Some people are born with freckles, but if you weren’t, you can still get the look with freckle pens. These pens let you add tiny beauty marks—either enhancing the ones you have or creating new ones. Celebrity makeup artist Kasey Spickard explains that freckle pens are more sheer than regular liquid eyeliner, giving a subtle, natural finish. “It’s like the difference between a lip stain and a lip liner—freckle pens are less opaque,” Spickard tells Vogue.

Want freckles scattered across your cheeks? Freckle stamps let you apply them quickly with just a few presses. Or, if you already have natural beauty marks, a precision-tip freckle pen can help define them, adding dimension to your features.

### Vogue’s Favorite Freckle Pens
– Best Overall: Freck Beauty OG Freckle Pen, $22
– Best for Beauty Marks: Glossier Brow Flick, $18
– Best for Fair Skin: ColourPop Freckle Pen, $9
– Best Multipurpose: Benefit Cosmetics Mighty Fine Brow Pen, $28

Freckle pens aren’t just for fun—they’re practical too. Besides creating faux freckles, they can cleverly cover acne. Strategically placed beauty marks over blemishes have been a trick since the 18th century, adding vintage charm while hiding imperfections. Below, shop Vogue’s top picks and learn how to make your faux freckles look natural and long-lasting.

### Best Overall: Freck Beauty OG Freckle Pen
Why We Love It: Freck Beauty sparked the freckle pen trend when it launched in 2018. The semi-sheer formula applies easily—for a natural look, gently tap the dots and blend with your fingers or a brush. Pro tip: For deeper skin tones, leave the product on longer before blending for better visibility.
Key Ingredients: Rosa damascena flower water, glycerin
Shades: 1
Waterproof: Yes
Type: Liquid

### Best for Fair Skin: ColourPop Freckle Pen
Why We Love It: This pen’s muted caramel shade (lighter than true brown) gives a natural look on pale skin. The felt tip ensures easy, mess-free application.
Key Ingredients: Aloe vera leaf juice, glycerin, panthenol, tocopherol, sunflower seed oil
Shades: 1
Waterproof: No (smudge-proof)
Type: Felt-tip pen

### Best for Beauty Marks: Glossier Brow Flick
Why We Love It: If you want a single beauty mark (à la Marilyn Monroe) rather than full freckles, this precision brow pen works perfectly. The semi-sheer formula keeps it looking natural, and it’s smudge-resistant.
Key Ingredients: Copolymers, glycerin
Shades: 3
Waterproof: Yes
Type: Pen

### Best Multipurpose: Benefit Cosmetics Mighty Fine Brow Pen
Why We Love It: This ultra-fine (0.8mm) triple-tip pen can create both realistic brow strokes and delicate freckles. Dot, tap, and blend for a seamless finish.
Key Ingredients: Not listed
Shades: Multiple
Waterproof: Yes
Type: PenBlend and go!

Key Ingredients: Copolymers, charcoal powder, silica
Shades: 8
Waterproof: Yes
Type: Triple-tip pen

Best on Amazon: Erinde Upgraded Freckle Stamp
Erinde Upgraded Freckle Stamp
$9 | AMAZON

Why We Love It: Erinde’s freckle stamp makes it look like you were born with freckles. The stamp tips come in different sizes, shapes, and heights to create the perfectly imperfect asymmetry of natural freckles. The liquid-to-powder texture dries matte for a skin-like finish.

Key Ingredients: Isododecane, copolymer
Shades: 2
Waterproof: Yes
Type: Stamp

Best for Spot Coverage: e.l.f. Waterproof Eyeliner Pen
e.l.f. Waterproof Eyeliner Pen in Coffee
$6 ($3) | AMAZON

Why We Love It: More than just a freckle pen, this eyeliner doubles as a beauty mark maker. It gives you a long-lasting cat eye while also covering acne spots with faux beauty marks. Just dot it on after concealer and gently tap to blend for a natural look.

Key Ingredients: Copolymer, hydrogenated castor oil
Shades: 1
Waterproof: Yes
Type: Felt-tip pen

Best Stamp: Tarte Go With The Faux
Tarte Go With The Faux
$26 | TARTE

Why We Love It: Tarte’s freckle stamp is a social media favorite. The 5-point stamp scatters color across cheeks and nose for an effortless, natural look—no special technique needed. Just stamp and go!

Key Ingredients: Amazonian clay, glycerin, castor oil
Shades: 4
Waterproof: No
Type: Stamp

### Everything You Need to Know

What is a freckle pen?

“Freckle pens are different from traditional makeup pens because they have a sheerer formula to mimic natural freckles, unlike eyeliners, which are more pigmented,” says celebrity makeup artist Kasey Spickard. “The formula acts more like a stain, lasting longer than a typical makeup pen. That’s why beauty influencers sometimes use freckle pens as long-wear lip liners or nose contour.”

How to Apply a Freckle Pen

For the most natural sun-kissed look, Spickard recommends applying freckle pen marks after your base makeup—foundation, skin tint, concealer, or tinted moisturizer.

“Lightly dot the pen where freckles naturally appear (nose bridge, cheeks, forehead). Then, gently tap the spots with your ring finger to blend and avoid too much product buildup,” he says. “Using your ring finger softens the freckles, making them look more natural. Repeat until you get the desired density.”

For extra inspiration, Spickard suggests looking at photos of people with natural freckles. To make your freckles last longer, finish with a setting spray.

Meet the Expert

Kasey Spickard is a professional makeup artist based in New York and Los Angeles with over 10 years of experience. He has worked with clients like Jenna Lyons, Kamie Crawford, and Brynn Whitfield.