Screen Shot 20160815 at 82841 AM
Credit: Instagram @kyliejenner

Beauty is populated by many grass is greener communities. Those born curly would kill for straight hair and visa versa. Who hasn’t been curious about having another colour of eyes and the ‘big boob vs no boob’ debate has probably more getting-ready party conversations than we care to count. Another hot topic is freckles. Up until a few years ago freckles were something we covered up and concealed but thanks a recent wave of freckle appreciation, their instant youth-appeal is more fashionable than ever. The latest freckle activist?  Kylie Jenner.

Screen Shot 20160815 at 82702 AM
Credit: Instagram @kyliejenner

While we’re accustomed to seeing the reality star and cosmetic entrepreneur immaculately made up, her recent series of bare-faced selfies had her looking fresher than ever. Having spent the weekend celebrating her birthday with friends in the Caribbean, the newly nineteen year old snapped a shot post swim with her freckles out and proud. Later on the private jet back to Los Angeles, Jenner paired her face speckles with some ravel-friendly French braids.

 Screen Shot 20160815 at 82731 AM
Credit: Instagram @Kylizzlesnapchats

With Jenner past success for selling a beauty trend, can we expect the freckle movement to gain the same traction as her Kyshadows and Lip Kits? For those not blessed with Jenner’s beauty marks, or if you want to accentuate some you already have, there’s a knack to feigning freckles. Topshop have banked on the surge of face patch appreciation with their own pencil designed to deliver exactly that – but any fine-tipped, waxy eyebrow or eyeliner will work. 

Still there are some tricks to feigning freckles that look like the real thing. Firstly, watch the formula. Opt for matte only, anything with speckles will look strange and more costume than cute. Secondly use two or three shades of brown for a convincing finish. And finally don’t draw them on too perfectly. Inspect any real freckles and you’ll notice no two spots are the same, so the more irregular the better. 
KylieFrecklesKit
MAC, Eye Brows in Fling, Lingering, Spiked, $30. SHOP NOW