These Celebs Ditched The Makeup And Still Look Incredible

Published on October 6, 2021
There was a time when it was unthinkable for many women to leave the house without “having their face on,” meaning being all done up with a full face of makeup. Nowadays, thankfully culture is changing and becoming much more accepting of women who choose to ditch the makeup altogether. Even our favorite celebrities have opted to go out and share their makeup free looks with us, and they still look fantastic. Here are some stars with a makeup free face.

Jessica Biel

Jessica Biel is gorgeous whether she’s wearing makeup or not, as we can clearly see from her makeup free selfie as well as her glamorous red carpet look.

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Jessica Biel

Kesha

Not only does Kesha look stunning without makeup on, it’s revealed the fact that she has so many amazing freckles! Without this makeup free photo, perhaps we would have never known that she has an adorable freckle face.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar

Our favorite Buffy the Vampire actress shared a makeup free selfies after her workout that was captioned: “This pic is #nomakeup #nofilter and probably the last time I will be upright for the rest of the week.” We can totally relate, Sarah!

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Alicia Keys

Although of course Alicia Keys stuns with makeup on, she has recently embraced a natural look, opting to keep her face makeup free and her hair naturally curly, even while on red carpets. We must say, we absolutely love this. Not only does she look incredible rocking her natural face and hair, she’s a great inspiration for all young girls to love themselves.

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Lena Headey

After sharing makeup free photos, some rude and unkind people had the audacity to criticize Lena Heady’s skin. She fired back and said: “I shall continue to not wear makeup.” We applaud her, as there’s no reason why anyone should be afraid to show their real face without any makeup on.

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Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga is known for her avant garde style that is often accompanied by wild makeup looks as well. Perhaps her most unexpected look isn’t one with unusual makeup but one that’s totally makeup free. We must say, although we love her crazy makeup looks, she still looks absolutely gorgeous au naturale.

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Lana Del Rey

Lana Del Rey is known for her old Hollywood glamour, with vintage makeup looks and elegant hairstyles, which always looks beautiful both on and off the red carpet. Despite this, her makeup free look is just as beautiful.

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Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian is the queen of glamour, but she has also been open about her struggles with psoriasis, and has even shared photos of her skin without any makeup on. Of course she looks beautiful no matter what, and it is great to see a celebrity be real about the fact that skin is not always perfect, despite what social media might indicate.

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Kris Jenner

Like mother, like daughter: momager Kris Jenner is also known for her done up look, but she has chosen to to share a makeup free photo to show us that celebrities are real people too. She still looks great, and we think she should go makeup free more often.

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Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood is stunning no matter what. She shared this post workout photo with the caption: “When your face matches your shirt = you had a good workout! Unless your shirt is blue — then maybe you should be concerned!”

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Kate Beckinsale

Kate Beckinsale seems to have eluded aging altogether, as the stunning actress shared this makeup free selfie showing us how incredible she looks, well into her 40’s. There’s hope for the rest of us after all.

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Ciara

Ciara always looks top notch at every red carpet appearance, but recently she has decided to embrace her natural look as well. She shared this photo with the caption: “My beauty marks and all. Finally embracing myself fully! It feels good.”

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Christina Anstead

This HGTV host and star decided to keep it real and share a makeup free selfie. She looks like a different person, but she still looks fantastic. Fans showered her with compliments through comments on the photo.

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Marisol Nichols

Marisol Nichols, who is known for her role on Riverdale, shared this makeup free photo where she shows us that she really doesn’t need makeup at all. Can we look like her please?

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Heidi Klum

Supermodel Heidi Klum has always been on top in the fashion world. She has been on top of the game since the 1990’s, and she isn’t quitting anytime soon. She shared this makeup free photo that shows that she is just as stunning with or without makeup on.

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Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez has been embracing her natural look more and more lately, and we can totally understand why. She has barely aged and is positively glowing. We wouldn’t wear makeup if we looked like that.

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Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker embodied the idea of New York glamour throughout her years as Carrie Bradshaw on Sex and the City. While she always looks great in her makeup looks, this photo shared by Andy Cohen gives us another look at SJP, makeup free and beautiful as ever.

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Ariel Winter

Modern Family star Ariel Winter looks incredible no matter what. She shared this makeup free snap with the caption: “The dove project is doing incredible work to raise awareness, end the trade & save the pups. I’m grateful that I was able to help.”

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Bella Thorne

Bella Throne faces a lot of criticism for sharing a lot of her life online, but we welcome this fresh faced makeup free photo that she posted. She has been open with faced about struggling with acne, once again showing us that celebrities struggle with the same insecurities that we struggle with.

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Jada Pinkett Smith

Jada Pinkett Smith is beautiful and confident, no matter if she is completely done up on the red carpet or she’s makeup free. She continues to show fans and young women that you can be a successful businesswoman, mother, and rock a makeup free face.

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Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus first stole our hearts as Hannah Montana and has since become a bona fide star. Despite being a famous actress and pop star, she has shared many makeup free photos, which in our opinion, are just as beautiful or maybe even more than her glamorous red carpet looks.

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Kelly Ripa

Daytime TV star Kelly Ripa has been gracing our screens since the 1990’s, but she looks as good as ever. She posted this makeup free photo where we can see that she still looks absolutely fantastic all these years later.

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Tracee Ellis Ross

Tracee Ellis Ross, daughter of pop legend Diana Ross, is no stranger to the cameras as she grew up in a famous family. She looks absolutely fantastic all glammed up, but she looks just as beautiful without any makeup on at all. In fact, we think she looks even better sans makeup!

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Jennifer Aniston

This one shouldn’t be a surprise for anyone really. Jennifer Aniston has always been one of the most beautiful people on earth, whether she’s wearing a full face of makeup or absolutely none. While the Friends star is in her 50’s, she is still as gorgeous as ever.

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Michelle Pfeiffer

Michelle Pfieffer has always been a bombshell. The three time Academy Award nominee looks just as beautiful whether she is fully made up or going bare faced.

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Sofia Vergara

Ever since she first appeared on our TV screens on Modern Family, everyone has fallen in love with the beautiful and charming Sofia Vergara. She is known for outgoing personality, and when she shared this makeup free photo, we could see that she is just as gorgeous as she is on the red carpet.

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Cardi B

Cardi B is so well known for her loud and fun personality that it’s jarring to see her relaxing in sweats at home. However, she looks just as beautiful as when she’s all done up.

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Victoria Beckham

Victoria Beckham is known for her fashion forward choices and for always looking absolutely glam. However, fans absolutely loved it when she shared a makeup free shot that showed that she is just as stunning without any makeup.

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Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson is one of the most beautiful women on earth, there’s no denying it. She always looks on point on the red carpet, but she looks just as beautiful and glowing without any makeup on.

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Amy Schumer

The hilarious Amy Schumer is never shy about speaking up and being honest. That’s why it’s no surprise that she shared this makeup free photo that showed that she is still as beautiful and confident as when she’s wearing a full face of makeup.

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Pamela Anderson

Pamela Anderson was the fantasy of many teenager when she graced the screen on Baywatch. While she is certainly a bombshell when she is all posed, she is just as gorgeous without any makeup on at all.

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Olivia Wilde

Olivia Wilde is absolutely stunning, with piercing blue eyes. This makeup free photo proves that she is a total natural beauty who really doesn’t need any makeup at all.

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Rihanna

Rihanna is one of the most impressive women in the world. With a successful career in music, fashion, and beauty, it’s no wonder that she has made herself into a billionaire. On top of that, this makeup free selfie shows that despite her amazing Fenty makeup line, she does not need makeup to look stunning.

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Taylor Swift

America’s sweetheart has taken over our radios and hearts since the early 2000’s. While she is known for her signature blonde hair and ruby red lipstick, she certainly doesn’t need a drop of makeup to look beautiful.

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Priyanka Chopra

Prinyanka Chopkra is an absolute stunner whether she is modeling with makeup on or rocking a more laid back, makeup free look. She has some seriously impressive smooth skin!

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Kelly Osbourne

Kelly Osbourne grew up in the spotlight, being the daughter of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne and growing up on the set of Meet The Osbournes. While we’re used to seeing her made up, she looks great without any makeup at all.

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Amanda Seyfried

Amanda Seyfried can do it all, whether its playing a comedic role in Mean Girls or killing it in the musical movie Mamma Mia! She also looks absolutely stunning posed with makeup on and her hair done or rocking a makeup free face.

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Eva Longoria

Eva Longoria is seriously one of the most breathtaking women in the world. She stole our hearts as Gabrielle Solis on Desperate Housewives and looks absolutely stunning whether she’s fully made up or makeup free.

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Fergie

Fergie is a musical icon and fashion icon from the early 2000’s until now. She looks great whether she is all glammed up or whether she has just gotten our of the water after surfing.

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Adele

Adele is known for her heavily winged eyeliner and updo, but no matter what she’s wearing, the makeup she has on, or whether she’s rocking a natural look, she’s the absolute best.

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