To be horrified at how ugly I look

[MiaMarshmallows]

In photos?
I am in my fifties now but I am in tears as to how ugly I look. Huge pointy nose, fat cheeks, lank hair, always look like I am gurning and just downright vile. Almost like a distorted photo when you change it to make yourself look awful. Well, I just do it naturally.
Trying to get a job and it requires a photo. Fat chance. They will be too busy laughing. 😐

Loreal Elvive Fibrology shampoo & Garnier light BB cream make me look like a different person fairly presentable, I was quite amazed

I’m ugly as sin and early 50s.

Never had the looks. Wonky nose, goofy, once skeletal now opposite Mum Berthed (wide hips), rubbish hair.

All it takes is one good photo of yourself in good light and you’ll feel better. Don’t bother posting a picture on here as everyone won’t be honest, they’ll just naturally want to make you feel better. I tried once and not a single person said I was ugly, I was a bit irked.just a lot of pseudo psycho oh you must have body dysmorphia issues or you’re on the spectrum if you deny that, all that kind of thing. Fact is I’m plain and I’ve dealt with it !

Take absolutely a hundred photos of yourself using various filters and then edit them to buggery. You’ll find a good shot that shows your cheekbones well, or your bright eyes, fantastic shaped eyebrows, flirty kink of hair, smooth neck. You’ll see.

I know how you feel I am going to get a photo done tomorrow (photo booth) for my bus pass, I am going to perk my hair up with a pink rinse and wear make up, but I know I will still look like a serial killer in the photo, some of us are not photogenic, some of us hate our reflections in the mirror doesn't mean we are ugly in real life

We are often our worst critics.

Also remember to keep your shoulders back when interviewing-it was brought to my attn recently at the doctor how much I slump forward, when I put my shoulders back it made me look less short and wide. Keep your chin up and eyes straight ahead. If you struggle with eye contact like I do, rest your eyes on the bridge of s person's nose, glancing up occasionally. That works.

If you have curly, or bushy hair and don't like to wear it back, pick up some nice headbands or jeweled pins and use them to sweep the hair off your face. Then smooth it out as best you can, hand lotion works in a pinch. This just takes a few minutes and instantly makes you feel and look more put together. The point is just to look as polished as you can, so they concentrate on you and not your hair (have had many embarrassing moments myself, I have hair that kinks and curls, and wants to fly around everywhere)

A little powder on the forehead and nose, a coat of mascara and some lip gloss can go a long way for the makeup adverse. If you can't tolerate any at least blot your face, and keep extra on hand so you're not super shiny in video interviews.

These are just some two second tips that can make a big difference in your opinion of yourself and how you feel. Hopefully there's something helpful for someone, pls be gentle with yourselves I think you're all beautiful 😊

I second Garnier light BB cream... It's miracle stuff, tried loads of other pricier more luxury ones but none of them come close..

funnily enough I just had a shock, I was looking at my instagram and clicked on my profile image to see my photo but instead it turned on my camera and I recoiled in horror and thought who is that old ugly hag staring back at me, and then realised it was me :(

Anybody ever watch American "makeover guy" on youtube?
He can make anybody look good. Maybe not conventionally beautiful but he can make the person look like they enjoy being themself.

I feel the same way, it's hugely upsetting at times. I then remind myself that I'm a good person, I'm understanding, fun, I'm a good friend, fairly sensible, discreet and people come to me for advice. I'm good at my job - well respected and liked there, I'm good at making (and keeping) friends, have a lovely family. My looks have nothing to do with any of those things. Sorry if that sounds trite but your personal qualities are far more important than your facade.

Also, lighting, make-up and angles in photos and on video play a huge part!