#WOTW: The Galaxy Freckles Trend Is One For Dreamers

 

Long gone are the days when freckles were frowned upon. In fact, the emergence of achieving a freckled look through makeup is no news. We’ve seen it on runways, and it has been tried and tested by everyone from makeup artists and beauty bloggers to our fave celebrities. And it wasn’t too long ago when we noticed that rainbow freckles worked its way as a much-talked-about beauty trend across the internet. But you know what has taken taken over Instagram lately, touted as one of the ‘most Tumblr festival beauty trend yet’? Galaxy freckles.

Yep, you read that right. It all started when professional doodler Qinni posted an artwork of ‘the freckled galaxy girl’ based on the theme “Her face was like the night sky…you could almost trace out the constellations with her star-like freckles…”. In no time, the idea was picked up by makeup artist Adrienne, who unintentionally started the trend when she painted her face exactly like Qinni’s sketch.

 

“Mapping out the constellation with her freckles, in the night sky…” ⭐️ Apparently this has become a makeup trend based on my freckled galaxy girl ?~ it was in a cosmopolitan and an mtv article, I think? Though the mtv one didn’t really mention me, it was the makeup artist they featured who did ?~ so thank you guys ??~ and the peeps who told me about this XD~ thanks! Hope you guys don’t mind the sort of throwback ?~ haha I feel a little bad for throwing back this piece since I think it’s decently well known and some of you guys are probably tired of seeing it?~~

A photo posted by Qinni (@qinniart) on Jul 17, 2016 at 10:46pm PDT

 

Want to try something different at the next music festival you’re attending? Forget the chokers and the flower crowns (ugh, passé), and get a little experimental with this look. The trend is all about creating swirling clouds and identifiable constellations on your cheekbones and nose using makeup and glitter. In fact, some artists have even gone ahead and painted these delicate patterns on their neck. The idea is to get as creative as you can. Also, you can vary the intensity of makeup in order to create the desired effect — subtle or loud, take your pick.

 

Trying out them galaxy freckles. Feeling like a space princess ? link in bio for the video and full product list! ✨ @nyxcosmetics Liquid Suede “Amethyst”, Glitter Brilliants “Crystal”, Glam Liner “Glam Platinum”, Primal Colors, Full Throttle “Stunner” @mehronmakeup Paradise Makeup AQ “White” @sigmabeauty Lip Switch “Double Whammy #nebula #galaxy #galaxyfreckles

A photo posted by Δ KHALEESI Δ (@mirandahedman) on Jul 19, 2016 at 11:04am PDT

 

Had to try this makeup after I saw a few people recreating this look inspired by @qinniart. It’s been ages since I’ve played with makeup. #makeup #galaxyfreckles #pastelhair #qinniart

A photo posted by Brienne (@briekt) on Jul 25, 2016 at 6:38pm PDT

 

I’m light years away??? #galaxyfreckles#galaxy#milkyway#makeup#makeupartist#girl#weird#ireallyneedtogetsomefacepaint

A photo posted by Jess ? Pender (@jesspender17) on Jul 18, 2016 at 12:21pm PDT

 

#inspo #galaxyfreckles ???✨✨✨?

A photo posted by ✨? Willie US goods ?✨ (@_willie_us_goods_) on Jul 21, 2016 at 8:35pm PDT

 

Miss universe xoxo (no) Wtf happened to my eyes #makeup #galaxy #galaxyfreckles #stars #galaxymakeup #galaxies

A photo posted by Silvia~ ♥ (@xravenheart_) on Jun 5, 2016 at 2:26am PDT

 

Bold enough to try this whimsical makeup trend? Check out the video for a step-by-step tutorial on how to achieve the look!