How the skincare communities compare
The three largest communities hold about 69% of the combined membership, but the rest of the list is far from empty — that is where most of the specialised discussion happens. r/SkincareAddiction is both the biggest and the busiest, with about 262 new posts a day. Per member, the liveliest is r/koreanskincare: 33 posts a day from 56K members — a smaller crowd, but an engaged one. Among the communities we track weekly, r/SkincareAddicts grew fastest recently (+0.14%, +1.7K members since Oct 19). The oldest is r/SkincareAddiction, founded in 2012; 4 of the 16 were started in the last five years, a sign the topic keeps splitting into new niches.
The 16 biggest skincare subreddits
r/SkincareAddiction 5,039,847 members · ~262 posts/day · +4.1K since Oct 19 · since 2012The place for all things related to skincare, with a science-based approach.
r/AsianBeauty 3,825,609 members · ~24 posts/day · +2.6K since Oct 19 · since 2013A place to discuss beauty brands, cosmetics, and skincare from Asia.
r/30PlusSkinCare 2,455,569 members · ~55 posts/day · +2.4K since Oct 19 · since 2015Skin care is a pretty big deal, and we love subs like /r/SkinCareAddiction, however we felt there needed to be a sub that deals specifically with skin that's over 30. Share your questions, frustrations and triumphs!
- Sr/Skincare_Addiction ↗ 2,014,541 members · ~19 posts/day · +475 since Oct 19 · since 2016
This sub is a relaxed community to discuss skincare products and routines. Do NOT ask us to diagnose your acne/skin condition or advise on how to treat it. This is not a dermatology clinic!
- Sr/SkincareAddicts ↗ 1,215,268 members · ~93 posts/day · +1.7K since Oct 19 · since 2015
SkincareAddicts is a positive newbie-friendly sub for anything and everything related to skincare. Post about your favourite products, ask for advice about your routine, discuss the various things that affect your skincare, and a…
- Sr/SkincareAddictionUK ↗ 503,424 members · ~6.3 posts/day · since 2014
A UK focused skincare subreddit.
- Kr/KoreanBeauty ↗ 297,676 members · ~16 posts/day · since 2014
Curious about Korean cosmetics or skincare? Heard of BB or CC creams and wonder what the fuss is all about? Come join us, ask questions and learn~
- Ir/IndianSkincareAddicts ↗ 250,044 members · ~61 posts/day · since 2018
A space for Indians to discuss their varied experiences with beauty, with a strong emphasis on science. Our mission will be to explore international offerings as well as our equally effective desi products, particularly those fou…
- Ar/AusSkincare ↗ 190,751 members · ~11 posts/day · since 2014
r/AusSkincare is the place for all Australian & New Zealand skincare lovers (and anyone else, really!) From products to procedures, nothing is off limits & you'll be able to share information with like minded people.
- Cr/CanSkincare ↗ 141,420 members · ~2.0 posts/day · since 2014
The Canadian offspring of r/SkincareAddiction
- Sr/SkincareBR ↗ 74,968 members · ~8.7 posts/day · since 2021
Comunidade brasileira para entusiastas de skincare.
- Br/Blackskincare ↗ 73,642 members · ~18 posts/day · since 2020
Welcome to r/blackskincare! ✨Join a vibrant community celebrating melanin-enriched skin. ✨ Our subreddit is a dedicated space for sharing insights, advice, and support for those with melanin-rich skin tones. We're not a replace…
- Er/EuroSkincare ↗ 69,821 members · ~10 posts/day · since 2017
EuroSkincare is a subreddit for discussing all things relating to European beauty and skincare.
- 4r/45PlusSkincare ↗ 60,182 members · ~11 posts/day · since 2021
Subs like r/SkinCareAddiction and r/30PlusSkinCare are iconic, but a specific sub for 45+ skincare and beauty is a great addition to the community.
- Kr/koreanskincare ↗ 56,031 members · ~33 posts/day · since 2021
Welcome to the Korean skincare enthusiasts community on Reddit! Discover expert advice, product recommendations, and insider tips. Join our exciting journey towards healthier, radiant skin. Get our free ultimate Korean skincare g…
- Sr/SkincareAddictionLux ↗ 48,880 members · ~9.6 posts/day · since 2022
A subreddit focused on mid-tier to high-luxury skincare where we can talk about all things fancy without judgment and snark, from Caudalie to La Prairie and everything in between. Engage in discussions about what you think of pro…
Choosing where to post
For beginner questions, r/SkincareAddicts is the natural first stop — it exists for advice, and roughly 93 new threads a day keep it moving. Asking the same thing in r/SkincareAddiction often gets it removed or lost among the 262 daily posts. Competition for attention differs a lot: r/AsianBeauty has 3.8M members but only about 24 new posts a day — roughly one new post for every 161.4K members — while r/SkincareAddiction gets about 262 a day, one for every 19.2K. A strong, well-made post therefore has more room to be seen in r/AsianBeauty; r/SkincareAddiction is better when you want quick replies. There are regional communities too — r/SkincareAddictionUK and r/IndianSkincareAddicts — which are the better choice for local prices, shops, events or rules. Rule sets vary: of the communities we have rules for, r/AsianBeauty lists 10, against 6 in r/30PlusSkinCare, so a post that is fine in one can be removed in another.
Before posting, sort a subreddit by “Top” for the past month: it shows in a minute what that community rewards. Always read the rules in the sidebar first — each community is run by its own volunteer moderators. Our guide to searching Reddit explains how to dig through any of these communities, and the subreddit info tool gives you the stats of one we don't list.
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest skincare subreddit?
r/SkincareAddiction is the largest, with 5,039,847 members, followed by r/AsianBeauty (3.8M) and r/30PlusSkinCare (2.5M).
Which skincare subreddit is the most active?
By new posts per day, r/SkincareAddiction leads with about 262, ahead of r/SkincareAddicts (93). Counts are averages over the last seven days.
Where should a beginner ask about skincare on Reddit?
r/SkincareAddicts is the one built around questions and advice, with about 93 new posts a day. Check its rules and search it first — common questions have usually been answered.
How many skincare subreddits are there?
We list 16 active, safe-for-work skincare communities with at least 25,000 members each, 16.3M members in total (people can be in several). Reddit has many smaller ones too; our guide on searching Reddit shows how to find them.
What is the oldest skincare subreddit?
r/SkincareAddiction, created on Jan 5, 2012.
Are these skincare subreddits safe for work?
Yes. Every community on this page is public and not marked 18+ by Reddit, and we filter out communities whose name or description points to adult content.
Data: Reddit's public subreddit search and the Arctic Shift archive (Oct 30, 2026), growth from SubMouse's weekly snapshots. Member counts of communities outside our Top 1000 come from the archive and can lag a little. Not affiliated with Reddit.