This amusing short suggests contouring makeup might have gone too far
Nov 24, 2017
John Aldred
John Aldred is a photographer with over 25 years of experience in the portrait and commercial worlds. He is based in Scotland and has been an early adopter – and occasional beta tester – of almost every digital imaging technology in that time. As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry.
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Ok, so maybe it goes a little further than suggesting it. It states quite bluntly that it’s gone too far. I’ve still never seen an example in real life quite like that shown in the video posted to Facebook page Hot Date, though. But, I definitely see a lot more bad contouring makeup jobs when I wander through the local high street than I used to.
The optical illusions that makeup can play for the camera are interesting. And as a photographer, I’ve nothing against makeup. Some of my subjects have (intentionally) worn what looks like the silliest looking makeup in person. Makeup which appears amazing to the camera.
But, just like “too much Photoshop”, there’s also such a thing as “too much makeup”. And even though people think it’ll get them a better Instagram selfie, it usually doesn’t. Which is one of the reasons why it takes 300 snaps to get one they’re happy with.
Of course, there are photographic consequences to going without, too, as shown at the end of the video.
How’s that for a #nomakeupselfie?
John Aldred
John Aldred is a photographer with over 25 years of experience in the portrait and commercial worlds. He is based in Scotland and has been an early adopter – and occasional beta tester – of almost every digital imaging technology in that time. As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry.
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4 responses to “This amusing short suggests contouring makeup might have gone too far”
Counterpoint: leave women alone
Women need to be worried about putting too much make up on because lot of it is toxic. I like to wear some but I wear more vegan make up. Contour make up isn’t always cruelty free either.
I hope this makeup trend will die soon, it’s horrible. And this video is hilarious! :D
if you contour… you need a diet and exercise flow in your weekly routine.