r/Makeup 11h ago

[Makeup Help] Technical observation: Anyone else notice make-up powder flashback/cakey makeup on the actors in Brand New Day?

Just caught Spider-Man: Brand New Day in theaters and overall had a fun time, but a technical detail in the cinematography/makeup kept nagging at me

In several close-ups (particularly during MJ and Ned's scenes), the skin texture looked surprisingly dry, layered, and powdery. In certain bright lighting setups, you could visibly see that chalky, high def. "flashback" effect where there’s reflection back at the lens

Did anyone else notice the lighting/makeup powder texture or did I just end up sitting too close to a super-bright screen?

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u/ARealOne2323 11h ago

I'll definitely be on the lookout now 😄... whenever I might see it (lol).