Colourpop Freckle Pen Review: The ColourPop Freckle Pens are one of their newest drops, and come after their other new launches within the last few weeks; their hand dye collection, the beautiful Fresh Foundation, and therefore the Ultimate Makeup Brush Cup Set too.
It’s this really thick tip, I gathered initially, that made the freckles on Lime Crime’s Instagram look so big and unrealistic which was the most complaint from fans and trolls alike. All other freckle makeup I’ve used (Freck, eyebrow pencils, eyeliner pens, etc.) works best when applied with a little, sharp tip. That being said, I started this freckle experiment already hesitant. This pen sets itself aside from other freckle makeup with a formula that’s just sheer enough to make realistic-looking spots. I feel where tons of products (and people) fail with faux freckles is their severity.
The ColourPop Freckle Pens are one of their newest drops, and come after their other new launches within the last few weeks; their hand dye collection, the beautiful Fresh Foundation, and therefore the Ultimate Makeup Brush Cup Set too. It’s this really thick tip, I gathered initially, that made the freckles on Lime Crime’s Instagram look so big and unrealistic — which was the most complaint from fans and trolls alike.
All other freckle makeup I’ve used (Freck, eyebrow pencils, eyeliner pens, etc.) works best when applied with a little, sharp tip. That being said, I started this freckle experiment already hesitant. This pen sets itself aside from other freckle makeup with a formula that’s just sheer enough to make realistic-looking spots. I feel where tons of products (and people) fail with faux freckles is their severity.
Freckles applied with most makeup got to be patted down or set with pigmented powder to offer off the effect of realism. Even on the first impression, I knew this pen wasn’t getting to need all that extra effort. But there’s one massive issue with this sheer formula. It honestly is merely getting to show on people that are really, really pale. this is often great news on my behalf of me.
Seeing as I fit into that category of individuals still, Lime Crime could’ve done better for its customers of color by providing even only one or two additional darker shades. Frankly, the web can quieten the tough criticism of this pen. To be fair, it gave a rather bad first impression on Instagram, but in the real world. It isn’t nearly as silly-looking as was accused. I’ll provide it three and a half fake freckles out of 5 and people who lost points are mostly thanks to this pen’s lack of skin tone inclusivity.
Final thoughts
All in all, Lime Crime’s Sunkissed Freckle Pen features a durable formula, is quick and straightforward to use, and won’t totally wreck your wallet. Whether or not I’ll buy another one once it runs out remains TBD, though. Colourpop Freckle Pen Review
Freckles applied with most makeup got to be patted down or set with pigmented powder to offer off the effect of realism. Even on the first impression, I knew this pen wasn’t getting to need all that extra effort. But there’s one massive issue with this sheer formula. It honestly is merely getting to show on people that are really, really pale. this is often great news on my behalf of me.
Seeing as I fit into that category of individuals — still, Lime Crime could’ve done better for its customers of color by providing even only one or two additional darker shades. Frankly, the web can quieten the tough criticism of this pen. To be fair, it gave a rather bad first impression on Instagram, but in the real world.
It isn’t nearly as silly-looking as was accused. I’ll provide it three and a half fake freckles out of 5 — and people who lost points are mostly thanks to this pen’s lack of skin tone inclusivity. All in all, Lime Crime’s Sunkissed Freckle Pen features a durable formula, is quick and straightforward to use, and won’t totally wreck your wallet. Whether or not I’ll buy another one once it runs out remains TBD, though.