Getting faux freckles is probably one of the biggest beauty trends that came about in the 2020s. Ironically, if you wind the clock just a few years earlier, having freckles was actually seen by many as an imperfection.
This underscores subjective notions of beauty. What may be your biggest insecurity could be a feature someone else wholeheartedly appreciates. But no matter what anybody thinks or says, everyone is uniquely beautiful. Trust us, learning to embrace these so-called "flaws" will make you see yourself in a different light. Just like how these celebrities are loving their natural freckles!
LOOK: Filipina Celebrities Embracing Their Freckles
1. Pia Wurtzbach
While others may be used to seeing Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach all glammed up, on her off-duty days, you’ll find her letting her hair down and baring her makeup-free face with freckles on full display. She recently went on a vacation to the Maldives where she posted a selfie with the caption, “Freckles are back,” and she looked more radiant than ever.
2. Andi Eigenmann
Andi Eigenmann has freckles not just on her face but also spread out around her shoulders and neck—a mark of a true tropical island girl, and she looks absolutely glowing!
3. Anne Curtis
In an Instagram post back in 2017, Anne uploaded this gorgeous photo of her taken by her husband Erwan with this heartwarming caption, “My husband told me he loves it when my freckles come out because they make me look happy,” and we couldn’t agree more!
4. Solenn Heussaff
Solenn Heussaff is one of those celebrities that you’ll find constantly rocking the no-makeup-makeup look, and with those beautiful freckles, who would want to cover them up anyway?
5. Bianca King
Bianca King has tons of freckles spread across her nose and cheeks, and she’s never been the one to try and hide it. In a previous interview with PEP.ph, she advised those who don’t feel confident about their freckles to “own it!” pointing out that even in her TV shows and magazine covers she still lets her freckles show. “Just be proud that you have freckles, kasi cute siya, e,” she added.
6. Kelsey Merritt
Kelsey has always been known to embrace her freckles. In a 10-minute get-ready-with-me video with Allure, she shared how she likes to use a buildable foundation that way she can still cover up any redness while letting her freckles shine through.
7. Cai Cortez
Cai Cortez revealed in an Instagram post that it took her 34 years to embrace her freckles. “Daming beses ko na pinag-isipan ipa-laser yan,” she wrote, and it’s a good thing she didn’t because they truly look gorgeous on her.
8. Angelica Panganiban
Angelica Panganiban was never afraid to go bare-faced on social media. Now that she’s a mom, she’s become even more open on her Instagram about what her day-to-day life is really like. You’ll often find her in comfy clothes and no makeup, letting her freckles out, while she documents her sweet moments with her baby.
9. Monika Sta. Maria
Monika Sta. Maria was a standout in Asia's Next Top Model during her time, thanks to her signature freckle-faced beauty. The newlywed stunner still embraces her freckles and doesn't try to cover it up with a high-coverage foundation when she glams up for her shoots.
