Freckles are great, but maybe you'd like them less noticeable. Here are various tips to minimize facial ones, some are long-term, others for a short-term cosmetic correction.
Steps
Step 1. If you can, try to stay out of the sun
When you go out in the sun, apply sunscreen that has an SPF of at least 15. Sun exposure will "pop out" any freckles you already have, or may cause others to appear. They are also more noticeable when you are hot or exercising.
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Regardless of your age or skin color, you should always apply sun lotion with an SPF of at least 15.
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Most quality foundations contain it, so buy one like that.
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Applying sunscreen prevents premature skin aging.
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You should wear it all year round, not just in summer or when you sunbathe.
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Step 2. Go to the perfumery and talk to a saleswoman
Step 3. Look for a liquid or creamy foundation with medium coverage and suitable for your complexion, so that it can be applied to the cheeks and neck for a natural effect
Step 4. Do not buy one of the same color as the freckles, or at most try one of a color that is halfway between that of the freckles and that of the skin
Based on skin color for good coverage.
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Medium to high coverage is often used to conceal blemishes and even out the complexion.
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This type of foundation usually contains more oil, so you won't find particularly light or hypoallergenic formulations (give Clinique foundations a try to figure out which coverage is right for you, because some are more full-bodied and opaque, others very light).
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Step 5. Try different shades to find the one that best suits the skin of the face and neck, remember that the foundation should not be the same color as the freckles
Step 6. The foundation alone may not cover them entirely
Don't hope they will magically disappear. Look for a product that will make her less noticeable.
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Don't forget that most people won't notice freckles if they are at least 30cm away from you.
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You notice your freckles more than anyone else and you probably notice them even when others have them, but most people don't.
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Step 7. Now that the freckles are less noticeable, you can try to find a dual finish powder
It is a product that you can apply alone or to fix the foundation. Don't worry, it won't give you a fake effect, it's just a compact colored powder that allows you to have a long lasting finish. Since you are looking for good coverage, you can apply it on your foundation to set it, be it the heavier one or a lighter one. This powder typically has a similar color to that of a foundation. It is a pressed powder, not a free and bright powder. In fact, loose and radiant face powders won't give you the coverage you want. In addition, you will need a product to fix the most covering foundations.
Step 8. Apply the powder to the foundation with a puff or a special brush
Step 9. Apply the blush on the cheeks to highlight this area and sculpt the face
This is especially important because as you are using a heavier foundation, you may lose definition.
Step 10. Follow with the eyeshadow, pencil, mascara and lipstick application if you are used to wearing these too
Step 11. If you intend to hide the freckles on your eyelids, you can apply foundation and powder to this area as well
Do it sparingly. These products will act as a primer for your eye makeup, which means it will last longer.
Step 12. Don't apply heavy foundation on your neck
Blend what you applied to your face at the neckline as you normally would. Putting the base all over your neck could stain your clothes, also because you will sweat more and the product will drip off as you go.
Step 13. Remember to wash your face well and exfoliate it regularly
Heavier foundations clog pores, so wash it off with a cleanser that's suitable for your skin type.
Step 14. Do not try to apply the concealer to large areas of the face
The coverage is too dense, so creases will form and the final result will be uneven.
Step 15. Apply a light moisturizer or leave none before applying a heavy foundation, which contains more oils
Step 16. If you have followed these steps, your freckles will be much less noticeable and you will get the desired result
Step 17. If you are not wearing foundation, try applying a tinted moisturizer that reflects light to make the freckles less noticeable
Advice
- Apply the powder immediately after applying the foundation.
- If you turn to a saleswoman in a perfumery, explain to her what the final result you want to achieve is. If you are small, she will almost always recommend light formulations, typically used by teenagers.
- Don't be persuaded to buy a tinted foundation that suits freckles, not complexions.
- Avoid foundation brands that won't give you the coverage you need. Often, brands geared towards younger girls offer lightweight products. Look for brands whose target is made up of older women and opt for more full-bodied formulations. Follow the same line of thinking when it comes to powder.
- If you go to the perfumery you will probably spend more money to buy everything you need. Therefore, choose well and ask if you can return products that do not fit you (in this case, keep the receipts).
- Don't expect the freckles to go away 100%.
- If you have oily skin, you shouldn't use more full-bodied foundations, otherwise you run the risk of blemishes.
- Try to like freckles. Just because your friends don't have them doesn't mean this detail doesn't make you beautiful.
- Before hiding freckles, think about all the beautiful women who have them (Kate Moss, Julia Roberts, Keira Knightley, etc.). Freckles are not considered a defect. Think that there are women who try to create fake ones in order to have them, so learn to love them, don't always hide them.
- Coverage and foundation color are the key. Before buying a perfumery product, try the tester and ask for help to find your way around the different formulations. Ask questions if you have any doubts.
- Freckles are great, you don't need to completely cover them.
Warnings
- Try these tips for the freckles you have on your face. Don't try to hide those on your chest or the rest of your body with make-up.
- Medium to high coverage foundations usually have multiple oils and can cause blemishes in those with oily skin.
