[tang2190]

I went out last night and took pictures and because it was dark, I used flash on my camera. And my face came out extremely pale. I don't know if it's because of my foundation or what? I know my foundation has SPF and could make faces really pale. Should I invest in another foundation or is it something else? Thanks!

[PizazzPizza88]

maybe from the flash? i don't think it's your foundation if it matches your skintone

[~ BunnyliciouS ~]

yeah, it's because of the SPF in foundation.
the titanium dioxide in the foundation is the cause.

You should invest on a foundation that has no SPF,
but still wear moisturizer that has SPF, it won't make you pale.

[jihyuna]

I also look pale in pictures when I use the flash.
Even when I have no make-up on.
Even when I don't use the flash. Lol.

[fuzzylove<3]

yeah, it's because of the SPF in foundation.
the titanium dioxide in the foundation is the cause.

You should invest on a foundation that has no SPF,
but still wear moisturizer that has SPF, it won't make you pale.

oh i didnt know that - great tip bunni!!^^

[My_Redemption]

i think its mostly the flash that makes your face look white.
after all, it's a flash of bright light.

[bluesky19]

prob a combo of both. if ur face is veryyy white..compared to ur neck, youre prob using the wrong shade of foundation.

[deportedkorean]

yeah, it's because of the SPF in foundation.
the titanium dioxide in the foundation is the cause.

You should invest on a foundation that has no SPF,
but still wear moisturizer that has SPF, it won't make you pale.

agreed

[chocopocky]

Maybe just both?

But Bunnylicious seems to have the right idea.

[Rainie_Days]

I doubt flash makes much of a difference, it doesn't make your face THAT pale so I'm guessing it's possibly the foundation like Bunnylicious has pointed out

[geruhjima]

a lot of it might be because of flash.. i am pretty tan because i go tanning everyday, but when i take a picture of myself with flash i look all washed out and stuff.

[~ BunnyliciouS ~]

not sure if you girls were taking the same kind of pale

on the pictures,
you can see from where the foundation on the face starts and ends.
pale as it looks like you use the baby powder on your face as your foundation makeup.

here's a good example, see her body is tanned, but her face is baby powder white.
it's more visible if you're tanned.


this is the good makeup.
also taken w/ flash, but see the face and body have same color.

[tang2190]

^^

That is exactly what happens to me. It looks so unflattering.

[~ BunnyliciouS ~]

^ yess... glad we're on the same page !

[Kirei_BoA]

i heard about that whole thing about SPF being the reason for the pale face but it's WRONG. even the foundation i have with no SPF still makes me pale as hell when i take pics. then i talked to this MUA who took photography. she said it's not the SPF. i forgot what she said but she either said matte foundation did/didn't cause the face to appear white... i think it's probably the matte foundations preventing the pale face, because i use cream foundations. anyways hope i helped.

[puchaa]

hahahh that happens to me most of the time too, im get tanned easily but i look so white on pictures!

[love_smack]

Makeup does change things, but it's usually the flash and also the lighting in the room or the colors that surround you can effect how the picture comes out.

Including the camera type that is used, some cameras have a special flash thats not so bright and can be used for nights and give a warm atmosphere instead of a wash out look. So its really not you, trust me I've taken so many photos of tourists at night that I've learned how to not make them not look like ghosts

[Siv]

Flash tends to bleach out the face/skin in digital photos. (I hate when you have a great shot then this happens!)

To solve this problem I suggest using the zoom feature, this gives a distance between the image and flash.
Also, holding the camera too close can result to a bleached out photo.

If the surrounding area is too dim I suggest the subject (s) to move to a more well-lit room. There you will be able to use artificial lighting rather than needing to use flash.

However, makeup possibly did contribute to this result as well...