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freckles. how to cover them?

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memphis83 · 17/06/2013 23:27

I have had freckles since really young and although I use spf everyday they are geting worse.
I hated them as a kid and used to rub concealer of my mums all over my face from about 5. (when she wasn't guarding her make up bag) they really get me down and would love to be rid of them but lasering my whole body is out of the question.
I am pale and camoflage make up is always too dark so has anyone got any advice on covering them up?
Thanks im advance

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Dillydollydaydream · 17/06/2013 23:29

I tend to use moisturiser with self tan in it helps to blend the freckles in!

nicecupofteaandbiscuit · 17/06/2013 23:30

Why would you want to get rid of them? I love having freckles.

marmaladesandwich · 17/06/2013 23:32

You probably don't want to hear this; I have loads of freckles, pale skin, they all join up in the sun. I was always told by my mum that they are a sign of beauty and I chose to believe her. So, I don't cover them up because (as you've obviously found out) anything thick enough to cover freckles is going to look like a mask; I sometimes put on tinted moisturiser which evens it out a bit, but only when it's sunny. Love your freckles!

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memphis83 · 17/06/2013 23:38

I have really hated them more since they have covered my forehead and my arms are covered, even my knees and tops of my feet since I ventured into skirts instead of jeans. This hasn't helped on top of large pores on my face and milia (sp?) on my upper arms.... I really have waited too long to start looking after my skin.

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ThisIsMummyPig · 17/06/2013 23:40

Don't cover up freckles - you need to learn to love them.

My whole family was overcome with joy when DD2 was overcome with freckles (I have them too - but not so many now that I'm old)

marmaladesandwich · 17/06/2013 23:41

I don't think looking after your skin would have stopped you getting freckles, unless you wore complete sunblock all the time, which isn't advisable (vitamin D). Could you see a dermatologist about the milia and pores?

marmaladesandwich · 17/06/2013 23:41

Vibbe · 17/06/2013 23:41

Concealer, or camouflage makeup such as Vichy Dermablend or Keromask. Dermablend is more like a normal foundation, so the lightest colour might be too dark if you're very pale. Keromask is made for camouflaging skin imperfections like vitiligo, rosacea, unwanted tattoos and so on. They have a fairly good range of colours but you can also mix them yourself.

I only have experience with Dermablend, and if I remember correctly, it does cover my freckles (I only use it as a concealer for spots, not freckles - maybe I should try again at some point), but I've heard good things about Keromask. I do however think that full coverage foundation can look very unnatural.

I do however think it's a pity covering up freckles - I think they are cute and charming.

marmaladesandwich · 17/06/2013 23:42

Gah.

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memphis83 · 17/06/2013 23:51

Thank you all for your advice. I only know my sister with freckles and she was covered as a kid and now they are so pale you cannot see them but I have gone the opposite way.
Regarding the pores I have been having microderm treatments for them.
Only realised today how much my freckles bother me after saying to someone that we booked our wedding for March so they will be as light as they get for the photos.

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TheSecondComing · 18/06/2013 00:01

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superlambanana · 18/06/2013 00:21

I think freckles look lovely. I don't think I even notice really if someone has them unless I stop and think about it.

hippohugger · 18/06/2013 00:21

I find anything stronger than tinted moisturiser looks ridiculous on me. So I use tinted moisturiser. Freckles mean that 'evening glam' make-up really doesn't work - for me they force a natural look and bright red lipstick or smoky eyes just look wierd. I don't find this to be a problem, just how it works for my millions of freckles. I think with lots of dark freckles, as opposed to an adorable sprinkling on the nose, you're either looking at fairly light make-up, or a heavy mask of the stuff. Learning to love them, or ignore them, is much easier.

bishboschone · 18/06/2013 19:09

I have Lots of freckles and I love them , I think they make me look younger than I am but if I want fill on glamour I use loreal true match mineral make up. Covers them no problem.

ChocsAwayInMyGob · 18/06/2013 19:13

I used to hate my freckles but I love them now and see them as a sign of youthfulness.

I would never mask them as it would make me look overly made up and unnatural. I think there are Fade Away creams, and I have also heard that lemon juice fades them, but I'm keeping mine!.

OP maybe you just don't realise how pretty you are.

SvetlanaKirilenko · 18/06/2013 19:14

I'm going to add to all those saying learn to love them - I don't have freckles, instead I have pretty bad skin. I would love freckles, I think they are beautiful. It's like the straight/curly hair thing - if you have one you want the other. I bet you are gorgeous, stop trying to cover them and learn to love them!

Failing that, tone them down a little with some gentle mineral make up such as Lily Lolo, it covers just about anything (I can recommend the powder foundation and the concealer). But please don't put loads on, let them show a little

Justfornowitwilldo · 18/06/2013 19:20

It was only after watching Spiral with Audrey Fleurot that I realised how few women you see on tv with freckles.

There's nothing wrong with them.

MrsMaryCooper · 18/06/2013 20:13

I have freckles, I hate them.

And Justfornow is quite right very few women on TV or films have visible freckles (may have them under heavy make up)

satsumasunrise · 18/06/2013 20:43

What a shame you haven't learned to love your freckles. I'm covered in them thanks to my Irish colouring and I've had nothing but compliments about them.

buttercrumble · 18/06/2013 20:46

Why would you want too. I would love them

bishboschone · 18/06/2013 20:50

I look like that link although I'm blonde and my freckles are brown . I have curly hair too and I was told the other day I wasn't old enough to have children ( I'm nearly 40) .. I lubb my freckles

PoppyWearer · 18/06/2013 20:52

I love mine. My 5yo DD is starting to get some on her cheeks now (in spite of being slathered in factor 50 from birth) and she looks so pretty!

I had both my DCs in the summer and have some lovely close-up photos of my sunkissed freckly face next to them as newborns.

I'm sorry that you don't like yours, OP, and I hope you learn to like them one day.

MaybeBentley · 18/06/2013 21:01

Fake tan to blend them a bit, Dermablend to cover the couple that are larger and more irregular in space, deeper coloured and more age-spots than freckles. Then celebrate them - it has taken me 40+ years to say that last part.

xTillyx · 18/06/2013 23:24

I'm very freckley,I've stopped noticing them on my face and they're not too obvious with BB cream on. Not so keen on the ones on my arms but nowt I can do about it. To be honest I'm so pale that I sort of class my exta freckles in the summer as my version of a tan, they're certainly the only indicator I've been away.lol

xTillyx · 18/06/2013 23:35

Oh and just wanted to point out, Alex Jones who presents The One Show has a lot of freckles on her arms, I think I've read an interview where she mentions them. Also,Jennifer Metcalfe who plays Mercedes in Hollyoaks has a lot of freckles but is always very glam. Its true though, more freckles in films/tv please!

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