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This Online Group Is Dedicated To Collecting Makeup Fails, And Here Are 50 Of The Worst Ones (New Pics)
It's no secret that applying makeup can be quite a task. Maybe you're lacking experience or using bad beauty products; you can make a ton of mistakes before getting everything right. So when the time comes and we have to look the part, we turn to the pros and hope they'll make us look special. But believe it or not, they also make mistakes.
There's even a whole subreddit dedicated to it. It's called Bad MakeUp Artists and the posts in there range from mismatched foundation and aggressive contouring to caterpillar eyebrows. Who knew you can do such a terrible job and still get paid!
Scroll down through the hilarious list of worst makeup examples and be sure to check out part 1 of this post!
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#1
I Understant Wanting To Be Tan But This Is Just Too Much
River Webb 4 years ago
I always wondered where Donald Trump got his inspiration for his 'Cheeto look'
A friendly reminder for makeup artists: just because you do it well on yourself, does not make you a pro. It actually takes time and continuous learning, not just a couple of YouTube tutorials. So if you're afraid that your work can someday end up being posted in r/BadMUAs, there's a few ways to improve your skills.
The most obvious tip would be practice, practice and... practice some more. According to Simone Ciafardini, Make Up For Ever's vice president of education and artistry, "Learning from professionals is important to becoming a truly great artist, but making practice part of your everyday routine is also critical." So figuring out different styles and approaches of previous makeup masters is also an important part of learning.
Also, if you're serious about becoming a professional, you could consider getting a formal education or attending courses. In just a short time, it could prepare you for beauty, fashion, film, and other fields. But school is not for everyone, so finding a mentor and tagging along to their jobs is also an option.
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#2
I Cant Believe This Contour Is Done By A Professional Mua. I Feel Bad For The Bride
When it comes to artists who try working with different ethnicities, skin tones and textures, there's a disturbing lack of diversity. The beauty industry always has and still continues to fail people of color. Though makeup has become more inclusive within the last few years, some MUAs still can't figure how to pick the right shade of foundation.
Industry veteran Keanda (Keys) Rebelle told Forbes that “artists are not doing what they need to do to further their education”. Perfecting your skills can help build more inclusion in the field, since real artists should be able to do makeup on multiple ethnic groups.
#3
Can We Just Let People Have Wide Noses?
#4
Medium Rare Beef Lips
However, MUAs might not always be able to guess what you're thinking, so if you're not happy with the result, speak up! Daniel Martin, a professional makeup artist who has worked with clients ranging from Meghan Markle to Jessica Alba, said that as a client, you are entitled to politely request a redo. You should be honest with the artist and tell them directly what you think.
#5
Professional Mua
#6
Permanent Nike Swoosh! Yikes
River Webb 4 years ago (edited)
"I'm so good at everything I do," thats like me saying I'm a cool and popular person :P
Yet, if you wish to avoid these awkward situations completely, Martin suggests bringing a photo of your desired look for reference and saying your dislikes beforehand. “At the end of the day, it’s only makeup and it can be fixed,” Martin says. “Unlike a bad haircut!”
#7
This Client Is Only 11
River Webb 4 years ago
No. Don't make an eleven year old look 40, its totally unnecessary and weird.
Rissie 4 years ago
Do you mind? I don't look like that... That's not forty. That's just tasteless.
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Plenty Pineapples 4 years ago
I feel like this one is a bit dangerous, if an 11 year old saw her photo on a list like that she could feel bullied/ targeted. Let's keep these kind of posts for adults only? Regardless, I can see she is absolutely beautiful underneath this make up! Let's hope it was just a bit of fun and play and that she doesn't feel like she should cover or hide herself.
Remy 4 years ago
It sucks because I'm 100% judging the adult "supervision", not the kid. I do agree it's unfair because it could harm a pre-teen's self esteem. I'm acutely aware that decisions were made by adults that should know better and should have DONE better. There's nothing wrong with introducing kids to makeup for fun, dress up, dance performances, to learn how to be creative and learn about self expression, etc. but this is just messy and the MUA is hopefully not doing this to anyone else.
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Martha Meyer 4 years ago
This kind of makeup looks bad on anyone. I keep seeing 16 year olds with makeup like that and it's honestly sad.
Jessica Gunn 4 years ago
Besides the fact that she's just a kid, the makeup is pretty terrible. No one looks good with a visible line around the lip, and under the brow, and around the eyelids...that just looks bad ladies, just, no
Happy_Pandalover 4 years ago
sometimes little girls want to play around and look like an adult. Let‘s assume this was just for fun at home. Or else this would be alarming.
Monday 4 years ago
It says "client" in the post...so this was done by a professional.
Load More Replies... Jess Thompson 4 years ago
I don’t have an issue kids wearing makeup occasionally for fun. People argue it makes them look older and will attract “wrong attention”, well how about we obliterate the wrong attention and not teach kids at 11 that they need to modify their behaviour for their own safety? Just because they “look like an adult” (which, by the way, some kids do WITHOUT makeup) doesn’t mean it’s ok to treat them that way, hell, adults don’t deserve it.
Flexiegirl94 4 years ago
I wouldn't call her a "wee beauty" with that monstrosity on her face...
Casey McAlister 4 years ago
It's not even good makeup for adults. Makes her eyes bizarrely small.
L.a. Williams 3 years ago
Nope too much a eleven year old child nope if she is doing something special light blush, tinted chapstick, and some of the light blush. Blush swept on eyes.
L.a. Williams 4 years ago
Pageants anybody under 12 doesn't need makeup. And at twelve nothing more than lip gloss or lightly colored chapped stick.
Katherine Heasley 4 years ago
Congratulations. Your 11-year-old now looks like a busted drag queen. I'm quite positive she's lovely under that spackle.
Lindsey Judd-Bruder 4 years ago (edited)
Besides what I said below, of you ARE gonna do a makeover on an 11 year old, maybe for a wedding or glamour shots or whatever, she'd look a lot better with a much more subtle look. You're supposed to use makeup to subtly enhance your natural beauty (and yes, everyone absolutely has natural beauty, whether they believe it or not), not paint your face into an unrecognizable mess.
Lindsey Judd-Bruder 4 years ago
I wasn't even allowed to wear just mascara until I was like 13. This?? Way too much, way too soon. There's plenty of time for makeup and perfume. Let kids be kids.
BoredHuman 4 years ago
This is on the kids mother. Look at photos of 11 year old 20 or 30 years ago. This was not a thing.
𝔓𝔲𝔯𝔭𝔩𝔢 ℜ𝔞𝔢𝔑 4 years ago
UNLESS it is HALLOWEEN, there is absolutely NO REASON why an 11-year-old should be wearing make-up. PERIOD!
Sandra Jones 4 years ago
I think this must of have been a makeup party for some kid's birthday!
i put the pan in panic 4 years ago
I can’t get over the fact that she’s only 11 either… but “wee beauty” isn’t exactly what I would say. I feel bad for her.
Martha Meyer 4 years ago
30 year olds hardly look any different from a 25 year old. lol
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#8
Mindhunter On Netflix Is Amazing, But The Horribly Matched, Yellow Makeup On All Characters In Both Seasons Is Horribly Distracting. Wendy’s Is The Worst
#9
That Eye Makeup Is Tough
If you were too polite to say anything about it, Martin gives a few tips on how to fix your makeup. “If you’re left with too much coverage on the skin and the finish on your face is too powdery, misting will break up the finish a bit,” he advised. A wet paper towel pressed onto your skin would also work.
#10
I Thought This Was A Joke
La Kalypso 4 years ago
What's happening to the human race? (I wonder what her appreciation of this horrendous makeup will be in 10 years from now... )
#11
A "Before And After" Of A Serum That Is Supposed To Give You Longer Lashes. You Can Clearly See The Eyelash Extension Clusters
#12
Orange You Glad You Went With That Shade
Another thing, if your brow is overly done, you can split tissue paper into a single sheet, place it over your brow and use setting powder on top of it. And a great use of foundation is “to ‘clean up’ hard edges on the eyes when they’re too smoked out for your taste,” Daniel Martin said. Here's only a few tips and tricks that could help you save a bad look. If you want to know more, you can find them here.
#13
I Do I Even Need To Say Anything
#14
I Guess I Got What I Paid For With This Free Look. Asked Mua For Homecoming Makeup
#15
The Eyes Are Neat, But Those Overdrawn Lips Irk Me...
So seeing how beauty treatments are trending these days, it looks like the demand for makeup artists won't be going down anywhere soon. The beauty industry is huge—$511 billion worth, to be exact. And since it's constantly expanding and attracting customers who are willing to pay even higher prices, it will keep on growing by almost 5% annually.
#16
This Color Match On The Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina
#17
This Overlining Lipline Trend Needs To Die. It Looks Like A Itchy Inflammation
#18
I Found One! From An Episode On Hooked On The Look
#20
She Just Lost Like Half Her Nose...
#21
Snapchat's "Beauty Hacks" Never Fail To Deliver Material Worthy Of This Sub
River Webb 4 years ago
I don't see an issue with how her lips looked in the before, beauty standards are so weird
#22
The Nose Contouring And The Brows (And Not Only)... Just Why?
#23
Can We Put An End To This Brow Trend Already? 😪
#24
My Little Sister Got Her Makeup Done For My 30th Birthday Party, Fyi She’s Really Good At Her Own Makeup And She Wanted To Treat Herself.... Everytime I Need Cheering Up I Look At This Photo And Laugh. It Cost €60!!
River Webb 4 years ago
kinda looks like something some ig influencers would wear, also ask for a refund
#25
The Shade Difference Between Her Hand And Face
#26
Some Very Intense Bridal Makeup Seen On Instagram
Andy Acceber 4 years ago
Darling, if it makes you feel good, do it. But I hope you know people will find you just as attractive without a drop of makeup.
#27
Oof
#28
She Asked For Bridal Makeup And Got This
#29
The Eyes Are Great But...
#30
I Love The Idea, But The Brows Ruin It For Me
#31
50 Shades Of Orange
River Webb 4 years ago
looks like she ate too many carrots, those things can turn your skin orange
#32
The Foundation Oh Noo
#33
Oompa Loompa Doopity Doo...
#34
Her Makeup Looks Are Usually Fine, But This Outdoor Lighting Is Doing No Favors
#35
It Looks Like She Has A Nose On Top Of Her Nose!
#36
And On This Season Of Horribly Over-Lined Lips
Jayne Kyra 4 years ago
The MUA on Sabrina really did them dirty. I just rewatched the entire show again and was once more reminded of the biggest thing I disliked: the makeup.
#37
It's A Interesting Look
Eva the Egg 4 years ago
She was so pretty before!!! In the other pic she looks like something from a horror movie
#38
His Nose... I’m Speechless
#40
Talk About Caking It On.. Seems Like A Waste Of Foundation!
#41
Another Casualty Of 90 Day Fiancé Muas
#42
Liverpool UK
River Webb 4 years ago
her forehead and her cheeks look like they belong to 2 different people
#43
Let Me Blend That Blush
Michelle M 4 years ago
'Ran out of blush. Will just smudge this lipstick over here. Sí, Perfecto.'
#44
“Pro Artist And Tutor” Who Runs A Prestigious Makeup Academy, Owns A Salon And Has 36k Followers... What
#45
You Can See Where She Stopped Blending Around The Collar
#46
Marc Jacobs Lipstick Making These Lips Look Crusty Af. Literally Looks Like You Could Peel It Off
#47
Oof... Colormatch Is A Bit Off
#48
Mmm Yes! Ruin This Amazing Eye Makeup With Goopy Beef Lips
#49
Does This Belong Here ?
#50
Big Miranda Sings Vibes
ThatOneWriter 4 years ago
This one is the least-terrible so far. Like I wouldn't even call this "bad".
#51
Does She Look….dead….to You???
#53
Ahh Yes, The Perfect Shade Of Diarrhea For These Beef Lips
#54
Bad Zit Coverup From The 90s
#55
Mua Did Me Dirty - It Was Supposed To Be A "Goth" Look
Cyd Charisse 4 years ago
It may have missed goth bu a mile, but it's the nicest look on the whole thread!
#56
Mua In UK I Saw Featured By Another Mua
#57
Masterclass??! You Cannot Be Serious
#58
This Is Just Not Right... Seen On Shein
#59
It's The Lips Or The Nose Contour For Me
River Webb 4 years ago
everything looks too much, if they take it down a notch it wouldn't look *that* bad
#60
Unblendy The Ink Machine
#61
The Whole Look Is Bizarre But The Brows Make Me Uncomfortable
#62
She Has 20k Followers On Insta
#63
What Are Undertones???? The Eyebrows And Eye Makeup Is Good, Just Can’t Get Over The Foundation And Bronzer
#64
Was Watching A Show On Bbc Three And Saw This
#65
Did Her Blush Explode?
#66
Saw Her Advertising Her Makeup On Instagram. Why
#67
Self-Proclaimed Mua. Why?
#68
Ad For Gucci Beauty. Not Sure If I Want That Mascara
#69
This Color Is Not A Good Color Match. Goodness Me
#70
Stumbled Across This Instagram Profile. She Asks Money For This. Ft. Nails At The End...
#71
This Color Match Is…not It. Someone Did Her Dirty
#72
I Saw This And Thought Of This Sub
#73
This Girl Is Stunning But That Foundation Colour Was A.... Choice By The Mua..
#74
There Should Be A Whole Section Of Badmuas Seen On 90 Day Fiancé
#75
Is It Just Me Or
#76
Target Did Sis Wrong...
#77
This Does Not Look Good. The Skin Tone Change Is Drastic
#78
I Promised My Boyfriend I Would Try Watching Star Trek But The Makeup Is So Distracting. In Particular I Can’t Stop Looking At Data’s Neck In Every Scene
#79
3 Minute Hacks - Fire Whatever Mua Consultant Thought This Was A Genuinely Good Idea
#80
Shocked Nobody Has Talked Abt This Girl In This Buzzfeed Video, The Mua Did Her So Dirty
#81
How Can They Do That To Her?!
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River Webb 4 years ago
most of these girls and guys are naturally pretty without makeup, and its really annoying how they ruin that with excessive make up
Reirei 4 years ago
I don't wear makeup because no one ever taught me how to and I was a tomboy as a child, but I'd love to learn. Seeing posts like this really puts me off though. When you first start out, you're going to make mistakes and have bad makeup days, but then you might end up on a post like this with everybody mocking you. Why can't we just let people look as they wish? Clothes, hair, makeup, it should be your body, your choice, nobody else's business.
BoopBoop 4 years ago
The vast majority of these people are professional MUAs, or influencers that make money from "partnering" with makeup companies. They are NOT "just starting out." It's okay to point out that people who are charging for their professional services and not doing the job.
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SuperChicken 4 years ago
I have a few honest questions: what's with the yellow/green foundation - and, whoever thought that would be flattering? When did that start, anyway? I'm baffled.
Ranch Dressing 4 years ago
They want to look "spicy white" and/or look like they have a tan
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Jennifer Norton 4 years ago
I cannot stand this drag queen make up trend that is going on. Don't get me wrong... it works for drag queens because they are preforming and are an exaggerated version of women. I love it on them. But seriously..... this is why makeup companies like Sephora are thriving because women have to wear a pound of make up each day to achieve these looks and it doesn't look good!!! I stopped wearing make up about 10 years ago and have never looked back. I am 45 and am happy with my natural look. Hoping my daughters can feel the same about themselves too.
Margaret O'Connor 4 years ago
I think it's great when you can see right away that someone is crazy. Stealth crazy is the worst; I like to know right up front if I'm dealing with a lunatic. And this mua thing seems to be an effective way to communicate that.
Katie Morris 4 years ago
This is a little cruel these ladies feel they are beautiful it is not up to us to put them down . This should be removed
Nadya Raymond 4 years ago
Ruining their beauty with excessive makeup shows me this world's beauty standards consist of not just fake but in order to look "pretty/beautiful" we have to look like humanoids because none of those people look human in fact they look like some species trying to look human...what's going on?
Lovin' Life 4 years ago
Natural beauty is the best option, but not everyone is comfortable with that. Self-love is important. But I must say... I do wear makeup myself. It just makes me feel better about myself. I do try to keep it natural looking though. These are just so drastic.
Tamika Love 4 years ago
Bored panda where you can get the same ppl screaming and yelling about expressing, anti bullying and inclusion also bashing strangers for makeup.
BoopBoop 4 years ago
Bashing professionals making money off of makeup for doing a bad job. If there was a post of photos of paint jobs by professional painters that were terrible, would you complain?
Load More Replies... Dorothy Parker 4 years ago
The individuals in the photos have been been brainwashed if they think they look better with all the makeup. Fresh clean skin, with a very thin layer of foundation to match their skin is enough. No one is fooled by all the contouring that looks Luke dirt.
Kookie Karnival 4 years ago
#28 you can find the video of it on youtube... and I'm getting strong neapolitan ice cream vibes from #42.
Random Anon 4 years ago
Stuff of nightmares some of these. A few would have people running for the hills. If a professional make up artist did any of those, I think they need to reconsider their career choice.
Marcellus II 4 years ago
I think most of these have to be tested scientifically: My hypothesis is, they will reduce number of insect bites --- like the stripes on zebras.
Megan Boswell 4 years ago
Can we just realize that it's nobody else's business what we want our faces to look like or how we like our makeup? If you want a clean face-do it. You want a natural look? Do it. You want red lips and a smokey eye? DO IT. You want to cake on your foundation, throw down a bright multicolored eyeshadow, over line your lips, have eyelashes so long they touch your eyebrows, throw down a straight up clown face then JUST. DO. IT. We all need to grow up honestly and not worry about what anyone else is choosing to do with their own faces. Thank you for coming to my Ted talk.
Davis the Un-Greatest 4 years ago
Exactly. If it doesn’t effect you when you wake up in the morning, why care? If it makes someone feel better about themselves and it doesn’t effect you, why care?
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Aamna Shah 4 years ago
I honestly feel we should raise girls to aspire to so many positive qualities and not just beauty. We must raise them to become confident in their own skin and have conversations that encourage them to understand that beauty is diverse and subjective and we aren't dolls on a shelf trying to appeal to everyone we can in order to feel accomplished. Women don't have to be part of this rat race that pits them against each other to win brownie points for their exterior.
More Thinking Needed 4 years ago
I get so happy when I see women made-up like this, cause I know the circus is in town.
Tiny Dynamine 4 years ago
Just a reminder that if you wear make-up, your skin will absorb the toxins every time. If you use way too much like these, you're going to look so much older than you are because of it.
TheDivineMsM 4 years ago
Do any of these people look in the mirror before they go out??? The eyebrows- the nose contouring- the overlined lips- just be natural!!
Valisbourne Spiritforge 4 years ago
I guess a thread making fun of people content with the way they look is a good thing on bp. I mean, lets mock all these people who appear to be happy with themselves. That's a proper thing, right?
s. vitkovitsky 4 years ago
What's interesting is that in the days of silent movies, the actors wore yellow makeup bc it photographed better in black and white film. Maybe this modern trend for yellowish foundation looks better in selfies, TikTok, etc.?
River Webb 4 years ago
most of these girls and guys are naturally pretty without makeup, and its really annoying how they ruin that with excessive make up
Reirei 4 years ago
I don't wear makeup because no one ever taught me how to and I was a tomboy as a child, but I'd love to learn. Seeing posts like this really puts me off though. When you first start out, you're going to make mistakes and have bad makeup days, but then you might end up on a post like this with everybody mocking you. Why can't we just let people look as they wish? Clothes, hair, makeup, it should be your body, your choice, nobody else's business.
BoopBoop 4 years ago
The vast majority of these people are professional MUAs, or influencers that make money from "partnering" with makeup companies. They are NOT "just starting out." It's okay to point out that people who are charging for their professional services and not doing the job.
Load More Replies... SuperChicken 4 years ago
I have a few honest questions: what's with the yellow/green foundation - and, whoever thought that would be flattering? When did that start, anyway? I'm baffled.
Ranch Dressing 4 years ago
They want to look "spicy white" and/or look like they have a tan
Load More Replies... Jennifer Norton 4 years ago
I cannot stand this drag queen make up trend that is going on. Don't get me wrong... it works for drag queens because they are preforming and are an exaggerated version of women. I love it on them. But seriously..... this is why makeup companies like Sephora are thriving because women have to wear a pound of make up each day to achieve these looks and it doesn't look good!!! I stopped wearing make up about 10 years ago and have never looked back. I am 45 and am happy with my natural look. Hoping my daughters can feel the same about themselves too.
Margaret O'Connor 4 years ago
I think it's great when you can see right away that someone is crazy. Stealth crazy is the worst; I like to know right up front if I'm dealing with a lunatic. And this mua thing seems to be an effective way to communicate that.
Katie Morris 4 years ago
This is a little cruel these ladies feel they are beautiful it is not up to us to put them down . This should be removed
Nadya Raymond 4 years ago
Ruining their beauty with excessive makeup shows me this world's beauty standards consist of not just fake but in order to look "pretty/beautiful" we have to look like humanoids because none of those people look human in fact they look like some species trying to look human...what's going on?
Lovin' Life 4 years ago
Natural beauty is the best option, but not everyone is comfortable with that. Self-love is important. But I must say... I do wear makeup myself. It just makes me feel better about myself. I do try to keep it natural looking though. These are just so drastic.
Tamika Love 4 years ago
Bored panda where you can get the same ppl screaming and yelling about expressing, anti bullying and inclusion also bashing strangers for makeup.
BoopBoop 4 years ago
Bashing professionals making money off of makeup for doing a bad job. If there was a post of photos of paint jobs by professional painters that were terrible, would you complain?
Load More Replies... Dorothy Parker 4 years ago
The individuals in the photos have been been brainwashed if they think they look better with all the makeup. Fresh clean skin, with a very thin layer of foundation to match their skin is enough. No one is fooled by all the contouring that looks Luke dirt.
Kookie Karnival 4 years ago
#28 you can find the video of it on youtube... and I'm getting strong neapolitan ice cream vibes from #42.
Random Anon 4 years ago
Stuff of nightmares some of these. A few would have people running for the hills. If a professional make up artist did any of those, I think they need to reconsider their career choice.
Marcellus II 4 years ago
I think most of these have to be tested scientifically: My hypothesis is, they will reduce number of insect bites --- like the stripes on zebras.
Megan Boswell 4 years ago
Can we just realize that it's nobody else's business what we want our faces to look like or how we like our makeup? If you want a clean face-do it. You want a natural look? Do it. You want red lips and a smokey eye? DO IT. You want to cake on your foundation, throw down a bright multicolored eyeshadow, over line your lips, have eyelashes so long they touch your eyebrows, throw down a straight up clown face then JUST. DO. IT. We all need to grow up honestly and not worry about what anyone else is choosing to do with their own faces. Thank you for coming to my Ted talk.
Davis the Un-Greatest 4 years ago
Exactly. If it doesn’t effect you when you wake up in the morning, why care? If it makes someone feel better about themselves and it doesn’t effect you, why care?
Load More Replies... Aamna Shah 4 years ago
I honestly feel we should raise girls to aspire to so many positive qualities and not just beauty. We must raise them to become confident in their own skin and have conversations that encourage them to understand that beauty is diverse and subjective and we aren't dolls on a shelf trying to appeal to everyone we can in order to feel accomplished. Women don't have to be part of this rat race that pits them against each other to win brownie points for their exterior.
More Thinking Needed 4 years ago
I get so happy when I see women made-up like this, cause I know the circus is in town.
Tiny Dynamine 4 years ago
Just a reminder that if you wear make-up, your skin will absorb the toxins every time. If you use way too much like these, you're going to look so much older than you are because of it.
TheDivineMsM 4 years ago
Do any of these people look in the mirror before they go out??? The eyebrows- the nose contouring- the overlined lips- just be natural!!
Valisbourne Spiritforge 4 years ago
I guess a thread making fun of people content with the way they look is a good thing on bp. I mean, lets mock all these people who appear to be happy with themselves. That's a proper thing, right?
s. vitkovitsky 4 years ago
What's interesting is that in the days of silent movies, the actors wore yellow makeup bc it photographed better in black and white film. Maybe this modern trend for yellowish foundation looks better in selfies, TikTok, etc.?
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