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From the soot-rimmed eyes of ancient Egyptians to the lead paint used by the Elizabethans, the pursuit of beauty through cosmetics has a long history. However, this experimentation doesn’t always yield favorable results. The subreddit ‘Bad MakeUp Artists’ serves as an excellent showcase for these mishaps.

Since its inception in 2017, this online community has grown to 568K members who actively share images of both everyday individuals and celebrities sporting glaringly obvious fake lashes, overly sculpted brows, and mismatched foundation shades.

Keep scrolling to explore the collection, and be sure to check out our conversation with British beauty content creator Jane Cunningham, interspersed among the photos.

Oh Dear

Makeup expert Jane Cunningham, known on Instagram as @britbeautyblog, emphasizes that mastering the basics of makeup isn’t as difficult as it seems. “Makeup textures and formulas have come a long way so they’re easier than ever to use,” she shared with Bored Panda. “There’s a big difference between being decent at makeup and excellent at makeup, but most of us can scrape by with adaptable products such as lip and cheek crayons.”

She also notes the rising popularity of sheer looks and a “less is more” philosophy, which is perfect for beginners. “A good example would be that if you’re not confident applying foundation, try a tinted moisturizer instead — there’s less pigment and far more leeway for good blending and a glowy finish.”

Tiktok Ad For Eyebrow Stencil

That Shade Would Even Be Too Dark For Me And I’m Not Even White

Her Chest!!!

Cunningham asserts that the key distinction between experts and amateurs lies in the process. “Pros are taught in a very particular and meticulous way that gives them a foundation of knowledge on which to expand. Once you understand skin tones, textures, and effects, you can experiment with layering and enhancing,” she elaborated.

She provides an example: “A good example might be that it takes most of us a couple of moments to apply eyeshadow or lipstick, but a pro can be there for a long time working with the colors to get them absolutely perfect.”

Caption Said: A Soft Smokey Look

Didn’t Even Recognize Ariana In Her Newest Look. Am I The Only One Who Feels Like She’s Gone From Blackfishing To Asianfishing?

This Has Been All Over My Social Media Feeds Lately. The Artist Has A Booking Site And Charges $85

All Of The Makeup Artist’s Looks Are Like This! Their Clients Look Scary

“A happy amateur enjoys applying the product, enjoys the finished result but isn’t looking at their work with an MUA eye, so mostly won’t see that the results aren’t technically perfect. Which is fine!” Cunningham explained.

She also highlighted the importance of versatility: “A huge difference between amateur and pro is that MUAs can create perfect makeup on anyone; amateurs can often only create looks on themselves.”

Found On An Fb Ad

Her Eyes Look Tired From All The Heavy Lifting

This Shade Match Hurts

They Did Her Sooo Dirty

When it comes to mistakes, Jane Cunningham shares a perspective akin to that of the late Bob Ross. “It’s still quite easy to go wrong with foundation tones, but it’s hard to say what’s a mistake and what’s a happy accident,” she noted.

Cunningham emphasized the evolving nature of makeup styles: “Makeup looks have never been so unregimented. Personally, I don’t love huge lashes or a lot of highlighter, but that’s only my preference. If it’s making you happy, it’s not wrong!”

Even The Client Doesn’t Look Happy With This ‘Glam’

UK Mua Combining Block Brows And Feathered Brows

Those Eyelashes Are Not Even Close To Being In The Right Place

I Really Despise These Type Of Lips

“The only ‘wrongs’ I think can be ignoring hygiene around application, or as a pro, not following your client’s wishes and going with what you think is best,” Cunningham stated.

She added, “I’ve seen a couple of practice bridal looks recently that really didn’t hit the brief, and I’ve ended up doing the makeup myself on the day for one of them.”

Watching Hoarders And Noticed The Color Match Of The Doctor’s Foundation Was Off

The Entire Mua’s Page Was Full Of This Style Of Makeup I Can’t Wait For This To Not Be Trendy Anymore

Local B R I T I S H Artist. That Hairline And The Same Shade Of Brown For Every. Single. Client

It Gets Worse, But The Mua Does Admit To Being Inspired By Drag Makeup

If you’re just starting out, it can be beneficial to focus on certain skills that will significantly enhance your look.

Cunningham emphasizes the importance of blending: “If all your layers (primer, base, blush, bronzer, highlighter) are seamlessly blended, then it just looks effortless. If you can pick up anything from online tutorials, focus on blending,” she advised. “After that, it’s easier not to go wrong.”

She also mentions liquid liner: “Oh, and liquid liner! [Although] I’ve never mastered it and fully believe that some people are never meant to make it happen (i.e. me!),” the beauty content creator confessed.

From A Mua On Insta I’m No Expert But What Do We Think ?

So. Much. Foundation

She Looks So Sad

Her Skin Is So Beautiful

Ultimately, improving your makeup skills involves understanding yourself, and ideally, it should be a pleasurable experience rather than a chore.

“Just enjoy your beauty products, don’t rush to be an expert, take your time, and practice until you like what you’ve achieved,” Cunningham advised.

If you’re thoughtful about your application, chances are you won’t find yourself featured on this or any similar subreddit!

Criminal Minds “Tan”

Ummm I’m Sure That Shade Matches Someone But It Sure Isn’t Her

Her Skin Color Completely Changed

The Mua Charges £60 For A Shade Match Like That

Umm This Appeared On My Instagram

I Am Genuinely Appalled

Clockwork Orange Full Glam

From Normal To Drag

Ugh… She Had A Team Of Reputable Muas, Posted On Ig By A Famous Magazine. Those People Are Payed Thousands For This!

It Just Feels Crusty To Me

Every Part Of Her Face Is A Different Shade Of Orange

A Mua With Almost 1m Followers

This Mua’s Work Has Been Posted On Here A Couple Times, This Is How She Does Makeup On Herself…. She’s A White Woman

A Self Proclaimed Mua

Talk About Suffocating Those Poor Pores… My Skin Is Screaming

Oh, Oh No

This Was Posted By A Big Makeup Brand. Why Is Her Forehead Tan And The Rest Of Her Face Pale?

Well

Straight Into The Hairline

This Makeup Company On Instagram. Why?

They Charge $350 Wtf

The Tone Match Here Is Awful

“Cool New Way To Do Blush”

She Used 6 Pumps Of Foundation To Create This Look

Before we dive into the quiz, let’s first explore the concept of Style Essences.

So, what exactly is a style essence? It’s a visible expression of your inner self, combined with the natural lines of your clothing. It reflects your unique “vibe”—the way you perceive the world—and how that influences your outward appearance, interactions, and behavior.

Here’s a brief history of how the concept of style essences came to be and evolved over time:

In the 1980s, David Kibbe introduced the idea in his book Metamorphosis, where he defined 5 primary essence families:

Dramatic
Natural
Classic
Gamine
Romantic

Later, Harriet McJimsey expanded on this by blending the yin/yang balance within these families, identifying 6 main archetypes: Dramatic, Athletic, Classic, Romantic, Gamine, and Ingenue.

John Kitchener further developed the idea by introducing a 7th essence: the Angelic, also known as the Ethereal.

For this quiz, we’ll be using all 7 style essences, as they offer a modern, comprehensive reflection of the most common essences today.

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO KNOW YOUR STYLE ESSENCE?

Kitchener’s style essences are a way to enhance and complement your Kibbe Body Type by aligning your clothing choices with your natural essence. This helps you better understand your personal style and image, allowing you to express your most authentic self and feel more comfortable with your daily wardrobe.

Style essences take into account traits that are more “felt” than explained—subtle qualities that resonate with who you are.

It’s important to remember that this isn’t about beauty. It’s about finding clothing that feels harmonious and naturally aligned with you.

As you go through the quiz, think about which types of clothing don’t feel like “you” and which ones seem disconnected from your overall vibe.

7 STYLE ESSENCES QUIZ (KITCHENER)

what color palette do you like the most?

A) Black – Gray – White

B) Aqua – Beige – Yellow

C) Green – Brown – Blue

D) Navy Blue – Beige – Wine

E) Red – Maroon – Pink

F) Light Pink – White – Blue

G) Purple – Dark Blue – Golden

what is your kibbe body type?

A) Dramatic

D) Dramatic Classic – Soft Classic

B) Flamboyant Gamine

E) Romantic – Theatrical Romantic – Soft Dramatic

C) Natural – Flamboyant Natural – Soft Natural

F) Soft Gamine

If you don’t know what your Kibbe Body Type is, you can start by doing the Kibbe Quiz first.

if you could describe yourself with one of these pictures, what would it be?

in a fictional movie, what character would you play?

A) The Villain

D) The queen

G) The mermaid

B) The superheroe

E) The Mistress

C) The cool market vendor

F) The Princess

what is your personality style?

A) Urban

B) Creative

C) Boho or Sporty

D) Classic

E) Vintage

F) Romantic or Preppy

G) Natural

If you’re unsure of your Personality Style, we suggest taking the QUIZ first. Alternatively, you can choose the one you feel most connected to.

how much contrast do you have? (between your natural hair, eyebrows, eye color and your skin)

*Write down all the letters of your response.

A) B) E) High Contrast

D) F) Medium Contrast

C) G) Low Contrast

how would you describe yourself?

A) Jazzy, confident, and bold.

D) Formal, traditional, tidy, elegant, and timeless.

G) Unique, an old soul, interesting, and a dreamer.

B) Charismatic, rebellious, original, and peculiar.

E) Mature, attractive, feminine, and glamorous.

C) Laid-back, relaxed, simple and practical.

F) Innocent, cute, feminine, and pretty.

what is the perception others have of you?

A) I’m usually perceived as a tall, intimidating person (even if i’m not).

D) People perceive me as someone who they should respect.

G) Others perceive me as mysterious.

B) Others usually perceive me younger than my actual age.

E) People see that I’m very confident in my body (even when I have insecurities, others think I don’t).

C) I’m usually perceived as strong (physically) and approachable.

F) I’m usually perceived as delicate and harmless.

are you an introvert or extrovert?

Write down all the letters of your response.

D) F) G) Introvert

C) E) Ambivert

A) B) Extrovert

choose a nightgown to wear for a gala

what would you rather do on a friday night?

A) I would go out and check the new place for myself to see if it’s good.

D) Spend time practicing my hobbies.

G) I would throw a one person dance party.

B) Have people over for dinner and boardgames.

E) Take the night off to pamper myself, take a long warm bath and put on a face mask.

C) Depending on the mood, I would stay home or do something chill with my friends.

F) Stay home reading a book, continue my knitting project, and a cup of tea. The cozier the better.

how does your room looks like?

how do people react when they are near you?

A) They are intimidated by me.

D) They usually take me seriously and respect me.

G) They might be curious about me or treat me like I’m weird (I probably am).

B) They find me interesting and always have something to ask.

E) People either feel threatened by me or find me attractive.

C) I guess they are mostly nice to me and don’t mind being themselves around me.

F) People smile at me and always are willing to help me. Sometimes I’m treated like a kid.

results!

Count the repeated letters to identify your main essence, which is likely the most frequent. The next two most common letters represent your complementary essences. For instance, if you have 5 B’s, 4 E’s, and 2 C’s, you would be a Gamine with Ingenue and a touch of Natural.

Here’s how to incorporate them into your style:

Main Essence: This serves as the foundation of your entire outfit.
Stronger Complementary Essence: Include one garment that reflects this essence.
Lower Complementary Essence: Use accessories to represent this essence.

Dramatic – mostly a (Dramatic Essence Guide)

Gamine – mostly b (Gamine Essence Guide)

Natural – mostly c (Natural Essence Guide)

Classic – mostly d (Classic Essence Guide)

Romantic – mostly e (Romantic Essence Guide)

Ingenue – mostly f (Ingenue Essence Guide)

Angelic – mostly g (Angelic Essence Guide)