There is an art to applying makeup. And like art, there are many different tastes and trends.
However, despite a lot of leeway, there are still some rules, or guidelines that are probably good to follow. Assuming you’re not going for an over the top artsy look.
Here are 60 times where the rules have been completely discarded or people tried, but still failed miserably.
1. Will it spread?
What on earth is with that green eye shadow? She looks like she has some horrible disease spreading on her face.
2. She was going for bold.
And she achieved it. But bold doesn’t necessarily equate with good, as this proves.
3. Is the circus in town?
I guess her face is a canvas, and this is her artwork. But I’m seriously not a fan of her painting skills.
4. When even Photoshop can’t help.
Well, this is a mess. You know, I have no problem with heavy makeup. But the heavier the makeup, the more you need a steady hand. Look at all the jagged lines.
5. Bold brows
Bold brows are in, and have been for a long time. Skinny, over-plucked granny brows have been out for years. However, these brows have never been in!
6. I’d laugh too.
First off, even her foundation looks like a bad choice, color wise. Then that neon blush just puts everything over the top.
7. Are they still alive?
I think whoever did this to the cat must have bled abundantly. Because I can’t imagine a cat sitting still for this.
8. But I’m a professional.
Pro tip. Just because a makeup artist tells you they are professional, it doesn’t necessarily mean they are. This is the work of a supposed pro.
9. Is it the shadow?
Something about this picture is off. And I’m not just talking about his makeup, it seems that the whole shape of his head is bizarre. And I can’t tell if it’s caused by the makeup or the shadow.
10. Does anyone else find these horrifying?
A few comments. These lashes look like broom bristles. Or perhaps they’re made from pube trimmings.
11. Blend, blend, blend!
Make sure to blend your foundation at the jawline. Of course, no amount of blending will work when you were the wrong color.
12. So much wrong here.
This isn’t even a bad color match. Because how could you think that color matched? Is this a fake tan or something worse?
13. You be the judge.
I can’t tell if that’s her real skin tone on her face. Because you can see blotches of almost the same color on her arms. Is she just flushed and patchy?
14. It just doesn’t fit.
And I’m not necessarily talking about the color of her face. Has that head been photoshopped onto that body?
15. What the fresh hell?
Why would anyone think this was a good idea? This is her “9/11 look.” Like having the Twin Towers burning on your face is a good idea.
16. It does so much for her eyes.
Maybe this is some look that I’m not familiar with. Goth. Skater boy. Or may be looking like you have a black eye is a thing.
17. Someone please explain this to me.
Why is he orange? This is a legitimate question. Does he wear foundation, or does he have some condition that turns him that color?
18. Is she melting?
What’s going on her face? And her left eye? I can’t tell if this is all about bad lighting or just bad makeup.
19. Please, please, please…
Tell me those are shadows on her cheeks. Just coincidentally placed shadows on her cheeks that seem to be blush.
20. That’s so gross.
This is not a good look. Yes, putting on multiple coats of mascara is a good idea. But there is a technique. And this is not it. But she is young.
21. Here’s a tip.
The liner is a good idea. However, when your lip liner is so heavy that it appears you have a mustache, you’re making a mistake.
22. Where does one even start?
I’m hoping this was for Halloween or something. But this is not her every day look. Because she looks like Psycho Karen.
23. That looks painful.
It looks like her lashes attach themselves to her brows. Like they’ve done in their and our holding her eyelids open.
24. So much is wrong here.
First of all, she looks like she got sucker punched in the face. That is hideous eyeshadow. Secondly, that is the worst wing I have ever seen.
25. Let’s just focus on the nose.
I’m only mentioning the nose because I don’t think I need to mention the rest. But I think painting freckles on top of your foundation is a little silly.
26. What’s your favorite color?
Most of us have a favorite color. I don’t think most of us take it to this extreme though.
27. Why?
From a distance this might four people. Up close? Everybody can still see your natural lip line.
28. Michael?
Can you see Michael Jackson’s nose? And then there’s her lips, which are actually bigger than her ass.
29. Here’s what’s going right.
A little bit of credit here. I love her eye makeup, but it stops there. The blush, the bronzer, and the bad color match are not working for her.
30. That just looks messy.
She’s got beautiful, full lips already. Over painting them like this just looks terrible. I don’t think she’s even used lip liner.
31. Yikes.
Why? She’s so beautiful. And it isn’t hard to find good tutorials online that will teach you how to do your makeup.
32. Cheetos orange.
You know how you get Cheeto dust all over your fingers after eating a handful? This is what it will look like if you rub your fingers over your face.
33. It’s not a complete write-off.
I do like her brows. And well her eyeshadow is a little too metallic for my taste, it’s okay. And I have nothing good to say about the rest of it.
34. Well, that took a while.
It took a well because I had to figure out what I was looking at. I’m guessing this is upside down, and that’s her brow at the bottom and her ridiculous eyelashes.
35. Painted between the lines.
I’m not even really get into the eye makeup, the eyebrows, and the bat blush. The lips. It’s like a child coloring, who doesn’t know how to stay between the lines yet.
36. That can’t be real.
Her face looks completely plastic, like she’s an android. That’s either freakish makeup or bad Photoshop.
37. I found it!
It’s a perfect first date look, don’t you think? You really want to know if a guy likes you for you and not they way you look, right?
38. At least she obeyed the blend rule.
Not that it’s doing her much good, right? Because there really aren’t that many people who are quite that orange toned.
39. Milk mustache.
Honestly she looks like she has a bad sunburn. And I bet she thinks she looks good.
40. It’s hard, I know.
As someone who looks like I have a natural, all year tan, I know how hard it is to find a foundation to match your skin. But this is ridiculous.
41. She’s young.
Maybe her mother doesn’t wear makeup. Maybe she doesn’t listen to her mother. Maybe she shouldn’t listen to her mother. But surely, she can find someone to teach her about makeup. And color choice.