You can be rejected at the airport if you do this 1 thing on your passport photo

« While a flattering passport photo can give confidence, it is important to remember that your passport photo has to show what you really look like, » says Rhysa Phommachanh, an expert in hair and skin care with Landy’s Chemist, according to the media Express.

« Travelers can already look different before boarding (due to the choice of clothing and makeup), so it is important that you do not distort your look further. »

The Tikkok trend ‘Passport Makeup’ promises a nice passport photo, but also involves a rather comprehensive makeup routine. It may seem appealing to embark on this, but as expressed above, it can be a big mistake to make.

« There are many steps in the viral guidance, and the creator of the trend has also admitted that some elements are deliberately exaggerated – especially contouring, concealer and heavily drawn lips, » says Rhysa.

« With the latest use of EPAS gates (automatic passport controls), an exaggerated passport photo can cause problems with the security check. »

However, this does not mean that you have to be completely without makeup on your passport photo, since easy makeup is perfectly fine. Therefore, of course, most of all, it is about finding the right balance.

« Discreet makeup is a good compromise – before taking your passport photo, you can use a light foundation or BB cream to smooth your skin tone as well as some concealer under the eyes or on impurities, » the expert says.

« Defining your eyebrows can frame your face, just as a little neutral eye shadow and a layer of mascara can do wonders. »

If you want your skin to stay fresh during the flight, remember to moisten the skin before boarding. The dry air in the cabin can make the skin look tired and feel uncomfortable, but of course it has nothing to do with your passport photo.

Physical dehydration can also cause swelling, so a really good tip is to make sure to drink plenty of water during the flight and move regularly to promote blood circulation and avoid fluid retention.