A color washes you out
Do you have this expression "The color washes you out" when you're trying to say "This color doesn't match your skin, it makes you have a bad complexion"？

And if you do, Is this phrase used often?

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A color washes you out
Do you have this expression "The color washes you out" when you're trying to say "This color doesn't match your skin, it makes you have a bad complexion"？

And if you do, Is this phrase used often?

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Yes! You can say this. It's not specifically used often, but it's especially used when talking about photos.

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If you are talking about using cosmetics, and the colors don't make you look good, an American would say "the color does not suit you."  Color washed out would be used in talking about photos.  "Take another picture because you face is washed out in this photo!"

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