Beauty tips to enhance freckles

Whether they’re year round speckles or just a light sprinkle that’s saved for summer, your freckles will always look amazing when you embrace them. Not only are they a sign of youthfulness, they’re sexy without trying, refreshing and real. Don’t believe us? Just take a look at Victoria’s Secret bombshell Erin Heatherton’s signature smattering, Rachel Bilson’s subtle speckles or Emma Stone’s beauty spots. Now do you get it?
While sun-kissed spots are trending, there are several beauty tricks you can try to make them truly shine. And the best part? Freckles make everything else you do, whether it’s a lip or strong feline eye, look that touch bit more effortless. From trends to skip, foundation flops and fiery locks, here are seven beauty tips to enhance your freckles.
SLATHER ON THE SPF
This step should be a no-brainer, no matter whether you’re freckle-free or covered in them. Just remember, pigmentation is triggered by sun exposure, and the melanin in your skin that accumulates will (eventually) surface. So, the lesson? Be diligent and protect yourself from the sun and you’ll help those cute clusters stay cute - and from morphing into more serious spots in the future! Get yourself a daily moisturiser with broad spectrum SPF 15 or more. Good, now you’ve got your base covered.
we love: Reef Dry Touch SPF 30+ Sunscreen Lotion, Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25, Clarins Sunscreen Control Screen for Face SPF 30 Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face Superscreen SF50+, ModelCo Daily Face Mattifying Sunscreen and Lip Balm SPF50+
TRY THE DYE
Red hair is synonymous with freckles, accentuating each little smattering in all the right ways. And since the fiery trend is suspected to be a must-have hair hue for 2016, how can you possibly go wrong? Here are 10 celebrities (plus some other not-so-famous beauties) who prove red hair is a sure-fire way to make a bold beauty statement.
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LIGHTEN UP
Heavy make-up and freckles aren’t exactly a perfect match, so don’t let your formula interfere with your skin’s texture. Your safest bet: a sheer BB cream or tinted moisturiser, which will hydrate your skin, give SPF protection and a natural-looking finish that’ll ensure your freckles aren’t masked, but perfectly paraded. Remember, freckles are features to highlight, not hide, so think fresh, glowing, healthy-looking skin.
we love: Nutrimetics nc BB Crème Skin Perfector, NYX BB Cream, Stila Stay All Day HD Illuminating Beauty Balm, Estée Lauder DayWear Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Sheer Tint Release Moisturiser SPF 15, Clinique Moisture Surge Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15
For the times when you need something heavier, remember to avoid matching your foundation shade to your freckles. Do and you’ll end up with a shade that’s too dark for your face. When you pick your shade, use the lighter skin in between your beauty marks to guide you.
we love: Shiseido Sheer and Perfect Foundation SPF 18, Yves Saint Laurent Le Teint Touche Éclat, Max Factor Ageless Elixir 2 in 1 Foundation + Serum
GET BLUSHED
There’s no need to be shy when picking your cheek colour - freckles look extra fresh under a wash of bright pink or coral. Simply sweep your cheekbones with one of these hues to add a little pop of colour to add contrast. Anything too brown or warm might make your spots appear muddy.
we love: Bobbi Brown Blush, Stila Custom Colour Blush, Yves Saint Laurent Blush Volupté in Light 05, Lancôme Blush Subtil
BRONZER IS NEVER OFF-LIMITS
Think bronzer is a no-go zone? Think again. So long as you keep things sheer, a little sun-kissed colour will really complement your speckles, which are naturally more prominent post-sun anyway. Get it right with a light cream or gel bronzer, which will keep your skin visible through the glow.
bh tip: Avoid products that are too glittery, as these will only overpower, and take the attention away from your speckles.
we love: Too Faced Pink Leopard Blushing Bronzer, Physicians Formula Bronze Booster Glow-Boosting Sun Stones, Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Luminous Liquid Bronzer
FAUX IT!
Don’t have freckles, or want to add more? Easy, just draw them on! Create the illusion of freckles using a soft eyebrow or eye pencil. For a natural look, choose a colour that is close to the colour of your natural freckles; whether it be dark blonde, red or brown. If you want to get really technical, alternate between two subtly different shades to create the most realistic-looking spots. Lightly dot the pencil onto your skin, focusing particularly on areas where the sun hits your face: along your cheekbones, under your eyes and across your nose. Once you’ve applied your faux spots, dab evenly with a blush brush to blend and set in place.
we love: Innoxa Eyebrow Pencil, Ulta3 Eyebrow Pencil, Designer Brands Brow Pencil, M.A.C Maleficent Penultimate Eye Liner, Bobbi Brown Brow Pencil, Almay Eyeliner
KNOW WHICH TRENDS TO SKIP
There are a handful of beauty trends that aren’t right for everyone, and contouring is one of them. As a cosmetic-heavy technique, those trying to flaunt their spots won’t want to get on this bandwagon. Instead, try strobing, which naturally pops and sculpts the face by highlighting the cheek and brow bones. This’ll give you enough dimension without dulling your freckles.
we love: M.A.C Strobe Cream, NARS The Multiple, Inika Light Reflect Highlighting Crème, NYX Cosmetics Born to Glow Liquid Illuminator
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54 Member Comments
I agree with the first one 100% , everyone should be wearing sunscreen
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Let your natural beauty shine through, better than wearing too thick makeup
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Another article on the latest "freckles" trend - even if it was posted January 2016!
Awaiting the day when "wrinkles, fine lines and crows feet" are the latest trend!
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Freckles are so natural, drawing them on is another thing though!
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I think freckles are adorable, always been envious of my older sister's
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When I was younger I always opted for anything light reflecting to minimise my freckles. I have never really liked them but they look great on some people.
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I don't mind my splash of freckles on my face. I use a BB cream which is a light coverage and gives a healthy glow.
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Love Reef Dry!!
I have so many freckles that come out in the summer but I've grown to really appreciate them :)
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Great article. Thanks for the advice
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I did try the Estee lauder which changes colour when applied to your skin, but it was still quite dark on me
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I've always had freckles and was teased for them in school, I'm so happy to see them come into trend now! Most of my face freckles have faded after putting lemon juice on my face everyday after school though (and that was a few years ago now!). They are still there but easily cover-able with makeup now.
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I have no freckles unfortunately (just sun damage , uneven skin tone)....but love strobing, and use that MAC strobe cream on ocassions. Looks so good on!
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Great tips! Definitely gave up on contouring a long time ago.
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Please try strobing! This product is incredible and truly does bring out your freckles - in a good way.
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A lot of mine have faded, but no one ever needs to cover them up now, it use to be thing to do,
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my mom would wear light coverage foundation to show off her freckles can't say she loves them very much though
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My freckles have faded, and I have used sunscreen for so many years now, my skin rarely changes colour
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I LOVE Reef sunblock - it's definitely one of my favourites. I definitely do have a lot of freckles but they are hidden on my face because of my redness right now :(
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a good face tan fake can blend pigmentation / freckles.
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its so true not to have makeup matched to foundation...ive had a few professionals match doubdation darker to ny freckles / pigmentation. i use to hate my pigmentation now i just accept it i try to prevent the rest of it coming up more.
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Same. When I discovered that I had bad pigmentation happening, wanted to do anything to lighten it. Wish it was freckles, but it was blotchiness. Now looks way better, and I do not care about it any more....just prevention and good skincare are thing I love to do
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Recently I have noticed a lot of freckles in my skin and I have been trying some procucts to get rid of them. I was so concious about them and felt bad about my face but after reading this article I think I have came to conclusion that I should embrace ot rather than thinking about in a bd way. Thank you beauty heaven. It really helped me a lot.
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I've seen a lot of girls these days walking around with faux freckles. Some look nice, others not so much.. I don't have freckles at all but I think real ones look cute on many people.
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Oh some glorious products here, love to try some new BB creams
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