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50 Over-Edited Instagram Photos That Accidentally Exposed The Truth
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If you spend any time on social media, you’ve probably seen countless “perfect” pictures: flawless lashes, sculpted lips, and those picture-perfect backgrounds. Sure, sometimes they’re just a lucky shot, but more often than not, the photos are heavily edited…sometimes in ways that are a little…well, over the top.
Today, we dove into r/InstagramReality to bring you some of the best examples. This subreddit exposes the truth behind those too-good-to-be-true pics, showing how reality often doesn’t match the Instagram version. Keep scrolling—you might be surprised, amused, or even a little horrified.
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#1
Nice Car And ..
No longer a human.
sbj 1 day ago
Proving yet again people don't check their content before posting but at the end of the day this is just downright ridiculous
Noyfb noyfb 4 hours ago
Actually it exaggerates the size of the *manhood* of the owner — no photo filter required
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#2
Girl There Ain’t No Way
Na Schi 19 hours ago
Well, here the hips probably tell the truth, but the waist is a big lier.
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Jessica Daus-Warner 19 hours ago
What is the point of lying like this? The moment someone sees you in public, they'll know you're lying. It's not even a good look lol
#3
Woman In Her 40's Desperately Trying To Be A Teenaged Boy
Fat Harry (Oi / You) 23 hours ago
I think people would find this even creepier were it a 40 year old man wanting to be a teenage girl.
As of October 2025, a staggering 6.04 billion people across the globe were online; that’s about 73 percent of the world’s population. Of those, 5.66 billion, or nearly 69 percent, were active on social media. Just imagine that: billions of people sharing, scrolling, liking, and commenting every single day. With so many people plugged in, the online world has become a massive stage where everyone wants to be seen, noticed, and remembered. Social media has turned into a mix of creativity, expression, and sometimes, pure chaos.
#4
Reality Show Contestant Looks A Lil Different On Social Media
Lotekguy 1 day ago
The sad part is that there might be an attractive woman buried under there somewhere.
Leaf of Kale 17 hours ago
Her lips look like she suctioned a cup to her face for a little too long
#5
She Claims She Has Good Genetics 🙄
JL 16 hours ago
And apparently the ability to use a dog collar as a belt.
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Min 15 hours ago
I am always freaked out when people photoshop their knuckles out.
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#6
Randomly Found On Facebook
Daniel Atkins 18 hours ago
I think that account is run by a cougar not the older woman looking for a younger man but the predator looking for its next meal. No need to hunt make them come to you. ;)
And with so many people posting, there’s no shortage of different types of users. Some share raw, unedited snapshots of their lives, while others prefer a touch of editing to “enhance” their posts. Then there are those who go full-on professional, crafting content like it’s straight out of a magazine. And of course, there are the over-the-top edits that make you do a double take, sometimes so absurd it’s hard not to call them out. The spectrum is endless, and it’s fascinating, messy, and often hilarious all at once.
#7
This Is The Worst One Yet
xolitaire 23 hours ago
Did... did she use the exact same faceshot in both photos, just mirrored?
ZombieMommy 14 hours ago
the BEST part is that she is the only one very clearly photoshopped in the pictures
#8
Her Fans Will Say It’s The Lighting And Angles
Stephanie Did It 1 day ago
I'd love to have beautiful cheekbones like that. She literally erased her own best feature.
Brittania Kelli 1 day ago
That's the kicker with so many of these girls and women, they edit out what makes them uniquely beautiful.
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#9
Come On…
Stephanie Did It 1 day ago
"Eggar, your skin is fallin off your bones." *s t r e t c h* "Is that better?"
Brittania Kelli 1 day ago
"You'll never see me chase a man." GIRL, you can't chase anything, you can't run after a man, you waddle like a duck showing off it's tail feathers.
Corwin 02 1 day ago
"Never see me chase a man" , no with hips like that it would be impossible, would look more like a charging hippo
Nira Amana 1 day ago
Of course she cannot chase a man, she'd be arrested for causing him heart attack!
But with perfection seemingly expected online, how can anyone stay authentic while keeping up? To understand this better, we spoke with Ankita Chopra, a plus-size model with nearly 22,000 followers. She says, “Being authentically yourself is a choice. It’s not always easy, but it’s always worth it.” Ankita believes that true authenticity comes from sharing the real moments, the struggles, and the joys, without bending yourself to someone else’s standards.
#10
Ummmmmm
Fat Harry (Oi / You) 23 hours ago
Nightmare, surely? No work to charge for!
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#11
All Her Photos Are Like This. She’s 57
Fat Harry (Oi / You) 23 hours ago
Do these people not realise that the photos don't look even the slightest bit genuine?!
Bumpuff 22 hours ago
This is what baffles me. How can they think this is acceptable and that people are daft enough to think this is real.
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LakotaWolf (she/her) 19 hours ago
It got hit with her filters that she applied to her own face, which is why it's "cleaned up" and removed on half his face/neck - the half that is closer to her.
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#12
That Chin…
Judes 1 day ago
Why are they branching like that?? Does she have some parasite living inside her?
Load More Replies... Noyfb noyfb 4 hours ago
Good question. Does the reflection in her left glasses lens show a person in dark clothing taking the photo?
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Lara Verne 18 hours ago
Omg her collarbones. Must be painfull, carrying around that giant head.
“When I first started posting, it wasn’t strangers, it was people close to me who told me not to share my real self. ‘Try losing some weight,’ they’d say. ‘Maybe edit your double chin…there are apps and filters.’ It hurt,” Ankita recalls. But instead of giving in to that pressure, she made a conscious decision to stay true to herself. She knew that her story mattered and that there were countless other women facing the same judgment online.
#13
This Is Getting Out Of Control!!
Idky people think they're tricking people into believing that the filters are really them. Especially on Facebook where the people you're friends with are typically people you've met IRL. This girl made a new Facebook and all the pics posted are insanely filtered. I had to go to her old fb to find an unfiltered pic.
#14
Finally Found An Unfiltered Photo Of Her
I always knew her photos were filtered af, and have been super curious to figure out what she looks like. Finally saw her in a tagged photo (last photo attached).
Thanos'Fingers 15 hours ago
It's voodoo. This is just the start, the head will keep shrinking until you can hold it in your hand like Hamlet.
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DowntownStevieB 13 hours ago
In the last pic, she's freaking out that someone will really see her.
#15
Can’t Take The Filters Outside
Okiedokie 1 day ago (edited)
This is Sheikha Mahra. She’s the princess of Dubai and she has always edited her photos. [i.e. you can be from one of the richest families on earth and still have body image issues].
UpupaEpops 18 hours ago
What kills me is the quality of her hair. All the money in the world and a department store dye job with some of the most obvious hair extensions I have ever seen.
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ZombieMommy 14 hours ago
It is always amazing to me that beautiful and thin women photoshop themselves into oblivion
“I didn’t want to put out a false image of myself. I wanted to show the world who I really am. I know other women out there were facing similar ridicule, and I wanted to be a voice for them. It’s okay to take your time. It’s okay to enjoy life, to dance, to embrace yourself, even if you’ve gained a few kilos. Confidence doesn’t come from perfection; it comes from self-acceptance.”
#16
Girl, That Filter Especially Those Edited On Lashes Got Me Wheezing 😭
I really don't know if she famous or not as much as she likes to propound.
Cee Cee 1 day ago
This is not the look you want at Wimbledon. Stupid Labalu (?) dolls too! Nutter.
UpupaEpops 18 hours ago
I'm not big on the Birkin but putting those ugly a*s labubu bouquet on it should be illegal.
#17
This Makes Me So Sad, She’s So Pretty But I Don’t Know How Anyone Could Think This Is Real
#18
What’s Going On With Her Teef
It’s a unrecognizable singer…
ZombieMommy 14 hours ago
Me laughing because i have huge front teeth and an overbite and this is what happens
Earonn - 19 hours ago
Slight overbite, what's wrong with that? Oh come on, darlings, allow a human being to be less than perfect. Or is the plastification of your society that advanced that you don't know anymore that overbites exists ?
SourQueen 16 hours ago
I'm not sure why people are down voting this. You're just speaking the truth.
Load More Replies...Ankita has always prioritized transparency with her audience, and she believes that’s the key to connection. “I share the good, the bad, and the in-between. I don’t try to hide anything or fit a mold. That honesty is what resonates with people: it’s real, it’s relatable, and it builds trust.”
#19
Posted A Day Apart🥺
#20
Somethings Off
Popped up in my instagram feed a few times and i decided to check out the account because something looks extremely off putting about this like the editing and some people actually believed it wasn’t edited..? I’m not sure if the likes are botted or not but for me i think what throws me off is how incredibly small the nose is in comparison to the eyes and the nose looks extremely edited, and her eyes look like she extended the sclera to make them look a lot larger.
Earonn - 19 hours ago
I just hate this "pervert's dream schoolgirl" look. I know it's related to anime (and that's exactly what I don't like about anime either).
Kira Okah 14 hours ago
That description isn't true of 90% of anime, especially older than the current moè trend, which is what this is actually imitating. 80s anime has no similarity.
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KatWitch57 12 hours ago
Only those who wish to date a s*x-doll look alike. This look is intended to appeal to those who wish to f*ck a child.
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#21
The Fact That All 3 Of These Photos Are From The Same Post, Yet The Editing Is So Vastly Different
Corvus 23 hours ago
She is so cool that reality itself bends and twists around her :P
Load More Replies... The Goo King 15 hours ago
Her a**e is so big it creates a gravitational lens, warping the monument behind her
Daniel Atkins 17 hours ago
First? She has alien long fingers in the second. and why di she only slim down one thigh?
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Beyond sharing images, she uses her platform to have meaningful conversations. “I discuss real issues that women like me face, from body image to mental health, to everyday struggles. Social media isn’t just about likes or followers; it’s about connection, understanding, and sometimes even giving someone the courage to be themselves.”
#22
The Filters Temporarily Gave Up
#23
Her Friend Uploaded The Pics Before She Got A Chance To Edit Them
I swear these are not two different people.
Lara Verne 18 hours ago
Probably filter. She did not do unrealistic edits like many others, and it's perfectly recognizable.
RamiRudolph 22 hours ago
I mean... obviously they're the same people, they don't look that different as that text up there suggests.
#24
I Finally Found One In The Wild😃
KatWitch57 12 hours ago
Large eyes in a small face represent "youthful innocence". A small chin reinforces the image by suggesting a lack of knowledge and giving the impression of innocence. Large lips are a signal of a receptive v*gina. Check out; primate 'teenage' physiology.
In conclusion, Ankita beautifully wraps up why authenticity matters: “The world doesn’t need another filtered, photoshopped image. It needs real people, real stories, and real moments. Being yourself online isn’t always easy, but it’s powerful. It’s inspiring. And ultimately, it’s freeing.” Her journey reminds us that social media doesn’t have to be a perfection contest: it can be a space for truth, creativity, and genuine connection.
#25
Her Photo vs. Her Live
Fat Harry (Oi / You) 23 hours ago
I have some sympathy with this one. She's not gone for the ridiculous, just the sort of size and look she probably really wants.
Big Chungus 19 hours ago
If you look this girl up, Jaimie Weisberg, she is just an awful human. I don't care about the weight or anything, but she is notorious for fat shaming and skinny shaming other people, especially her sister that had cancer, claimed she got all the attention because she was skinny and sick. I have no sympathy for this girl.
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#26
They Haven't Aged A Bit In 4 Years!
Skogsrået 23 hours ago
Reminds me of that episode in Friends when Ross bleaches his teeth way too white and Phoebe freaks out calling him a demon.
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#27
The Audacity
RamiRudolph 22 hours ago
Is this about the hip? Maybe he dislocated it while catching that fish.
These posts really highlight just how far some people go when it comes to editing their photos. From exaggerated filters to heavily retouched features, it can be hard to tell what’s real anymore. While some edits are harmless fun, others can create unrealistic expectations for beauty. It’s a reminder to take social media with a grain of salt and not compare ourselves to what we see online. Authenticity often gets lost in the pursuit of perfection. What do you think: are these edits harmless, or a bit too much?
#28
She Decided To Stop Japanese-Fishing
Otto Katz 19 hours ago (edited)
Picture on the right, she looks 14. This picture is making me uncomfortable.
Mike F 15 hours ago
Some folksare blessed to age slowly. I worked with a guy who looked younger than his kids.
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#29
This Woman Is In Her 60s
#30
Reality vs. Instagram
ZombieMommy 14 hours ago
Aaaand we wonder why our daughters are anorexic and have massive depression
#31
What Is This???
#32
Genuinely Did Not Recognize Her In This Video Until Her Filtered TikTok Video Was Played Over Top
Just why? She's already pretty af unfiltered :(
Sally Moen 23 hours ago
I'm guessing colorism is the reason. The filtered photo makes her look much lighter-skinned, which is considered better by some.
RamiRudolph 14 hours ago
At least the filtered photo still looks believable and real. So many others here look fake beyond words.
Kira Okah 1 day ago
Question: I've heard that tiktok automatically adds filters to all videos, is that right?
SourQueen 16 hours ago
There was a bug that was automatically adding filters without the users knowledge, I'm not sure if they've fixed it. You can turn "touch-up" on in settings and it will filter every pic, or you can turn this feature off.
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TikTok vs. Fan Photo
2WheelTravlr 1 day ago
I truly hope that young girl is not a "fan" of whatever is going on in the left photo.
#34
She Is Notoriously Known For Editing Her Ig Photos. Pic On The Right Is Last Weekend, Pic On The Left Is What She Posted Today
#36
Billionaire Princess, Surprised She Hasn’t Been Featured Yet
#37
This Famous Influencer
Their video vs what they look like.
#38
Ma'am You Are 54, You Are Fooling No-One
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Rocket Surgeon 1 day ago
I'm going to start a line of sunglasses with wobbly frames, so when you absolutely wreck your face with distorting filters you can't tell by looking at the glasses.
Ace 1 day ago
Disappointing that so many didn't have a 'reality' picture to compare. Also, as ever, quite sad to see not only that soe people go to such extents, but that in many examples the desired effect is so unworldly and downright ugly. Fat arsses and legs in particular, why is that even a thing?
KatSaidThat 20 hours ago
There was one hell of a red carpet moment when an influencer showed up to get some award and it was pretty much like any one of these images. She had to get her ID out to prove it was her.
Sara G. 15 hours ago
I just dont understand why women want to be so fake. Couldnt even get halfway through the post.
Corwin 02 23 hours ago
Ok it must be me but how can you not see that all this stuff is filtered to hell and back , there is literally nothing realistic about it.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 19 hours ago
My mom is 82 and she has a really bad image/body dysmorphia issue. She used to get tons of plastic surgery and liposuction. When the surgeons refused to work on her any more due to her age, she started doing EVERY single weird "beauty"/"age treatment" under the sun - from Botox to getting her dark spots lasered off her face to chemical peels and serums, all in the desperate attempt to stave off natural aging/wrinkles/dark spots. She looked normal and beautiful before, but she could not "see" that herself when she looked in the mirror, to herself she was ugly and old. So she had to "fix" it. I imagine something similar goes through the minds of these people when they post heavily-filtered images - their minds are warped enough to think that that's how they SHOULD look, thus it is the reality they present to others and expect them to believe it as well.
Load More Replies... KatWitch57 12 hours ago
Am I the only person who is reminded of 'obvious signs of female primate s****l availability' when I view these images? Why in 2025 have we seen a resurgence of the 'I need protection from the tribe' look in young women?
olaff 422 16 hours ago
If you want a sad story of how this can go very badly, look up Coconutkitty.
Thanos'Fingers 15 hours ago
Remember that dude who's biceps exploded from injecting them with too much oil? Valentine or Valentino, something like that. Was on an old Netflix documentary shortly after they started streaming and dropped the mail you two discs thing.
Load More Replies... Rocket Surgeon 1 day ago
I'm going to start a line of sunglasses with wobbly frames, so when you absolutely wreck your face with distorting filters you can't tell by looking at the glasses.
Ace 1 day ago
Disappointing that so many didn't have a 'reality' picture to compare. Also, as ever, quite sad to see not only that soe people go to such extents, but that in many examples the desired effect is so unworldly and downright ugly. Fat arsses and legs in particular, why is that even a thing?
KatSaidThat 20 hours ago
There was one hell of a red carpet moment when an influencer showed up to get some award and it was pretty much like any one of these images. She had to get her ID out to prove it was her.
Sara G. 15 hours ago
I just dont understand why women want to be so fake. Couldnt even get halfway through the post.
Corwin 02 23 hours ago
Ok it must be me but how can you not see that all this stuff is filtered to hell and back , there is literally nothing realistic about it.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 19 hours ago
My mom is 82 and she has a really bad image/body dysmorphia issue. She used to get tons of plastic surgery and liposuction. When the surgeons refused to work on her any more due to her age, she started doing EVERY single weird "beauty"/"age treatment" under the sun - from Botox to getting her dark spots lasered off her face to chemical peels and serums, all in the desperate attempt to stave off natural aging/wrinkles/dark spots. She looked normal and beautiful before, but she could not "see" that herself when she looked in the mirror, to herself she was ugly and old. So she had to "fix" it. I imagine something similar goes through the minds of these people when they post heavily-filtered images - their minds are warped enough to think that that's how they SHOULD look, thus it is the reality they present to others and expect them to believe it as well.
Load More Replies... KatWitch57 12 hours ago
Am I the only person who is reminded of 'obvious signs of female primate s****l availability' when I view these images? Why in 2025 have we seen a resurgence of the 'I need protection from the tribe' look in young women?
olaff 422 16 hours ago
If you want a sad story of how this can go very badly, look up Coconutkitty.
Thanos'Fingers 15 hours ago
Remember that dude who's biceps exploded from injecting them with too much oil? Valentine or Valentino, something like that. Was on an old Netflix documentary shortly after they started streaming and dropped the mail you two discs thing.
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