Smooth Skin

Magazine pictures are so demoralizing.  Do people really have that clear, smooth skin?  Is that even obtainable?  I assume that if I do see a real, live person with smooth skin they are wearing flawless make-up or are under the age of 10.  I know I have imperfections on my face, so I assume that everyone else does too. We stare at ourselves in the mirror and then do our best to cover up what we see as flaws.  Advertiser get that, we need their product to fix whatever it is we think is wrong.   No wonder I feel ugly without make-up...thanks advertisers, you are very good at your jobs.