I look pale in pictures (not just flash)

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Kaity K.

Jul 21, 2016

Kaity K.

When I get ready in the morning I look very dark, (I have natural lighting too) and it seems that way until someone will take a picture of me. I'll look paler than usual, all of my makeup (I think) has no spf. I use the makeup forever ultra hd liquid foundation and concealer in Y335 and Y33. Help? Is it the lighting? Or is my makeup falling off quickly??

Aurora S.

Jul 21, 2016

Aurora S.

I think this just has to do with... 1. The camera and how it... Picks up color.

Also, it can be due to what color you wear and/or your hair color.

Here's a pic with me in a black wig and another with dirty blonde hair.
Both in natural lighting both with I believe the same foundation color.
Notice the difference in how the camera pics up my skintone.
With the black hair contrasts with my skin and makes me look lighter whereas lighter hair makes me look more tan even though I'm a medium color.
A pretty good way at making you look less pale in photos if you're in the medium range is wearing lighter colored clothing

Marleen B.

Jul 21, 2016

Marleen B.

Even if your foundation doesn't have spf in it, it could still be your foundation if your foundation has high levels of titanium dioxide or zinc oxide. Also, if your foundation has any illuminating ingredients in it, such as high levels of mica. I would also try not using a translucent powder if you're using one. Try a powder that's you skin tone. Good luck!

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