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Models With Vitiligo Redefining Beautiful Skin On Instagram

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 24: Model Winnie Harlow attends Swarovski #bebrilliant at The Weather Room at the Top of the Rock on May 24, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Swarovski)

These are a few of the girls on our radar.

An even complexion used to be the most sought after look in beauty and skincare. But with the rise of freckle appreciation also came an appreciation for the beautiful women who are owning the skin condition, vitiligo, which is the loss of skin color in blotches. Winnie Harlow, the Canadian model who was discovered on America’s Next Top Model has navigated this terrain flawlessly since appearing in i-D, Dazed, Complex, Cosmopolitan, and Vogue Italia.

There are models and influencers trailing after the path that she’s set as beautiful women with vitiligo in the sometimes superficial worlds of beauty and fashion.

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The Netherlands model Deborah Moreno, who has appeared in Pearl Magazine, the ATL based model agency magazine.

The Texas based model who has had vitiligo for the last four years and likes to keep a more natural look– only eyeliner, mascara, and lip gloss.

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The makeup artist and hairstylist, Lauren Elyse, who no longer covers her vitiligo in her makeup looks that are mainly around her eyes and body.


Tysha-LK who recently walked in Paris Fashion Week and walked for designer, Yuima Nakazato, featured in Vogue Japan.

The Los Angeles based model just beginning to place herself in the spotlight.

Photo Credit: Getty/Craig Barritt