16 Photo Comparisons That Show the Difference Between a Perfect Image and Reality

Many social media users only post photos of themselves that they like, and stars do the same. They publish the coolest photos on their pages, and subscribers can’t even tell if they’re looking at an original photo or an edited one.

Bright Side decided to compare photos of stars we found on their social media accounts to ones taken by professional photographers at various events. We believe that these women all look amazing, and they don’t need any editing.

Salma Hayek

Jennifer Lopez

Kylie Jenner

Selena Gomez

Nina Dobrev

Christina Aguilera

Lily James

Chloë Grace Moretz

Megan Fox

Alyssa Milano

Rebel Wilson

Lily Collins

Elisabeth Moss

Jessica Biel

Emilia Clarke

Bryce Dallas Howard

What photos do you like looking at more — ones where a person looks perfect or those that are more natural?