Freckles can remind you of your carefree childhood self or time spent in the sun.
They can be obtained through sun exposure or genetics. Also, freckles grace the pages of various magazine and editorial shoots, leading to individuals creating faux freckles.
So, how can you continue to enhance your freckles or create realistic-looking ones?
What Are Freckles?
Healthline states, “freckles are small brown spots on your skin, often in areas that get sun exposure. In most cases, freckles are harmless…The credit for freckles goes to both the natural environment and genetics.”
People who are naturally gifted with freckles may have them year-round or only see them in the summer. Others who don’t have freckles can try to draw them with cosmetics.
Maintaining or Drawing Freckles
Thankfully, keeping your freckles through the winter or creating ones out of thin air isn’t too tricky. You only need a few products to adjust your beauty regimen.
Invest in a Freckle Pen
Various makeup brands have formulated their freckle pens! A freckle pen is easier to use than a brow pencil because it creates a stained-like effect that mimics the look of freckles. In addition, it’s easy to dot all over the skin to create freckles.
In addition, it can be layered over your natural freckles to make them more prominent.
Keep Base Makeup Minimal
Another way to allow your freckles to shine is by keeping your base makeup minimal. For example, avoiding full-coverage foundations will bring more light to your complexion.
You can also opt only for cream products because they offer a natural and sheer finish.
Use a Self-Tanner
How can you create faux freckles that last longer than a day? First, choose a self-tanner that’s formulated for your face. Then, take a brush and dot it in an irregular freckle pattern. Finally, let it develop and rinse!
Self-tanner freckles are easy to apply and offer more longevity than a freckle pen. Use it to create new freckles or enhance the ones you have.
Bronze Your Complexion
Freckles and a slightly bronze complexion can complement each other, especially if you predominantly have freckles in the summer. One way to keep freckles in the mix is with a bronzer. It will immediately add warmth to the skin and enhance freckles.
Apply A Hair Root Spray
One hack makeup artists don’t want you to know that hair root spray can quickly coat the face in freckles. Of course, always purchase a skin-friendly formula and conduct a patch test beforehand.
The trick is to spray the nozzle only halfway and get a stippled, scattered effect that mimics the look of freckles.
Limit Exfoliants
Finally, a critical factor in maintaining freckles is to limit the use of exfoliants. Exfoliating the face will promote an even complexion and reduce the visibility of your freckles. So, you may want to limit exfoliation to once a week or every two weeks.
Contact a Dermatologist
Always contact a dermatologist for any skin concerns, especially those regarding freckles or changes in skin pigmentation!
