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AI Fix for Makeup That Looks Cakey in Photos

Your makeup looked perfect before the camera decided to zoom into every pore.

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Camera flash bounces off foundation and powder particles, creating a white cast that highlights texture. Close-up lenses magnify every particle of product. Upload your photo and type 'smooth the cakey makeup texture to look natural and blended.' EditThisPic reduces the exaggerated texture while keeping your makeup look intact. Free to try, no signup.
"Spent an hour on my makeup for a party. Looked flawless in the mirror. Every photo made me look like I applied foundation with a spatula. This fixed it perfectly." @makeup_truth

Copy-Paste Prompts

Natural Touch-up
smooth the cakey makeup texture to look natural and blended

Best overall fix β€” reduces texture while keeping the look

Photo Fix
reduce the foundation flashback and white cast from the flash

When camera flash created a ghostly white appearance

Photo Fix
blend the visible product lines and texture in my makeup

For visible foundation lines and powder settling

Photo Fix
make my makeup look freshly applied and smooth instead of cakey

Full refresh of the makeup appearance

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Photo Fix
fix the patchy foundation where it's settling into pores

For the specific pore-settling issue

Common Issues

The correction looks unnatural or overdone

Why: AI sometimes over-corrects, making changes too obvious

Try: make the correction more subtle and natural β€” it should look like a better photo, not an edit

'Subtle and natural' is the most important phrase for appearance fixes

Fix changed my face too much β€” doesn't look like me

Why: Aggressive edits can alter facial proportions and identity

Try: keep my face exactly the same, only fix the specific issue I mentioned

Be very specific about what to change and explicitly state what to keep

The edit looks obvious in comparison to the original

Why: Strong local edits can create visible transitions with surrounding areas

Try: blend the edited area smoothly with the surrounding skin and features

Good blending is key β€” AI handles this well with explicit instructions

Lighting changed after the correction

Why: Localized edits can alter the apparent lighting on the face

Try: match the lighting on the corrected area to the rest of the photo

Mention 'consistent lighting' to ensure the edit doesn't create new artifacts

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my makeup look fine in person but terrible in photos?

Your eyes see faces at a natural resolution and distance. Phone cameras at close range with flash capture and amplify every particle of product, texture line, and pore. It's like zooming in 10x on a painting β€” the brushstrokes show up even though the full picture looks smooth.

Will fixing the texture remove my makeup look?

No. The AI smooths the camera-amplified texture while preserving your actual makeup β€” colors, contour, eye makeup all stay. It's like viewing your makeup from a flattering distance instead of an extreme close-up.

What about the white flash cast on my face?

That's SPF flashback β€” sunscreen ingredients in foundation reflect flash light. Use 'reduce the white cast from flash' to fix the ghostly appearance while restoring natural skin color.

Can this fix patchy foundation?

Yes. Try 'even out the patchy foundation and blend the coverage.' The AI can smooth uneven coverage areas.

Is this really free?

Yes β€” 1 free edit per week, no account needed. Plans start at $3.99/month for unlimited.

Can I fix makeup photos on my phone?

Yes. Works in any mobile browser. No app needed.

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