Today, after years of difficulty, I finally found the perfect shade of foundation that matches my ultra-pale complexion. It's called "Death Flesh." FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I found out that the foundation I've been using for the past month isn't normal foundation, its skin darkening foundation. I look like an oompa loompa from the neck up. It won't go away for another month. FML
Today, while filling out paperwork at the dermatologist's, it asked what color I would use to describe my skin tone. When the nurse saw that I chose fair, she mumbled, "Ghost is more like it." I have a severe sun allergy. FML
Today, I was in my Cosmetic Application class, and we were about to apply foundation to our models. I walk over to my friend and say, "Wow, that foundation is really orange and blotchy." Then the model turns to me and says, "Actually, we haven't started yet… that's just my skin." FML
Today, my mom told me that my new concealer is way too dark and makes my skin look hideously orange and uneven. I wasn't wearing any makeup. FML
Today, I got a spray tan. The lady asked what shade I wanted to be, and joking, I said the darkest. She took it seriously. Now no one can recognize me, and I have work tomorrow. FML
Today, I painted the guest bathroom. Once finished, I noticed the paint splatters on my arms matched my lily white chalky skin. Paint matches me better than my makeup. Guess I need a different paint, and new make up. FML
Today, after I used the try-on foundation feature online and it matched, I'd bought it but it was way too light. I then found out that it wasn’t the right foundation and because I had used it, I couldn’t get a refund. I went back to buy the right foundation but my shade was out of stock. FML
Today, I used a self-tanning towelette to help even out my tan lines and disguise my vitiligo a bit. Now my stomach is orange and my spots are even more noticeable. FML
Today, I went to get a double conch piercing. Afterwards, the lady asked me whether I was feeling well, because I was looking so pale. I had to explain that it's my normal skin tone. I'm just pale as fuck. FML
Today, I tried a self-tanner in an attempt to rid myself of my ghost-white legs. I got my wish, but instead of a warm golden tan, I have red, swollen, lobster-like marks sticking out from the bottom half of my torso. FML
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Top comments
EsotericAura 25
For what it's worth, super pale skin is a coveted feature in many parts of the world. There are even bleaching creams to achieve it. You are you, and things that you may find ugly about yourself may be the very thing that others think make you beautiful.
Hpixiee 23
what the heck kinda foundation you using?
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Hpixiee 23
what the heck kinda foundation you using?
MichaelDeSanta 20
Halloween make-up probably???
makeupmymind 14
It's a Ben Nye foundation
TheLynx_fml 20
Wow I'm first hallelujah
Redmondking 12
No. No. No you sir are second.
Hpixiee 23
Heh.
beeferjay 34
zombie face ftw
LilMissCanadian 22
Pale people problems
sirhavok747 4
Corpse paint?
Incognico 22
Halloween foundation?
Redmondking 12
Well Halloween was just 3 days ago. So for the rest of this month people will just think you are still in the Halloween spirit.
ProximityToDeath 20
I know how you feel. I always either feel like a ghost or snow white, especially in the winter or when wearing red lipstick.
Brandi_Faith 34
I know how you feel op. I have really pale skin and it's hard to find a foundation that doesn't make my skin orangey. I found the lightest shade of Cover Fx pretty good (N10 I think) and you can get it at some drugstores. It's really really pale. I also found a great foundation from It Cosmetics in Fair. It cosmetics can be ordered on their website or on the shopping channel (I think it's called qvc or something in the states). It's called O2 foundation and it's really airy and light but covers well.
EsotericAura 25
For what it's worth, super pale skin is a coveted feature in many parts of the world. There are even bleaching creams to achieve it. You are you, and things that you may find ugly about yourself may be the very thing that others think make you beautiful.
Tripartita 45
As a fan of pale skin, I've gotta say things could be far worse than wearing foundation with a humorous name.
MDoremis 38
I couldn't use the skin products when I lived in South Korea because most of them have bleaching agents in them, and I didn't read Hangul to tell which ones didn't. Any time I went outside I always got told how pretty my skin was, and how they wished they had my skin. (The latter part could sound really creepy in broken English, let me tell you.) Be proud of being pale, OP!
chinaski7628 32
I'm pale and proud. When I was in China, it was so odd to have people compliment my skin tone. I live in Southern California, and people here aren't always as gracious. I get people asking if I'm ill, telling me I'm too pasty and I need color, calling me a ghost. I've had people I barely know buy me gift certificates for tanning salons. Luckily, I have pretty thick skin for someone who's practically see-through. I'm okay with my skin, so everyone else can deal.
kbecks87 16
It's so ridiculous when people say that you need color and your skin to look healthy. Tanned skin is sunburnt skin is damaged skin.
NamesIncognita 15
I hate my pale skin and always will... and that made it worse.fyl op
8Dirty1 24
necrophilia lovers rejoice!! :D
Tiaxlnr 21
It can be always be a bit tricky trying to find a shade that not only matches your skin but also covers it as well. At least now, you have a foundation that will work better, even with name like that!
Brandi_Faith 34
The perfect foundation is hard to find no matter what your shade. You want something that covers really well, but feels light and airy, but is also long lasting and waterproof/sweat proof in the summers (high humidity where I live). It's not easy to find that perfect foundation. Especially at a cheap price!