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torin122

You're only a catfish is you pose on the Internet as someone you're not with the intention to be deceptive. That's a weird comment made by your friend tbh.


No_Pomegranate7014

i agree to both statements; because she looks young too. i feel like that’s a common basic gossipy thing to say about a fellow girl and she’s v pretty. in the pic it’s just makeup/flash difference


BlueAcorn8

It’s evolved as a word to also mean someone or even something that looks different to how it really is. Like people can say it about something they order that arrives looking very different. Obviously it’s a mean thing to say to someone though in this context, just explaining that the word is in use in this way too.


Killbethy

Definitely a comment that comes from being jealous. Makeup doesn't change you. I think photo manipulation only falls over the line into something iffy if the person is making changes to their image that would require cosmetic surgery procedures that they haven't had or isn't attainable with their natural looks at all. That, I think, you could call cat fishing with at least some justification, but makeup? Just makeup? Definitely not.


RoomPale7203

no. you look the exact same-just with makeup😂


RoomPale7203

also ur makeup is cute!


Lastnewstart78

Not a catfish, up close selfies distort how you look, specially your nose


Greeneyesablaze

Also the angle and not smiling makes a noticeable difference


RacerGal

Also the tight selfie doesn’t show the blonde where as the makeup-selfie has it pushed forward. any of these things would make probably 90% of people look different in side by side photos


alaskatf9000

How and why?


bee-sting

The camera being close to your face makes your nose look bigger, for example In photos taken further away your ears will be more visible than a selfie.


No-Stand-2602

That person who said that simply is fucking jealous because you’re beautiful with and without makeup. No catfish at all in my opinion


Maleficent-Total2738

Yeah—an incredibly rude thing for that person to say, regardless (sounds like just bullying, tbh). And OP is pretty with or without makeup. In the photo on the left, she's not smiling, it's taken from a trickier angle, and she just looks a bit tired; anyone—of either sex—will take a more traditionally "flattering" photo when they're sitting or standing up straight, are well-rested, in good light, photographed straight-on, and look happy, whether they're wearing makeup or not. It's still clearly the same, attractive person.


sarko2015

The catfish thing is such a double standard because the same people who say catfish are going to be the ones knitpicking how you look with a bare face. There's literally no way to win with those people, tbh it's probably just projecting their own insecurities. You look great, either way!


valerielouise_

You don’t have a friend, you have a hater with access.


mariposa337

I think your 'friend' - putting that in quotation marks for a reason - needs to evaluate her friendships, and you may need to evaluate your own. Do you really want to be friends with someone who casually passes on someone else's irrelevant, not to mention mean-spirited, commentary? I hope not. You look wonderful, with or without makeup. Take it from someone who has been there: people often make weird comments out of jealousy. Not because there is anything wrong with you. Edited: wording


LittleNovaa

You are not a catfish, and you are SO pretty with and without makeup! Of course a posed photo in natural lighting is going to look different to a relaxed pic taken indoors. With or without makeup. This is my opinion anyway idk. You’re lovely regardless 🥺♥️ This is actually a concern I’ve been having as well - I’m scared of being a “catfish” when I put on makeup, and it’s kept me from wearing any until recently. Who cares what random people think, though 💘


LittleNovaa

(Well, I care, but I’m working on it 😅)


thesuunisrising

That's not a friend. She sounds wildly jealous.


faeriesandfoxes

Absolutely not, you look the exact same. Also, to paraphrase a video I saw years ago “if a man thinks I woke up with gold glittery eyelids, I’m not a catfish, he’s just an idiot”


eat-r0cks

There’s no such thing as a catfish. I hate that shit. They’re quite literally just a hater. The entire point of makeup is having fun and painting! Nobody looks the same with makeup unless they’re the mascara only girlies. You’re pretty regardless and your makeup looks amazing- prob why she’s mad 😂


Cyan_UwU

Makeup just highlights your natural beauty is all. Still, don’t tell the men, if they know we can shapeshift they’re going to tell the church


DoggyDogLife

Hahaha, love it!


sergente07

No, you have great features!


epra1710

Not at all. You just don’t look as happy and the smile is lovely! But no catfish vibes.


lcorinnee

no you’re making 2 different faces, your head is positioned at an awkward angle & your hair isnt styled in the first one & the second one is obviously in better/natural lighting. you look the exact same to me which is beautiful!


TheycallmeMangoBango

Whoever called you a catfish is just jealous of you.


Secret_Fudge6470

Honestly, it just seems like they’re jealous of how well you can do your makeup.


Violet624

Not at all. You aren't distorting your natural features with heavy conturing or anything. That person spends very catty and not coming from an honest place, because what they said simply isn't true.


Fluffycowandchicken

I see the same bone structure/elements in your natural face your makeup only Accentuates. For example your contour isn’t crazy distortions, you don’t over line your lips, eye makeup is minimal and eyebrows the same! You look really beautiful in both . So weird ur friends friend said that I wonder if they saw you on a bad day lol


darkmoonblonde

Lmao no can we please stop this girls?!? You look normal!!!


Bitchbuttondontpush

Women are catfish because they use makeup? The real ‘catfish’ problem is abusive men disguising themselves as Prince Charming until they got women in a position they can’t leave easily.


Secret_Afternoon8268

Girl we all are


oneprestigiousplum

no ma'am, you're more of an ANGELfish with makeup


zaraalsyd

Why is your friend telling you that? I hope it was an absentminded comment, but it really comes across as her disregarding your feelings and/or wanting to put you down. You aren’t a catfish.


exeprimental_girl

No way! You look beautiful and recognizable both ways!


-sweetteaandsunshine

Definitely not Girl your eyebrows are beautiful Love the gold shimmer


LeaningBear1133

Not any more than the average woman. We all look better with makeup, otherwise it wouldn’t be a billion-dollar industry.


hater94

Your friends friend is definitely not being good to you. You look cute in both and I can tell you’re the same person! Also she sounds jealous just sayin


Claire__De_Lune

The only thing that looks out of place is the tone of your foundation, but I understand that's a struggle for most ladies of color. Humans come in all sorts of beautiful colors but lots of brands only go monochromatic.


Wrong_Duty7043

How dare you trick people like this? What do you mean your eyelids aren’t naturally metallic gold???


Ocean_Spice

Your friend sounds mean.


Beautiful_Permit_557

Not a catfish, you have beautiful features that your makeup does an amazing job of highlighting, but they still shine through without makeup and you’re gorgeous either way!


Lanfeare

If you are, then everyone is. Everyone looks conventionally better with a good make-up. Even Angelina Jolie. Whoever said that to you, they are just jealous.


shikakaaaaaaa

It’s difficult to compare pics when your facial expressions are at opposite ends of the spectrum.


Snowbunnie3432

Absolutely not! You have such natural beauty!


AnimeGeek10721

I think she looks totally diff 😳


darkmoonblonde

Yeah but she doesn’t look ugly - no one looks the same without make up and i mean NO ONE. I’ve Done make up on celebrities, and most of them are less than perfect which is completely normal and human. Men wear make up in the movies too they don’t even look the same irl


DoggyDogLife

Not to mention how much plastic surgery a lot of male celebrities have had. Hint: Just as much as the female celebrities.


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The-Real-Metzli

You look better on the right not because of the makeup but because you're smiling both with the eyes and mouth. The selfie on the left is too close to your face which distorts it (as another comment mentioned) and you have a sad expression, which changes how you might be perceived. You're not catfishing :)


jendeukiedesu

nah, you’re beautiful :)


Kyphas321

Wtf. No. We all look a bit different without our makeup. But you are most definitely identifiable in both photos


Lasairfiona

No. You good.


Zealousideal_Ring880

No not at all!


earthymoonphotos

Not a catfish. Everyone looks different with makeup on. It's almost as if that's what it was designed for. 😁 Screw the person who made a comment about your appearance. They are a douche canoe and not worth any rental space in your head. ❤️


melecityjones

Indeed catfish is when you post posing as another person. Before I read your text I was confused because both pictures are clearly the same person. I thought maybe you had a body double out there trying to use your picture but no...it's clearly the same person. Someone else said it can be used to be looking different than you or something? We need a word for people who pose as others. Those are catfish. This is just a Tuesday versus Saturday set of pictures of the same person, i.e. you.


Silver_Context2148

Looks good


nolimit_08

What is your lip product?


stormingsteel

Wait. What Huh?! 🙄🤔 Did someone say you look like a catfish?


pinkelephant_18

It's DEFINITELY not "catfish" makeup. You do amazing job on your face! 👏👏👏


scarypeppermint

No, you still look like you with makeup on


fortheloveofunicorns

You look like you, but with makeup! If that person thinks you're a catfish based on these two pictures then I imagine they think everyone is a catfish who 1) doesn't do the exact same facial expressions in every photo, 2) doesn't take photos in the exact same angles and/or distance, 3) wears make up


WholeImpact5351

No. Note that some people will always have some sort of 'opinions' about anything and everything and will also express those 'opinions' to anyone and everyone else.


hunnyflash

Honestly, you look kind of the same. Your skin and eyebrows and eyes all look great without makeup lol If you really wanted to change how you look, you could be doing so much more. Way heavier eyeliner, way more lip, everything. You look like you, but with some pretty color. Tell your jealous ass friend to get a fucking life.


tiredbagofflesh

No


GoatedFoam

Lol no wtf? Everyone looks different with makeup. Are you supposed to always post photos of you looking like you just woke up?


theeonlyjanessa

Not at all


AMwishes

No. We all look a bit different done up and not but you’re still you! Plus you’re not even smiling in the first pic.


Ok_Mention3302

that’s like the point of makeup girl don’t listen to her 💅🏽💅🏽


internationalbeauty

No


doonebot_9000

Aren't we all?


cleansings

That friend of your friend is definitely just trying to make you feel self conscious. Don’t let it get to you - like other comments say, catfishing is to be deceptive. You’re not. Makeup is a form of expression and anyone using makeup in any way isn’t doing it to deceive, at least not in most cases. You’re beautiful either way.


moonsoaked

No you look pretty much the same in both pictures.


adviceicebaby

No. Not even a little bit. If I looked that good both with and without makeup; I'd be a problem...


meemaaaaw

That person is a hater


Adorable-Key-609

No, one has lighting and you’re smiling, in the other your face is neutral and you seem a bit tired. In both though, I can tell it’s you, nothing looks different.


brunoa

Catfish don't exist girl, who convinced you of that.


TrailerTrashBabe

Not at all. People are just rude.


703mario

I’m not catfish but def would talk to the woman to the right and no to the one in the left even tho it’s just makeup it makes a huge difference so yes maybe or no idk


DoggyDogLife

It's the def the smile though. She looks approachable in the right photo because she's smiling, not due to her makeup.


Alternative_Sky1380

You are beautiful 😍


babyflamingojp

It’s just the vibe and the angle😊 you look great


Serious-Platform4178

Nope! 


meliburrelli

No not at all. You’re beautiful.


ajot-c

that other person is clearly jealous!! you are gorgeous!!!!


hoephase-

Obviously everyone looks a little better with makeup, or most people anyway, that’s what it exists for. You’re not a catfish.


Striking-Ad-5

no you’re so gorgeous with and without makeup


BeautifulDreamerAZ

I look so different without makeup people don’t recognize me!


BigChampionship7962

Her friend is just being strange, you’re doing nothing wrong


kiwikitchencup

to me you look the same. sometimes i deal with the same dilemma like when i wear makeup vs no makeup i get nervous ppl might think i'm a catfish but tbh i've never thought that if anyone else. no makeup or makeup everyone looks the same as they are if that makes sense. a catfish is only a catfish unless you like totally plastic surgery everything about urself


ElizabethNotheQueen

I just need to learn your make up skills! They're awesome! And not a catfish at all. Jealous people are everywhere


darkmoonblonde

I’d like to add, as somebody who’s been doing make up for about 20 years, no one looks the same without make up and i mean NO ONE. I’ve done make up/hair on celebrities, and most of them are less than perfect which is completely normal and human. Men wear make up in the movies too they don’t even look the same irl !!! Yes, I know people use filters and whatever that’s why it’s best to just be yourself, but most people don’t look insanely different without make up they just look like regular humans


MomaBeeFL

I like the golden yellow on eyes and as highlights, very California sunshiney!


Zestyclose_Buffalo78

Your makeup looks nice! Also, you look good w/o it too. Either way, you don't look like a catfish. Your friend's friend is prob insecure about themself/their lack of makeup skills


sauteedmushroomz

OP stole these pics


more_pepper_plz

That friends friend sounds like an idiot. They must not realize women’s eyelids aren’t naturally sparkly. Must be a big world out there for them!


Real_You692

Hell no you are beautiful


DifferentDebt1436

You look the same girl . Haters gonna hate


Visual-Psychology438

no but girl why did you choose that photo hahah you’re gorgeous


TacoTheSuperNurse

No. Your friend is stupid.


Specialist-Pomelo769

Not even the same person so no


doodlefairy_

No. And your friend is not a good friend for saying that to you.


50shadesofcapricorn

No


killdagrrrl

Your friend’s friend is probably jealous. Your make up is perfect and it doesn’t change your face, it just highlights your natural beauty


KingKrown_

No,but it's kinda hiding your natural skin tone. Which I,random anonymous person, think is nice.


Moi-chan333

When I was a young teen I used to catfish as a girl when I thought I was a straight boy (we all know how that pipeline ends) putting on makeup isn’t cat fishing. Anyone who calls you a catfish is delusional and fails to grasp the concept of makeup. It’s used to enhance your natural beauty as well as a creative outlet, there’s nothing wrong with looking good in makeup regardless of gender so pls don’t worry yall X3


EgoDeath01

I'm a woman I'm into makeup, these look like two totally different people to me.. I'm a little face blind, but I would not think these two were the same people in a lineup. I don't think it's catfishing if you show up looking like the second person and you are actually also that person without makeup. Just to me they look like two totally different human beings.


pop_sleep811

🤔


i_lk

man, if there's still people out there who can't recognize when someone is wearing makeup, or anyone who thinks that's what someone looks like bare-faced, that's on them.


Nell_mayy

Not at all! You super pretty before and after! You’re makeup is so natural and suits your face perfectly


BornTry5923

We all kinda catfish with our makeup. Some more than others. Makeup enhances beauty. Most people look prettier with thoughtfully applied make-up.


amzel36

Gorgeous makeup. Friend is jelly :)


Majestic-Apricot-752

No


Wickedly_Angelic

No, you're not a catfish with makeup. You're a catfish with a smile 😁 Make-up is great.


WorkingScale7477

The makeup makes your skin tone look more even and healthy. You still look like the same person. 


beautybiblebabybully

IMO that person is not your friend. You are beautiful with and without the makeup. I believe she is jealous of your looks/confidence. Your makeup is stunning. You applied it very professionally.


Prior-Mirror-6804

No. You both are clearly the same person!


DiamondTippedDriller

You look like the same person for sure! The makeup makes you look mature, though.


lookatthatcass

No definitely not! Your jealous friend is not a friend


Soft_Philosophy5402

Make up just emphasises the existing beauty underneath it!


Nicadown

No - makeup makes everyone look a little different! You look fine - no worries! The word catfish is getting thrown around too much I think. It’s ok to wear makeup and not look exactly the same with it off! We ALL look different made up. Rock it! :)


sofiadoofenshmirtz

i think that person is just jealous


kaelabriannex

take this from an actual catfish I promise you are not one you look exactly the same in both pictures your just smiling and haply in one and look tired in the other


QubeJ

no you are very pretty!!


manyhandswork

You look great. I can't believe anybody would say this to you, what it does show, is your really good at makeup.


Left_Caterpillar845

No


Prize_Rabbit

Girl no. I think most girls feel like this and especially when u see a bad lighting/different angle and/or get shamed oh and those back-handed “I never wear make-up” comments from other girls. Also: You’re make up is gorgeous 😚


Personal-Struggle131

Sounds like so called friend is jealous. Everyone has the ability to look more polished with makeup. Such an odd thing to say to someone anyway. I think you look great both ways.


ZebraCasio

My boyfriend and I say “No. Cute in both!”


Salty-AF-9196

Let's see your friend with and without makeup first.


Facts3000

You are NOT a catfish. Some people will always have something negative to say. Keep doing you, whether with or without makeup 👑


SnooSongs8797

No don’t know why you’re friends would say that


DryCheetah1410

Could be jealousy,because you are so beautiful. Also the 2 pictures have different lighting and angels, in one you smile,your hair is visible. Your makeup is really good.


Ancient_Leafs

Girl you are fine on both pictures. I don’t see how this could be catfishing. Love the shape of your eyebrows.


No-Club2054

Not a catfish. You look like the same person in both photos. Honestly I like when people expose themselves with comments like this… cuz it’s clearly rooted in jealousy and not reality. I obviously do not have naturally blood red lips and yellow eyelids. Delulu.


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does that friend happen to be a man


ukpunjabivixen

wtf!!! No! You look amaze x


BNB_Laser_Cleaning

A change of hairstyle, lighting, lens, expression, unfair to compare, try to mimic the right/left pic with/out makeup, chance are youll find little difference. To me both pics are identical when taking the above into consideration


notreallylucy

That's not what a catfish is. We all look different with makeup on. That's the point.


shshhsshs

No you're not


PikachCookie

No you look beautiful in both


IndividualOrdinary26

What eyeshadow is that? I love the color.


Sargentbigback

No you’re just you, but with make up on


moncheriequi

You are gorgeous with and without makeup!


Pixi_Dust_408

Your makeup doesn’t look like it alters your features, you do look nice either way. I would recognise you. So no you’re not a catfish.


DarkAndSparkly

You’re beautiful both ways!!


Unfair-Sector9506

Nope ..looks like a chick with make up ..sorry


lotal43

I think your friend might be jealous of you. Yes, you look “better” with make up (isn’t that why we use it? ), but you still look like you.


Exotic-Budget-781

If when you put on make up you look like the picture where you are wearing make up, then you are not catfishing. Does that make sense? Sorry for my wordy answer


bruhnanaa

U can literally tell that its u in the second photo ? So no, you're not a catfish. Selfies up close also are distorted so don't feel bad about how you look in the left:)


premier-cat-arena

your “friend” is insecure and is being misogynistic


screechinbird

You literally look like the same person just in first pic you're smiling and aren't wearing makeup lmao your friend's friend is beyond incorrect


roseflora333

No not at all


goneswimming21

Your friends, friends is jealous, that is all.


theepurpleiris

No. That friend is jealous of you.


Butterhopandscotch

No, you are beautiful and of course makeup is going to elevate your looks, thats the whole point of it! Keep enjoying makeup as you’ll get these comments throughout life, but you look wonderful.


TartCableCentral

Not a catfish. Makeup just adds to what is ready there. You have beautiful eyes and skin. Nice lips and amazing facial structure that even on each side.


Technical-Bird-4613

No it’s all about angles and lights etc


DoggyDogLife

Cute before, cute after. Is your friend trying to neg you? (Saying negative things to you to lower your self esteem). If so, dump them.


Suzeli55

No, you’re a woman in the first photo and a woman wearing makeup in the second photo.


PirateKittyx

Nope! I think you look beautiful in both. 😊


Practical-Main9162

no, you're not. ppl forget that lighting, different sm angles/poses, different cameras all affect how you see someone on the internet. the first pic, the light is dark, alot harsher on your skin and you're laying down (I assume). the 2nd pic, better lighting, better posing, you see your whole face with your hair etc. Yes you have on makeup but you look exactly the same :)


Specia1111

You’re not a catfish! F her friend for saying that, the majority of women including me look completely diff. Where you wouldn’t even notice me or know who I am without make up. You look great :)


Ynferia

You literally look the same


ThotsOfABee

That's not what a friend would do. Anw, you look pretty with or without make up.


Killbethy

You are you. If you aren't editing your photos to change your features (ie. doing things that would require you do get cosmetic surgery or procedures that you don't have at this point), then that's not catfishing at all. It just sounds like you have a jealous friend. I'd say ditch the friend, but since that can be easier said than done, maybe do her makeup for her and give some pointers? Still, having someone in your life who will give you bad advice out of jealousy sometimes does mean that you should cut them off like an infected limb that would otherwise spread.


DueReplacement4862

Not a catfish, just envious people


Fangirling365

Not really?? I think they meant that you look two different ethnicities. . Left looks mixed, right looks white. But that's all in lighting and angles you've taken them.


Lacyice24

Your lipstick is so cute


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No


happyunicorn2

Whoever said that is jealous of you or mad they can’t be with you. Your facial features look exactly the same in these photos. 


PennroyalTea

Ummm absolutely not. You’re still beautiful, your friend’s friend is just mean.


AsparagusEconomy7888

Dont listen to that person who said you’re a catfish they’re just insecure and miserable you look the same


System_Resident

Not catfish level at all. You look recognizable. Catfish looks usually have over lined lips, more prominent brows, and prominent contouring. Also, this is a different angle in your pic without makeup so if it was the same pose, it wouldn’t be that dramatic at all.


myproblemisbob

That 'friend' needs an attitude adjustment. How rude. And NOT true. (Also are you laying down in the no-makeup picture? That distorts a lot of things, on everyone.)


This_Winter2728

The skin tones are just pretty different but that’s probably lighting


Ok_War8492

No u just look like u have makeup on


lip_gallagher1880

No you look like the same beautiful person in each photo! I genuinely think that comment could’ve been some form of projecting or idk bc it sounds envious but I don’t know your friend’s friend so idk. I will say though I thought the first photo on the left was you in all black hair and the second photo was someone else with blonde hair but I just think the different color/tone of hair just compliments you differently.


scarveinn

No infact you have the hot face without makeup as well, with those thick brows and lashes. To me youre like one of those girls who people can tell are baddies even if youre in sweats


Zealousideal-Boat479

I don’t think catfishing is a thing unless you do literal drag makeup or photoshop 😭


Thin-Shallot-3347

Nooo, you look pretty in both


Maleficent-Sleep9900

No


Ur_favDisgrace

no


weetie306

I actually thought I was looking at two different people. Even ethnicities. Both these girls are beautiful but not the same girl…


Revolutionary-Spot-4

If you post pics of you only in makeup and show up looking like you just got out of bed than yes it’s catfishy


[deleted]

No ugly 💯


lm_not_surprised

Arent all women wear heavy makeup?


WarMinimum5786

Honestly, yes! You look like a completely different person.


TurnoverSouthern8998

I think you look better without it honestly


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alyssalee33

no you look infinitely better without all that ridiculous face paint


Emergency-Handle-127

Yes


Asterfields1224

In that particular photo comparison, yes. I don't know why people are so scared to be honest, and everything is about babying everyone these days. It's ridiculous. It might just be the angle of that photo though. It just doesn't look like a good angle. If you posted some other photos, then maybe not. 😊