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The 54 Best Photos Of Celebrities Without Makeup

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Some days you just need to ditch your usual beauty routine and let your skin breathe. While skipping makeup can feel freeing, it can also be intimidating AF to let your natural complexion shine in all its imperfect glory. To give you a confidence boost—and to convince you that you shouldn't hide behind a filter or oversized sunglasses—here are a bunch of celebs proudly embracing their bare faces.

1

Lady Gaga

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@ladygaga//Instagram

There's nothing shallow about accessorizing white bath towels with massive bling. Lady Gaga rocked the iconic Tiffany diamond and a bare face during her pre-Oscars prep.

2

Jennifer Lopez

Hair, Face, Hairstyle, Blond, Eyebrow, Beauty, Forehead, Long hair, Nose, Lip,
@jlo//Instagram

Leave it to Jenny from the Block to make a makeup detox look this glamorous.

3

Jessica Biel

Hair, Face, Eyebrow, Hairstyle, Blond, Lip, Beauty, Brown hair, Chin, Skin,
@jessicabiel//Instagram

Next time you're hungover, let Jessica Biel be your spirit animal. Follow her lead by ditching foundation and digging in to leftover cake for breakfast.

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4

Kesha

Face, Hair, Eyebrow, Cheek, Skin, Nose, Forehead, Lip, Chin, Blond,
@iiswhoiis//Instagram

With a gorgeous complexion like this, it's no surprise that one of Kesha's 2019 resolutions was to "let her freckles live."

5

Jessica Alba

Face, Hair, Eyebrow, Nose, Forehead, Selfie, Head, Hairstyle, Chin, Lip,
@jessicaalba//Instagram

When A-list esthetician Shani Darden gives you one of her radiance-boosting treatments, you show off your post-facial glow like Jessica Alba does here.

6

Salma Hayek

Hair, Face, Beauty, Selfie, Black hair, Nose, Hairstyle, Long hair, Hat, Lip,
@selmahayek//Instagram

Salma Hayek's dewy complexion is the definition of summer skin. Who wants to deal with waterproof makeup at the pool anyway?

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7

Alicia Keys

White, Pink, Outerwear, Neck, Shoulder, Joint, T-shirt, Sleeve, Child, Cool,
@aliciakeys//Instagram

The queen of the no-makeup movement knows that true beauty comes from good energy. Oh, and a great skincare routine doesn't hurt either.

8

Sarah Hyland

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@sarahhyland//Instagram

A spotless complexion plus eyelashes for days makes Sarah Hyland's #nomakeupmonday pic serious goals.

9

Kourtney Kardashian

Hair, Face, Eyebrow, Selfie, Hairstyle, Photography, Eye, Material property, Eyelash,
@kourtneykardash//Instagram

No contouring here. The The Kardashians star poses with her sister, Kim, for a silly face mask selfie.

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10

Yara Shahidi

Hair, Hairstyle, Face, Black hair, Eyebrow, Jheri curl, Beauty, Afro, Forehead, Lip,
@yarashahidi//Instagram

Not only does the Grown-ish star look like a literal ray of sunshine, but she's also giving off serious festival vibes by accenting her fresh face with yellow blooms.

11

Emmy Rossum

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@emmy//Instagram

Boat brows, don't care! Emmy Rossum makes a case for leaving your makeup bag—and your eyebrow comb—at home while vacationing in the Philippines.

12

Gabrielle Union

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@gabunion//Instagram

Gabrielle Union shows some skin and reminds everyone that she looks just as good now as she did as cheer captain of the East Compton Clovers.

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13

Cindy Crawford

Hair, Face, Skin, Beauty, Selfie, Lip, Nap, Brown hair, Sleep, Photography,
@cindycrawford//Instagram

Age ain't nothing but a number for the O.G. supermodel.

14

Lana Del Rey

Hair, Face, Eyebrow, Nose, Friendship, Smile, Chin, Black hair, Fun, Cheek,
@lanadelrey//Instagram

Taking a break from her signature dark eyeliner, Lana Del Rey lets her lids breathe while hanging with fellow singer Marina.

15

Drew Barrymore

Hair, Face, Eyebrow, Forehead, Chin, Hairstyle, Head, Selfie, Skin, Beauty,
@drewbarrymore//Instagram

She was foundation-free and never glowing more! That's how Drew Barrymore celebrated her birthday in 2019.

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16

Tyra Banks

Hair, Face, Eyebrow, Hairstyle, Brown hair, Forehead, Hair coloring, Beauty, Blond, Long hair,
@tyrabanks//Instagram

You don't need makeup to smize. The America's Next Top Model host knows how to work the camera.

17

Ashley Graham

Face, Glasses, Hair, Eyewear, Eyebrow, Forehead, Nose, Chin, Skin, Head,
@ashleygraham//Instagram

Ashley Graham's gold-rimmed glasses focus in on her natural beauty.

18

Gwyneth Paltrow

Hair, Face, Friendship, Fun, Chin, Selfie, Nose, Human, Photography, Smile,
@gwynethpaltrow//Instagram

Less is more for the Goop founder during a Valentine's Day celebration with husband Brad Fulchuk.

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19

Camilla Mendes

Hair, Face, Eyebrow, Hairstyle, Chin, Black hair, Beauty, Skin, Lip, Cheek,
@camilamendes//Instagram

While her character on Riverdale would never be caught dead without an ounce of makeup, Camilla Mendes strikes a pose for the camera.

20

Lily Collins

Face, Eyebrow, Hair, Lip, Cheek, Skin, Nose, Chin, Beauty, Forehead,
@lilyjcollins//Instagram

Lily Collins is simply radiant after a facial—talk about a glow up!

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Maddy Zollo Rusbosin

Maddy Zollo Rusbosin is a freelance writer living in sunny Orlando, Florida. She loves writing about all things beauty since it gives her the excuse to play with makeup all day – and scare her husband while she's testing out the latest face masks. 

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Korin Miller is a freelance writer specializing in general wellness, sexual health and relationships, and lifestyle trends, with work appearing in Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Self, Glamour, and more. She has a master’s degree from American University, lives by the beach, and hopes to own a teacup pig and taco truck one day.
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