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20 Little Known Beauty Products That Reddit Users Swear By
If you spend any time on Reddit's beauty boards, you'll likely hear a lot about NARS and MAC. You'll also get an earful about Urban Decay's famous Naked palettes and Kat Von D.'s cool Tattoo Liner. What you don't hear a lot about, however, are the underrated beauty products recommended on Reddit. Yep, these boards do exist, and they're a wealth of information for anyone who really loves makeup, but gets a little bit overwhelmed when wandering around a Sephora. Not only are these less-popular makeup picks often way more accessible and user-friendly, but they often come at a fraction of the price, and Redditors swear they work just as well.
Still, whether you're looking to try out some new lip colors or a brand of foundation you've never heard of, you still don't want to waste your money buying cosmetics on a whim. For this reason, makeup recommendations from Reddit users are a great resource. Not only do they tend to be really thorough, they're also super honest because these wise beauty fans don't have anything to gain from ranting or raving about a product. Plus, they're a great way to discover brands you never would have known about otherwise. Check out these 20 underrated picks from real Reddit users right here.
1. This Multifunctional Palette For Luminous Skin
theBalm Manizer Sisters, $27, Amazon
"theBalm has lovely products," says Friendly_freak. "Their blushes are amazing. And the eyeshadows are really good for the price too." With three colors for highlighting, eyeshadows, and shimmer, the theBalm Manizer Sisters is a great palette because it's buildable, lightweight, and multifunctional.
2. This Super Easy-To-Apply Lash Adhesive
House of Lashes Lash Adhesive, $14, Amazon
For all those who find Duo too clumpy and messy, kikilovesmakeup says, "You should try the House of Lashes glue. It's awesome — easy to apply and the corners of my lashes no longer pop off half way through the day." Best of all, it's latex-free and suitable for sensitive skin.
3. This Extensive Set That Some Prefer Over The Naked Palettes
Morphe Pro 35 Color Eyeshadow Makeup Palette, $20, Amazon
"I am in looooove with my Morphe Palette... The shadows are soo pigmented and I already prefer them to Naked," says Ellend821. It's got 25 highly-pigmented colors for both day and night wear, and people love them because they're easy to blend and really convenient for bold looks.
4. Add Immediate And Extreme Volume To Lashes
Jordana Best Lash Extreme, $12, Amazon
"Jordana Best Lash Extreme," says Reddit user Lori2571. "Better than a lot of high end mascaras. It's amazing." It gives you immediate extreme volume, it's really easy to build up layers without flaking, and since some users have a hard time finding it, this pack of three should last you quite a while.
5. A Light & Creamy Highlighter For Defined Cheekbones
Colourpop Super Shock Cheek Highlighter, $8, ColourPop
"So many people love Colourpop, but not many people talk about their highlighters!" says killerwhaletales. "Super glowy finish and makes my cheekbones look like they're actually there." This one is "Wisp" and people are obsessing over it because of how creamy and easy to apply it is.
6. This Smooth-Gliding Yet Deep Lipstick
Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited Lipstick, $30, Amazon
"Underrated: Shu Uemura products," says OnlyTryingToDrownHer. "I hardly see them mentioned here. Their lipsticks in particular are lovely." This Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited Lipstick is a gorgeous shade of red for fall, and reviewers love it because it glides on easily and stays moist despite its dense color.
7. This Mascara That Doesn't Clump Yet Still Adds Volume
MAKE UP FOR EVER Smoky Extravagant Mascara, $33, Amazon
According to user _ShortGirlProblems_, "MUFE Smoky Extravagant Mascara" is seriously underrated. "It's my HG mascara, but I rarely see it mentioned on here." It goes on smoothly, doesn't clump, and offers both volume and length while still looking realistic.
8. These Super Soft, Blendable Mineral Shadows
Bare Minerals The Sexy Neutrals Eyeshadow, $32, Amazon
"I will always hype Bare Minerals eyeshadows, both loose and pressed. They don't get enough love here, and they SHOULD because they are awesome," says "Smokeahontas," who loves them because they're "super soft and blendable," and come in a "beautiful variety of colors."
9. This Convenient No-Crease Shadow In Pencil Form
Milani Limited Edition Eyeshadow Pencil, $9, Amazon
"Milani jumbo pencils: they work a million times better than the NYX ones and never crease on my oily lids!" says user Bella37. "Even with primer, NYX would ALWAYS crease." This Milani eyeshadow pencil is a limited edition smoky color that goes on smooth, blends well, and stays on all day without smearing.
10. This Deep Color That's Perfect For Daytime Or Night
Revlon Adore ColorBurst Balm Stain, $18, Amazon
"Everyone is always raving about the Revlon Balm Stains," says Reddit user andrewisagir1, "but no one ever mentions the colour Adore, and it is one of my favourite reds! It isn't very bold or dark, but I find it to be a really unique, wearable red — one that can go from a visit to grandma to a night out with friends pretty easily!" This one comes in a pack of two, so you can put one in your work bag and the other in your "going out" purse.
11. This Pigmented Blush That Lasts All Day Long
Milani Baked Blush, $8, Amazon
"I love Milani baked blushes. They always give me such a radiant glow," raves staeples. This one is streak-free and gives you a healthy tint that stays on all day. It's also got a bit of shimmer to it that looks gorgeous in the sun, and reviewers love that it's super pigmented and lasts for hours.
12. This Awesome Setting Spray That Looks Totally Natural
Ben Nye Final Seal, $16, Amazon
According to Reddit user an_Oneironaut, the best all-day stay spray is "Ben Nye Final Seal. Every time I hear someone talk about more expensive alternatives like Model in a Bottle or [Urban Decay]'s setting spray, or when someone mentions their makeup transferring, this comes to mind." It provides smudge-free and water-resistant protection all day, no matter how much you sweat, move, or rub. Plus, unlike some translucent powders, it won't make your skin look dull or flat.
13. This Wax Pencil To Calm And Shape Unruly Brows
NYX Eye Brow Shaper Wax, $10, Amazon
"I loooovveee the NYX brow wax pencil! It's great for shaping my brows... It keeps them so sleek! I'm obsessed," says one user, and North59801 agrees, "I use this every day and it rocks! I can't believe people pay so much more for basically the same thing from Anastasia."
14. This Hydrating And Lightweight Primer For Smooth Skin
Gosh Velvet Touch Cream Primer, $7, Amazon
"I don't know if it's unavailable globally or something but I never hear any love for Gosh products. I personally love their Velvet Touch Primer," says loftio. "I have 4 bottles for some reason! It's definitely a good alternative for Smashbox photo finish which I just find too expensive to justify."
15. This Peach Corrector Does Wonders For Dark Circles
Pixi Correction Concentrate Concealer, $22, Amazon
In a thread about the Pixi by Petra line, lordofsharks comments, "Their under eye corrector in the brightening peach shade is amazing for dark circles!" It's amazing when it comes to instantly erasing dark under-eyes and unwanted lines, so you immediately look fresh, awake, and ready for the day.
16. This Flawless Finish Makeup Powder
Coty AirSpun Face Powder, $14, Amazon
"Coty Airspun face powder," says losertastictoaster. "It's the first makeup product I ever used and I find myself going back to it. It's inexpensive, gets the job done and doesn't make me look cakey. I use it mostly as a finishing powder but can get a decent bit of coverage with a couple layers." Swirl a fluffy brush into the powder, tap it on a table to get rid of excess product, then lightly dust it over your face.
17. A Primer, Setter, Or Refresher Throughout The Day
Cinema Secrets Moisture Spray, $36, Amazon
"Cinema Secrets Moisture Spray," says ecle. "I can carry it around and overuse it because it's not as expensive as fix-plus. Since I'm only de-caking and refreshing, no need for the higher price tag item." It rejuvenates your face while rehydrating any dryness, and it can be used as a primer or setter.
18. A Concealer With Awesome Coverage And Moisture
AMAZING COSMETICS Concealer, $42, Amazon
One user says, "I love Amazing Cosmetics Amazing Concealer for my under eyes! I haven't been on MUA that long but in all the browsing I've done (quite a bit) I haven't seen it mentioned once!" It allows for natural-looking water resistant coverage that calms and hydrates the skin, and it's available in all different skin tones.
19. This Primer For Bold, No-Crease Eyelid Color
theBalm Put A Lid On It Eyelid Primer, $13, Amazon
If you're sick of your shadow creasing or eyeliner smudging, you need to try this little miracle. "In my opinion, this primer rivals other more well-known and popular eyeshadow primers like Nars," says justformakeup, and songsinfebruary agrees, "I use Put a Lid On It as my everyday primer. I really like it, but you never hear it mentioned!"
20. This Light-Reflecting Foundation That Won't Make You Look Greasy
Gosh X-Ceptional Wear Make Up, $15, Amazon
"I feel like I never shut up about this foundation, but Gosh Xceptional Wear foundation in Porcelain is a lovely foundation for the pale and very well priced," says ibeentired. "I always try new foundations when hyped up ones come out and I always end up going back to Gosh." Other people love it because of its medium coverage, dewy finish, and light-reflecting qualities without being overly shiny or shimmery.
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