Exploring Gen Z's fascination with broccoli freckles
On TikTok and Instagram, makeup enthusiasts are glorifying a unique method for achieving flawless faux freckles using an unexpected tool: broccoli florets. Embracing the broccoli freckles trend, creators shun traditional makeup brushes in favor of utilizing the vegetable's head to dab makeup onto their skin. This unconventional technique has sparked curiosity and is rapidly gaining traction across social media platforms.
About the trend
A viral beauty trend on TikTok named #broccolifreckles is revolutionizing faux freckle creation, crossing over three million views. The trend advocates for using a broccoli head as a makeup applicator to achieve remarkably authentic freckles. TikTok users were surprised by the broccoli head's effectiveness in creating the desired look, highlighting the trend's popularity and creativity on social media.
Makeup artist's technique
Makeup artist Abigail Jones, introduced the technique in a TikTok video garnering over a million views. Demonstrating the method herself, Jones applied bronzer with a small piece of broccoli, achieving soft freckles on the cheeks and nose, reflecting the current trend. "Attempting the Broccoli Freckles Hack," Jones captioned her video, which has garnered 1.8 million views since.
Precision
In a subsequent video, Jones responded to a viewer's critique about the freckles' accuracy by attempting to make them appear even more realistic. By taking extra care in dotting them with precision, Jones aimed to elevate the authenticity of the freckled appearance by carefully applying the freckles across her face, forehead, chin, and around the mouth, using the broccoli's head.
Right balance
This technique gives soft cluster of faux freckles, though results depend on product quantity and pressure. Users discovered that applying the faux freckles with a gentle touch was essential; pressing too firmly resulted in clumpy, unrealistic-looking spots. It may take several attempts and experimentation with makeup removal wipes, for mastering this technique. With the right balance of pressure and product, the results significantly improve.
