc. — Basically: Be kind and don't question or comment on people's finances.

No racism, transphobia, sexism, homophobia, ageism, xenophobia, ableism, classism, sexual harassment, and the likes will be tolerated under any circumstances and will result in an immediate, permanent ban.

No blanket statements about brands/products. — There is no such thing as "one size fits all" with skincare (YMMV!)—talk about products from your own perspective.

No giving/seeking medical advice. — Posts asking for or giving medical advice will be removed. If you have an issue with moles or post-treatment care that concerns you, reach out to a medical practitioner.

You may mention prescription products used in your routine but you may not recommend them.

No personal promotion, selling, or MLMs. — You may not:

- Post affiliate links or referral codes

- Discuss MLMs/MLM products (Avon, Mary Kay, etc)

- Your professional blog/social media

- Buy/sell/exchange products (see r/SkincareExchange)

Posts must be about higher end products. — This is a place for discussing mid-range, higher end, and luxury products.

Please [consult the wiki](https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddictionLux/wiki/tiers/) for more information on the types of brands we chat about here.

Note: This is not a general skincare subreddit so posts that are not directly related to mid-range or more luxurious products will be removed.

Stay on topic. — Keep discussion relevant to this subreddit's topic. Posts about haircare, fragrance, and other non-skincare products will be removed.

Posts must meet post requirements; no low-effort posts; no AI. — Posts must meet post requirements, which [can be found here](https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddictionLux/wiki/postrequirements).

Low-effort posts and AI content will be removed.

Photos of skin must be blurred (spoiler/nsfw tag); no photos of skin issues. — Photos of skin may only be of before and afters, and must be blurred by a spoiler or NSFW tag.

Photos of skin issues are not allowed.

Deals go in the weekly deal thread! — Direct deal posts (sales, discounts, etc) to the weekly pinned thread. Any standalone posts will be removed and you will be asked to post in the pinned thread.

Circumventing automations is not allowed. — Circumventing subreddit automations to discuss content that isn't on-topic is against the rules.

A first rule violation will result in a 7-day ban; a second will result in a 30-day ban; and a third will result in a permanent ban.

Fake or posting other people's photos — You may post photos of yourself only. Fake/stolen photo posts will be not tolerated. Suspicious posts may be subject to a verification check and may be locked and/or deleted at the mod team's discretion.

Posting Requirements — a. Post images only. b. Non-image subjects should be posted in the Weekly Discussion Thread. c. If you are submitting multiple images, use Reddit or Imgur. d. State age, gender, and what type of advice you're looking for in the title. e. Post face and body photos depending on the type of advice you're looking for. f. Progress photos are encouraged, but limit the frequency to once a month. g. Avoid titles/text which are likely to elicit sympathy, validation, and/or are fishing for compliments.

No NSFW content — Posts containing NSFW content will be removed and the user will be banned at the discretion of the mods. NSFW content includes nudity, excessive cleavage, bikini pictures, excessively tight clothing and/or poses that accentuate certain body parts, shirtless pictures, or any other excessive "skin" showing. What constitutes "excessive" will be determined by the mods.

Actual specific advice on improving one's physical appearance must be given — Give positive (constructive) advice. For example: Don’t say: I hate your hair. Say: I think you would look better with bangs. Telling someone not to do anything or to smile is not considered advice.

Hate speech, trolling, racism or sexually suggestive/rude comments — Hate speech includes but is not limited to: racism, sexism, harassment, threats, bullying, attacking others, name-calling, using insulting names or labels, or inciting violence. This includes criticizing/attacking other subs, Trolling is defined as posting a deliberately provocative message with the intention of causing disruption and argument.

Sexually suggestive/rude comments are also prohibited.

Hookup-type suggestions are prohibited. This includes asking someone to DM you for any reason.

Personal information — Doxxing, sharing private information, or requesting private information of other users is prohibited.

Removed — No plastic surgery advice to posters under 18 years old

No plastic surgery advice unless OK'd by poster — No plastic surgery advice unless OK'd by poster.

No posts by people with any social media, promotional, and/or NSFW content in their profile. — No posts by people with any social media, promotional, and/or NSFW content in their profile.

Asking for ratings and giving ratings are not allowed. — Asking for ratings and giving ratings are not allowed. This sub is for advice only.

Age - you must be 18+ to post photos. — Age - you must be 18+ to post photos. Photos of underage individuals will be removed. Bans will be issued for lying about one's age.

Advice posts must include a full routine — If you're looking for advice on your routine or how to use a certain product, please list which specific products you're currently using (including brands), in what order, and at which time of day. Please also include any products you've previously tried that didn't work, in order to avoid irrelevant suggestions.

If you don't have a routine, please say so!

No trolling — Trolls will be banned.

No medical questions — If you have questions relating to any medical condition please speak to your GP.

No filters, editing, or makeup — Any photos showing skin improvement must not be filtered or edited. Makeup should be disclosed.

Don't be rude — Rude comments or posts will be removed.

No soliciting — Please do not share your surveys or questionnaires here.

If you are company with an offer to share with the community, please contact the moderators for permission.

All posts must be flaired — Please ensure all posts have a flair as it makes it easier to search.

Posts must generate discussion — Please ensure your post has enough detail to generate discussion regarding skincare. If posting a photo of your face, please include your routine or products you have tried, even if you're not looking for advice. If posting about products, please state whether or not you've tried them and what specific advice you're looking for.

No ‘Is my product fake?’ questions — Please don’t ask this subreddit to verify whether your product is authentic, we can’t do that for you. Make sure you purchase from reputable sellers!

No buying/selling, affiliate codes, or self promotion — Please do not offer to buy or sell products. Please also do not link your affiliate codes, or promote your own products or social media.

Don’t ask where you can buy tretinoin — Please use the search bar for the numerous previous posts on this subject.

Be Kind and Respectful — This is a supportive space. No judgment, no shaming, no rude or dismissive comments. Be helpful and empathetic. Everyone’s skin journey is different.

All Skin Concerns Welcome, but Keep It Barrier-Focused — No matter the concern, we believe that a healthy skin barrier is the foundation of great skin.

This is an open space to discuss any skin concern, because while barrier health is the foundational step, it’s not the only one. We recognise that targeted treatments can play a powerful role too when used thoughtfully alongside barrier-supporting care.

You're welcome to share any routine, product, or question, as long as the focus includes a barrier-first mindset!

Everyone’s Welcome. Ask, Learn, Share! — Whether you’re a skin barrier pro or just starting to learn how barrier care can transform your skin, this is a supportive space for everyone.

Feel free to ask questions, share your experiences, and seek advice no matter your level of knowledge. We grow stronger by learning together!

Use Post Flairs — Please add the appropriate flair to your posts. This helps keep the community organized and makes it easier to find relevant content.

Advice Is Personal, Not Medical — All advice shared here comes from personal experience and is meant to help and inspire, not replace professional guidance.

If you have persistent or serious skin concerns, please consult a dermatologist or healthcare provider for expert care.

No Self-Promotion or Spam — Please refrain from advertising products, brands, services, or affiliate links unless explicitly approved by the mods.

No Misinformation or Harmful Advice — Please avoid sharing unverified or potentially harmful treatments. Always prioritize safety and evidence-based approaches.

High standards and criteria of beauty, aesthetics, and sophistication — Posts and comments should meet this subreddit high standards and criteria of beauty, aesthetics, and sophistication

Please don't downvote! But if you downvote, please be courteous and at least comment as well — This is an Appreciation Sub!

Please don't downvote!

Stay positive and friendly.

But if you downvote, please be courteous and at least comment as well

High Quality of images and video — Images resolution should be HD (High Definition 1920x1080) or higher if possible.

Even if enlarged the image still should be sharp.

Video should be of the highest quality available

No negative or offensive comments or posts — This is an APPRECIATION SUB!

Be human. Stay positive and friendly.

Negative or offensive comments or posts are NOT ALLOWED!

BE NICE OR LEAVE!

If you don't like it - just move on!

Breaking this rule may result in a temporary or permanent ban

No sexually explicit comments or titles — Inappropriate lewd and sexually explicit titles, comments or jokes are NOT ALLOWED

Breaking this rule may result in a temporary or permanent ban

No illegal content — No leaked, stolen, pirated content allowed

No reposts within the last 30 days. — Please try to post first time content!

If content already has been posted within the last 30 days, your post will be removed.

The only exception: If your content is of better quality, higher resolution, value added or expanded than the previous one.

Abide By Reddiquette Guidelines And Site Rules — Please follow [Reddiquette](https://www.reddithelp.com/en/categories/reddit-101/reddit-basics/reddiquette) and [Reddit's Content Policy.](https://www.reddit.com/help/contentpolicy)

Personal Identifying Information (PII) will be removed.

Use of hate speech will result in an immediate and permanent ban.

Please see our Special Circumstances Announcement [HERE](https://www.reddit.com/r/Indiemakeupandmore/comments/jn1pjh/rule_update_special_circumstances_announcement/)

Posts Must Be Directly Relevant to Indies — Posts must be directly relevant to indie products. **Indie is defined as: not owned by a parent company.** Drop-shipping, MLM, etc. companies are also not indie. Non-indie brand discussion is allowed in the comments, as long as it is relevant to the post AND the comment includes indie discussion. Memes, posts regarding makeup in general, or discussions about recent buys are only allowed in the Free Talk threads. All comments are still held to Reddiquette and IMAM standards of conduct.

Claims Against Any Party Must Provide Proof — Speculation is allowed.

When making a claim, screenshots of correspondence/photographs of products are required for claims to be verified. Please remove all [PII](https://old.reddit.com/r/Indiemakeupandmore/wiki/pii) from screenshots shared.

When proof cannot reasonably be obtained (e.g., being blocked on social media), it is not required.

Example of when proof is required:

- Accusations against a user (u/ threatened me.)

- Statements presented as fact (Their scents are all stock oils.)

Brand Owner Self Promo — Brand owners/reps/decanters must review our [self-promo guidelines](https://www.reddit.com/r/Indiemakeupandmore/wiki/self_promotion) before posting. Brands must be verified and flaired.

Any submissions that do not meet guidelines will be removed.

Social Media Self Promo — Full guidelines are found [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/Indiemakeupandmore/wiki/self_promotion).

Links or text referrals to specific social media accounts (tiktok, instagram, blogs, etc) must come from flaired accounts. Social media content creators may make 5 self-promotional posts or comments per month.

Products Provided for Review or Promotion Must Be Disclosed — Bloggers or reviewers who receive press samples and/or discounted products for review or promotion must disclose this in their post.

Haul Posts — All haul posts must include:

* Full list of items purchased

* First impressions of products

* Purchase experience (can be general or specific)

Swaps/Destashes Can Only Be Posted on A Sunday — Swaps and destashes can only be posted on a Sunday and must be posted within the Sunday Swap Marketplace Thread. Separate text posts are only allowed if you are selling 30+ items and each item must be individually listed. Posts that have less than 30 items or list items in an external form such as a Google spreadsheet will be removed. For further swap/destash guidelines please see [here](http://www.reddit.com/r/Indiemakeupandmore/wiki/destash). Verified swap-lifters will be banned.

FOTDs/EOTDs/NOTDs Must Include a Comment w/ Full Product List — All FOTDs, EOTDs, and NOTDs must include a comment with full product list and feature at least one indie product. An additional reminder that bloggers who receive press samples or discounted products due to their blogger status must disclose this in a FOTD/EOTD/NOTD post.

Formulation Help And New Business Advice Posts — All formulation posts must come from verified brands on IMAM. Formulation posts made by brands will count towards their [self-promo limits](https://www.reddit.com/r/Indiemakeupandmore/wiki/self_promotion). Posts from individuals asking for help with formulation are best suited to a different subreddit, such as /r/DIYBeauty. **Note that Kickstarter campaigns are not allowed on the subreddit and will be removed.**

Discord Servers — We do not allow promotion and/or discussion of Discord servers. IMAM is **not** affiliated with any Discord server.

Please follow reddiquette. — 1. Please follow [reddiquette](https://www.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/205926439).

All posts must be acne-related.

All posts must be at least 48 hours apart. — Only discussions about acne are welcome. All posts must be acne-related. Any type of acne, regardless of severity, is welcomed. We do NOT allow gatekeeping.

All posts must be at least 48 hours apart.

Safety first. No suggestions or discussions of edible/consumable supplements, vitamins, herbs, etc. — No suggestions or discussions of edible/consumable supplements, vitamins, herbs, etc. This does NOT include spearmint tea, DIM supplements, or honey. We do allow discussions of getting checked for vitamin deficiencies.

r/acne supports a scientific and evidence-based approach to treatment. — No misinformation, myths, pseudoscience, E.g. linking masturbation and acne, opening/closing pores, [Excess Water] (https://www.reddit.com/r/acne/wiki/index/myths/excesswater), Keto, carnivore, or fasting type diets, [microtears] (https://www.reddit.com/r/acne/wiki/index/myths/microtears), detoxes, [Face Mapping] (https://www.reddit.com/r/acne/wiki/index/myths/facemapping), toxins, [Reactive Oil] (https://www.reddit.com/r/acne/wiki/index/myths/reactiveoil), ALL MLM/ Pyramid Scam companies, etc.

No fearmongering, chemical bashing, DIY, natural/holistic remedies, folk remedies, etc. — No fearmongering, chemical bashing, DIY, natural/holistic remedies, folk remedies, etc. This includes a ban on naturopath/ holistic "doctors" and/or overall doctor or professional bashing. E.g. Using baking soda, lemon juice, toothpaste, and/or tallow, avoiding parabens, preservatives, fragrances, etc. "Natural" and "clean" are not safer than other products."

No links, promotions, blogs, affiliate links, videos, surveys, polls, etc. — No links, promotions, blogs, affiliate links, videos, surveys, polls, etc. The only exception is Imgur or Related Subreddits.

r/acne is not a substitute for a professional. — r/acne is not a substitute for a professional. Serious issues require a medical professional. This is beyond Reddits scope of help.

Do not ask for diagnoses and do not provide diagnoses. — Do not ask for diagnoses. Do not provide diagnoses. This includes guessing. E.g. This looks like X, That could be Y, Maybe it's Z, etc. No one here can answer what something is or try to tell you what something is. You cannot diagnose on Reddit. We are not doctors. Reddit can not replace and/or overrule professionals.

Do not discuss DIY medical procedures. — Do not discuss DIY medical procedures. E.g. Microneedling, laser, extractions, cyst removal, high-level chemical peels, popping/lancing acne, etc.

Safety first. Do not discuss how to obtain an Rx product without a prescription or doctor. — Safety first. Do not discuss how to obtain an Rx product without a prescription or doctor.

Mod Attention Needed — Mod Attention Needed

Suspected Bot/ ChatGPT — Suspected Bot/ ChatGPT

Repeated Post/s after Removal

Rule 3. The truth about Occlusives — Rule 3. [The truth about Occlusives] (https://www.reddit.com/r/acne/wiki/index/faq/occlusives)

MLM — Do not post MLMs.

Be excellent — Be excellent, be kind.

No Videos — No videos.

Not looking for advice — There’s a million different subreddits for selfies and pretty pictures. This isn’t one of them. Please only post if you need help or you’ve learnt something new!

Eye / Face shape — Stop spamming with these posts!!

These threads will be removed and you will receive a short ban.

Rules for posting in /r/naturalbeauty — 1. Original content, questions, anecdotes are welcome!

2. NO spam links to products, personal blogs or pages. This is grounds for being banned from the sub.

3. Safety first! Do your research before posting content about DIY/home-made options

4. Be kind. Abuse, attacking, & general ways-you-wouldn't-act-toward-a-beloved-friend are not allowed.

5. While nature is beautiful, this is not a subreddit for pictures of nature. Posting pics of nature scenes will get you permanently banned from the sub.

Be respectful — Be respectful and kind to your fellow Redditors.

Include product lists — When posting a photo of a makeup look, please ensure you post a full list of the products used in your post or in the comments. If you’re posting multiple different looks, please include a product list for the first look.

No obvious editing or filters — Posts with obvious editing and/or filters will be removed.

No self-promotion

Posts must show makeup clearly and be properly cropped

Provide product information — If you’re posting a haul of makeup you’ve recently purchased, please provide the names and shades of the products and any further information that might generate discussion, eg prices or swatches.

No Men Allowed — This is a women-only space. Men will be banned.

Posts need to be about objective beauty. They should be based on science or research. — This sub is about improving objective beauty. That is final.

No Racism or İnternalised racism

All posts must add value to the subreddit — For basic questions, please utilize the pinned Monthly Discussion Thread.

No disrespect — Users that put down other women will be permabanned.

This sub is not a search engine. — Any questions that can be answered by a google search will be removed.

No Personal Photos — There are dedicated subreddits for advice on your looks. This is not one of them. Please do not post your personal photos here.

No 'What makes this person beautiful/pretty/stunning posts'

Posts must be human-written — All posts and comments must be original and written by a person. Posts or comments that are suspected to have been generated by AI in their entirety will be removed.

Haul Posts, Sales and Product Links — No posts about/linking to Hauls, Sales (events), Products (stores/sites, incl. non makeup items), or other PSA-type posts. We encourage users to be VAGUE when discussing sale/stores/items they've passed on and want to discuss here. It is counterproductive given the nature of the sub - and we all know why we are here!

Be Kind and No Drama

Buying and Swapping — Do not approach other members asking to buy, sell, swap, or donate unwanted items. This rule is in place to protect our members because the moderation team is unable to verify these type of posts.

Influencers — Posting your own relevant video/blog entry is allowed with mod approval per the [Influencer Post Guidelines](https://www.reddit.com/r/MakeupRehab/wiki/faq/influencer). Posting other people's videos/blog entries is allowed as long as the links are on topic and will enhance the community's mission. If you are unsure if a video/blog entry is on topic, please message the mods.

TMO Guidelines — Follow [TMO Guidelines](https://www.reddit.com/r/MakeupRehab/wiki/tmofaqs) when posting a TMO post.

Cross-post — Please do not cross-post! Cross-posts tend to end up with "high-risk" subs on our page or rule breaking for users not familiar with our community, which is counterproductive for everyone.

Survey — Please do not post surveys.

Don’t be a jerk. — Makeup is FUN and inclusive of all.

Makeup101 is a place to ask questions and learn. — Posts must be relevant to learning makeup and makeup education. This subreddit is not for product reviews.

Posting content from your website is fine! — Your link must be a direct post to information a beginner can use to start makeup/a tutorial. Users who spam their website or content will be banned.

No Giveaways! — Unless it happens to have an excellent tutorial, which is at Mod discretion. Please PM us to get approval before you post something with a giveaway.

Photo editing is not allowed. — Color correction for accuracy is fine. No filters (including beauty/selfie mode and any automatic filters).

No Selfies — Posting your makeup look for critique or questions is fine. Posting for attention and karma is not. You MUST include products used.

Asking for advice must be make up related — All advice posts require a only head shots of with and without makeup... Any more than face and shoulders will be removed.

Don't' be creep. — Don't' be creep. This is a safe space for makeup. not for lude comments. You will be banned.

Harassment & Vulgarity — Harassment, name calling, taunting and vulgar/inappropriate comments are not allowed. Racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, xenophobic, (all isms fall into this category) etc. remarks will result in an immediate ban with no prior warning. Rude remarks about things that are NOT makeup-related (Plastic surgery, hair color, facial features, etc.) will be removed and are subject to a ban. Any unwarranted sexual/creepy comments will be removed and are also subject to a ban.

Makeup must be visible. — • Makeup must be at least 50% of the photo. Crop out unnecessary head/chest/background space that does not contribute to the look.

Please refer to [this image](https://imgur.com/SYnQJ4q) for reference.

• Make sure to take photos in the best lighting possible and make sure the quality of the photo is clear and not fuzzy/distorted/pixelated.

• Mirror selfies are not allowed.

Appropriate angles/tilts/turns. — • Full face and eye makeup looks need to be angled appropriately. A straight-on shot is strongly recommended and preferred. However we will consider a handful of others if the makeup is clearly and easily seen.

Please refer to [this image](https://imgur.com/8932SMA) as an example of what is/is not appropriate.

Photo Editing & Filters. — Please no edited or filtered photo or video submissions. This includes beauty mode on newer phone models, as well as Snapchat/Bestie cam/other app cameras. If you’re unsure if yours is acceptable due to autofocus or whatnot, please message us beforehand.

Unnecessary/Inappropriate — Please keep the poses in your photo simple and clear. Not allowed: Playing with hair, hair in face, biting your lip, sticking your tongue out, photobombs of your cat or dog, smoking, etc.

• Nudity and excessive cleavage is also prohibited and will be removed.

• Any posts with titles that are deemed sympathy-garnering will be removed. Examples include: "Just broke up with my bf", "I have X illness/disease", "My skin is awful", etc. Please keep additions like these in the comment section ONLY.

Impersonating or Stealing Content. — Don’t post pictures of people who aren’t you. Don't post content that is not yours. Seriously, this shouldn’t be said. If you are caught impersonating or stealing content you will be banned.

Do not make empty accusations, please provide evidence if you believe this is happening by sending us modmail.

Crossposting/Reposting of any MakeupLounge user's photos is subject to a temporary ban. You must received permission from OP. Simply crediting them is not sufficient enough.

Constructive Criticism. — Constructive criticism is welcomed here. If you don't think you can handle it, then reconsider posting.

• There is a difference between constructive criticism vs insults and verbally abusive behavior. Avoid intentionally putting people down and focus more on helping them, otherwise your comment will be removed.

Example: "That lip color doesn't suit you!" [BAD]

"I think if you went with a lip color that has more warmth to it, it would compliment the whole look!" [GOOD]

Product List. — Make sure to leave a comment of your list of products in your makeup look. Please post shade names as well so people can re-create the look.

If the product(s) are discontinued/limited edition, that is also ok. If you can think of a dupe for any product(s), please share them if possible.

Looks that do not include product lists posted within an hour of submission will be removed and re-instated once a mod has seen that a product list has been posted.

DO NOT list your products in the title.

Disparaging of Brand Use. — Do not preach, ridicule, or criticize a poster's choice in using a specific brand. Including if a brand is cruelty vs non-cruelty free, drugstore vs luxury, any controversies, etc.

These comments will be removed as it may stir up drama and arguments.

Hauls/Swatch Post Requirements. — All haul/swatch posts must include the following:

* Specify whether or not you're using primer

* Tell us your skin tone/undertone if you know it

* Include the names of the palette and eyeshadows swatched

* A brief review/first impressions

Excessive Posting/Spam. — Excessive themed-posts (i.e. 100 days of makeup, daily makeup challenges, viral tags, etc.) may be deemed spam at the discretion of the mods and subject to removal. Challenge/themed posts/things like that need to be limited to one a day per user.

Blatant attention seeking behavior by spamming the subreddit multiple times a day may also be removed or result in a temporary or permanent ban.

Posts must be related to makeup or they will be subject to removal.

Self-Promotion. — Social media such as Youtube channels and Instagram pages should not be referenced in post titles, nor should they be directly linked. Watermarks that link to Instagram/Facebook/Twitter/etc. pages are not allowed, however, you may watermark with your Reddit username as an alternative if you are wary of people taking your photo.

Minimal linking to social media in comments of your own post is acceptable at the discretion of the moderators (please do not spam 10 different social media platforms.)

COVID-Related Content. — Any posts or comments mentioning any politics, conspiracies, any other topics, etc regarding COVID-19 will be removed. Subtle mentions, or skirting around this rule may also be removed on a case-by-case basis. We have updated this rule to permit discussion of masks, especially as it relates to mask makeup.

If you have an issue, please contact the moderation team via Modmail.

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Ulta Employees only — You must be a current or former Ulta employee. You must be flaired with either "Ulta Employee or your role"

To get an employee flair, please message the mods with either your name tag with the name hidden, the date and your Reddit Username or other form of Ulta employment with the personal info hidden.

If you are not a current or former Ulta employee, your post and/or comment will be removed.