Why do I look terrible in direct sunlight?

[Guest ruu-mien]

Do/did you feel the same way? Any tips?

So when I'm in my room or in my bathroom (which has pretty harsh lighting) I look fine and nice, even when I put my face really close to the mirror. Today, I opened a mirror whilst in a car (where sun was beaming through directly) and I think I looked terrible. The sun just brought out every single little flaw. Maybe I didn't look too bad, but how come none of those flaws are visible anywhere else? >_< Anyone else get this problem, or is it just me?

Any tips or tricks? Any absolutely wonderful foundations/concealers/etc that look natural even when in the sun? Or perhaps I should just wear huge sunglasses and a big hat over my head and call it a day.

[Guest Sophisticate]

So when I'm in my room or in my bathroom (which has pretty harsh lighting) I look fine and nice, even when I put my face really close to the mirror. Today, I opened a mirror whilst in a car (where sun was beaming through directly) and I think I looked terrible. The sun just brought out every single little flaw. Maybe I didn't look too bad, but how come none of those flaws are visible anywhere else? >_< Anyone else get this problem, or is it just me?

Any tips or tricks? Any absolutely wonderful foundations/concealers/etc that look natural even when in the sun? Or perhaps I should just wear huge sunglasses and a big hat over my head and call it a day.

1. Natural light is how you should view yourself / judge yourself & makeup.

2. Any foundation and concealer, applied properly & in the correct shade, should be completely natural looking in the sun.

3. You should be wearing sunglasses in the sun, regardless of appearance, for the protection of your eyes.

[Guest Batgirl]

If you're just worried about how you look in the sunlight it shouldnt too much of a problem. Because like you said, most of the time you wont be in direct sunlight and yea you should be wearing sunglasses anyways.

Highlighter on the top of your cheekbones?

[Guest whatanniewears]

i think everyone looks less attractive in direct n harsh sunlight lol

[Guest mukinsvivi]

Ahhh same here XD. I agree to the previous post though . . . you're not going to be in the sun so don't worry about it too much .

I find my makeup looks really strange IN THE CAR. . . but when I step outside it looks perfectly fine .

[Guest mechant-lapin]

I think I look best with direct sunlight. However, I think I look like a troll on camera flash and I look in between a troll and a goodlooking lady in regular room light.

[Guest southeastasianqueen]

when i used to have really bad acne and hyperpigment and scar etc

i look horrible in direct sunlight and while in the care with the shade mirror thing just made my skin look nasty and uneven pretty much unattractive

haha i know how u feel

[Guest ZoidbergMD]

I think I look like a troll on camera flash and I look in between a troll and a goodlooking lady in regular room light.

I LOL'd irl

I think everyone can relate there is always more flattering light indoors for some reason (dim lit restaurants haha ;D )

I think I look fine in natural light (although a bit too pale for my liking :\) all I wear is a tinted moisturizer and a liquid concealer for hyper pigmentation.

maybe expand on what flaws you noticed? was it large pores? dark spots? redness?

[Guest atlanticgal]

FLASH IS THE DEVIL!!!

I HATE flash! In restaurants with dim lighting, my friends would wanna use flash and im like NO NO. NOT FLASH. steady hands no flash ftw

[Guest colourbird]

Flash is indeed the devil. If you can look gorgeous even with flash, I deem you a holy goddess.

I'm ok with natural sunlight. I'm sure everyone thinks they're more flattering in their bathroom mirror.

[Guest edwinanicola]

Try a different foundation. There has to be lighter ones for your skin. But a major tip, is put on your make up by a window. I never do my make up in the bathroom or using the light in my room. Because you DO look different outside than you do in your house. I always do my makeup by the window so I know how I will look when I go outside. Good luck!

Glass Of Venice

[Guest iPhets]

I think I look best with direct sunlight. However, I think I look like a troll on camera flash and I look in between a troll and a goodlooking lady in regular room light.

omg i know how you feel

i really hate people who take pictures with flash on =_= especially when its not needed.

[Guest blackcoffeey]

Haha I've thought about this too =D. I avoid seeing myself in the car mirror haha.

It's okay, because i think people don't see all your flaws.

[Guest NINEorMore]

Flash is indeed the devil. If you can look gorgeous even with flash, I deem you a holy goddess.

I'm ok with natural sunlight. I'm sure everyone thinks they're more flattering in their bathroom mirror.

because the bathroom mirrors lie

[Guest h0w_cute*]

weird. i like to take pictures of myself in sunlight/in cars b/c I feel it makes me look better.

[k o o k i e.]

lol! when I take pictures in the sunlight, my skin looks clear! Oh for the mirror in the car thing, god i just look horrible there.

[Guest Aestas]

i look so washed out in pictures with flash. the sad thing is that i have so much makeup on too... so then i keep feeling like i need to put more color but then its too much for real life. *sigh*.

[Guest Kiklo]

Lmaoo omg that reminded me of the time that I got ready at home and I was like "wow I look pretty good today!" and I felt so good etc...but when I got in the car I was at a stop light and wanted to see my appearance through the mirror and omg as soon as I put down the mirror I got sooo freaked out! lmaoo..it was such a changee.....

[Guest pink-pearl]

For concealer, I'm not sure because I'm having trouble with mine because it sinks into the cracks under my eyes. Well I usually like to wear a nice highlighter when going out, it makes my face glow when sunlight hits it. You could try Benefit's highlighters.

[Guest LibraZebra]

Sunlight is more white light usually, or a natural shade of light, while indoor bathroom lights tend to have a yellow/orange tinge, or a blue tinge. When lighting is tinted, it makes skin look smoother (just like black and white photos) because you see less inconsistency. Also, it's a softer light.

I have the same problem...like I'm always afraid to look in a mirror outside because tiny hairs in my eyebrows show up and bumps and everything looks messy and stuff >_>