Freckles have long been a subject of fascination in the world of beauty. Once associated with peasant classes working in the sun, they later became a desirable trait in the hippie movement of the 1960s and 1st decade. As makeup trends shifted towards heavier coverage in the 1980s and 1990s, freckles were often obscured. However, in recent years, these charming features have enjoyed a resurgence in popularity, with many embracing their natural beauty.
For brides with freckles, there’s no need to conceal them on their special day. With the right products and techniques, it’s possible to enhance one’s complexion without overpowering those distinctive freckles. The result is a radiant, sensual, and beautiful look that showcases one’s unique features. As someone who has a love-hate relationship with my own freckles, I can attest that they can be both a blessing and a curse.
When they appear during the summer months, I often find myself wishing they would fade away. However, when I add a swipe of kohl liner and some bronzer to my makeup routine, I begin to appreciate their unique charm. For those lucky enough to sport freckles year-round or planning a summer wedding, I say embrace your natural beauty.
Whether you’re aiming for a dewy, ethereal look or something more seductive and vampish, there’s no denying the allure of a well-defined complexion that showcases those beautiful freckles. Let these stunning looks serve as inspiration for playing up your own pretty features.
Play with Pinks
Freckles have long been a subject of fascination in the world of beauty. Once associated with peasant classes working in the sun, they later became a desirable trait in the hippie movement of the 1960s and 1st decade. As makeup trends shifted towards heavier coverage in the 1980s and 1990s, freckles were often obscured. However, in recent years, these charming features have enjoyed a resurgence in popularity, with many embracing their natural beauty.
For brides with freckles, there’s no need to conceal them on their special day. With the right products and techniques, it’s possible to enhance one’s complexion without overpowering those distinctive freckles. The result is a radiant, sensual, and beautiful look that showcases one’s unique features. As someone who has a love-hate relationship with my own freckles, I can attest that they can be both a blessing and a curse.
When they appear during the summer months, I often find myself wishing they would fade away. However, when I add a swipe of kohl liner and some bronzer to my makeup routine, I begin to appreciate their unique charm. For those lucky enough to sport freckles year-round or planning a summer wedding, I say embrace your natural beauty.
Whether you’re aiming for a dewy, ethereal look or something more seductive and vampish, there’s no denying the allure of a well-defined complexion that showcases those beautiful freckles. Let these stunning looks serve as inspiration for playing up your own pretty features.
Bare Faced Beauty
When it comes to wedding day makeup, freckles can be a bit of a challenge if they’re not particularly prominent. This is because many foundation formulas are designed to provide heavy coverage, which can often result in a mask-like appearance that obscures the natural beauty of the skin – and the freckles, of course. One solution to this problem is to opt for a long-lasting tinted moisturizer, BB or CC cream instead.
These products not only even out your skin tone but also add a touch of illumination to give you a radiant base coverage that complements your natural features without hiding them. By choosing a formula that offers buildable coverage and a sheer finish, you can still achieve the flawless look you want for your big day while still showcasing those lovely freckles.
Continue To Contour
As we previously discussed, contouring remains a significant trend for brides in 2015. However, this doesn’t mean you can’t incorporate the look if you’re naturally blessed with freckles. To create a stunning contour that complements your unique features, use peach-toned products to define your cheekbones and apply darker concealer only along the sides of your forehead, temples, and cheeks.
Next, apply a translucent highlighter down the centre of your nose and along the freckled sections on either side to really make them stand out.
Do Dew
With Elise Hameau’s captivating photos from Bridal Musings serving as inspiration, it’s clear that illuminator is the ultimate companion for brides with freckles. For those seeking a soft, radiant, and natural wedding day makeup look, incorporating an illuminating base into their routine can have a profound impact on their complexion.
A common misconception about freckles is that they were once associated with the working class due to excessive outdoor exposure; however, this stereotype has long been debunked. Instead, embracing one’s freckles and showcasing them in a bright, stunning way can result in a polished and captivating appearance.
Vamp It Up
While the idea of a vampy starlet often conjures up images of heavy makeup and porcelain doll-like skin, there’s no reason why you can’t incorporate freckles into your look. In fact, strong brows, sultry eyes, and a seductive lip can create a striking contrast against the natural warmth of freckled skin. Add in a dramatic hairstyle and you’ll be red carpet ready – or at least feeling like a glamorous bride-to-be.
Spread Your Wings
The allure of stark contrasts in beauty is undeniable. One of the most striking combinations is a bare, flawless face paired with a bold, winged eye look. By keeping makeup simple and understated on the rest of the face – think foundation and lip products that blend seamlessly into the skin – you create the perfect canvas for your eyes to take center stage. Whether you opt for a pop of color or go big with liner, this classic combo is sure to turn heads.
Soft and Smokey
A captivating combination of a smoky eye and freckled skin creates a sultry, undone look that exudes sensuality. The subtle morning-after quality of the eyes only adds to its allure. While freckles are often linked with summer beauty trends, incorporating a smoky eye is an excellent way to elevate this natural feature for winter as well.
Pucker Up
A striking combination of freckles and bold red lips is nothing short of captivating. The way the deep color of the lip paint contrasts with the natural skin tone, creating a statement look that’s hard to ignore, is truly divine. This powerful beauty move works just as well on fair-skinned redheads as it does on those with darker complexions. In fact, it’s a perfect addition to any wedding day look, adding an extra touch of glamour and confidence.