The latest beauty craze on social media is creating fake freckles using broccoli, a method that is gaining popularity due to its novelty and effectiveness. This trend reflects a broader fascination with freckles, amplified by beauty filters that give users a sun-kissed look, mirroring celebrities like Hailey Bieber, Meghan Markle, and Emma Watson. Previously, enthusiasts used makeup, henna, cocoa powder, and even tattoos to achieve freckled appearances.
The broccoli technique, introduced by Abi's Skincare on TikTok, involves dipping broccoli in bronzer and applying it to the face to mimic freckles, amassing almost two million views. This approach, while playful and harmless, highlights the inventive lengths to which people will go for beauty trends, despite potential food waste.