Article created by: Rugilė Žemaitytė

Whether it's a botched eyeliner job or a foundation shade that doesn't quite match our skin tone, many of us have had our fair share of beauty mishaps. And sometimes they're not so easy to avoid. However, the subreddit r/BadMUAs takes a lighthearted approach to showcasing some of the most cringe-worthy makeup fails on the internet.

It's important to note that the purpose of this community is not to ridicule or shame those featured but rather to highlight the importance of proper makeup application. The subreddit serves as a reminder to do your research and seek out reputable professionals who can expand upon your natural beauty, not harm it. So let's remember to approach the topic with respect.

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Popped Up On My Fb Feed Today... "Bridal Makeup"

Makeup fail with heavy foundation, exaggerated eyebrows, and lashes under poor lighting.

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    Everything About This Concerns Me

    Makeup fail showcasing uneven contour and bright red lipstick on a woman, highlighting makeup errors.

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    #3

    Made A Pretty Girl Look Cheap And Shiny

    Makeup fail with heavy contour and dramatic eyeshadow in a before-and-after comparison.

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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did an incredible job on the eyeshadow, but it’s as if a different person did all the rest. Huh; in looking at it, I realize it’s the brows and the blush that are all wrong, as the lipstick woulda worked with the shadow, if it weren’t quite SO saturated. The shadow, I mean.

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    #4

    Those Brows

    Makeup artist fail with dramatic eyebrows, bright eye shadow, bold contouring, and red lips.

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    #5

    They Did Her So Dirty! (Advertising On A Brand, With A Mua Tagged)

    Woman in a sequined blue dress with bold makeup choices; an example of notable makeup fails.

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    #6

    True Crime Shows Always Have Makeup That Looks Like It's Done By Morticians

    Makeup artist mishap with uneven lipstick application on a woman in a red top.

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    #7

    Been In Tears Over This For Like 20 Minutes

    Makeup fail: excessive green eyeshadow and large false lashes being applied to a woman with closed eyes.

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    #8

    Finally Found One In The Wild. Her Face Says It All Lol

    Makeup mishap with bright eyeshadow and dramatic lashes, person looking surprised, holding a palette.

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    #9

    MUA’s Work On Instagram, Found In The Wild

    Person with heavy makeup, featuring glittery eye shadow and bright lipstick, sitting in front of a makeup kit.

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    #10

    Category Is: Jaundice Realness

    Before and after makeup fail comparison showing a dramatic change in appearance.

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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The one decided the foundation should match the top. Bad call. Though I spose it *mightta* worked had she applied foundation all the way down to the (・人・). But no; it oughtta match enough that you needn’t do that!

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    #11

    This One Was Posted By A Local Mua. Yes, It Is The Finished Look. Check The Number Of Likes…

    Woman with heavy makeup and exaggerated dark eyeshadow, capturing a makeup fail moment.

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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People ♥️ed it because they were grateful for the laugh!

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    #12

    Prom Makeup

    Makeup fail with heavy contour and dramatic eyeshadow on woman in gray top, makeup display in background.

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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That prom attendee is ANGRY. She’s gonna go feral on the rest of the girls!

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    #13

    Pink Undereyes

    Makeup fail featuring heavy contouring and bold eyebrows in a home setting, showcasing a makeup artist's work.

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    #14

    The Foundation 😩

    Makeup artist's bold pink eyeshadow and lipstick look with an ad for remaining appointments.

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    #15

    The Nose Contour 🥴

    Extreme makeup fail with bold eyeshadow and poorly blended foundation.

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    #16

    This MUA Does Incredible Eye Work, But Everything Else Is Just A No For Me Tbh

    Makeup fail with heavy contouring, bold turquoise eyeshadow, and thick lashes.

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    #17

    Spotted In The Wild

    Makeup fail with exaggerated highlights and misaligned lipstick, showcasing makeup artists' mistakes.

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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stevie Wonder’s doing makeup now?

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    #18

    Posted By A “Permanent Makeup Artist”

    Makeup artist transformation fail with uneven eyebrows on an elderly woman in a before-and-after comparison.

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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And it’s permanent?! I’m so very sorry! At least she’s closer to death than the start of her life, so will likely only hafta wear it for 1-20 more years, unless she kills herself because of it. 😞

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    #19

    Real Housewives Of Potomac Season 4 Mua Is Not It

    A person with dramatic makeup and a feathery dress in a brightly lit room, illustrating a makeup fail.

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    #20

    Someone Please Explain The Forehead Situation

    Makeup artist fail with overly contoured face and exaggerated eyebrows in a beauty salon setting.

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    #21

    Why Do Makeup Companies Even Bother With Shade Ranges At This Point. Everyone’s Yellow!

    Makeup artist applying foundation mismatched to skin tone in a makeup fail close-up.

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    #22

    They Didn't Even Try To Color Match Her

    Elderly woman with exaggerated makeup, wearing a bright pink top, speaking with subtitles on screen.

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    #23

    I Can’t , I Just Can’t , It’s 2023 But Some Haven’t Grown Out Of The Instagram Brows And The Extremely Long Lashes ? 😩

    Bold eyelashes and eyebrows on a model, showcasing makeup fails.

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    #24

    Good Ole Sally Beauty Ad…

    Person with exaggerated makeup, featuring bright orange blush and lipstick, in a colorful top; makeup fail.

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    #25

    Her Face Is A Literal Gradient

    Person with heavy makeup, featuring bold eyeliner and thick eyebrows, highlighting a makeup artist's potential fail.

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    #26

    Oh Gosh

    Woman in a pink shirt with exaggerated makeup, blue eyeshadow contrasting with orange, showcasing makeup artist fail.

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    #27

    Oh No

    Makeup fail with excessive highlighter and bold eyeshadow on a woman, highlighting mistakes by makeup artists.

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    #28

    Found On Bookface. That Colour Match Though

    Person with heavy contour and colorful eyeshadow, wearing a maroon top and pink hair tie, showcasing makeup failure.

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    #29

    Posted Along With A Message To ‘Book Soon To Avoid Disappointment!’ 😬

    Makeup artist mishap with uneven contour and heavy eyeshadow application.

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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, no. I’m gonna NOT book soon; that way, I’ll avoid disappointment and having to try not to laugh in the “artist”’s face. 😆

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    #30

    Super Cakey Bride

    Makeup artist applying heavy foundation to woman's face, with visible blending issues, using a sponge for touch-up.

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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shouldn't foundation be done before eye makeup?

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    #31

    Caption Said She’s “Lucky She Found The Best Local Makeup Artist To Do Her Makeup” At The Last Minute

    Woman with dark hair in floral dress poses with a man in a gray suit outdoors; makeup fail noticeable.

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    #32

    Rip Virgo Lippies

    Close-up of lips with gray lipstick, showcasing a makeup fail. Text overlay reads "If Virgo were a lippie."

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    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t know what that means, but I’m horrified by all the taupe and grayish colors. They don’t belong on live peoples’ lips!

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    #33

    Yikes...an Ulta Ad

    Makeup artist fail with exaggerated lashes and uneven foundation in close-up portrait.

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    #34

    Her Lips

    Two women with exaggerated makeup posing indoors, wearing stylish outfits.

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    #35

    A Local Mua "Legend"

    Makeup fail with heavy foundation and uneven eye shadow on woman's face, highlighting makeup artist mistakes.

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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe she’s a “legend” because this woman has horrific burns and she managed to cover ‘em? If that’s not it, then she’s a “legend” for all the wrong reasons.

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    #36

    This Was On A Mascara Promo. I Am Speechless About The Bottom Photo

    Eye makeup progression from natural to clumpy mascara, showcasing a makeup artist fail.

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    #37

    This Advertisement For A Lip Tint Going A Little Overkill

    Makeup fail with exaggerated red lips and natural look, showcasing a common beauty blunder by makeup artists.

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    #38

    At This Point I’m Convinced They’re Baiting For Comments… Those Brows…

    Close-up of dramatic makeup with bold fake lashes labeled Beamer, Quinn, Trophy, and Stallion.

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    #39

    This Makeup Course Ad Isn’t Very Appealing…

    Close-up of a model with exaggerated contouring makeup, highlighting a makeup artist's fail.

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    #40

    "Pro Makeup Artist"

    Makeup artist's bold look featuring heavy contouring, dark eyebrows, and shiny lips for a holiday event promotion.

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    #41

    Poor Girl Has Perfect Skin To Begin With

    Makeup fail with mismatched foundation, one side of face lighter. Instruction text to fix by highlighting with concealer.

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    #42

    Auch

    Failed makeup attempt shown in two close-up images highlighting unbalanced eyebrow styling.

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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least she’s not doing anything permanent. Yet. 😱

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    #43

    Whoever Did This Did Her Dirty! The Lashes Aren't Even On Properly

    Person with dramatic makeup in front of a floral background, showcasing makeup artist fail.

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    #44

    Catfishee Who 'Does Makeup' For A Living, Big Yikes On Those Brows 😬

    Makeup fail with uneven brows on woman, yellow subtitles say "Music's been playing so long."

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    #45

    And Yes, She’s Bri-Ish!

    Woman with exaggerated makeup, featuring dark eyebrows and heavy blush, exemplifying a makeup fail.

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    #46

    Since When Is This Girl This Brown? Her Hand Certainly Isn’t 🤦🏻‍♀️

    Makeup artist's colorful fail shown on a model holding "Balm & Boogie" packaging, with a purple bow and blouse.

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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ll bet this was done when she hadn’t built up her confidence yet and didn’t feel she could say ”Oh, hell, NO! Get this off me RIGHT NOW!”

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    #47

    The Lipliner Oh My God

    Makeup fail with exaggerated eyebrows and heavy contour.

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    #48

    The Color Match… She Deserved Better!!

    Woman with bold makeup and red hair, wearing an orange top and hoop earrings, posing confidently indoors.

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    #49

    Keep Getting This Makeup Artist Advertising On Instagram

    Close-up of a woman's face with exaggerated makeup application, showcasing a makeup artist fail.

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    #50

    Who Did This To Her!

    Woman with unusual makeup and long blonde hair in a white sweater at Ester Hair Salon.

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