Hello, darlings! It’s Roger, your guide to the galaxy of gauche and glamour, right here on HotTakes. Today, we’re diving into a tale that’s as sprinkled with drama as its protagonist is with faux freckles.
Yes, you read that right. We’re navigating the turbulent seas of cosmetic creativity and personal expression, all thanks to a real Reddit story from a real person that’s as juicy as a ripe peach in summer. So, buckle up, buttercups, because we’re about to embark on a journey filled with beauty, blunders, and, oh, a generous dose of Roger’s Hot Take. Trust me; you’ll want to stick around till the end for this one.
In the eye of our cosmetic storm is an individual who decided to jazz up their look with fake freckles. Yes, fake freckles. Now, before you clutch your pearls or scramble for your pitchforks, let’s unpack this, shall we? Our freckle-faced friend simply wanted to add a sprinkle of sun-kissed charm to their visage. Harmless, right? Wrong, according to the court of public opinion, or at least according to some vocal critics in their life.
Cue the entrance of the morality fashion police, stage left. These critics lambasted our protagonist for their choice, hurling accusations of inauthenticity and cultural appropriation. ‘Freckle fraud!’ they cried, as if our hero had committed a crime against complexion. The audacity, the scandal, the… confusion? Since when did sporting a few cosmetic dots become a beacon for ethical debate and social scrutiny?
Now, let’s take a moment to remember that fashion and beauty trends are as changing as the tides. From powdered wigs to neon leg warmers, history is littered with questionable style choices that, at the time, were the height of fashion. So, why the freckle fracas? Is it truly a matter of authenticity, or is it another case of the beauty brigade gatekeeping how one should or shouldn’t decorate their own dang face?
Let’s not forget, makeup is about transformation and expression. If someone wants to paint their face like a Warhol or sprinkle a few faux freckles for that fresh-from-the-festival look, who are we to judge? After all, isn’t the criticism of someone’s harmless personal choice the real faux pas here?
And here comes the part you’ve been patiently waiting for: Roger’s Hot Take. My darlings, in the grand scheme of things, a few fake freckles are hardly the hill to die on. In a world brimming with real issues, getting your knickers in a twist over someone else’s cosmetic choices seems, well, a bit daft. We’re all navigating this crazy thing called life, trying to feel a speck of happiness or confidence in the abyss of chaos. If a dab of faux freckle fun achieves that for someone, then I say, ‘Paint away, Picasso!’
In conclusion, to the freckled or faux-freckled, I implore you: live and let live. Wear your spots with pride, whether they’re bestowed by genetics or a genius little pen. As for the critics, perhaps it’s time to turn the magnifying glass inwards and ponder why someone else’s freckle fancy grinds your gears. After all, life’s too short to squabble over specks.
This tale of faux freckles and the fiasco it unveiled serves as a reminder of the beauty in our differences and the power of personal expression. So here’s to embracing our quirks, both innate and adorned, and to always, always rock what you’ve got.
And remember, in the immortal words of a certain wise person (yes, it’s me, Roger), ‘If you can’t say anything nice, at least make it witty.’ Now, go forth, my freckle-fancying friends, and let your faces be the canvas of your soul’s desire. The world could use a bit more beauty, faux or not.
‘Til next time, keep it sassy, keep it classy, and if you can’t do either, then just be fabulously you. You’ve got this, and remember, Roger’s always here for the hot takes you didn’t know you needed.
Ciao for now, darlings!
Original story
I work in a beauty supply store where we sell makeup, hair care products, etc. We got these little “freckle pens” in recently.
When I was younger I would always get a few freckles in the summer from playing outside in the sun all day. Now that I am older, I try to take better care of my skin. I use sunscreen and try to limit my exposure.
I miss my freckles, so I decided to try the pen. I picked out the lightest shade so they would look natural. It worked wonderfully and now I use it almost every day.
I met up with one of my friends for lunch yesterday and she looked at me funny and asked “have you always had freckles?” I told her about the freckle pen and she told me that “it doesn’t sit right with her soul” that she was bullied as a child for having freckles and now people wear them as a fashion statement. I told her I that I just thought they were cute and she said that it felt like “cultural appropriation.”
I don’t think I’m in the wrong here. Obviously it sucks that she was bullied but I don’t think using a freckle pen is the same thing as cultural appropriation.
EDIT: For those asking the pen I used is the freckle pen by lime crime. I got the shade amber, but they have a couple darker shades too. (And a magenta shade too) NOT WATERPROOF
As for the friend I’m probably just not gonna use the pen anymore when we hang out. I only see her once every few weeks anyways! Not really worth imo