Is Alia Bhatt Bringing Back the Faux Freckle Trend?

Longing for a perfectly-imperfect patch of freckles peppered across the bridge of your nose? Fake it till you make it—taking a cue from the Gangubai Kathiawadi star. While you may possess a few sunspots, owing to improper SPF habits, they aren’t as charming and don’t nearly mimic the born-with blemishes many are blessed with. Over the years, people have gone the extra mile to conceal their freckles with makeup, but a 2021 viral TikTok trend seems to have changed the face of the beauty game; redefining conventional beauty standards and compelling one to embrace—and flaunt—their imperfections with pride. 

In her recent appearances, Alia Bhatt, too, makes a strong case for the revival of this died-down trend. So, get your freckle pens out, girls. 

Image Courtesy: Makeup Artist Puneet B Saini

The celebrity has flown down to the city of Berlin, Germany, along with her sister Shaheen, to attend the annual Berlin International Film Festival, also known as Berlinale, where her upcoming crime drama film, Gangubai Kathiawadi, is set to screen. Taking to Instagram to showcase her first flirty look from the event, in a Dolce and Gabbana ensemble, the actor sported perfectly dotted fake freckles along her cheekbones and the bridge of her nose. Previously as well, during one of her promotional events in Mumbai, Alia put on display a few freckles while donning a pristine white and yellow Devnaagri sari. 

Image Courtesy: Makeup Artist Puneet B Saini

So, is the DIY freckle trend here to stay? Well, only time will tell. But let’s give it a shot this spring season, shall we?