Why Does My Face Come Out So White In Photos?

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Mar 31, 2013

Maria T.

In most of my nighttime photos, I've come to notice that I look extremely white or pale. I don't wear much make up. Usually just primer, foundation, concealer & setting powder. Any ideas!?

Mar 31, 2013

Eileen A.

Sometimes that happens when your foundation has spf in it.

Mar 31, 2013

F F.

Spf can cause that too..Is the setting power translucent?

Mar 31, 2013

Maria T.

It's Make Up Forever HD Microfinish Powder I was recommended at Sephora. I sometimes use it, sometimes don't. My foundations all vary. From Tarte Amazonian Clay to the drugstore ones (Rimmel, Wet n Wild, L'oreal, Bb ones etc)

Mar 31, 2013

Gabby C.

Its the SPF...hate when that happens.

Mar 31, 2013

Geraldine S.

It can also be your camera settings.

Mar 31, 2013

Lolli S.

Usually its because of your foundation is too light n the flash is too bright.

Mar 31, 2013

Sarah A.

MUFE causes one to appear white , I stopped using it when I also saw my face appear frightfully white. instead I used bare minerals veil and I was thoroughly satisfied. secondly hope your foundation is matched to your skin tone too.

Mar 31, 2013

Alisa B.

It could be your foundation or concealer or both. You might be wearing colours that are too light for your skin. Or your foundation and/or concealer has too much SPF in it. Try getting products with no more then SPF 15 in it.

Mar 31, 2013

Vanessa C.

Sounds like the power is the culprit and the flash- don't use the flash if you are going to use the translucent powder

Apr 1, 2013

Alma M.

I just enjoy how @Jacqueline&@Jordan just shut it down with great answers to questions.  :-)

Apr 2, 2013

Alma M.

Yes @Jordan she sure does  :-)

Apr 5, 2013

Kate M.

Ahhhhh! Great thread! I have my first shoot tomorrow as an mua and flashback was my main concern. So many misconceptions! I use nyx translucent and yellow correctors so we'll just 86 that idea just in case for my first time! Thanks!

Apr 6, 2013

Alma M.

Congrats on your first shoot Kate  :-)

Jul 19, 2013

Hadeeqa D.

Awesome thread!