Little Mix admit they used to look 'cheap and tacky with heavy make-up'

 They have emerged as some of Britain’s most praised style and beauty icons. 

And while talking about their beauty secrets, the girls of Little Mix have revealed that they have come a long way from their early X Factor days when their make-up made them look ‘cheap and tacky’.

Speaking on ITV’s This Morning, Perrie Edwards explained that they went from ‘fresh-faced girls to wearing heavy make-up’ which made them look ‘way beyond their years.’ 

Little Mix have revealed that they have come a long way from their early X Factor days when their make-up made them look ‘cheap and tacky’

Despite auditioning for The X Factor as solo acts, the four-piece were put together in a band Little Mix, which catapulted them to fame after their big win. 

And eight years later, the singers looked happy and relaxed as they reflected on their make-up journey.

Jesy Nelson stated: ‘You know what, we went from very natural, young fresh faced to looking like…(all the girls burst into laughter).

Perrie finished what she was attempting to say: ‘We went from really young fresh girls not really wearing much makeup, maybe a little foundation on the lip when it was in, to then being really heavy and looking way older. 

Despite auditioning for The X Factor as solo acts, the four-piece were put together in a band Little Mix, which catapulted them to fame after their big win

‘We looked way beyond our years!’ she noted.  

Jesy agreed as she chimed in: ‘We looked very cheap and tacky.’

However, Jesy’s comment prompted a shocked reaction from Perrie as she replied: Jess! It was the style back then. We just felt more secure with lots and lots of makeup on. 

‘I do really just think that we’ve got better at knowing what we suit and we don’t feel the need to pile it on anymore.’

Meanwhile, Leigh-Anne Pinnock explained they ‘compliment each other and boost each other ever day’ to banish any negativity. 

Embracing her natural beauty has been quite a journey for Leigh-Anne as well as she relayed a story about refusing to get out of the car while at Asda as she wasn’t wearing any make-up. 

The stunner admitted: ‘I can’t believe I used to think like that, because now I way prefer my face just bare.’

 Perrie noted: ‘But I think that comes with age and confidence. I mean we still like to experiment with makeup, what girl doesn’t?’