This Online Group Is Dedicated To Collecting Makeup Fails, And Here Are 40 Of The Worst Ones
There's a subreddit called Bad MakeUp Artists, and the photos people post in there have an "Instagram vs. Reality" vibe to them. In the sense that it's hard to imagine a person applying that much foundation or eye shadow, thinking 'Yeah, this is going to look great!' and another one glancing at the mirror and saying 'I can't wait to go out like this.' Maybe if it was for some kind of skit but that's about it. However, here they are, attending weddings and filming YouTube videos with enough layers on their face to withstand even Siberian winters. I really hope some of these looks were meant as jokes. Or at least that they were cleaned off right away.
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Oh Girl, No
Pinsandpearls, one of the moderators of Bad MakeUp Artists, said 'bad makeup' probably means different things to different people, which is why the subreddit has such a wide variety of posts. "Typically, we're looking at makeup that isn't applied skillfully — lack of blending where appropriate, terrible foundation color match, messy lines," Pinsandpearls explained to Bored Panda. "I don't think it includes things that are maybe 'different' than you would normally see, as long as the actual application is good (editorial makeup, for example). We still allow some of those posts because it usually has a good discussion and taste is subjective, but I think there's a difference between 'different' and 'bad.' Bad is pretty obvious when you see it."
She’s Like A Full 8 Shades Darker Than Her Arm
This Deserves Some Kind Of Medal
"Another thing I mentioned was the color choice. If you take a look, you can probably see a lot of makeup artists and normal people are mismatching their foundations to their skin's undertone," badMUAscout highlighted. "If you're slightly off, it's probably ok. Our skin isn't one flat color and it can vary in shades throughout the day. It doesn't help that foundations oxidize and can go from perfect to pumpkin shades. While sometimes it isn't an issue, when you are paying a trained artist hundreds of pounds or dollars to do makeup, you shouldn't end up with a different undertone or a shade five times darker than your skin."
Contouring is another poor color choice often featured on the subreddit. "Contour is meant to mimic the 'shadows' you naturally have but very very slightly enhanced. We consider it to be bad when it looks like a dark stripe down the side of the face which doesn't match the natural shadows," badMUAscout explained.
A Lot To Unpack Here
Another moderator who helps run Bad MakeUp Artists, RedHeadedSnatch, believes that some people do submit photos to the subreddit as a joke or because they might not really like a particular celebrity or look. However, RedHeadedSnatch reminded that makeup is subjective, and there is no formula that determines whether or not an application is bad. "The only problem I have is when individuals who promote themselves as professionals but do not understand color theory, face shapes, eye shape, or use proper sanitation," RedHeadedSnatch said. "Sanitation is a huge issue because it can lead to acne, eye infections like pink eye, staph infections, and in some cases, actual bugs living in brushes. On a less severe note, it can also make the application of makeup look cakey, distort the foundation's color, concealer, and eye shadow, and cause damage to brushes."
The Difference In Skin Tone
RedHeadedSnatch looks at the submitted photos from a professional makeup artist's point of view. They have their makeup license from the state of Florida and have had over 100 hours of theory and hands-on training, with written and practical application tests, so they know what they're talking about. And that is a big positive that comes from Bad MakeUp Artists. Sure, we can all laugh at the photos, but if you browse through the comments, you can find valuable information even within the jokes.
Also, the subreddit forces the industry to be more transparent. "I feel as though the market is oversaturated with people claiming the MUA status without having proper training, and that causes people to lose faith in the makeup artist industry as a whole," RedHeadedSnatch said. Let's hope Bad MakeUp Artists makes them accountable. At least a a little bit.
As A Mum Id Be Raging Trying To Remove The Foundation From Her School Shirt!
Felt Like You’d All Appreciate A Little Satire
Buzzfeed's Geisha Makeup vs. Actual Geisha Makeup
James, You Can’t Be Serious With That Foundation Colour?
Yikes. You Would Think Muas For Their Show Would Do Better
Mexican Politician
She Went To The Worst Reviewed Mua In Her City
Spotted On Svu This Morning, This Poor Woman's Color Match Is Especially Heinous
If You All Thought The Last One Was Bad Have A Look At This One
I Genuinely Think This Is The Worst Thing I’ve Seen On My Explore Page
I’m A Dude And Don’t Know Anything About Makeup But I’m Assuming Your Face Isn’t Meant To Look Like You Have A Goggle’s Tan
Foundation Match Isn’t Even Close, So Muddy Too
Foundation? There's enough to lay bricks with. I'm sure she's beautiful without it but it looks like she put her stuff on with a trowel.
She Did Her So Dirty ...
Beef That Been Left Out For Too Long Lips
It Gets Worse The More You Look At It
Just No!!!
Who are they hiring to do their makeup? Are they going to a mortuary to get it done? Only dead people get makeup like this and even they look natural.
Horrific Colour Match
Such Distinct Lines Around The Eyes. Shouldn't There Be Some Blending, Or Something?
I’ll be so, so, so happy when I’ll no longer have to shield my eyes from that ghastly/creepy a**s on the 🍊🍄💩’s face
I Feel Violated. Posted In One Of Makeup Groups
I Smell Like Beef
This Look Is Giving Me Anxiety
Remember: Even Celebs Ain't Save From Bad Muas
I Found These Gems Randomly On Ig, And You Guessed It, They’re British. Shade Difference, The Brows, I Could Go On
The one on the left looks like someone you'd want to talk to. The one on the right, run a mile from. Shallow, aren't I?
Wedding Glam Apparently
Found This Today And.. I’ve Never Seen A Foundation Match This Bad
Found On Instagram - Blushed To The Gods
Oh my god the wonky lipstick might just kill me! SOMEBODY FIX HER RIGHT PEAK NOW
Keep In Mind He Was On A Show For Makeup Artists
A Very Heavy Makeup Look
It's Actually Just Me... The Goal Was A Purple/Yellow Look. I Tried A Disney Villain And I'm Just Ashamed
The Brows And The Shade Of The Foundation Is Awful And It Looks Like A Mess. She Looks Like She Was Slapped With Mud And Her Makeup Was Done By Krusty The Clown
...yikes
The Foundation Match... Look At Her Hair Line!!!! The Brows Are Literal Caterpillars!
There's A Lot To Unpack Here
Why This Though
Whoever Did Her Makeup For The Show Should Be Sued
A Catalogue Of Errors
Wow! She's really cute! So you dust over the few blemishes here and there for going out but don't use spray paint. She has a naturally pretty look, flecks and all. I would proudly date this girl (on the left!)
They Did Her Dirty
Lol, she is a famous doctor here in Serbia. Famous for her advices on 'layered clothing' and obviously for her layered makeup as well :)
I Don't Trust The Process
Someone Really Did Kris Jenner Dirty Back In The Day. Who Knew Someone From The Kardashian Family Would Ever Be Caught With Foundation That's Too Light?
Why Does She Look Like She's Being Held Against Her Will? Also Her Foundation
Makeup Isn’t Bad But I’m Losing My Mind Over The Artist Using The Client’s Forehead As A Table For The Glitter
In The Trailer For The New Season Of Kuwtk: Girl, You Own A Makeup Company How Can You Get This So Wrong?
Decent Foundation? Check. The Biggest Eyebrows I've Ever Seen? Also Check
Category Is: Things That Keep Me Awake At Night
While Bad Western Muas Paint Dark And Orange, Bad Korean Muas Are Inspired By The Grudge
These Are All From The Same Mua From My Last Post About The Smoll Eyes. She Likes Everyone To Look Like They Have Pisshole Eyes
Her Neck
I Don’t Know How Mua’s Like This Get Clients
This Contour Has Deeply Upset Me
What Was The Mua Thinking With This Shade Match?
This look was popularised by Mary Poppins, along with the song Chim Chimney, chim, chim cheroo
I Have No Words For This
Natural
Been Watching Mindhunter And Some Of The Makeup Is So Yellow! The Show Is Amazing Though
She’s A Self Claimed Makeup Artist. Does She Not Watch Herself On TV? How Does It Go So Wrong?
And Jesus Wept For Days
100% Serious Lips
Her Foundation I-
Shade Matching The Wall
Gorgeous Woman, Terrible Shade Match
The Cash Me Ousside Girl...... She’s White
Her Foundation Choices vs. Her Actual Skin Color .. Yikes
Oh She's Glowing. Glowing Like A Marathon Runner
That Poor Girl
She rolled in the mud and then poked herself in the eyes with rocket popsicles?
Watching “Disappeared” And Whoever Did This Woman’s Makeup Should Be Fired. Omg
The Closer You Look, The Worse It Gets
Perfect Shade Match
50 Shades Of Dirt
The Worse Fake Freckles I’ve Seen In My Life
Damn They Did Kelly/Mindy Dirty And Made Her Look Gray
Looks So Unflattering
Posted By A Self Proclaimed Lash Artist
Local Mua. How Do I Blend?
Coins For The Ferryman
Saw This On One Of Those Youtube Channels Comparing Cheap-Expensive Makeup. Idk What To Say
I wonder what $0 looks like. I suspect saving money is good in the world of makeovers
She Was So Pretty Before
I Can't Even Think Of A Title
Natural Glam
We To A Mary Kay Party Last Weekend. Our Salesperson/Mua Said She Could Teach Me How To Do A Cat Eye...one’s Pointing To The Side, The Other End It Pointing Directly Upward
I Don’t Know What To Say
Not Sure If This Counts But Here’s Some Tattooed Brows. Yes These Are Permanent. It Was So Hard To Pick Which Ones To Post Because They Are All This Bad
Only You Can End Highlighter Abuse
She Wanted A Goth Look... “I Can Do It For $75 And It Will Be Fantastic” The Mua Said
Laughing At The Eyelashes. Poor Girl
Oh Dear
It’s Going To Be A No From Me Dawg
She Paid 350 For This
The Mua On The Dr. Phil Show Did This Guest Dirty
I’m sure she would look fine if the makeup wasn’t so thick
Really Work That Orange Into The Hairline X
That Eyelash Is Killing Me
Just A Little Self Roasting Session For How I Used To Do My Eyebrows
I Cant Believe This Contour Is Done By A Professional Mua. I Feel Bad For The Bride
I'd be so mad if that happened to me. I'd ask for every cent back.
Not Sure If Culturally Acceptable Horrible Shade Matches Are Allowed On This Sub Because Yikes
Why On Earth Would You Use That Angle?
Is Your Face A Different Color From Your Body?
“A Platform Of Absolute Hate”
Some People’s Foundation Be Like:
Another Beautiful Eye Look Ruined By The Beefy Lips
“Glowing”
Posted Some Of This Girl Before And Got A Pretty Good Reaction So I Thought It Was About Time I Shared Some More Of Her Wonderful Creations With You All. She Describes Herself As A Self Taught Mua And Charges £100 For A Full Face
Right Is Her Natural Skin Colour, Left Is.... Yikes
All The Money In The World And ...
2 Complete Different Shades
What Are Undertones???? The Eyebrows And Eye Makeup Is Good, Just Can’t Get Over The Foundation And Bronzer
It Really Annoys Me That Self-Proclaimed "Muas" Only Know How To Do One Makeup Look. If You Wanna Be An Mua You Have To Cater To Every Age Possible, And This Ain't It Chief
I Was Applying For A Beauty Position Looking Like This A Year Ago And I Got The Job. How
From A TV Show That I Was Watching Earlier Today...
I Just.. Don’t Understand Why This Is A Thing. There Are So Many Mua’s That Do This Style For Weddings And It Just Makes Me Sad. That Girl Is So Cute, And Makeup To Enhance Her Face Would Have Looked Beautiful But Instead They Made Her Look Like An Entirely Different Person
Foundation Is Like Donald Trumps
My First Time Seeing A His Makeup In Motion In These Two Clips And Jfc People Weren't Kidding When They Said He Has Literally No Clue How To Match His Foundation. That Line In The Neck... Sistah
Get Me That Slimy Chest, Facetune And £6.99 Contacts Look
Listen, ladies, gentleman, non-binaries, we are all beautiful. No need to do this to yourself. no need to fake freckles or have flawless skin
@Si yeh they probably are...open your eyes and look at these girls/women! They are changing their whole look because of social media etc... they are naturally pretty!! So yeh they do look like generic mannequins with that crap in their face but without they look stunning!!! Dont be pedantic u know exactly what I'm on about!
Load More Replies...It's a pity that so many people choose to look like fools when they can look pretty.
Foundation match is absolutely the most difficult thing about makeup. Foundation by its very nature is opaque and unchangeing in different lights, whereas skin has subtlety, various degrees of transparency that causes different colors in different lights. Skin simply has qualities that are unmatched by available foundations, so you must keep lighting in mind when in front of cameras or on tv etc. I am about as pale as a person can be. Foundation is a struggle I lost.
Ditto. I just said, forget it, and I dust on anti-shiny-nose powder, a dab of mascara and lip gloss, and to heck with it.
Load More Replies...Listen, ladies, gentleman, non-binaries, we are all beautiful. No need to do this to yourself. no need to fake freckles or have flawless skin
@Si yeh they probably are...open your eyes and look at these girls/women! They are changing their whole look because of social media etc... they are naturally pretty!! So yeh they do look like generic mannequins with that crap in their face but without they look stunning!!! Dont be pedantic u know exactly what I'm on about!
Load More Replies...It's a pity that so many people choose to look like fools when they can look pretty.
Foundation match is absolutely the most difficult thing about makeup. Foundation by its very nature is opaque and unchangeing in different lights, whereas skin has subtlety, various degrees of transparency that causes different colors in different lights. Skin simply has qualities that are unmatched by available foundations, so you must keep lighting in mind when in front of cameras or on tv etc. I am about as pale as a person can be. Foundation is a struggle I lost.
Ditto. I just said, forget it, and I dust on anti-shiny-nose powder, a dab of mascara and lip gloss, and to heck with it.
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