Maybe in the past, people would be teased for having freckles. Yet as adults would always tell you, you'll grow love them as you get older.
Freckles aren't a blemish. They're something beautiful that more and more people are learning to celebrate in the name of body positivity.
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But in 2020, people are taking their freckles to a whole new dimension. Some people are enhancing their current freckles and taking them to the next level, while other folks with clear skin are actually adding a unique kind of cosmetic freckle to their complexion.
What am I talking about? An eye-catching type of tiny facial jewel called 'Crystal Freckles' which can be applied to the face to give you an extra little sparkle.
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The trend has been doing the rounds on YouTube and Instagram since 2017. But it's recently seen something of a resurgence among the beauty-blogging communities on social media. has really gathered speed in the last few months with beauty influencers loving the chance to bling up their usual look.
In a recent interview with Allure, Makeup artist for New York Fashion Week Autumn 2019 Show Erin Parsons talked about how she utilized the trend to give her catwalk models a bit of extra glam.
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Parsons stated: "It sparkles and shines just like the clothes this season. I wanted to create it like a veil. Whenever I do stones I usually do them very organically. It almost feels like freckles or beauty marks."
So there you have it: it looks as though Crystal Freckles are going to be a more environmentally-friendly alternative to glitter, and we can expect to see lots of people trying them out come festival season this year.