As far as beauty trends that have gone in and out of fashion are concerned, freckles have been through the wringer.
They’ve been the subject of ancient mythology (in Rome, the philosopher Pliny recorded that women with freckles were ignored by magical spirits), while during Ancient Greek times, freckle-faced women were once considered goddesses…. At least before taking a dark turn where life-threatening methods like potassium cyanide were used in an attempt to remove them. No thanks.
Today, a face full of freckles is often associated with natural, healthy and youthful skin.
For those of us who haven’t naturally been blessed with any freckles, we’ve been faking it with a brown brow pencil, while some have even resorted to freckle tattoos. Yes, that’s really a thing.
The most significant moment for freckles on the beauty scene in recent years, however? Meghan Markle on her wedding day.
Whether they’re natural or not, freckles will instantly soften bolder makeup or make a bare face look so damn cute. In celebration of the natural (or not) markings, here are 12 of our favourite freckled faces.
Meghan Markle
An image that has no doubt been saved in every ‘bridal makeup inspo’ folder in existence.
Halsey
Who needs eyebrows when you have skin that looks this good?
Elsa Hosk
Supermodel Elsa Hosk wearing nothing but ‘natural skin’.
Molly Bernard
Molly Bernard’s dewy makeup is the picture of a fresh, summer glow.
Maya Rudolph
A bold red lip but keep it soft.
Julianne Moore
If freckles had a poster girl, it would be Julianne Moore. Obsessed.
Ashley Graham
Despite being draped in jewellery, her best accessory is still her scattering of frecks.
Lucy Liu
Does it get much cuter?
Olivia Munn
Even though Olivia’s previously spoken about removing larger, darker sunspots, when it comes to her freckles, they remain proudly on display.
Adwoa Aboah
When sharing her beauty philosophy with Harpers Bazaar, the model and activist said: “[What] I try and stick to is not changing my appearance. Not trying to hide anything or fit in with what other people are doing.”
Gisele Bündchen
She’s got the eyes, the hair, the legs, the smile, heck why not give her the perfect sprinkling of freckles too?
Devon Aoki
Devon Aoki’s second most iconic feature is being Kate Moss’ goddaughter, the first is her freckles.
Yea I love freckles – it is something about it – I think it’s a ‘real’ look, not too heavy-makeup look that I love about it. That you can see the real skin.
Totally agree with this CCW. It’s fresh faced beauty!
yeh!!
I have a couple of freckles but they are hardly noticeable.
I don’t have any on my face but I do think they look really pretty and natural.
They are look beautiful let the natural beauty shine for sure ☺️
Some lovely pictures of cute freckles!
Never had freckles but I always loved them!
I don’t have many freckles, I’m more moley – which I hate!
I have freckles but never liked them I have always longed for the perfect pale clear porcelain skin that my brother has!
Love seeing freckles on people. Especially looks great on natural redheads. I have none on the face, no one in my family has them either. I think it is genetic?
I have freckles which I don’t really try to hide with makeup but I’ve always wanted freckle-free skin.
Freckles are beautiful IMHO but always want what we can’t have! Instead of freckles, I have hyperpigmentation!
I adore freckles! My Dad has them, my hubby has them and my son has them!
So many Celebrities and Models have made freckles a fashion accessory, so glad that if you have freckles that you are certainly in fashion now they look beautiful and normal not something that you needed to get rid of them through different types of Treatments. 💐🤗
Freckles are nothing to be ashamed of at all, Celebrities and Models have made it acceptable and so beautiful to have freckles they are in fashion now.
They are beautiful, as is every skin shade!
Adwoa Aboah is a stunner!!
I always hated my freckles growing up. I was always so envious of those without them.
Freckles are beautiful! Embrace them if u have them! I love natural beauty look. I don’t have any but my sister does lightly.
My dermatologist told me that my freckles were my skin’s way of screaming ‘stop burning me’ at the sun (ie. the first warning sign that I’m at risk of skin damage.) I’m super pale and have always hated my freckles but my sister has perfect olive skin and paints her freckles on…we always seem to want what we weren’t born with. 😕
I find freckle to be very pretty, but most of my friends with freckles hate them.
I love Julianne Moore.
I used to have freckles in my pre-teen years but no longer do and I don’t miss them at all, never liked them
Meagan Markle’s freckles are amazing.
Julianne Moore is stunning.
I love freckles
Love freckles!!! I didn’t realise so many of these beauties had them!!!
I love a all natural face. I don’t have any freckles. But my sister does. I think they are beautiful! embrace them if you have them.
My little one looks gorgeous with her freckles, though I do worry that it’s a sign of sun damage.
so
cute
I’ve had mine forever, but they have faded over the years.