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There wereplenty of fails, as some stars felt eyeliner, blush, and lip gloss didn’t count.
Here are some celebrities who are unrecognizable without makeup.
Demi Lovato
Demi Lovato is arguably a no-makeup selfie icon.
And while the singer usually looks great,this onekind of misfired.
Definitely a crazy ex-girlfriend vibe going on.
It’s just perspiration, people.
AnnaLynne McCord
Holy crap, celebrities getpimples, too?
Lady Gaga
There is no musician better known for outrageous looks than Lady Gaga.
Nevertheless, it is quite a toned-down look for the singer.
It’s like seeing a teacher outside of school, or a biker wearing a dress shirt and tie.
Jokes aside, Upton still possesses a girl-next-door quality, even when all she’s wearing is workout clothes.
RuPaul
Here is what you might call a stark contrast.
Emmy-winner RuPaul projects a beautiful image when made up, no matter in drag or not.
She obviously can get away with it.
In this instance, Longoria was on safari,checking out a tiger in India.
Zoe Saldana
Zoe Saldana has come a long way since playingBritney Spears' friend Kit inCrossroads.
The actual situation ain’t all that bad, girl.
Yet, around the same time on Instagram, she did more (or was it less?)
She took it all off.
She just woke up, and you’re free to tell, but whoa.
Kesha
In heavy makeup, Kesha looks like a movie star.
Without it, she looks like most any young lady with adorable freckles.
Naomi Watts
This one is all about the process.
It was daring of her, but also honest.
Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow has made this much clear: she will engage the world without makeup.
She’s done it several times on social media and in spectacular fashion to markher 44th birthday.
I think we can all agree she’s aged remarkably well makeup or not.
Gwyneth Paltrow, again!
Gwyneth Paltrow may seem like she’s always got it together.
Hell, evenher divorce from Coldplay singer Chris Martinwas perfect.
In fact, when in comes to her inner and outer beauty routine, it’s all about balance.
“It’s what makes life interesting, finding the balance between cigarettes and tofu.”
There’s no question this actress and former model is a natural beauty.
Her entire Instagram account is peppered with no-makeup selfies that appear to pop up whenever the mood strikes.
She said: “Thank you Charlotte for selling out 2 shows!
gratefulannouncement #nohair #nomakeup #justme #naynay” That’s all confidence.
Lindsay Lohan
Lindsay Lohanlives a complicated life.
Personal issues with herself, friends and family and evencharity work.
But she didn’t look like much of a mess at all.
No matter how much (or little) makeup she’s wearing, Shakira rocks like nobody else can.
Boy George
Boy oh boy!
Boy George continues to age well, and is one handsome guy, even without his trademark eye cover.
Thankfully, he gave fans a relatively rare glimpse at what he looks like without makeup and whoa.
We think he could easily wander around in public without drawing a crowd.
Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus has gone through quite a few transformations in the past couple of years.
“Why was I wearing more makeup when I was 16 than I do now?”
she once questioned in an interview withElle.
Take a quick scroll throughher Instagramand you’ll find many of her older selfies are makeup-free.
Gigi Hadid
As a highly sought-after model, Gigi’s natural beauty is undeniable.
Bella Hadid
The Hadids clearly hit the genetic jackpot.
Like her sister Gigi, Bella’s blessed with natural beauty that she struts down the runway.
But even models get sick, as Bella demonstrates here in a makeup-lessInstagram photocaptioned “sick day.”
Well she ain’t no cat lady, that’s for sure.
Selena Gomez
Fact: Selena Gomez onceheld the recordfor the most-liked photo on Instagram.
Even Selena doesn’t have the login!
Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian is the unofficial queen of makeup.
Smoky eye, contouring, nontouring whatever trend she rocks, the beauty world catches on fast.
“I was really into black eyeshadow,” Jenner toldGlamourin 2016.
“But one makeup artist was like, ‘No, no, no.
You’re young; you should definitely be more natural.’
And since then, it stuck with me I love doing less.”
Alicia Keys
In 2016, Alicia Keys vowed to never wear makeup again.
Amy Schumer
We’re used to laughing at Amy Schumer she’s a comedian, after all.
And it’s hard to deny she looks pretty unrecognizable without her hair and makeup all done up.
Of course, she’s still stunning no matter what!
Sofia Vergara
There’s no denying it: theModern Familystar is a bombshell.
She didn’t let it get her down, though.
Well, sort of relatable.
Cardi B
It seems like Cardi B’s fame came out of nowhere.
That’s why thisphoto she sharedof her and her sleepy dog is such a treat!
Emmy Rossum
Unlike herShamelesscharacter, Emmy Rossum is the epitome of glam.
“I have that fashiony persona,” shetoldAOLin 2014.
And it’s true, she definitely has that high fashion look.
But this toned down photo proves her good looks are totally natural.
But in real life, Cuoco isn’t afraid to spend some makeup-free quality time in nature.
However, she’s also open about her struggles with acne.
“I’m very self conscious and constantly feeling bad about myself.
BUT I shouldn’t feel bad.
It is normal to have acne.
she onceshared on Instagram.
Though, she has experimented with different colors.
In herBeetlejuicedays, her permed locks were more of a chestnut color.
She even went platinum blonde inThe Long Kiss Goodnightand continued to experiment with the colorin later years.
But, as she’s gotten older, her confidence grew.
“I like myself more, and I feel better about myself,” Davis revealed.
“It’s just 100 percent different.”
Courtney Love
YouTube abounds withCourtney Love-inspired makeup tutorials.
Although the singer-songwriter has influenced a litany of makeup artists, Love has mostly traded in her grunge style.
To this day, she always makes sure to remove her makeup at night.
Although she takes care of her skin, she admitted that she has” genetically good skin."
She explained, saying, “People in my family can become overweight, but they don’t wrinkle.
I’m blessed that way.”
This would mark the celeb’s first new role since starring inCriminal Mindsback in 2015.
She made her long-awaited debut during the show’s season premiere in September 2018.
Nevertheless, the star felt ready to return to Hollywood.
“It was really important for me to have children and be there,” she toldPeople.
“They’re these full-functioning, beautiful people now, and it’s great.”
When speaking withElle, she said writing songs is something that helps her find her confidence.
“I think a big part of it is saying it out loud.
I say, ‘I look good today,’ and I feel good.
It really helps hearing it out loud,” said the singer.
Thanks for keepin' it real, Meghan!
And, let’s be real here, she’s not the only one who runs errands bare-faced.
Actually, whodoesput on makeup to go to the grocery store, right?
Nevertheless, she’s posted"clean face" selfiesto Instagram plenty of times.
But because I look so young I feel great saying tomorrow I’m turning 31!"
She then added the quintessential hashtag: “#nomakeupselfie.”
Oh, and yes, she looked as young as she thought.
Sarah Paulson
Sarah Paulson routinelyslaysatred carpet events.
Paulson is definitely not afraid to take risks.
Still, the star revealed toInStylethat she always follows at least a basic beauty routine.
Dressed up or dressed down, we think Paulson is radiant either way.
Kris Jenner
At 63 years old, Kris Jenner joined her daughters in the no-makeup movement.
TheKeeping Up with the Kardashiansstar took toInstagramin March 2019 to share her “early morning” haircut selfie.
A quite literal “I woke up like this” photo, if you will.
The momager aptly tagged her Instagram photo “#nomakeup” and “#nofilter.”
Fans appreciated the star’s bare-faced look and left their compliments on the social media platform.
“Do you ever age!?
Wow, no makeup and you look amazing,” one fan remarked.
Another commenter added, “Naturally beautiful.”
And rock it, she most certainly does.
Well, keep doing whatever you’re doing, Kris!
Who knows, maybe she’s already traded in her designer gowns for sweatpants.
At least, not when it comes to beauty.
“I always say to my [daughters], ‘Don’t go to sleep with makeup on!’
Heidi Klum
Heidi Klum hasn’t made a secret of how she goes from bare-faced to glam.
Spoiler: it takes an army.
In 2017, the supermodel shared a time-lapse clip toInstagramof her transforming into a judge onAmerica’s Got Talent.
The model dished to NBC’sTodaythat she swears by Mario Badescu Buttermilk Moisturizer, which retails for around $18.
“I use it on my face,” she explained, “it’s very light.”
The star continued, saying, “When I use very rich creams, I break out in pimples.
I’ve been using it for years.
It doesn’t clog my pores.
I don’t do a whole lot of things.”
Christina Applegate
We can probably all relate to Christina Applegate’s dressed-down look.
“A girlfriend of mine, who was a few years older, said: ‘Trust me.
You’re going to all of sudden!
be in your skin.
You just will, and all of that [anxiety] will go away.'”
Applegate said that’s exactly what happened and that she no longer cares what others think of her.
“That was a great moment when I realized it,” she added.
Go ‘head, girl.
That’s not to say she doesn’t believe in wearing makeup, though.
Well, rarely, it would seem.
Even without makeup, the model exudes confidence.
Of course, it doesn’t hurt that she takes great care of her skin.
A big part of keeping her skin healthy is simply remembering to cleanse.
“I will wash my face.”
In fact, she’s begun embracing her au naturel appearance even more in 2019.
For an article and cover shoot withPulse Spikes, Winter donned minimal makeup.
Additionally, the publication published only “unretouched” photos of Winter.
Oh no, what if I look weird?
I got a pimple today!'”
Still, she said it was “nice” to be able to participate.
That’s not to say she hasn’t gone through a transformation though.
Both she and her music have changed in the decades since first making a mark in the early aughts.
The singer toldMarie Clairethat she underwent an unconventional kind of therapy LSD therapy in 2018.
As she revealed inan Instagram postin 2017, the celeb has a pigment condition called melasma.
Hence, Silverman’s face coverings.
However, when she’s inside, shecan be free to go without makeup.
Go ahead, girl.
Jennifer Garner
Jennifer Garner may just be the female version of Clark Kent.
Although we may be most familiar with the star all dolled up, she feels best when dressed down.
Off the red carpet, she generally opts for very little makeup.
“That’s all I need,” she continued.
The fewer beauty products she wears, the happier her kids are too.
The actress toldPeople, “They’ll look at me and say, ‘Can you wash your face?
Can you put your hair in a ponytail and put your glasses and sweats on?’
And I see the compliment in that.
They just want me to look like Mom.”
Helen Mirren
When you grow up, don’t you want to be Helen Mirren?
She’s enviable in myriad of ways, including her thoughts on beauty.
It’s not an outer beauty, it’s an inner feeling of peace."
While that is true, Mirren also recognizes the power of cosmetics.
The celebrity chef’s legion of fans also took a liking to her casual, bare-faced look.
“You look so beautiful without makeup.
I love it, Rachael,” one fan wrote (viaInquistir).
How do we get fans like hers?
That’s not to say she’s sworn off wearing cosmetics completely, though.
In fact, Barrymore runs her own beauty brand,Flower.
I’ll take a big smiling make-up-free face any day of the week."
Of course, with Barrymore’s clear complexion, so would we!
Going without makeup, in particular, has been a learning experience for the singer.
“We get addicted to seeing ourselves really dolled up.”
However, it’s not the first time Lizzo has shared a no-makeup look.
According to the publication, Dewan first experienced melasma during her first pregnancy and for some time afterward.
This isn’t unusual, though, as many women experience the condition during and after pregnancy.
In 2016, she even posed forGlamourwearing practically “no makeup,” according to the star.
She continued, saying that makeup is just not “something that I associate with myself.”
Kunis went on to tell the publication that she doesn’t enjoy when her pictures are Photoshopped.
However, Trump has shared barefaced selfies with the world in the past.
Still others chimed in showing appreciation for the first daughter’s look and sending fire emojis.
One person even dubbed her a “beautiful creature.”
“She does her own day-to-day makeup and hair,” the expert toldHola!magazine.
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez is no stranger to going makeup-free onInstagram.
“And it’s a secret I’ve used over the years because it really does work.”
When launching her own beauty line, she knew that ingredient was a must.
She captioned oneInstagram postof an all-natural look: “Me writing songs in the bed gn hotties.”
We are totally here for new Megan music and this authentic vibe!
And she did so by removing it from her morning routine completely until the big day!
Laverne Cox
Laverne Cox is a true natural beauty!
We always knew she was beautiful, and we admire the confidence she has to post this natural look!
Cox is no stranger to going makeup-free only on Instagram but also in everyday life.
However, there is a strong reason behind her decision to forgo makeup at times.
“I always needed makeup to feel safe.
However, some 20 years later, her relationship with makeup completely changed.
“I’ve gone on dates with no makeup on.
I’ve gone to auditions.
I never would have done that a few years ago.
I’ve evolved how I feel about myself through my transition.”
“Unless I’m working, I don’t really wear makeup…
I don’t have the skill!
Chrissy Teigen is one of many celebrities who popped off on Instagram with a bare face.
She captioned herpost, “Movies in bed with my puddy buddy.
And before a dog in bed gets you all riled up, just know that we stink equally.”
It’s definitely giving lazy-Friday-night vibes, and we are totally here for it.
“No-makeup makeup,” she captioned thepost.
“What I learned is that aging is really about living,” she said.
“I feel very grateful that I get to turn another year older because not everybody does.
Not everybody gets to grow old.”
She captioned thepost, “No makeup.
My Beauty Marks and all.”
She continued writing, “The real me… and I love it.
Finally embracing myself fully!
It feels good.”
She then encouraged her fans to embrace their true authentic selves by doing the same, writing “Csquad!
Join me in my #BeautyMarks journey and upload your rawest selfies at onlyciara.com/beautymarks.
Don’t be afraid to let YOUR Beauty Marks show!”
She is seriously glowing here!
So naturally, we are used to seeing her with a full face of makeup at all times.
However, it didn’t come as a surprise to us that she looksabsolutelystunning without makeup.
“Letting the sunshine in stripes and all!”
she wrote, as light and shadows were cast on her face.
Even with a little frizz in her hair, she looks like she could take on the runway.
But how does she keep her natural skin glowing so perfectly?
Zendaya
It’s safe to say that with or without makeup, Zendaya is stunning.
Just look at her skin it is quite literally glowing!
Interestingly, when she auditioned for her role in “Spider-Man” she also chose not to wear makeup.
She toldVarietythis was because she wanted to connect with her character’s age.
“Happy to be here.
Sleepy face and all, she still looks beautiful!
Her face was positively glowing, and there is nothing we love more than celebrities who keep it real!
She captioned the post with a couple of simple hashtags: “#selfiesunday #nomakeup.”
Honestly, a little humidity works for the star!
