How to Paint Freckles

People with freckles aren't always light-skinned and redheaded.

Freckles are small brown spots on skin caused by increased melanin production. Some children find that freckles fade as they get older, while others find that their freckles become more pronounced. People with freckles who get lots of sun typically notice that the amount increases. It's a coveted look by some, whether their freckles have faded or they just want a change in appearance.

Things You'll Need

• Light brown waterproof eyebrow pencil
• Large powder brush
• Face powder
• Powder bronzer

Instructions

1. Determine the area of your face you want to cover with freckles. You'll typically want to create spots in various sizes across your nose and covering part of your cheeks for a natural-looking result.

2. Place the sharpened tip of a light-brown eyebrow pencil against your nose and apply just enough pressure to leave a dot on your skin. Look at the resulting dot and determine whether you need to apply more or less pressure. Repeat the process until you apply the number of spots you want.

3. Dip a large powder brush in your face powder. Mineral face powder foundations work best, but any will do. Sweep the brush over your face, applying the powder evenly to help keep the dots from fading or smudging.

4. Tap excess powder off the brush and dip it into your powder bronzer. Give your face a light dusting, focusing on your forehead, cheeks, nose and chin. The bronzer will not only blend the eyebrow pencil marks on your face, but also make the freckles look more natural.

References

• YouTube: How-to Makeup, Fake Freckles

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish