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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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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Comments (97)
millerkn 12
Where did you get this foundation, OP
IZkat 24
It's by Ben Nye, so where that brand is sold. Geisha is also close. When you find the perfect match for your skin that blends perfectly, it's like finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.
Hinup 11
*hug* i know this struggle lmao .. people always everyday ask me if i feel okay... ir sick. Pretty anoying
bad_boyfriend 10
I did not realize makeup could be so metal
AlexanderDavidd 13
Ben Nye is so metal
MonstreBelle 29
I've learned as someone with pale skin that it's much better to need to use a foundation called 'Death Flesh' than one called 'Oompa Loompa.'
HateMe666 8
I'm so pale it's hard to match any makeup to my skin tone and even then most of the time it's too dark. I feel your pain!
brengonerogue 18
Congrats on finding a shade that matches!!! I still have to mix white face paint with mine :/
BurnInDemonFire 39
On the upside, you've just found a great name for a new Metal band.
originalunicorn 20
it's okay, my foundation shade is "translucent". our skin is still beautiful (:
fabulousfiasco 12
I'm right there with you. I was at a beauty supply store and the salesgirl was helping me find my shade. I went to the end of the pallet and laughed at the sample saying that I pity the person who has to buy this shade. That was the shade I matched.