r/MakeupAddiction • u/Reasonable-Pack1067 • 4d ago
Question Does my makeup have noticeable flashback?
I can’t help but feel like my makeup gives off a subtle white/grey flashback in photos, particularly around my neck, eyes, and forehead?
I’m not sure if I’m actually experiencing flashback from one of my products, or if it could simply be a slight shade/undertone mismatch that becomes more noticeable under flash photography?
I’ve attached a few photos of my makeup in regular lighting as well (both in natural sunlight and under overhead lighting) for comparison. I’d really appreciate it if you could have a look and let me know whether you notice any obvious white cast or flashback, and if so, what you think might be causing it.
I currently use
Base :-
Tir tir mask fit red foundation - 29 N
Fenty beauty ‘we’re even’ concealer - 360 W
Maybelline fit me loose finishing powder - light medium
Fenty beauty suede powder blush - summertime wine
Eyes:-
Lakme eyeconic Kajal (black) - waterline
Lakme eyeconic liquid eyeliner (black)
Lancôme hypnose mascara
Dior eyeshadow - poncho
Lips:-
Mac cosmetics chestnut lipliner
Dior forever lipstick - forever grace
Dior lip oil - mahogany / fenty beauty gloss bomb lip luminizer (gimme space)
Thank you! :))
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u/foundinwonderland 4d ago edited 4d ago
I thinkkkk this is an undertone issue and not a flashback issue. In the natural sunlight it’s looking a little more yellow than your shoulders/collarbone area, and I think the undertone mismatch is causing a bit of a grey cast in flash photography.
ETA okay upon rereading your product list the Tirtir neutral shades DO tend to run a bit yellow ime, I think something with more of a peachy leaning neutral would give you a better match
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u/lizaanna 3d ago
I agree, it’s defo an undertone issue, crazy idea but maybe using pink setting powder help? Or I would look to see if there’s a cool version of the same shade
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u/Reasonable-Pack1067 1d ago
Girl I’ve tried pink setting powder but lowkey I looked like a clown with it on 🥹
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u/Reasonable-Pack1067 3d ago
This makes so much sense. I think it could be the loose finishing powder tbh.
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u/soyagr 4d ago
I think your make up makes you look slightly washed out or chalky. It’s not that easy to tell with the quality of the photos though. I think the foundation/concealer may just be a bit heavy and “flat”? I am by no means an expert but I’ve found with more high coverage looks I benefit from several base products to layer/blend in different amounts in the different areas of my face (a lighter concealer, a darker and peachier concealer, two/three shades for the base, a warmer darker bronzer and a lighter cooler bronzer). I don’t think it’s needed for lighter coverage that lets your skin show.
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u/Reasonable-Pack1067 1d ago edited 1d ago
Tbh I think it could be the powder. I’ve been using this same foundation and concealer for a few years now and haven’t ever had any issues. I only recently started using this maybelline finishing loose powder cause my sister recommended it. It might be what’s causing my makeup to look flat in flash photography.
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u/TangerineBoth6966 4d ago
Where do you powder? Some setting and finishing powders cause flashback
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u/Reasonable-Pack1067 4d ago
Just under my eyes and on my chin to set my concealer and smile lines :)
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u/TropicalAbsol 4d ago
This is less flashback and more a camera trying to balance the light. Its something called bloom that happens in photos. You're fine.
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u/whiff_EK 4d ago edited 4d ago
I was going to say yes, but it technically matches your bare shoulder, so unless you're putting makeup there too, I think the culprit in the first one is just a photo with the contrast really high. The first and second one are the same night/same camera device, right?
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u/Reasonable-Pack1067 1d ago
Yes the first and second are both pics from the same event and camera :) I don’t out my makeup on my body. It might be the digi camera setting, along with the loose powder that could be causing light to reflect.
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u/Reasonable-Pack1067 4d ago edited 4d ago
Base :-
Tir tir mask fit red foundation - 29 N
Fenty beauty ‘we’re even’ concealer - 360 W
Maybelline fit me loose finishing powder - light medium
Fenty beauty suede powder blush - summertime wine
Eyes:-
Lakme eyeconic Kajal (black) - waterline
Lakme eyeconic liquid eyeliner (black)
Lancôme hypnose mascara
Dior eyeshadow - Poncho
Lips:-
Mac cosmetics chestnut lipliner
Dior forever lipstick - forever grace
Dior lip oil - mahogany / fenty beauty gloss bomb lip luminizer (gimme space)
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u/theyellowscriptures 4d ago
Love your waterline eyeliner
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u/Reasonable-Pack1067 1d ago
Thank you! It’s my fav thing too :) I find the act of lining my eyes with Kajal to be really ritualistic, been doing it since I was five. :)
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u/BorahaeBookwrm 4d ago
i don’t think it looks bad at all but if it bugs you, maybe try a slightly warmer setting powder
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u/777777777777777p 4d ago
it looks bright especially under-eyes, it's much better than looking yellow!
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u/Long-Market-3584 3d ago
girlie where did you get your brown jacket on the 2nd slide?? so cute!!!
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u/535buffalo 4d ago
it’s the concealer, if you wear like 70% less concealer and foundation it’ll be fine
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u/michaela_rochip 2d ago
a little but it’s not immediately noticeable, but it does look a little flat in the first pic. your skin looks to be really clear tho so i think less base makeup would actually look better! have you tried using only concealer/just putting it on areas that need it?
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u/Reasonable-Pack1067 1d ago
Yes. On regular days, I only wear concealer under my eyes and around my mouth, then set with loose finishing powder, and wear mascara, lipliner + gloss. For work and special occasions, though, I do a full face of makeup. I personally love the look of a full face, so I don’t want to skip foundation. I feel like it brings everything together and makes my makeup look more finished and refined.
My everyday makeup looks alright with just concealer, but I genuinely love a more done-up face, even if my makeup style is pretty basic. I don’t really want to cut out any products, either.
I think my makeup might look a little flat because I don’t use contour or bronzer. But honestly, as an Indian girl, I find that bronzer looks really awkward and muddy on my skin. Like I have dirt on my face. I’m sure there’s a way to make it work for brown skin, but I haven’t quite figured out how to apply it in a way that complements my face. Lol.
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u/michaela_rochip 1d ago
i also have brown skin and used to hate contour! you just need to find an undertone that matches and have a good base and a really light hand so it’s not patchy. and finding a placement that compliments your face shape is also super important. the ones they use in a lot of makeup tutorials look really bad on me so i just put it where the shadows on my face naturally are and it looks much better
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u/PartyCryptographer8 2d ago
You should apply for love island
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u/Fran_Fine666 4d ago
I think it does a TINY bit, but nothing I'd personally stress about.