Is makeup for Instagram and idol groups a different ball game in real life?

On an online forum, netizens talked about the makeup style as seen on Instagram and girl group performances. Netizens commented that the style as seen in natural lighting off-camera often appears 'grotesque' and unnatural, cautioning others against imitating these styles in everyday life.

This topic was further brought to light by an influencer who shared images without the aid of filters or special lighting. This influencer aimed to show the 'raw' reality of such heavy makeup through unfiltered photos, highlighting how it appears in everyday scenarios. They revealed that elements such as the under-eye 'aegyo' fat and highlights for the inner and outer parts of the eyes, which are designed to amplify the eyes, "do not translate well in reality."

"I understand it's everyone's prerogative to express themselves as they wish," commented the original uploader of the post, "but there's a high likelihood you might regret stepping out sporting such an exaggerated look. Restrict this style for at-home photo sessions, since they look really good with your phone camera. When seen from afar, you could even pass off as an Instagram diva."

Several netizens echoed similar sentiments and shared that makeup for girl groups is also very similar. One netizen revealed that they work near the broadcasting stations and was shocked after seeing the amount of contour for idols up close.

More reactions include:

"That kind of heavy makeup style for broadcasts when seen at convenience stores reveals how extreme it is...you can actually see more of your skin's flaws"

"I saw this kind of makeup at a restaurant and it was pretty but grotesque...but those people seemed satisfied just by taking photos"
"That example up there is a bit extreme but they do exist...like that influencer herself"

"I was so shocked on the subway once after seeing that style up close in real life"

"I literally screamed one time after encountering someone with that kind of grotesque makeup on the streets at night"

"I was actually so shocked after seeing the idol makeup up close because the amount was so thick and, after their performance, that makeup gets caked even more with the sweat and the oil"
"I understand that, for the idols, only in that manner will the color actually stay on and be visible..."

What are your thoughts?