7 tips to follow for applying makeup over freckles

There's something naturally youthful about freckles. How else do you explain the bevy of "false freckle" tutorials on YouTube? If you're naturally blessed with a smattering of dots or even a full face of freckles, you have unique makeup challenges.
While you may be inclined to occasionally cover them all up, it's best to let them shine through (just like your personality). The following tips will help you even out your skin tone while giving your face a dewy, natural glow.
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1. Learn to love primer
As a freckle-faced beauty, you want to let your natural skin show through. To decrease the look of pores, or to fill in fine lines, grab a good primer and prep the skin. All of Casey's top primer picks will give you a more refined appearance whether you opt for foundation or not.
2. Just correct your skin tone (h/t MAC Cosmetics)
If you have freckles and some underlying redness, don't try to cancel them both out. Chantel Miller recommends opting for a lightweight sheer coverage foundation to even out your skin tone without making your face look one dimensional.
3. Choose cream products (h/t Shelbey Wilson)
If your foundation makes your freckles look darker or even a bit ashy, try using a tinted moisturizer like Shelbey Wilson. You'll get a fresh even look without the unwanted interaction between your foundation and your freckles.
4. Spot conceal to even out your skin tone
Using a light hand will definitely make the most of your fabulous freckles. Instead of applying foundation all over, simply spot conceal areas of discoloration. It's easier to blend and will look really natural.
5. Opt for a sheer wash of color on the cheek
Heavy bronzer and dark blush can change the color of your freckles. To make the most of them, try using a liquid blush or anything with the word "sheer" in the description.
6. Create a softly dramatic eye
Black liner can look really harsh against your freckles, so swap it out for brown or copper liner for a sexy pulled-together look.
7. Don't forget a fresh, glossy lip
To keep your overall look cohesive, fill in your lips with lip pencil and top with gloss. Matte finishes can look flat, and you want to tie everything together in a light, natural way.
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