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The best freckle pens are taking over TikTok for their tone-mimicking pigments that look near identical to real spots.

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Its ultra-slender brush applicator and subtle brown tint are the perfect pairing to create constellations of real-looking faux freckles.

(Um, I’m good.)

Try a freckle stamp, which places a cluster of freckle-like spots on your skin with one press.

Freck OG Freckle Pen in branded component on a light gray background

Allurecontributing editor Deanna Pai applying the Freck OG

I love this freckle stamp; its so easy to use and its really beginner friendly, says Dresher.

On the flip side, because the pigment is subtle, you have to refill the applicator pretty frequently.

Otherwise, a multi-point freckle pen is simply genius!

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Pai before applying the the Freck OG

And that’s super easy to do with this marker-like Freckle Pen from Lime Crime.

With this formula and applicator, no one will ever clock your faux freckles.

How should I apply a freckle pen?

Woman smiling while holding the Freck OG

Pai after applying the Freck OG

How can I make my faux freckles last longer?

Does the brand offer a wide shade range inclusive of consumers with all skin tones and undertones?

Is it safe for readers who have sensitive skin or wear contact lenses?

Tarte Faux Freckle Stamp in branded component on a light gray background

Allurecommerce editor Sarah Han applying the Tarte Go With The Faux Freckle Stamp

Is it on the affordable side or more of a splurge?

Is its packaging consciously designed or needlessly wasteful?

This ensures our testing base spans different skin tones, genders, and dermatological conditions.

Allure commerce editor Sarah Han before applying the Tarte Go With The Faux Freckle Stamp

Han before applying the Tarte Go With The Faux Freckle Stamp

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Allure commerce editor Sarah Han after applying the Tarte Go With The Faux Freckle Stamp

Han after applying the Tarte Go With The Faux Freckle Stamp

Lime Crime Freckle Pen in branded component on a light gray background

Alluresenior news editor Nicola Dall’Asen applying the Lime Crime Freckle Pen

Allure senior news editor Nicola Dall’Asen before applying the Lime Crime Freckle Pen

Dall’Asen before applying the Lime Crime Freckle Pen

Allure senior news editor Nicola Dall’Asen after applying the Lime Crime Freckle Pen

Dall’Asen after applying the Lime Crime Freckle Pen

Maybelline Build a Brow Pen and Sealing Gel silver and brown brow pen on light gray background

Nabla Freckle Maker in branded component on a light gray background

Colourpop Soft Brown Freckle Pen in branded component on a light gray background