A new free update with skin details in The Sims 4 is here, and they bring some of the most exciting free updates to Create-a-Sim yet. With fresh options like wrinkles, freckles, stretch marks, and even rosacea, players now have more ways to represent aging, individuality, and lived experiences in their Sims. This update gives more depth to storytelling and helps every Sim feel unique, whether you’re creating yourself, a family member, or a character from your imagination.
In this article, we’ll break down everything you need to know about the new skin details, how they work, and why they’re an essential part of your Sims 4 experience.
Introduction to The Sims 4 Skin Details Update
The Sims 4 skin details update expands representation in the base game by adding realistic features that reflect aging, body diversity, and everyday experiences. Following the well-received vitiligo update, this release focuses on giving elder Sims more love, while also adding new options for Sims of all ages.
The update includes:
- Wrinkles and age spots
- Expanded stretch marks
- Body and face freckles
- Rosacea options
Each feature was created by The Sims art team with guidance from art directors Tracey and Cheyenne, ensuring they look authentic while still fitting the game’s signature style.
1. Wrinkles and Age Details
One of the biggest highlights of the update is the addition of new wrinkles and age spots. These details help elder Sims look more expressive and realistic. You’ll find:
- Mouth wrinkles
- Eye bags
- Cheek and forehead dark spots
- Full-body wrinkle options (upper and lower)
Simmers can choose between different densities, making it easy to show subtle lines or more pronounced aging. These details celebrate the beauty of aging and give your Sims unique depth.
2. Expanded Stretch Marks
The Sims team has also expanded stretch mark options, adding them to the torso, arms, and legs. Like the stretch marks first introduced in 2023, these come in both light and dark tones and can be applied to the upper or lower body.
This addition helps represent different body types and life experiences, such as pregnancy, growth, or weight changes.
3. Freckles With More Coverage
Fans who love freckles will be excited about the new freckle options. They now cover larger areas of the body, from shoulders to ankles, as well as fuller face designs.
Freckles are available in three densities:
- Light
- Medium
- Heavy
They were inspired by the designs from The Sims 4 Growing Together expansion pack, ensuring they look natural while fitting seamlessly with existing options.
4. Rosacea Options
For the first time, rosacea is available as a skin detail in Create-a-Sim. While it was initially planned for elder Sims, it’s included for Sims of all ages since rosacea is common at any stage of life.
You can choose from three versions, each showing different levels of redness and irritation. This detail adds authenticity and supports even more self-representation in the game.
How Skin Details Layer With Tattoos and Body Hair
A common question is whether these skin details can layer with other features like tattoos and body hair. The answer is yes!
Each skin detail has a preset layering order, so you can combine them with tattoos, freckles, or even custom body hair without losing detail. This makes it easier to create truly one-of-a-kind Sims.
Customization and Body Variations
The new skin details aren’t just static textures. They adjust with body changes, meaning if you modify a Sim’s body shape in Create-a-Sim, the wrinkles, spots, and stretch marks will adapt too.
This makes the update even more flexible, letting players create accurate and expressive Sims across different ages, sizes, and identities.
Aging and Future Updates
These details are designed to carry over as Sims age, meaning your Sim’s wrinkles, spots, and freckles will stay with them. However, wrinkles are not available for teens yet, and the team confirmed that children do not currently have access to these details.
The Sims team has hinted that more skin details for kids are in development, so players can expect future updates to expand customization further.
