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Article created by: Indrė Lukošiūtė

Welcome to the world of filters where looks are everything, and everything else is nothing. While there are many exceptions, social media is still notorious for breeding and celebrating vanity, from boosting your ego to making others (and yourself included) feel miserable.

But sometimes it’s too much even for Instagram. You see, some people airbrush and edit their pictures beyond the acceptable norm and the result is, well, reality-bending. The subreddit “Instagram Reality” is calling out those instances by sharing pictures of influencers taking editing a step, or rather a mile, too far.

Below we selected some of the most recent posts from the community, so pull your seat closer. And after you’re done, be sure to check out our previous features on Instagram vs reality here, here and here.

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#1

I Love This

Woman with acne looking into a mirror showing a flawless reflection, highlighting unrealistic Instagram beauty standards.

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    Why Would Someone Do This? The Original Is Stunning Already

    Two women with curly red hair wearing similar gray coats, showcasing Instagram photos far from reality and edited online.

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    #3

    I Forgot What She Really Looked Like

    Blonde woman with curly hair seen in two photos highlighting Instagrammers far from reality and online shaming.

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    #4

    Don’t Be Afraid To Age Folks

    Side-by-side comparison of a woman’s heavily edited Instagram photo and a candid unfiltered version revealing reality.

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    #5

    The Power Of Filters - It Doesn’t Always Have To Be That Noticeable

    Four side-by-side photos of a woman showing fake versus real Instagrammers photos with makeup and editing differences.

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    #6

    Shame On The News Outlet Who Photoshopped The Left Picture

    Side-by-side photos of a male swimmer wearing a blue swim cap and goggles in a pool, showing contrast in Instagram reality.

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    #7

    Found This One While Browsing A Dating App

    Man in a gray suit and glasses posing outside with hands in pockets, example of Instagrammers far from reality photos.

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    #8

    His Jawline Is Definitely 100% Real, No Editing

    Two Instagrammers posing with styled looks, highlighting Instagram photos far from reality that got shamed online.

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    #9

    Imagine Your Surprise When You See Her For The First Time Without All That Makeup, Filters And Editing

    Side by side photos of an Instagrammer showing the contrast between edited glamour and natural appearance for reality comparison

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    Data1001
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great idea: Let's turn a naturally attractive lady in to a hideous cartoon.

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    #10

    She Claims To Not Edit Her Photos

    Side-by-side images of a woman with filtered Instagram look versus her natural photo, illustrating Instagrammers photos far from reality.

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    #11

    At First The Terrifying Bird Feet Got Me But The Longer You Stare...the Worse It Gets

    Couple in robes toasting with wine glasses on a bed, an example of Instagrammers with photos far from reality.

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    #12

    Her Poor Friend

    Four women posing with drinks at a party, illustrating Instagrammers whose photos are far from reality and got shamed online.

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    #13

    How Is This Even Legal?

    Side-by-side images showing contrast between an Instagrammer’s edited photo and a candid photo shamed for its reality online.

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    #14

    Same Day. Insta vs. Pap Picture

    Side-by-side photos showing Instagrammers whose photos are far from reality, sparking online shaming and reactions.

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    #15

    When You Have A Friend Who Edits The Whole Group

    Four stylish Instagrammers dressed in suits holding drinks at a party with colorful balloon decorations behind them.

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    #16

    Is It Just Me Or Does His Head Look Way Too Small?

    Couple sitting inside airplane cabin, smiling for photo, illustrating Instagrammers whose photos are far from reality and shamed online.

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    #17

    Found This One! — He Claims To Be 31 Years Old, Flashes Fake Watches And Cars He Doesn’t Own

    Side-by-side comparison of Instagrammers showing edited vs real photos, highlighting differences from reality and online shaming.

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    #18

    She Is 81 Guys ... I Don't Know What To Say

    Split image showing an Instagrammer with heavily edited photos contrasted with an unfiltered close-up, highlighting altered social media images.

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    #19

    Found In The Wild - When You Forget To Edit Your Husband

    Couple posing indoors with casual and edgy outfits, featured among Instagrammers with photos far from reality online.

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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I couldn't be with anyone who did this to their photos.

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    I Mean

    Side-by-side photos of Instagrammers showing heavily edited and natural appearances contrasting online reality.

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    #21

    Instagram vs. Public Video

    Side-by-side comparison of Instagrammers with photos far from reality showing edited versus natural appearances.

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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good grief. At that point you may as well just paste a photo of Kim Kartrashian over your face.

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    #22

    A Local Club Owner.

    Collage of Instagrammers with muscular physiques and edited photos that appear far from reality online.

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    #23

    Feed vs. Press Photo

    Side-by-side close-up photos of a woman highlighting differences in Instagram photos versus reality for Instagrammers shamed online.

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    #24

    Claims She Doesn’t Want Women To Feel Bad About Their Postpartum Bodies If They Haven’t ‘Bounced Back’ Like Her

    Instagrammer taking a casual mirror selfie with coffee and another holding a baby at a construction-themed party.

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    #25

    Both Are Instagram Posts

    Side-by-side photos of Instagrammers showing contrast between edited and real appearance for photo shaming online.

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    #26

    A Woman From The Danish Equivalent To Teen Mom, She's Not A Teen Anymore

    Three Instagrammers showing heavily edited, filtered, and natural photos, highlighting Instagrammers photos far from reality online.

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    #27

    She’s Already Petite But They Shrank Her Even More While Forgetting Her Forearms

    Young woman covering her face next to an unrealistic Instagrammer photo display in a store setting.

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    #28

    When You Can't Control The Photoshop

    Side-by-side photos of a woman highlighting differences in appearance, illustrating Instagrammers with unrealistic photos.

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    #29

    Posts vs. Tagged

    Split image of a woman showing an unrealistic Instagram photo on left and a candid, less polished real-life photo on right.

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    #30

    Her Caption Says: ‘I Actually Don’t Have Foundation On, Only Concealer And Everything Else’ But Am I Wrong If I Only See A Heavily Filtered Pic?

    Instagrammer posing beside washing machine, showcasing edited photo illustrating Instagrammers whose photos differ from reality online.

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    #31

    Instagram vs. Tagged Photos

    Side-by-side comparison of Instagrammers showing the difference between edited photos and reality, highlighting photo shaming online.

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    #32

    Some Unfiltered/Unedited Photos From The Met Gala Versus Their Ig Equivalents Or Most Recently Posted Photos

    Collage of Instagrammers with photos heavily edited or far from reality, sparking online shaming for unrealistic images.


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