Beauty mark

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Marilyn Monroe is among the most famous possessors of beauty marks. Photo courtesy of Howard Frank Archives This image has an uncertain copyright status and is pending deletion. You can comment on the removal.
Marilyn Monroe is among the most famous possessors of beauty marks. Photo courtesy of Howard Frank Archives
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A beauty mark or beauty spot is a dark facial mole that some people consider attractive, usually when it is within about an inch of the upper lip or around the eyes, and does not protrude from the skin (not polypoid). Doctors call them melanocytic nevus, more specifically the compound variant. Moles may also be located elsewhere on the body, but are not generally considered beauty spots.

False beauty spots can be applied to the face as a form of make-up. Beauty marks were particularly highly regarded during the 18th century and creating false ones became common, often in fanciful shapes such as hearts. Marilyn Monroe's beauty mark generated a new vogue for them during the twentieth century. In recent years, fashion model Cindy Crawford's prominent mole has helped revive the look.

Contemporary celebrities with beauty marks include:

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