The best anti-aging device of all time! See how influencer lighting transforms skin and teeth

Today I'm demonstrating the greatest anti-aging device there ever was.
It's low cost, works in an instant and, in the right quantities, erases virtually all signs of aging on the skin.
From wiping wrinkles, lifting jowls and erasing dark circles to whitening teeth, this low-cost device really does to it all.
I am of course talking about lighting. So let me show you just exactly what a difference it can make to skin.
#skin #lighting
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
01:29 The cinematic lighting I use
04:32 How beauty lighting transforms skin
06:08 Clip-on light options
09:15 Teeth transformation
09:49 How light affects before and afters
10:41 Why it’s important to know about lighting

[@faithgky]

This was very interesting and definitely gives me a better perspective on “results” photos that purport to “prove” effectiveness of a product. It also explains why I look one way in my bathroom mirror (with a combo of overhead LED and natural light) and then it’s “what the heck 😬” in my car visor mirror 😂.

[@thehonestchannel]

We all just need to buy visors with built-in LED lights on the rim and then we’ll never have to worry about wrinkles again 😂

[@rburlaro]

When i see before and after photos taken by dermathologists, influencers or beauty clinics and i see that the diffrencd in lightning or mimics, or make up, i instantly reject that channel or product or whatevere they are selling. I ask myself " if they lie to me in the photos, mabe they lie also about the results and they want only to sell, not to help. I appreciate your honesty and that is why i am here. Good video !

[@thehonestchannel]

It is off-putting. It is very hard to replicate natural light which is an ongoing hazard for me, but at least it's natural. When you have a dimly lit before shot and then a much brighter after shot it's not fair to the viewer at all.

[@littlebeebs1]

Same here . I watched a Wayne Goss video many years ago that spoke about this subject. That video was very helpful for me to see the lighting was being manipulated by many influencers. And the before and after photos thing has always been a red flag for me too . 😊

[@bloochoob]

Yes they always do a bare bulb, from a bad angle to highlight and shade and cause unflattering shadows, and their second pics are always a diffused softbox and ring light or flash, and it softens everything. It’s no accident. That’s why we follow the Honest channel!

[@lindajoy23]

I discovered the power of light when I had a career change 3 years ago that forced me onto Zoom for 7 hours a day 😅😂

[@thehonestchannel]

Haha! I can imagine.

[@audrey3042]

This truly is the ‘honest channel’. Thank you for being so transparent. I’m going to subscribe 😊

[@thehonestchannel]

Welcome! And thank you 🥰

[@evarkf5303]

Cinematic light is amazing for you! Love the background too!

[@thehonestchannel]

David is happy with the light so I go with it! 😁

[@beachesforever]

Clare this video is a game changer! I feel really naive because all this time I've been frustrated because I could never get the same results as the influencers we see on social media. Who knew there was so much power in lighting. Thankyou ❤ I also love how your husband is so supportive and involved.

[@thehonestchannel]

I’m so glad I made this video now. It was a last-minute decision to do it and I really wasn’t sure whether people would be interested or not but it felt like an important thing to cover. Thank you for your kindness too ❤️❤️

[@theresatomasello1843]

So appreciate this video, Clare. Truthful and refreshing. There is no such thing as perfection and we all need to be reminded of that, especially in this climate where there is put on us a burdensome weight to have a perfect image, flawless beauty and an ageless body. We need to take a step back and be aware of what is real and what is not. You help us do that, Clare, and … I think I’ll pick up one of those lights. 😅

[@thehonestchannel]

🥰

[@susankilmister11]

Thank you, Clare. That was very illuminating. Seriously though, I had no idea of the difference good lighting makes.

[@thehonestchannel]

I'm really glad to hear this has been helpful. It was one of these things where I felt people probably weren't aware just how big a difference lighting could make, but I wasn't sure if I'd just be stating the obvious. From the response it feels like this has been worthwhile doing.

[@lisabafundo4355]

Absolutely 💯 thank you, Claire 😊

[@thehonestchannel]

🥰

[@lolitanolita9107]

Oooooh! I am interested in this. Lighting is everything.

[@JolieLaide72]

You always look lovely! But I like a slightly brighter light than the one suggested by Mr. Honest Channel. So one point for Team Claire! 😄 Although I wasn’t super surprised by the effect of lighting, I found your points and tips very intriguing and helpful. I have thought a lot about how we perceive ourselves and each other through different mediums versus face-to-face. My conclusion is that we rely mostly on intangible cues when face-to-face; and we don’t necessarily notice imperfections as much. We are more focused with how the other person feels to us. On the other hand, through media, the intangible cues are muted, and so we focus more on physical imperfections. I don’t think that is incredibly revelatory, but I did have to sort that out for myself. I detest unposed, spontaneous pictures, because it is impossible for me to appear in them as I see myself. So I tell myself that it’s just the medium that mutes my better points. 😊

[@thehonestchannel]

Really interesting points. I think you’re right that we tend to focus on visuals when we’re looking at people on screen because those other cues from direct interaction are missing.

[@maryjanewesterlund9958]

A clever and useful approach to skin care! Fun and eye-opening. I really did not know these particulars. I pay attention to your sessions. You’ve built credibility with me … I’m 76 and doing what I can to look my best without becoming rabidly obsessed with holding on to unrealistic expectations. Thanks for being a reliable source of info on what’s available and what is best avoided.

[@thehonestchannel]

Thank you for your trust ❤️

[@SkinObsessedMary]

Great video Clare, showing the truth behind videos. I do love a little extra lighting myself 😉

[@thehonestchannel]

We definitely need to invent the light-up visor!

[@mariedolan1205]

Loved this video Claire….ur skin is beautiful with or without flattering lighting but at least ur being honest about it! I’m always shocked when somebody removes their makeup that I’m use to seeing never without makeup looking just the same as most of us makeup free with imperfections…..my point is lighting and makeup can play a massive difference when done properly!! Love ur honesty 💕

[@thehonestchannel]

Thanks Marie. I do wish I had a better way with make-up. It really does make such a difference but I just have to keep mine minimal or I make such a mess!

[@vroomgc]

Great information and explanation !

[@thehonestchannel]

❤️

[@Emma-qo7bs]

Great video, really well presented!😊

[@thehonestchannel]

Thank you! 😊

[@rosalina4556]

Claire, I thought you had a new red light device. I got excited about it.

[@thehonestchannel]

Oh, sorry! Hopefully still helpful tho. Will be doing more on red light soon ❤️

[@subs4794]

​@@thehonestchannelplease do a deep dive with the best light therapy studies. I still hear medical professionals say it doesn't help.

[@blancaavalos8241]

Myself as well girl!!!! Not the only one I was!

[@glossychops5276]

Very true! There are Instagram influencers that look like they’ve had a total rejuvenation from skincare yet you can tell it’s good lighting 😅😅

[@blancaavalos8241]

Lighting also used in beauty skin products. Such as polvorized pearls in face creams and body lotions. (Quality products). To deflect the lighting. On the skin . specifically in wrinkles. Miss. Honest channel beautiful lady. You give nd share so much valid information. Educating me. I enjoy ur channel. You keep up with all the latest! Nd bring it to us! Your fans. Thank you for the footwork you do! Glad to know you have a good partner in business. Great productions your husband executes! So cool! Lady you look great!

[@thehonestchannel]

Bless you. I will pass on your kind words to my husband too!

[@debraraby4376]

Fascinating, thank you. I truly wish that I had made a bit of effort before my passport photo (taken at the Post Office) was taken. I don't think that I'm an oil painting but was horrified at the result! Proper lighting may have helped but I think the angle must make a difference too. As ever wonderful channel, your lovely nature shines out and I think that you look gorgeous whatever light that you use.

[@thehonestchannel]

Oh I can relate! My passport photo is awful 😁 Angle is really important too. And thank you for your kindness! 🥰

[@CherylBerryl]

Yes! Lighting is Everything! I think you look best with that combo light you demonstrated. It looks flattering, but still Real.

[@thehonestchannel]

Thanks Cheryl!

[@monicab204]

Thank you for this interesting video. It is good to reinforce that what we see on film/pictures/videos of celebs is a lot about lighting (smoke and mirrors).

[@veronicaspencelocke2003]

GOD bless you, and thank you so much for this video! I truly had no idea what people meant when they referred to someone's 'lightining' and I am really happy to be less perplexed and more understanding of what is meant, what we see...and what we *don't* see!!🎖♥️

[@thehonestchannel]

Glad it was helpful! ❤️

[@tarniamagee4249]

Really helpful thank you. You mentioned teeth whitening strips, do you mind me asking which ones you use?

[@thehonestchannel]

Glad you found this helpful. I bought the Whites of Beaconsfield strips that are all over TikTok at the moment. I've only used them once and didn't see much difference but I'll keep going with them. I actually find the Colgate Total toothpaste pretty good. Not sure where you live as it may be called something different!

[@ItIsYourMom]

Important topic even if one isn’t on camera - you’re always “on” at home, and interior lighting can make or break a flattering effect on people’s appearance and the overall feeling of the environment. Ceiling lights cast shadows, and many LEDs and fluorescents have unflattering color. Strategically placed table and floor lamps, with nicely colored bulbs, make a massive difference! I’m partial to a color of roughly 2000 to 3800 Kelvin to create a comfortable ambiance depending on the room. Pink incandescent bulbs used to be a decorator secret in creating a flattering space. I have received compliments over the years on my home being pretty, welcoming, comfortable, etc., when people have visited in the evening, and I am positive it is really just about the lighting, unfortunately, many people don’t realize they can easily create the same effect in their own homes - just turn off the overheads and buy new bulbs!

[@shellys7950]

That’s quite a camera and lighting setup. Ooh I need that zoom lighting 😂 thank you

[@thehonestchannel]

Cameras are like pets to my husband 😁

[@shellys7950]

😂

[@jackiemyers1196]

Clare , yes i was surprised by how the lighting made such a difference. I am feeling much better already...lol

[@thehonestchannel]

Good! 😁 I just thought it would be a good idea to show people exactly how big a difference it can make. Now I want to get my teeth whitened though 😂

[@user-zb1ge8xh7r]

Yes ive known this and sadly people use it to make you think there skin pruducts are making so many changes. Pay attention to the lighting people. Thank you for being honest here 🙏🙏

[@claudinewooley7590]

Thank you for bringing this subject to light 💡. Hahaha …no pun intended. I really appreciate your honesty in showing us the difference in your appearance with various lighting. I admit, I’ve seen some influencers in photos in a natural setting and was shocked how less than perfect they look. Their skin was imperfect and wrinkled. It made me question their skincare advice because we weren’t truly seeing their skin as it is. It does seem to make them appear less than honest and less credible when they appear perfectly lit and flawless in their videos. I think a happy medium is a good idea. Of course we want to look our best but the total honest image portrayed is part of their influencer persona.

[@thehonestchannel]

I must say some of my before and after photos have looked more like police mugshots! But I do really believe it's fairer to take them in natural daylight so viewers can see the full detail.

[@SandyBatten1962]

Embrace the reality, be grateful for the functionality of your entire system as opposed to the aesthetics and appearance which have no role in extending your life.

[@adriennewilson3006]

That why i love watching the red carpet on award shows. Apart from the glamorous dresses, you see them in natural light, brings it back down to reality. Meanwhile you look amazing in the natural light. Skin is looking gorgeous

[@thehonestchannel]

Thank you! ❤️ True, they don’t get quite so much light on the red carpets.

[@pinkLyfe12]

She’s beautiful. No matter what. ❤ I’m a faithful follower. thank you for all your valuable content.

[@thehonestchannel]

Thank you for watching and supporting!

[@dottiejohnson5812]

Clair, will you tell me please what Mysama oil you use? Dot

[@thehonestchannel]

Of course. I use the fermented oil.

[@kb-pn4cu]

I understand why influencers use lighting to make them look better but it is not realistic. Even though I know this (trick) I still unfortunately compare my skin and get frustrated that my skin can’t look flawless with all the skincare devices and serums etc I use daily. I thank you for this video!

[@thehonestchannel]

I actually do the same which is why I made the video. I just want people to know how big of a difference light actually makes ❤️

[@SandyBatten1962]

Embrace the reality, be grateful for the functionality of your entire system as opposed to the aesthetics and appearance which have no role in extending your life.

[@demianaemad8497]

Are Dermaclara patches really contain kerosene??

[@littlebeebs1]

Keep us the honest lighting . I’ve always appreciated that about you . And as I said , you look gorgeous in all light. You’ve taken care of your skin and it shows . Thanks for not lying to us 🥰. As others have stated, I still compare myself to those who I know are using lighting tricks . I was in a paid beauty group and was just certain the influencer wasn’t using those kinds of tricks. I was sure she had just gotten her skin flawless from devices and treatments. I was all set to buy anything she promoted . But one day , I saw a short video she had just posted where her skin looked flawless for a moment , then suddenly, there were pores and wrinkles that showed up that weren’t there before. Her filter had failed . I suddenly realized she’d been using a filter the whole time and it failed halfway through the short video. The video suddenly disappeared , almost as soon as it had been posted. By that point, I’d grown tired of her condescending ways anyway, so I left her group. My mom had kept telling me she probably used a filter . But I didn’t realize filters could be so subtle and realistic looking. I’d always assumed filters were only for pictures and that they couldn’t be used in a video. I don’t like filters myself, so I don’t know much about them . I’ve seen myself filtered and all it did was make me fell less attractive in real life . I’d rather use anti filter and then look in the mirror and feel even better 🤣

[@thehonestchannel]

Love the idea of a filter that makes you look worse so we look better in real life : ) Those aging filters on TikTok are a bit like that. I think in an age where AI is going to become part of the culture, it's going to become harder to trust what we see which is a shame.

[@littlebeebs1]

YES ! Haha ! I actually first saw myself with a filter by accident. It was a haircut try on app . It took the liberty of either rewinding my age or aging me depending on the haircut. When I saw myself looking 20 again, but better, it made me hate how I looked in the present . But once I saw it could age me , turn me into a male and several other things, I played around with it . One made me look almost exactly like my maternal grandmother! That one was cool 😎. One made me look just like my brother . I told my mom that I could catfish women with it if I were the mean type . My hairdresser saw the one where I looked 20 again by accident when I was showing her the haircut I wanted. She said “ Wow ! You look great in that picture! You look like a different person!” . She had no idea it was a filter til I told her . Made me feel even older . Don’t think she realized that she wasn’t paying me a compliment 🤣. Thank you for your reply. You’re right. It’s hard to know who to trust these days . Too easy to make yourself look so different. ❤️

[@ViCT0RiA6]

you and your husband are absolutely adorable people, so so lovely ❤❤❤

[@thehonestchannel]

Thank you 🥰

[@WellnessHacker]

Can you link to everything in the setup including teleprompter and all lights?

[@thehonestchannel]

Hi there. I'll ask my husband to list what he's got and I'll drop you another note once I've added the links to the description.

[@thehonestchannel]

Just added those details to the description now.

[@miaash3870]

A photo taken outdoors with the sun shining directly on your face: The result is pretty flattering!

[@thehonestchannel]

Absolutely!

[@bekind4329]

Wow, I didn't realize what a difference it made. Your teeth are perfect. Whitening your teeth takes away the minerals. My dentist told me it's one of the worst things for your teeth. I still use them every so often. Take care & thanks again, Karen

[@thehonestchannel]

Thanks Karen! I can imagine that whitening could strip teeth of minerals. There are some less aggressive options which I might look into on the channel. ❤️

[@le_th_]

Having lived 2 decades in Hollywood & NYC, I was taught that if you want to casually insult an actor or model, you wait until they show you a professional photo of themselves and then tell them "Wow, that photo of you is really well-it." Not kidding. lol Something I would never be cruel enough to say to someone so dependent on external validation. Also, I think it's quite courageous to marry a film/lighting geek. I imagine he would be very concerned with the appropriate lighting to light you in the most flattering way before your more intimate encounters. ; ) lol Lighting has been making beauties even more beautiful since photography became a medium back in the 19th century.

[@thehonestchannel]

When I married David he was an audio producer and voiceover so the filming and video editing side came later - just in time for me starting a KZbin channel 😁

[@Somebodysomewheresometime]

Better yet, learn to do it yourself so you don’t need to depend on someone else :)

[@heidikamrath1951]

@@thehonestchannelwell that explains his great voice!

[@Efrosyni300460]

Your complexion looks fine no matter what lighting you use.. we love our flaws and we love to take care of our aging skin.. we could erase some of these wrinkles more or less drastically .. but we could never alter the expression in our eyes..

[@thehonestchannel]

🥰

[@es4666]

You just need a reflector on the right to fill in some of the shadow

[@thehonestchannel]

The shadow is what creates the cinematic effect that my husband is such a fan of. I’ve let him win for now 😁

[@littlebeebs1]

You’re lucky enough to be gorgeous in all the lighting . ❤

[@thehonestchannel]

That's very kind, thank you!

[@feeltheillinois]

we just did an expensive renovation of the bedrooms and bathroom and im depressed bc i looked better in the mirrors in the old room because of the color of the walls and the position of the lighting lol

[@thehonestchannel]

Easy fixed with good lighting around the mirrors 😁

[@elizabethr4107]

The difference is shocking and quite revealing

[@cristinamac-kay7175]

♥️♥️♥️♥️👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻😘😘😘 love it angel

[@thehonestchannel]

🥰

[@cristinamac-kay7175]

@@thehonestchannel 😘😘

[@seafoamgreen9651]

Everyone should use their absolute best lighting. Yes, I think direct lighting onto your face was excellent. Why would you want to lessen it ? That’s silly.

[@thehonestchannel]

It’s an ongoing debate 😂

[@godshealed9093]

They do this with lighting on shopping channels with the before and after on skincare, lol like we dont notice the difference

[@thehonestchannel]

You do see this happening a lot. Definitely important to keep in mind.

[@misscamay]

you will look younger with lighter eyebrows and move your blush higher and more laterally

[@thehonestchannel]

I’ve never been great with make-up though I do try to use my blush quite high up. Thanks for the tips.

[@bychelo2139]

Actually you do your makeup very nicely . I’m a professional film celebrity makeup up artist(this is my only form of income and I’ve done quite well for over 30 years in it) and I disagree with changing the placement of your blush and eyebrow color. You do a great job. If I was doing your makeup the only difference I would choose is to choose a felt tip brow marker in the same color you use and use micro blading type strokes . But the color is great, it matches your shadow root and intensifies your eyes . BTW of course I’m also going to say this lighting video was spot on and I’m glad to hear you and your husband settled in the hybrid lighting . It’s perfect ! Keep it real!

[@thehonestchannel]

@@bychelo2139 Oh thank you! This has made my day ❤

[@Somebodysomewheresometime]

I stream live online - blast my 48 yr old face😂 you’re a brave woman for doing this😂❤

[@pixidust]

Yes light does if you say more perfect looking have seen big difference in influencers when they are under light then they are in natural daylight it is a big difference not so perfect

[@Efrosyni300460]

absolutely 😂😂😂

[@mindtheprivacy]

You guys are funny

[@thehonestchannel]

🥰

[@mal8190]

clickbait headline

[@thehonestchannel]

Do you know, I'm very careful to avoid clickbait titles and that's why I state very clearly that this video is about how influencer lighting transforms skin. It literally is the best anti-aging device and everyone who watches videos about skincare products should be aware.

[@mellocello187]

So it transforms the APPEARANCE of skin and teeth, does not improve actual skin and teeth, which I thought hmm, I’ve read that infrared can improve skin, but teeth?? Haha.

[@thehonestchannel]

Ha, yes! Unfortunately lighting would only work longer term if we walked around with it hanging over us 😂