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you dont look terrible at all. the worst critic you can have is yourself. i would love bigger eyebrows i plucked mine to death!:ninja:

theres nothing wrong with the way you look your beautiful:flower:
 
My sweet sweet misssakura...Please don`t do this to yourself!!!..everything you`ve pointed out as flaws really isnt..you have beautiful skin, those tiny bumps on your forehead is nothing a peel once in a while wount take care of...you dont have to buy the most expensive ones, peels are just for removing dead cells anyway...And your eyes!! They really are the ost beautiful shade of green I have ever seen!!!!
 
Depends on the light, sometimes my eyes look boring brown! Thats the catchy of hazel eyes I guess. :(

I just feel so...aged...where can I get good home skin peels in the UK?
 
Oo i don't know anything about skin peels, so i can't help there sorry.You don't look aged though! But Brown/Hazel eyes are my favourite so i think they'd look lovely in whatever light!
 
*shrug* this is what bothers me because...my skin clearly is lumpy and all uneven tones and then everybody shrugs it aside.....I can see this and I can't get to see a derm because my doctor won't write me a rec...and now people are saying there are no problems....i'll post some macro shots up later maybe.
 
Misssakura, I'll be brutally honest, because you seem to be disappointed in everyone's opinions. Firstly, you are not ugly. However, if you'd like honest critique..

Your skin is quite pale, from what I can see, so the 'imperfections' and differences in light & dark shades in your skin really stand out, compared to someone with more olive skin. Go to a makeup specialist and ask about undereye concealer - that will be your first improvement.

The small bumps on your forehead don't look too red in color, so it's the texture that is most likely bothering you. Find a concealer and light tinted moisturizer that suits your skin tone and apply it evenly on your face, or blend it where your trouble areas are. You could try a translucent powder, but avoid anything too thick or goopy otherwise it will highlight the different texture there, instead of conceal it.

Curl your eyelashes and apply some great mascara...it will give your eyes a real lift, and highlight the beautiful color of them. I love Loreal for mascara.. but whatever works for you.

Get a nice lip stain and use it to highlight your lips.. they are quite full and have a nice shape. Put some lip balm over top and you're ready to pucker up!

Get a nice earth-toned blush... nothing with too much red or pink.. go more for yellows/browns/beige, and highlight your cheekbones, to give your face some shading, color and dimension.

You don't like your nose (actually it reminds me of Paris Hilton's, and I think she has the potential to be VERY attractive), so use the above tools to highlight all the other great features on your face, and before you know it your nose will recede into the background. Try to stay light and natural... nothing too thick or obvious.. because your skin looks sensitive and actually has great tone from under your eyes down to your chin--let the good areas of your face stand on their own.

Now....for the most important piece of advice--GET HAPPY! You're 20 years old? So am I. You need to really change your life, girl, because you sound miserable. Exercise at least 3-4 times a week, change your diet so that you're eating natural, healthy, energizing foods.. get at LEAST 7 or 8 hours of sleep a night.. find something in life that you love and that inspires you and PURSUE it. Maybe you are lacking direction right now and just need something to focus on and get you motivated--even if it's just a job at a local clothing store or enrolling in some night courses that interest you...this is YOUR LIFE...make the best of it! Stop thinking that you are in some way 'punished'...we all have hurdles and challenges to overcome and they only make us stronger and more beautiful...change your outlook on life or you really will feel unfortunate and ugly for the rest of it.

We all have beauty within us...we just need to find it and learn how to BELIEVE it. It's a long road, and hard work, but you can do it. First thing's first--commit to changing your life, and your lifestyle, and living life as what you are..a beautiful young woman.
 
Thanks...I like it when people are honest ....as far as paris's nose htough, she has a straight nose and I have 2 very large bumps ^_^

I sleep usually about 8 or 9 hours...I exercise...once a week, I know its terrible, I keep meaning to but then I just forget...

Eyelash curlers, that sounds like a good idea i've never owned a pair before. I didn't put makeup on in the picture because I thought it would be a bit like editing :D

I guess I just want to feel great without makeup like so many people do...but you're right I don't have much of a life and i'm pretty stressed trying to get one ..its just difficult to know where to turn when people let you down *sigh*
 
Sometimes people do let you down....I think it's just motivation to learn to turn to YOURSELF ultimately, not anyone else. Then you have the confidence to get out there are find yourself some great, trustworthy friends. I'm sorry you're having a hard time....I am too lately!....but we'll all get through it.

I want to feel great without makeup too...but I usually don't, lol...and I've just accepted that as part of the stage I'm in right now. I guess we can't always have everything--my best friend NEVER wears anything but lip gloss and mascara, and she is beyond stunning....she doesn't understand my love affair with makeup, and why I can't and won't leave the house without it. BUT, she has other insecurities that make us equal, you know? She struggles with her weight, food, etc...whereas I seem to stay thin no matter what I eat or do. Everything is balanced... sometimes you don't get the strengths and securities that you wish for.... but don't be too hard on yourself--having to wear makeup to feel good about yourself until you build up the confidence isn't the worst thing in the world. Instead of hating that I have to wear makeup to feel okay about my skin, I have taught myself to be THANKFUL that there is something like it out there that allows me to cover up what I don't like, and accentuate what I do!
 
misssakura said:
Thanks...I like it when people are honest ....as far as paris's nose htough, she has a straight nose and I have 2 very large bumps ^_^

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I guess I just want to feel great without makeup like so many people do...but you're right I don't have much of a life and i'm pretty stressed trying to get one ..its just difficult to know where to turn when people let you down *sigh*

I must say that there is no need to feel that anyone else were lying or just saying things just because we just said you are pretty. Most people are always brutally honest so, unless they're Swedish.

I think it is very valid to say that if you feel that a somewhat perfect skin without any slight imperfections is that important than it would be very very hard to actually feel great about yourself without makeup. You remind me of my friends who get somewhat sad when I tell them how good they look without makeup :(

You and I are the same age and I really do see why you would feel aged, God knows I do at times, but feeling stressed about finding a life isnt something we should do. please dont. It's not like find a great sweater so no need to rush it.

ps. do excuse me for actually posting replies like this, ever so sorry. ds.
 
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Aw adorefaith i think those posts were brilliant and must have been really helpful! They helped me too! Take care and i hope you both have anything thats stressing/worrying you under control soon!
 
Cigaretiquette, I didn't mean to imply anyone was lying or glossing anything over -- it was more a comment on misssakura's disappointment in people's opinions... and that it really shouldn't matter. Sorry for the misunderstanding.

Reseneace...thanks girl!
 
adorefaith said:
Cigaretiquette, I didn't mean to imply anyone was lying or glossing anything over -- it was more a comment on misssakura's disappointment in people's opinions... and that it really shouldn't matter. Sorry for the misunderstanding.

Reseneace...thanks girl!

Oh no! It was not direct to you, ever so sorry if you felt it was. It was directed to misssakura. However, I do not feel that anyone was implying anything so I should remove that. It was written at light heart.

Alas It is a silly thing for discussion so let's not
 
I did realise when I wrote it that it might imply that I felt people were lying...it wasn't really intended as that, I meant it more in the sense that I like honest critique, so if somebody goes into depth I always appreciate it....I didn't mean that other people were lying to try to preserve my feelings...

I think when you spent 90% of your time completely alone then you start to get really high standards and expectations of what you should look like...I usually see about 2 people a week and they are my parents :lol: when I go out into town everybody seems to be perfectly manicured (although I wouldn't touch them with a bargepole because they're all so RUDE!). I guess I just wanted to see where I stood in comparison to other people, I know I shouldn't compare myself but I do. Anyhoo it seems i'm pretty low on the scale in terms of this thread cus everybody is so gorgeous!

I think skin is my biggest hangup because as a child it was the only compliment I ever had so now its a big deal that i'm losing it....so...yeah!
 
Misssakura, I think you're overly hard on yourself. What you refer to as "huge bumps" are what I'd refer to as small bumps. And aside from that, I think your skin looks pretty good. But I know nothing about skin really, so I guess this post is worthless. :lol:
 
Maybe it just doesn't show up on photos! I must try harder to demonstrate my plight :lol:
 
Maybe you need to get out and socialize...meet people, get to know them, and realize we all have our insecurities.
 
cowboy boots im pretty certain its better then a life at 17, can't do much of anything! lol. And im like you AlexN when it comes to skin, i know i don't like spots and thats about it!
 

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