Celebrities without make-up - it might feel like a bit of a slap in the face that they're rich, famous, perpetually on holiday and, to top it off, look amazing without mascara on. But, there's no denying that we're always intrigued by seeing the A-list totally barefaced without a scrap of make-up on. In fact, it's almost relatable.
From J-Lo's time-defying flawless complexion, to Blake Lively's make-up free mother-daughter selfies and Gabrielle Union's skincare tips for Zoom chats minus the make-up, these are the celebrities without make-up inspiring us to embrace our face and bare all.
1
Millie Bobby Brown
'Life in the fast lane' was the caption that accompanied a series of bare-faced selfies posted by Millie Bobby Brown. One of which included a hilarious image of the actor enjoying a moment of self-care. Among the make-up-free images that show her skin glowing and looking au naturel is an all too relatable reflection – sheet mask on (to lock in hydration) with freshly washed hair. Who doesn't love a self-care selfie?
2
Kristin Davis
The And Just Like That... star posted a glowing make-up free selfie taken during her trip to Kenya earlier this year. She wrote in the caption: 'Jet lagged, but the Kenya hair is worth it ❤️ #throwback'. In 2023, the actor opened up about her use of injectables, telling The Telegraph: 'I have done fillers and it's been good and I've done fillers and it's been bad.' She added that she had since had them dissolved and has been 'ridiculed relentlessly' by online trolls. The comments section on her make-up free post quickly filled up with supportive praise.
3
Selena Gomez
Whether it's sharing what her skin looks like without a scrap of make-up on, speaking openly about mental health or declaring that 'real stomachs are coming the f*** back' on TikTok, Selena Gomez is all for keeping things real.
And in her latest IG post, the singer has shared not one but three make-up-free selfies, from revealing her natural curls in what appears to be a post-festive snap, to showing off her glowing natural skin in a holiday throwback.
The Rare Beauty founder has long been a champion of embracing real skin and has recently made her first foray into the world of skincare with a small but considered line-up of body lotions, hand creams and even an aromatherapy pen.
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4
Blake Lively
With her perfectly beachy waves in tact, Blake Lively looked fresh faced and glowing in a selfie taken with her mum, Elaine Lively. She appears to be make-up free, revealing her natural rosy cheeks and a radiant complexion while hugging her mum, in a IG collaboration post with Tiffany & Co.
The actor and Betty Buzz founder has made no secret of the role skincare plays in her beauty routine. A mix of luxury and purse-friendly formulas, she gets her glow via cult skincare like CeraVe's Facial Moisturising Lotion and hydrating mists, such as Caudalie's Beauty Elixir.
5
Beyoncé
She might have been dazzling on her Renaissance tour, but that isn't going to stop Beyoncé from showing that she's just like the rest of us when it comes to getting ready for a night out. The Grammy winner shared a photo of herself dressed in a white jumpsuit with a V-neck cut and balloon sleeves without any make-up on and styling her honey-brown curls with a curling wand.
She also shared a photo of herself as a child having her hair done, and another note which hinted at an upcoming hair line venture.
6
Kim Kardashian
Proving once again that she doesn't need make-up to look seriously good, Kim Kardashian took to TikTok to show off her flawless natural complexion. The SKKN founder and beauty mogul's first TikTok video without daughter North showed Kardashian totally barefaced, wearing just a simple white vest top to apply her SKKN skincare products and make a coffee. 'My first tik tok without North,' the reality star captioned the post. 'I’m feeling myself!'
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7
Camila Cabello
Camila Cabello reached new levels of hot girl summer, posting a totally beautiful make-up free beach selfie from a past holiday. Cabello looked fresh faced and stunning in a pale blue bandeau bikini, with a messy updo and make-up free skin.
8
Hailey Bieber
The model took to Instagram to show off her make-up free skin in a cute candid video. Bieber has launched her own skincare range, Rhode, filled with glazing fluids and repair moisturisers to help boost your glow. In the Instagram clip, the 25-year-old applies moisturiser whilst sitting outside in the sun, and captioned the post, 'glazed donut vibes🍩🍩🍩layering my skin care for that perfect dewy finish.'
9
Cardi B
Cardi B took to Instagram to show her 82.4 million followers what she looks like without any make-up at all. In a truly authentic move, the singer posted a video of herself with filter-free bare skin having just woken up, and told her followers that she feels confident like this, 'You can see all the blemishes on my face... you can see my lips so chapped from biting them all night...I just woke up 20 minutes ago, didn't even brush my hair, like, I feel good.'
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10
Michelle Obama
The former first lady looked seriously fresh and natural in her make-up free selfie celebrating her birthday. Obama captioned the moody black and white Instagram post: 'Thank you all for the lovely birthday wishes! I know this past year has been difficult for us all on so many levels, so I just hope you all are taking care of yourselves and finding joy in the smallest moments. Love you all. 💕'
11
Keke Palmer
Keke Palmer took to Instagram to post an emotional selfie that showed the actress without make-up on, and revealing her acne scars as a result of PCOS. The 27-year-old discussed her experience of living with Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome and her struggles with discovering the real cause of her acne after undergoing two rounds of prescribed Accutane medication with no results.
With her hair back in braids, Palmer looked natural and stunning. 'My skin has made me sad many nights but I do not give up on myself. I know this is not me and my body has been looking for help,' she told her 10.1 million Instagram followers.
12
Celine Dion
Celine Dion went au natural with her picnic and her beauty look with a fresh-faced make-up free selfie giving thanks on Canada Thanksgiving.
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13
Elle Fanning
Elle Fanning embraced her eczema in a candid make-up free selfie. Taking to Instagram, Fanning posted a series of barefaced photos highlighting the eczema on her eyelids. Winning the award for the most relatable celebrity skincare moment and for owning her skin issues with a sense of humour, Fanning captioned the slideshow: 'Eczema but make it eye shadow 😜 '.
14
Victoria Beckham
With her own line of skincare under her belt, it's unsurprising that Victoria Beckham is super confident without any make-up on. VB took to Instagram to show off her au natural look, captioning the post: 'Free the freckles. No makeup, just Power Serum + Golden ✨ #VBGlow'.
15
Tracee Ellis Ross
Tracee Eliss Ross paired her enviable bantu knots with dewy, make-up free skin in a series of Instagram selfies. The actress' understated look proved sometimes less is more.
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16
Heidi Klum
Supermodel Heidi Klum embraced her au natural side while painting, sporting a wide brim straw hat, stripy bikini and make-up free sun-kissed skin.
17
Salma Hayek
We're not the only ones that can't face putting make-up on for our morning commute. Salma Hayek worked a glowy make-up free complexion and natural curls for a recent car journey.
18
Gwyneth Paltrow
Unsurprisingly the queen of alternative wellness looks incredible without make-up on. Gwyneth took to Instagram to post an adorable mum and daughter selfie with her eldest child, Apple, with both of them rocking the bare faced look. Clearly amazing skin runs in the family.
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Gabrielle Union
Taking the opportunity to go make-up free during lockdown, Gabrielle Union shared her skincare tips with her Instagram followers. In a seriously relatable move Union explained that she wanted to look good on Zoom chats without having to apply a full face of make-up. Her secret to glowing skin? Just a swipe of Fenty Beauty bronzer.
20
Lady Gaga
Known for her bold and fashion forward make-up looks, Lady Gaga threw her followers yet another curveball by posting a selfie without make-up on Instagram. Gaga looked fresh-faced as she enjoyed the sunshine in the great outdoors.
