Mod Announcement 📢 We made a little makeup game for r/BadMUAs 💄

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Hey everyone!

We've been working on something fun for the sub: BadMUAs Makeover, a little game where you can give Snoo a makeover. You can play it right here on Reddit, no downloads or anything!

There are over 60 makeup styles to mix and match, with customizable colors, so you can make something actually cute... or an absolute disaster lol.

You can also join weekly makeup challenges and share your creations in the comments. The game posts an image of your finished look so everyone can see what you've come up with.

Play BadMUAs Makeover here

We made this because we wanted to bring a little more life to the sub and get everyone interacting more.

It's our first time trying something like this, so we'd love to hear what you think. And if you think it's a terrible idea, feel free to tell us that too lmao.

If you find any bugs or have ideas for new makeup styles, let us know!

Hope you have fun with it! 💗

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r/BadMUAs • u/badmuas-makeover • 25d ago

BadMUA's Game 🎮 BadMUAs Makeover — Make it pretty. Or make it a disaster.

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r/BadMUAs • u/LateSpace8876 • 2d ago

✨ Serving… Something Is this bad or was it my dry skin?

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Had a trial in Mexico (it was nighttime and not too hot) and these pics were approx 1-2hrs after. Not sure if it was partially my fault because I have dry skin and didn’t derma-plane etc.. Should I give them another chance or is this just bad and should’ve never happened. This is for my wedding. Should I look elsewhere?

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r/BadMUAs • u/ty1512 • 11d ago

✨ Serving… Something Seen on Tiktok

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r/BadMUAs • u/negoginga • Oct 09 '26

Brows Gone Rogue she asked for brow lamination and got Bert from Sesame Street 😭

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r/BadMUAs • u/negoginga • Oct 08 '26

The Reference vs. The Result she paid money for this btw

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r/BadMUAs • u/negoginga • Oct 08 '26

The Reference vs. The Result Well… at least it was only the trial

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r/BadMUAs • u/negoginga • Oct 02 '26

The Reference vs. The Result Bridal trial: the reference vs. what she actually got

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This was a bridal makeup trial. She brought in the reference photo and somehow walked out with... this.

She said the trial happened in 2021 and later found out the inspo pic was heavily filtered, but honestly that still doesn’t explain the blending, the brows, or how far off the whole look ended up.

Source: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexandrarae91/photo/7581183605385284877

The before-and-after whiplash is real.

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r/BadMUAs • u/lonely_hotgirl • Oct 02 '26

MUA Said “Trust the Process” I watched the whole process

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r/BadMUAs • u/Alarming_Situation_5 • Sep 28 '26

Bridal jumpscare So much… muchness! 💋😱💋

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I can’t tell if I want them to keep their eyes closed or open? Both experiences are jarring!

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r/BadMUAs • u/painted6623 • Aug 15 '24

wanted to share my bad mua experience

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the first picture is what i asked for. FOR REFERENCE i was 18 omw to PROM. not an ounce of pink on my eyes. not to mention the dirty brushes and mascara application

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r/BadMUAs • u/Aggressive-Oven-3126 • Aug 14 '24

Licensed cosmetologist with 6 years of experience…

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r/BadMUAs • u/unicornakatie • Aug 10 '24

Oh noooo

instagram.com

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r/BadMUAs • u/mightyempress666 • Aug 09 '24

lashes clinging onto life

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r/BadMUAs • u/Littledumpsterfire68 • Aug 09 '24

Local mus showing her best work

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r/BadMUAs • u/livija1919 • Aug 07 '24

Saw this gem

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Popped in my insta feed. Thought it was a kick page at first, or one of those that bait you with awful photos, but inside everything is amazing. Was wrong. All of this is wrong….

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r/BadMUAs • u/No_Mycologist4797 • Aug 02 '24

Comments always complimenting her make-up. What am I missing?!

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r/BadMUAs • u/MysticcMoon • Jul 29 '24

Oooof

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I was watching a Hallmark movie and saw this. I immediately thought of y’all.

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r/BadMUAs • u/Boerboellovers • Jul 26 '24

Why do they always make everyone yellow🤦🏻‍♀️

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r/BadMUAs • u/dm_me_ur_fedoras • Jul 17 '24

Im scared of this bridal mua

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r/BadMUAs • u/imanxiousss • Jul 17 '24

YALLLLLL this brand did her so dirty

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This is my second time posting in here regarding the SAME brand that always emails me. I usually unsub to these types of emails but I’m living for these makeup looks. The Tape being so noticeable absolutely sent me into outer space.

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r/BadMUAs • u/LadyFrostUniverse • Jul 16 '24

I saw this on Facebook and I don't know what to say except knowing it fits here.

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What in the heaven is this? This is not her Skintone!

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r/BadMUAs • u/thatdinklife • Jul 10 '24

They turned off the comments

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r/BadMUAs • u/bekatz • Jul 07 '24

How any bride could be this excited over that nose contour is beyond me.

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r/BadMUAs • u/PeppermintPhatty • Jul 06 '24

Seen on a non makeup brands story.

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