As the 2026 awards season gets underway, freckles have become the standout beauty trend on red carpets. At last night's Grammy Awards, celebrities such as Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish, and Lola Young showcased their natural freckles or used makeup to create faux ones, cementing the look as a must-have accessory.
Unlike many elaborate awards season looks, the freckle trend is accessible to everyone. For those with natural freckles, semi-sheer foundations or skin tints allow them to show through while providing light coverage. Applying a sheer base across the nose and cheeks, then building up coverage in other areas, creates a natural finish without masking freckles.
For those without natural freckles, beauty brands now offer freckle pens that make it easy to add faux freckles. These pens allow for precise application, whether dotting a few freckles or covering a larger area. They can also be used to enhance existing freckles for greater visibility.
