Red hair…trending!
Freckles…trending!
Bleach blonde brows… trending!
After years of being bullied, redhead features are the hottest trend. Of course, not all redheads have freckles, but many do. The freckle trend is continuing to blow up, especially with summer around the corner. There are several reasons why people may choose to create faux freckles:
1. Aesthetic appeal: Many people find freckles charming and associate them with a youthful, natural look. Faux freckles allow individuals to temporarily mimic the appearance of freckles, adding a touch of whimsy and character to their makeup look.
2. Trendiness: Faux freckles have gained popularity through social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, where influencers and beauty enthusiasts showcase their creativity with makeup techniques. As a result, many people may try faux freckles to stay on-trend and experiment with their makeup routine.
3. Personal expression: Makeup is a form of self-expression, and faux freckles offer individuals a fun and creative way to express their personality and style. Some people may use faux freckles as a form of artistic expression or to enhance their natural features.
4. Enhanced natural look: Faux freckles can create a more natural-looking makeup finish, particularly for individuals who want to achieve a sun-kissed, outdoorsy vibe. By strategically placing freckle-like dots on the cheeks and nose, individuals can achieve a fresh, youthful appearance.
5. Covering imperfections: For some individuals, faux freckles can serve as a way to camouflage blemishes, acne scars, or uneven skin tone. By strategically applying freckle-like dots, they can draw attention away from imperfections and create a more even complexion.
Here are some of the craziest (and smartest) ways people have tried to get faux freckles.
Broccoli Faux Freckles
Using broccoli for faux freckles might be the wildest one of all, and we’ve seen plenty of people try this and have it flop, but for some, it’s working.
@tinipeart hack for the perfect faux freckles with fake tan 🥦🤍 no broccoli was wasted 🫶 #broccolifreckles #fauxfreckles #faketanfreckles @St Moriz
@camartins Respondendo a @Rute Ester testando truque de fazer sardas com brocolis e pra piorar, o meu ta estragado akakak #hacks #beautyhacks #fakefreckles #makeuphacks
Root Spray
Another crazy trick people have been trying is using root spray. This one has created plenty of failures, but if done right, it seems like it might actually work!
@mireyarios Replying to @c0rpes.of.trinity freckle hack #frecklesgirl #magicrootcoverup #rootcoverup #frecklespray #frecklestutorial #frecklesmakeup #fakefreckles #fakefrecklestutorial
@chloe_dillon Trying out the faux freckle hack 🧍🏼♀️#makeup#fauxfreckle#hack#sprayonfreckles#fail#fyp#viral
Electric Toothbrush
Liquid bronzer seems like a great product for creating faux freckles, but getting the freckle effect with an electric toothbrush is wild.
@makeupbyash.x Would you try this freckle hack?!✨ #freckles #fauxfreckles #fauxfrecklestutorial #freckleshack
Beard Dye
We love beard dye, for eyebrows! But for faux freckles? This is a big fail!
@alysamaebeck I will master this! #fauxfreckles #bearddyefreckles #fauxfreckleshack #makeuproutine #skincareroutine #grwmchitchat #grwmvlog #dayinmylife #makeuphack
Bonus Faux Freckle Techniques
Looking for some faux freckle techniques that seem to work pretty well? Check out these:
@kseniasenn Trust me just get it #frecklestutorial #frecklestamper #freckles #freckleshack #makeuphacks #makeuphack #frecklemakeup #makeup #beautytok
@avakolker freckle hack
@harrietmrose Another henna freckle transition as you love them so much #henna #hennafreckles #fakefreckles #fauxfreckles
And of course, for those who really want to commit…freckle tattoos are a thing:
@yassatattoo Replying to @stephaniexdianne she’s so stunning…I can’t even…#cosmetictattoo #freckletattoo #frecklesgirl #frecklestutorial #frecklehack #freckles #fauxfreckles #frecklefilter #facetatt #facetattoo #pmutraining #pmuartist
Freckle Pens
Even redheads born without freckles are jumping on the faux freckle bandwagon, but these redheads know the best way to achieve the faux freckle look is a freckle pen. It’s made for creating faux freckles and won’t damage or irritate your skin. If you’re a redhead ‘by choice’, a freckled redhead, or just someone who wants to embrace the freckle life, here’s your best bet.
@kylei.ann It also stains so long lasting !!! I love that it doesn’t turn gray either @saltyfaceofficial #fakefreckles #makeupforredheads #fyp
@jonesgirlstudio What do we think?!? : #freckles #fauxfreckles #ginger #redhead #makeupreview #tiktokmademebuyit
@jonesgirlstudio What do we think?!? : #freckles #fauxfreckles #ginger #redhead #makeupreview #tiktokmademebuyit
Rock it like a Redhead!
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