Freckles are in fashion today; while some people add them with makeup, others don't know how to apply makeup with them. They are an asset to highlight, not to conceal. Here is a complete routine, accompanied by suggestions for makeup with them.
Prepare the skin
I'm not telling you anything new, but the foundation of makeup is to prepare your skin beforehand.
Start by cleansing and moisturizing your skin every day, ideally with a day cream containing sun protection (SPF), as skin with freckles is often more sensitive to the sun.
Moisturizing creams and lotions
Additionally, regularly exfoliate your skin for a smoother complexion, which will naturally bring out your freckles. Generally, skin that needs exfoliation is dry, rough, sun-damaged, or even prone to breakouts.
Unify without masking: choosing your complexion product
To unify your complexion without completely masking freckles, opt for light and translucent textures: BB cream, CC cream, or fluid foundation with buildable coverage.
You should also avoid matte or very high-coverage textures that might mask your freckles.
Our tip: If your foundation is too heavy, you can mix it with a little day cream or serum to lighten it.
Our recommendations
BB Cream Pure Beauty - Astra Make-Up
This cream hydrates, corrects imperfections, and leaves a natural finish, perfect for highlighting your freckles.
Fluid Foundation Serum - Astra Make-Up
This foundation has buildable coverage, a natural and luminous finish, and is enriched with skin-caring active ingredients.
Compact Foundation Balm - Astra Make-Up
It has a creamy texture with 94% natural ingredients, unifying the skin without masking it, ideal for touch-ups.
Application: technique makes the difference
Don't apply too much cream at once, but rather in small touches, dabbing lightly with a damp sponge or a beauty blender. This will help avoid demarcation lines and maintain transparency over your freckles.
If needed, you can lightly run a damp cotton swab over areas to lighten to further reduce coverage. Some people do this to highlight tattoos on their face after applying foundation.
Accentuate freckles
To accentuate your freckles, especially in winter when they fade, use an eyebrow pencil or a special freckle pencil in a natural shade similar to your own freckles. Then, lightly dab onto the skin for a natural effect.
Makeup for the rest of the face
Indeed, it would be a shame to only highlight your freckles, so do the rest of your makeup for a harmonious look.
Choose blushes in warm tones (peach, apricot) that complement the natural warmth of your skin.
As for the eyes, again opt for light makeup, avoiding overly cool shades that could contrast with your skin's warm tone.
As you can see, the secret to successful makeup with freckles is lightness and transparency. Freckles are a unique signature: dare to show them off!
