Okay, so...here is my example. My hair did not change, my shirt did not change, nothing changed besides my makeup. I felt really weird not smiling all the way,
but, sometimes a smile can make the picture and I didn't want that, I wanted the focus to be on the makeup and the makeup alone. I also did not look at the camera; I tried that, and it looked like I was peering into your soul since I wasn't really smiling. Though I feel kind of awkward, posting a
giant picture of three of my face. This is me stepping out of my comfort zone.
I tried to get natural lighting, but since there is snow outside, it makes everything brighter, which is why my skin tone seemed to change in the last picture, I didn't add anything on my face there. I am that pale, though...
First picture: No makeup at ALL.
Second picture: Mascara ONLY and covered up blemishes on chin ONLY
Third picture: More eye makeup (some liner and shadow) but still going for a natural-er look.
See the difference?
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Just my personal opinion, but I feel that in the first picture, I either look 12 years old or more manly, and so I always wear at least mascara. However, what you prefer is what you prefer, and that is okay as well.