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Article created by: Gabija Saveiskyte

Anyone who’s no stranger to the picture-perfect world of Instagram knows that you have to take everything you see on there with a pinch of salt. Or rather a whole bag of it.

It only takes a glance at the heavily airbrushed photos and virtually unrecognizable selfies to see how saturated with editing and filters Instagram has become. This corner of Reddit known as the Instagram Reality subreddit has long been busting all the fakery online by sharing some of the biggest examples of faux pas found on social media.

Below we wrapped up a new batch of surreal pics from the same subreddit that show people’s obsession with looking perfect on the screen at whatever cost.

Also make sure to check out our previous article with more Instagram vs Reality pics.

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#1

Found This On A Japanese Musician's Page. I Don't Even Know What's Going On - Is The Red Haired Dude Ok?

Four people posing for a selfie indoors, one with bright red hair holding a glowing sword, illustrating Instagram reality fake pics.

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    #2

    Let Me Just Tuck My Hair Behind My Eyelash Real Quick

    Close-up of a person with red hair and heavy makeup, illustrating Instagram reality and fake pics online.

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    #3

    Her vs. His Insta Post

    Side-by-side selfies showing Instagram reality with pairs posing together, highlighting fake pics people use online.

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    #4

    I’ve Never Seen A More Accurate Description

    Couple posing for selfie with overly edited faces highlighting fake Instagram reality and unrealistic photo filters.

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    #5

    Imagine Looking Like #2 And Still Feeling The Need To Filter Yourself Into Oblivion

    Side-by-side images showing Instagram reality with one photo clearly edited and the other a natural portrait close-up.

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    #6

    This ‘Influencer’ Claims She Only Uses Filters To Adjust The Colours. Instagram On Left, Reality On Right

    Side-by-side comparison of a woman’s heavily edited Instagram photo versus her natural, unfiltered appearance showing Instagram reality.

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    #7

    God I Hate Snapchat

    Young woman with distorted waist posing in casual clothes, illustrating Instagram reality and fake pics online.

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    #8

    This One Made Me Laugh!

    Woman in a yellow patterned outfit standing outdoors with exaggerated proportions, illustrating Instagram reality and fake pics online.

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    #9

    Everyone Looks Normal Except

    Three people posing with wine glasses in a fancy restaurant, illustrating Instagram reality with staged photos.

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    #10

    Youtuber Who Always Looks Different In Each Of Her Pictures

    Side-by-side comparison of a woman with tattoos showing Instagram reality of fake pics versus real appearance online.

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    #11

    Asian Photoshopping

    Side-by-side comparison of a woman holding a cat, showing natural face versus heavily edited Instagram reality photo.

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    #12

    What She Look Like vs. Instagram

    Side-by-side close-ups of a woman’s face showing natural features versus heavily edited Instagram reality photo.

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    #13

    Same Person, Right?

    Before and after comparison showing Instagram reality with a woman’s natural hair versus digitally enhanced long, wavy hair.

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    #14

    You’re Id Card Won’t Lie

    Side-by-side images showing a plain ID photo contrasted with a heavily edited and glamorous Instagram reality photo.

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    #15

    Something About Her Head Just Seems Off

    Woman posing in casual outfit by a plain wall, illustrating Instagram reality and fake pics online.

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    #16

    This Hair Stylist Adding Filters After His Work

    Woman with medium red hair transformed with long, edited hair enhancement, illustrating Instagram reality and fake pics online.

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    #17

    That’s Her Strong Arm

    Young woman walking confidently on the street wearing a patterned crop top and a black skirt, illustrating Instagram reality fake pics.

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    #18

    Before And "After". Based Off An "8 Week Study", Yet Has 3 Pimples In The Exact Same Spot With No Change In Size Or Color. I Really Hate Misleading Ads

    Close-up comparison of an eye area showing subtle differences in skin texture, highlighting Instagram reality fake pictures.

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    #19

    Popular Tiktoker Claims She Uses No Filters

    Side-by-side photos revealing Instagram reality with differences in appearance from posed versus candid images.

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    #20

    Why Do They Think We Don’t Know What They Look Like…

    Side-by-side comparison of a woman’s heavily edited photo and her natural appearance, showcasing Instagram reality.

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    #21

    From Skinny To Slenderman

    Person taking a mirror selfie with a distorted selfie pose showing an unnaturally thin arm and waist, Instagram reality.

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    #22

    Also A Case Of Ig vs. Reality

    Two people with exaggerated makeup and costumes, illustrating fake Instagram reality pictures.

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    #23

    Skin Texture We Don’t Know Her

    Before and after makeup transformation showing the reality of Instagram photos and fake online appearances.

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    #24

    Zoom In On The Nose

    Close-up of a woman with makeup and blonde hair, posing for a selfie related to Instagram reality fake pics.

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    #25

    Just A Tad Bit Heavy On The Hips, Just A Tad Bit

    Woman wearing a tight rust-colored bodysuit posing on the beach with exaggerated edited hips in Instagram reality photo.

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    #26

    Her Waist Is Smaller Than Her Head

    Young woman faking slim waist in Instagram reality post, standing in kitchen while pulling on oversized jeans.

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    #27

    Actually Found One In The Wild. While Scrolling Pinterest. Look At Her Waist!

    Woman posing confidently in a corset top and belt, illustrating Instagram reality with a styled online photo look.

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    #28

    Saw This Guy On Tinder. Looks Like He Photoshopped Someone Else's Head On His Body

    Man with tattooed arm holding cigarette, posing in a well-lit room with flowers and a bathtub, Instagram reality theme.

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    #29

    Yeah…

    Muscular man with tattoos and a beard wearing a loose white shirt, posing with exaggerated arm size in an Instagram reality photo.

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    #30

    Some Editing May Have Taken Place

    Three people posing together indoors with one person wearing dramatic makeup and styled hair, showcasing Instagram reality.

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    #31

    I Cried Laughing. Can You See It?

    Woman posing in a striped dress and high heels in a desert setting for Instagram reality photo shoot.

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    #32

    Pic vs. Video, Both Posted By Her. She's Already So Skinny To Begin With /:

    Young woman wearing a cloud-patterned sweater vest preparing Halloween-themed baked goods on a kitchen set.

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    #33

    I Can’t Believe She Posted This…

    Young woman in sunglasses and cropped tee posing by the lake, illustrating Instagram reality and fake pics online.

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    #34

    We’ve All Seen Face Smoothing, But The Clone Stamp Arm Gone Wrong??

    Person wearing glasses and layered necklaces posing with hand raised, illustrating Instagram reality and fake pics online.


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