r/makeupeffects
ActiveSpecial effects makeup and costumes
Makeup special effects. Whether you're simply curious about the art or you're a hobbyist, cosplayer, Halloweener, LARPer or even professional makeup artist, this subreddit is for you. This place is for discussing makeup effects whether they're used in films and TV or a Halloween costume, the techniques used in creating them and for admiration of the art.
Members
1,797
as of February 2025
Last post
10 days ago
November 1, 2026
Posts (30 days)
8
Created
2012
August 28, 2012
Total posts
663
archived
Total comments
804
archived
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r/makeupeffects had 1,797 members as of February 2025, the most recent archive crawl of its subscriber count.
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When was r/makeupeffects created?
r/makeupeffects was created on August 28, 2012.
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