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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I Understant Wanting To Be Tan But This Is Just Too Much
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.
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.
Can We Just Let People Have Wide Noses?
There is absolutely nothing wrong with the photo on the left. Here nose is a normal sized nose ffs.
Exactly. It isn't wide. It's normal, and balanced, attractive. Her collarbones are also naturally stunning - the photo edit ruins them.
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Every time i see a nose like that, that Michael Jackson's "hee hee" pops in my head.
Everything else aside, these make up artists are wizards. How do you achieve the effect in pic #2 without surgery?!
That second pic is definitely not done with makeup. It's either surgery or shop
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Yeah, my thought. You may disagree with the NEED to do it, (societal pressure, etc), I know I do since I also have a wide nose,, but the execution was well done. I thought this was about poorly performed cosmetics?
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So it's photoshopped too? O.o Or can you really make a nose look smaller with makeup??
We live in a world where wide noses/black wide noses R not acceptable...if U ask her I'm sure she has been teased countless times because of her nose...I wish we as people...we as human beings would accept people who ever and however they look...it's a sad truth
Why? The person on the left looks beautiful, the right one looks like a game character- pretty, but lifeless. Probably you can't eat or move with this huge amount of make-up on. The foundation and spray tan don't fit her skin tone at all.
The intense contouring makes her look as if there's a bone on the bridge of her nose.
I really can't see these two images and think they're the same person. They look like two totally different people. I know Photoshop can do anything, but... Why hire someone if you're going to cover up and erase every feature that makes up her appearance? Her nose, her lips, her chin, her eye shape, even her cheek and jaw structure? Both women have character, but seriously, why hire someone and then make everything about them vanish under gold body paint, contour and Photoshop?
Whoever wrote this should have covered the artist brand at least. I know this makeup artist and I don't think she'll be pleased to see this. She's is a professional and well known both locally and abroad. She respects her client's wants and must have done this as requested.
She was beautiful before the nose job. I don't know the person's ethnicity. Her nose She had is not huge it was good on her face the
The photo on the left is GORGEOUS, The right one is just sooo fake looking, not to mention the beef lips
nobody changend the nose......it is only youre mind. let her, wtf. it is an illusion cause the dress is hanging lower etc. all together it is a realy great job
NO! All correctly made up noses should be able to open a padlock. And slice cucumbers.
I agree. All of these makeup tutorials do is say, “You are flawed. Here’s how to spend time, effort, and money to meet some ridiculous unnatural standard perpetuated by social media.” Please, people: stop buying into it.
At first I thought she wore really fake elf ears... But it was just hair that divided it
Don't agree with the final results but art of making it happen is mind boggling. Amazing work.
I mean, it's okay if she wanted to have a slimmer nose for a photo, but they totally overdid it.
It's beginning with fake lashes and ends with the chin. But hey, do what you want to do. It's your life!
This is definitely using filters. Look how smooth her chest is and her collar bones
That's is also makeup, but sure, there could be a filter or two involved.
Load More Replies... Not bad IMO. Again, just because someone changes their face with makeup doesn’t mean they hate their own face. Makeup is just that!
Or just contour in a flattering way? She‘s pretty though (before the makeup)
why put this in the article? This post is not about makeup but about Photoshopping
She could do makeup for people who are thinking about getting plastic surgery though 🤷🏼♀️ I'm just saying, this is a bankable idea lol
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.
Professional Mua
Permanent Nike Swoosh! Yikes
"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!”
This Client Is Only 11
No. Don't make an eleven year old look 40, its totally unnecessary and weird.
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
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.
I Thought This Was A Joke
What's happening to the human race? (I wonder what her appreciation of this horrendous makeup will be in 10 years from now... )
A "Before And After" Of A Serum That Is Supposed To Give You Longer Lashes. You Can Clearly See The Eyelash Extension Clusters
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.
I Do I Even Need To Say Anything
I Guess I Got What I Paid For With This Free Look. Asked Mua For Homecoming Makeup
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.
This Color Match On The Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina
This Overlining Lipline Trend Needs To Die. It Looks Like A Itchy Inflammation
I Found One! From An Episode On Hooked On The Look
Uhm...
She Just Lost Like Half Her Nose...
Snapchat's "Beauty Hacks" Never Fail To Deliver Material Worthy Of This Sub
I don't see an issue with how her lips looked in the before, beauty standards are so weird
The Nose Contouring And The Brows (And Not Only)... Just Why?
Can We Put An End To This Brow Trend Already? 😪
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!!
kinda looks like something some ig influencers would wear, also ask for a refund
The Shade Difference Between Her Hand And Face
Some Very Intense Bridal Makeup Seen On Instagram
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.
She Asked For Bridal Makeup And Got This
The Eyes Are Great But...
I Love The Idea, But The Brows Ruin It For Me
50 Shades Of Orange
looks like she ate too many carrots, those things can turn your skin orange
The Foundation Oh Noo
Oompa Loompa Doopity Doo...
Her Makeup Looks Are Usually Fine, But This Outdoor Lighting Is Doing No Favors
It Looks Like She Has A Nose On Top Of Her Nose!
And On This Season Of Horribly Over-Lined Lips
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.
It's A Interesting Look
She was so pretty before!!! In the other pic she looks like something from a horror movie
His Nose... I’m Speechless
Talk About Caking It On.. Seems Like A Waste Of Foundation!
Another Casualty Of 90 Day Fiancé Muas
Liverpool UK
her forehead and her cheeks look like they belong to 2 different people
Let Me Blend That Blush
'Ran out of blush. Will just smudge this lipstick over here. Sí, Perfecto.'
“Pro Artist And Tutor” Who Runs A Prestigious Makeup Academy, Owns A Salon And Has 36k Followers... What
You Can See Where She Stopped Blending Around The Collar
Marc Jacobs Lipstick Making These Lips Look Crusty Af. Literally Looks Like You Could Peel It Off
Oof... Colormatch Is A Bit Off
Mmm Yes! Ruin This Amazing Eye Makeup With Goopy Beef Lips
Does This Belong Here ?
Big Miranda Sings Vibes
This one is the least-terrible so far. Like I wouldn't even call this "bad".
Note: this post originally had 81 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes.
most of these girls and guys are naturally pretty without makeup, and its really annoying how they ruin that with excessive make up
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.
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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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.
They want to look "spicy white" and/or look like they have a tan
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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.
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.
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
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?
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.
Bored panda where you can get the same ppl screaming and yelling about expressing, anti bullying and inclusion also bashing strangers for makeup.
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... 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.
#28 you can find the video of it on youtube... and I'm getting strong neapolitan ice cream vibes from #42.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
I get so happy when I see women made-up like this, cause I know the circus is in town.
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.
Do any of these people look in the mirror before they go out??? The eyebrows- the nose contouring- the overlined lips- just be natural!!
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?
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.?
If your photo was here, or you feel triggered by the ugliness coming from the comments, please know there are safe places and people who will not judge you for how you choose to look, identify, present, or exist. Be you. Hold your head up. Know that the only real shame is a reflection on the ugliness inside someone else. You are safe. You are loved. You are accepted.
most of these girls and guys are naturally pretty without makeup, and its really annoying how they ruin that with excessive make up
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.
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... 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.
They want to look "spicy white" and/or look like they have a tan
Load More Replies... 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.
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.
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
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?
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.
Bored panda where you can get the same ppl screaming and yelling about expressing, anti bullying and inclusion also bashing strangers for makeup.
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... 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.
#28 you can find the video of it on youtube... and I'm getting strong neapolitan ice cream vibes from #42.
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.
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.
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.
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... 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.
I get so happy when I see women made-up like this, cause I know the circus is in town.
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.
Do any of these people look in the mirror before they go out??? The eyebrows- the nose contouring- the overlined lips- just be natural!!
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?
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.?
If your photo was here, or you feel triggered by the ugliness coming from the comments, please know there are safe places and people who will not judge you for how you choose to look, identify, present, or exist. Be you. Hold your head up. Know that the only real shame is a reflection on the ugliness inside someone else. You are safe. You are loved. You are accepted.
