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).
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174 Member Comments
I didn't realise there are people who thought dimples are flaws D= all my life I've only heard praises and compliments for dimples, because I know some girls with cute dimples.
I have a lot of moles on my left cheek, but none on my right, lol. And the only problem I have is that my dimples and eyelid creases are uneven... but they're not things people notice anyway, haha.
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Oh I didn't know Kate had different coloured eyes
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I have never notice that either.
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Flaws don't really exist. Everyone is differently beautiful in their own way
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I love the first photo of the young girl with an abundance of freckles.
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Flaws can be a beautiful thing. I don't think we should call them flaws ;)
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I love freckles and thick brows. Since when were they something not to love?! :)
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I have dimples. I don't think they are beautiful, but my friends always tell me they are cute.
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Yep, all beautiful :) I love my freckles, especially since they help with the illisioof being a redhead (I'm actually a blonde) ;)
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What is perfection anyway?
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Oh and by the way, thank you for the article BH, you sure are making a point :)
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I get so annoyed when people think that freckles, beauty spots, dimples and the like are beauty flaws and want to hide them. I think they are just part of who or what you are. I have dimples and I forget I have them and only get reminded when I hear or see comments about them. I never do anything to camouflage them, they don't bother me one bit.
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Natural beauty is always the best
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I am SO PROUD of my freckles - ever since I was a kid I've loved them & worn them proudly. Although I was teased for other things, they were never one of them.
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Stay proud. That's wonderful
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All beautiful women. I love all of these so called "flaws"
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Celebrate being an individual. You are you, you are unique. Be yourself, flaunt it!
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What about large noses! I'm yet to see a beauty with a large nose like myself. I don't think I'll ever embrace mine! :(
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What about Barbra Streisand?! She's beautiful! x
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I have a few freckles on my nose but I got my mole cut out because it was never something I liked. I love Cindy with her mole though - how awesome is her look!
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I hardly think dimples are flaws! I also love seeing people embrace their freckles, they look adorable :)
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Beauty spots i definitely have! the last three are amazing and i wish i had them
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Dimples are adorable! I got the freckles but learning to embrace it now
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I don't like my freckles at alllll!
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