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Although everyone's been talking about the harm of social media to our mental health and are no longer taking everything that’s shared there for granted, photo editing apps are still in the game. And it seems like they won’t be going away any time soon.

A survey has found that a whopping 71% of social media users admit they edit their selfies before uploading. The percent is likely much bigger, since many Instagrammers tend to hide that fact from their audiences. Even if their pics speak louder than words...

So today we’re taking a look at some of the influencers that pushed the limits of fakery to a whole new level. Thanks to the subreddit “Instagram Reality,”  which states that "It's unbelievable how some people get away with it while others don't!" we have quite a collection to look at and who knows, it may just put you off from Photoshop.

Psst! Check out our previous posts on Instagram vs reality pics here, here and here.

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I Finally Found One In The Wild

I Finally Found One In The Wild

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Thank You Tinder For The Incoming Nightmares Ill Have Tonight

Thank You Tinder For The Incoming Nightmares Ill Have Tonight

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Posted vs. Tagged

Posted vs. Tagged

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The left is what you see when drunk in the club, right is what you see in the morning when you're thinking straight and blood is going to the right head

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Previously we spoke to the head moderator of r/Instagramreality nicknamed Zaza9000, shared some insights into the widely popular subreddit with 1M members. It turns out that recently, there's been more interest in video editing than photo editing, for instance. "Especially apps like Facetune2 and SNOW that allow you to edit your body and certain Instagram filters that can make your lips appear bigger and make your skin unrealistically perfect. Seeing them glitch in videos has been a really popular topic on the sub," they explained.

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Someone’s Learning On Ms Paint

Someone’s Learning On Ms Paint

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Totally Realistic Proportions

Totally Realistic Proportions

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What is more, some Instagrammers go as far as faking their lifestyles just to get followers, so it’s not only looks that receive an extreme dose of “editing.” The moderator explained: “for us non-influencer, regular people, of course, travel isn't always an option, especially if it's just for a vacation away. Unfortunately, there have been a few influencers that don't care, to be blunt. Some of them feel like traveling and being on vacation is necessary and well-deserved even though people in the medical field, teachers, retail workers, etc. don't get to just jump on a jet and get away."

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I Know That This Is Traditional Wedding Makeup… But The Amount Of Photoshop Is Just Insane

I Know That This Is Traditional Wedding Makeup… But The Amount Of Photoshop Is Just Insane

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It’s no secret that addiction to social media has become a grim reality for many of these Instagrammers who desperately fake their entire lives. However, for a person to be addicted to anything means that the thing they're addicted to has taken over their lives, and that they as individuals have lost the power of choice.

“This is the effect that addiction has, it robs the individual of the ability to stop. Even if that individual is aware of the negative physical, psychological, or financial consequences, they still cannot stop. It is essential to not use the word 'addiction' flippantly; if a person is addicted, then they are in need of professional help and support," Albuquerque, the Head of Treatment for the UKAT Group, explained to Bored Panda. According to them, nobody should throw around the term “addiction” around that easily, although it’s clear that many Instagrammers fall into the category that defines this diagnosis.

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Watch Me As I Stand On A Narrow Ledge With My Perfectly Clean Bike On A Wet Day

Watch Me As I Stand On A Narrow Ledge With My Perfectly Clean Bike On A Wet Day

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Never Skips A Leg Day, Just Skips The Right Leg

Never Skips A Leg Day, Just Skips The Right Leg

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"Professional" Photoshoot, Very Odd

"Professional" Photoshoot, Very Odd

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I saw this in real life I would believe the conspiracy about lizard people, seriously look at those eyes!

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From Her Instagram vs. From A Video Of Her

From Her Instagram vs. From A Video Of Her

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WilvanderHeijden
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

With the aid of Photoshop and filters you too can look like Japanese sex doll.

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#16

Wonder How She Digests Food Without A Stomach, Liver, Kidneys And Intestines

Wonder How She Digests Food Without A Stomach, Liver, Kidneys And Intestines

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One Of Her Edits vs. A Screen Shot From Her Live

One Of Her Edits vs. A Screen Shot From Her Live

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#21

A Certain Online Retail Store Is Getting Worse With Their Photoshop

A Certain Online Retail Store Is Getting Worse With Their Photoshop

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Rowlie
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the photoshop person is rather unfeet for this position

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Left Did Middle Dirty

Left Did Middle Dirty

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#24

Hairdresser Uses Weird Eye Filter On All Her Clients

Hairdresser Uses Weird Eye Filter On All Her Clients

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Honestly I’m More Confused Than Anything

Honestly I’m More Confused Than Anything

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mannequins are great...if you wanna know what the clothes look like on a giraffe.

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She Looks Good In Her 60s, Why Would She Do This?

She Looks Good In Her 60s, Why Would She Do This?

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Demi Zwaan
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She doesn't look that good. She looks old and puffy and as if she's drunk or high. If she would just dress her age and use makeup that suits her face, she'd look fine, but with this... not so much, not without photoshop.

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Goes Out Of Her Way To Post That She's "100% Natural" And Her Followers Somehow Believe It.. First Picture On The Left Is A Recent Photo Someone Else Took Of Her That She Made Them Take Down Immediately

Goes Out Of Her Way To Post That She's "100% Natural" And Her Followers Somehow Believe It.. First Picture On The Left Is A Recent Photo Someone Else Took Of Her That She Made Them Take Down Immediately

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#31

Who Is More Photoshopped Here?

Who Is More Photoshopped Here?

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#32

Yeah Uhm…looks…good….?

Yeah Uhm…looks…good….?

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#33

Bless Wikipedia For Keeping It Real

Bless Wikipedia For Keeping It Real

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Daycare Didn’t Get The Memo To Filter The Photo

Daycare Didn’t Get The Memo To Filter The Photo

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#37

As If The Day Wasn't Beautiful Enough, Time To Ruin It With A Big Giant Fake Rainbow

As If The Day Wasn't Beautiful Enough, Time To Ruin It With A Big Giant Fake Rainbow

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Sami
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Give credit to her! At least she looks normal. Lol

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Marcellus II
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Adding the unrealistic rainbow makes other addons look more believable (like the flock of birds, you don't question it now but without rainbow you'd not believe that either).

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She should have Photoshopped a mystical, glittery Pegasus or a giant pot of gold into the background to make it a bit more believable.

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Tagged vs. Social Media: This Popular Chick In Discord Gaming Communities Really Warps Her Head/Chin/Neck Smaller To Get Big Bobs

Tagged vs. Social Media: This Popular Chick In Discord Gaming Communities Really Warps Her Head/Chin/Neck Smaller To Get Big Bobs

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What the hell? NOTHING is wrong with the photo on the left. Maybe we can find her and tell her this.

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#39

It’s Like 2 Totally Different Women

It’s Like 2 Totally Different Women

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First Time Finding A Warped Fail In The Wild

First Time Finding A Warped Fail In The Wild

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