Freckles are a fickle thing — some people are born with them, and some without. But just because you don't naturally have these cute specks all over your face, doesn't mean you can never have them. A recent trend has grown, all thanks to the beloved (and naturally freckled) duchess Meghan Markle, in which people get tattoos of freckles on their faces. It's not the craziest trend to rise the ranks through popularity, but its reach as taken us by surprise. Women have long been microblading their eyebrows to make them look fuller, and now, people are chasing that sun-kissed glow with faux-freckles. And it's amazing how natural these tattoos can look.
It's hard to believe that something so artificial could look so organic, but when done right, faux-freckles can really appear as though they've been on the face since birth. Pretty crazy, right? There are also so many different ways to go about the freckle tattoos. Since there's no rhyme or reason when it comes to natural freckles, there doesn't have to be either with the fake ones. The options are, as they say, limitless.
Now of course, it's easy to overdo it, so be careful. There's a fine line between a naturally speckled vibe and having polka dots on the cheeks. So, we rounded up the 20 most natural looking freckle tattoos. The results are pretty astonishing.
Framing The Eye
We love how these freckle tattoos perfectly frame underneath the eye. They look so romantic and hardly like tattoos!
Just the Nose
Just looking for a little sprinkling of freckles? Putting the faux-freckles just around the nose is a perfect way to ease into the face tattoo world.
All Over the Place
There doesn't have to be any rhyme or reason about where the freckles are placed. Just go wherever the needle takes them.
Barely There
These freckles are plentiful but very light. This look is perfect for anyone wanting a "just got back from the beach" vibe.
Very Faint
These barely-there freckles hardly look like tattoos. It's amazing what a "less is more" philosophy can accomplish.
Full Face
Why not go bold? Cover the entire face if that's what the heart desires!
Enhancing What You Already Have
Just because the freckles already exist doesn't mean they can't be touched up a little bit. Enhacing natural freckles is a great way to make them pop just a little bit more, and make them more noticeable under makeup.
Fading Out
To make the faux-freckles even more natural, try starting darker toward the nose and have them get lighter around the rest of the face. Real or fake? No one will ever know the difference.
Perfectly Sun-Kissed
That sunshine glow doesn't come naturally to everyone. Freckle tattoos that vary in darkness will achieve that sun-kissed shine.
Very Minimal
A couple spots framing the face are all it takes. This option also makes it easy to touch up.
Multi-Layered
Having two different dimensions of freckle tattoos will make the entire face pop. Alternating dark and lighter faux-freckles looks surprisingly natural.
One Beauty Mark
Not into a full face of freckles? Take one from the Marilyn Monroe book and just go for one signature beauty mark.
Subtle but Wide Spread
Subtle doesn't have to mean staying in one area of the face. Light freckles spread across the entire face can still look just as natural as keeping things minimal.
Eye Accessories
We put rings on our fingers, so why can't we put dots near our eyes? It's only fair.
The Full Effect
This look is really just going for it. Once the redness goes down, these freckles will look much more blended and natural, but still pop even underneath makeup.
Just a Few Touches
A spot here or there can really go a long way. There's no need to go full-on freckles if it doesn't work.
Concentrated Area
Having one area of freckles immediately draws the eye — but not in a bad way. Keep the tattoos light, and no one will know they are faux.
Uneven Beauty
One of the best things about real freckles is that there's no pattern or uniformity to them. So, faux-freckles should mirror that, right?
W-Shaped
This girl went for the full W-shape, meaning she has freckles surrounding her eyes, nose, and extending up to her temple area. It's a bold look for sure, but not impossible to make seem natural.
Full Cheeks
Cheeks are probably the most common place to find an abundance of freckles, so for a really natural feel, be sure to include some faux-freckles there.
