Gen Z Is Now Tattooing Freckles Onto Their Faces

In recent years, the rise of TikTok and the openness of influencers who are getting cosmetic work done have further bolstered procedures like freckle tattoos to a larger audience. Freckle tattoos are created with the same pigment used for eyebrow microblading, another cosmetic treatment in which semipermanent pigment is etched into the surface of the skin. The effect of microblading is fuller and thicker brows.

The procedure for these artificial sun kisses takes around an hour and is less painful and permanent than a traditional tattoo. It lasts about eight months to two years, depending on skin type, sun exposure and how often the recipient exfoliates, and the cost starts at about $200 to $500, depending on tip, location and how many someone gets.