Beautiful beauty flaws

Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes from around the world, so it should come as no surprise that our perceptions of beauty differ from country to country. Traits that some cultures love and adore might be very same one that a woman from halfway around the world wishes she could trade in.
We admit that sometimes the beauty world can be a tad regimented, but have you ever heard the saying 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder'? The key to being happy is embracing your imperfections. After all, what’s so pretty about perfect?
Beauty spots
Moles, birthmarks, beauty spots - whatever you want to call them, they’ve graced some of the sexiest and most famous faces in the world. Can you imagine Cindy Crawford without her trademark spot? I didn’t think so. Eva Mendes, Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Natalie Portman, Angelina Jolie and Shannyn Sossamon are all proof that beauty spots are the perfect imperfection.
bh tip: If you’re not sporting a natural spot, don’t worry - that’s what make-up is for! Make-up artist Rae Morris learnt this beauty hack from Kelly Rowland: create a faux beauty spot by dipping a toothpick into black eyelash glue (try DUO Eyelash Adhesive) and quickly dabbing it on your skin. You can peel it off later.
Freckles
While it may not have been so idyllic during those awkward teenage years, skin with a smattering of freckles is now something to be envied. Rachel Bilson, Lucy Liu, Olivia Munn, Emma Watson, Emma Stone and Erin Heatherton are just a handful of beauties fearlessly embracing their sweetly speckled skin. Freckles are features to highlight, not hide, so flaunt them. All ye fair maidens, rejoice!
bh tip: Use the Haut BB Cream to hydrate and brighten your complexion without concealing those beautiful spots.
Gap teeth
What do Jessica Hart, Lara Stone, Anna Paquin, Brigitte Bardot, Jane Birkin, Lily Aldridge, Georgia May Jagger, Vanessa Paradis and Lauren Hutton have in common? They’re all MAJOR bombshells, and they’re all gloriously gap-toothed.
bh tip: Get gorgeous chompers with Colgate advanced whitening toothpaste and keep your pearly whites, pearly white. And show off that smile - you’re beautiful!
Different coloured eyes
Kate Bosworth springs to mind when you think of this ‘flaw’. And ladies, she owns it like no-one else. Heterochromia is a fascinating condition that refers to the discolouration in one’s eyes, and frankly, we can’t imagine the beautiful Bos without them. She’s not alone in this anomaly, either - a bevy of beauties including Mila Kunis, Alice Eve and Demi Moore all have uniquely coloured irises. Power to them!
bh tip: If you have heterochromia, sweep on a violet eyeshadow, like Esteé Lauder Pure Colour Eyeshadow. It complements both the brown and blue hues in your eyes, and makes them pop, making it a winner.
Dimples
How ridiculously adorable are dimples?! Those with these cheeky indentations are blessed with smiles that scream sweetness. If you have any dimple doubts, take a look at leading ladies like Miranda Kerr, Kirsten Dunst, Amanda Seyfried and Jennifer Garner. Just try not to adore them!
bh tip: Draw attention to your gorgeously plump cheeks with a bold lip. NYX Cosmetics Creamy Round Lipstick is great for giving dimples sultry definition.
Thick brows
Two words: Cara Delevingne. As far as we’re concerned, if you’ve got a set of brows like this British beauty, you are one very lucky lady. Bushy brows are a gift, so don’t pluck them down to nothing! With the proper care, a good, strong brow can completely change your look for the better. Check out these amazing celebrity brow transformations to see what we mean. Now, step away from the tweezers…
bh tip: Good brows require upkeep, sure, but you just need a good foundation. This guide to at-home brow shaping could save your life (or your brows, at least).
Do you have any other beautiful flaws? What are they?
176 Member Comments
I've always been insecured of my gap teeth never really loved them all that much
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My sister has different colour eyes, one blue, one grey. I used to hate my freckles when young, I don't mind them now, they have faded a lot.
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I have always loved freckles! I thought they were so cute
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Fun fact, I only have one dimple!
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In Italian culture, a gap between your teeth is good luck!
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Apparently red hair is in danger of becoming extinct! :(
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Not in my family! I’ve got red hair along with one of my uncles, an aunty and three cousins. Hahaha
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Neither in my family on my Dad's side. Two uncles, an aunty and three cousins with red hair! My grandfather had red hair too.
Hubby's family is similar.
I inherited my mum's colouring!
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Haha your family sounds similar to mine
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How are these flaws?
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Love dimples, freckles, red hair, beauty spots and gap teeth!
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Has anyone ever come across a freckles stencil? They exist!!!!
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So do the Hanna tattoo freckles!
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Wow!
My son freckles easily (red hair gene)...
I love freckles!
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If only I could talk to a younger me! Definitely embrace what you have - you are unique. Freckles rock!
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I think freckles are lovely. None of the above are flaws. You've just got to love yourself and forget everyone else.
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My daughter is a redhead. I often wonder if she will be teased about her freckles. She is 10 now.
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I am a redhead, my friends used to joke that the only way I would ever get a tan is if my freckles joined together but that was all in tongue and cheek. I remember an African American relief teacher in primary school telling me that having freckles meant I was going to get cancer and that was the only time I ever felt bad about having freckles. Just make sure your daughter knows the importance of sunscreen and to ignore ignorant people and their snide comments.
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CaitMay what a silly teacher. I know of people with darker skin who have had skin cancer. Even in spots where you get no sun. Of course my daughter knows the value of suncream. I am dark hair, with an olive skin father. Before puberty I went brown, after puberty I was lucky enough (insert sarcasm) to get moles. I wear suncream when most people don't.
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What an awful thing to say.
What an awful thing to say to a child!
Some people are ignorant, hey?
Freckles are the best!
❤️☺️
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So many cousins on my Dad's side are redheads with freckles.
My Mum was from India...
My hubby is of Irish heritage.
Our son has reddish brown hair, freckles, dimples and the biggest blue eyes!
Red hair is gorgeous and freckles are darling!
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Love the skin you're in. Treat it with respect. Shine tomorrow.
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We are all different and it's lovely to see people embrace their own unique beauty.
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Natural beauty is amazing!
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