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Makeup can be confusing when you have a face full of freckles.
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Should you cover them up with heavy layers of foundation if you want an even complexion?
Or should you focus on concealing specific areas that need coverage?
Or skip face makeup all together in lieu of lash-lengthening mascaras, brow-defining pencils, and bold lip colors?
Read on for more of their spot-on advice.
Start by cleansing and moisturizing your skin so the makeup you apply after goes on more smoothly.
Derms usually recommendsunscreenswith at least SPF 30.)
Freckles can sometimes make figuring out your skins undertone more confusing, makeup artistDelina Medhintells SELF.
Some products will helpfully tell you on the label which undertones they suit best.
The best way toapply concealeris by using your (clean!)
fingertips or tapered blending brushes.
Giglio also likes using aBeautyblender, which comes in several sizes and helps you target areas more precisely.
We recommendRMS Lip2Cheek, $36, which is a cream blush and lip tint in one.
The product is buildable and blends really nicely in for a subtle glow.
The key to letting your freckles show is opting for sheer, buildable products.
Avoid any medium- to full-coverage foundations, heavy powders or powder blush, makeup artistAshleigh Ciuccitells SELF.
Creamy sheer, products will put your freckles on display, she adds.
This means using lightweight products like tintedprimers, tinted moisturizers, and spot concealersthe more sheer the better.
Cant splurge on new makeup right now?
you’ve got the option to sheer-ify heavier foundation with some moisturizer.
you could make your freckles pop by emphasizing them with a little bit of makeup, Cheng tells SELF.
She recommends Anastasia Beverly Hill’sBrow Wiz, $21, which has a small tip thats great for precision.
Most freckles tend to be cool-toned, which is something to keep in mind when choosing a lip color.
However, if you like to experiment with contrast, lips are a good place to try it.
Choosea color correctorbased on the shade of the freckles, Giglio explains.
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