What 43 actresses look like without makeup

Amanda Krause,Daniel BoanSep 19, 2020, 02:53 IST

Elle Fanning said the redness on her eyelids is caused by eczema — not eye shadow.Rachel Murray/Stringer/Getty Images and Elle Fanning/Instagram

On occasion, actresses share photos of themselves wearing little to no makeup.
Stars like Gal Gadot and Drew Barrymore have posted such images to Instagram.
Others like Elle Fanning and Camila Mendes have shared barefaced selfies to speak out about skin conditions.

Actresses are progressively using their platforms to project their natural beauty to the world.

While we may be mesmerized by their glamorous red carpet beauty looks or their transformative makeup for movie roles, it's the real moments behind the scenes that people can relate to: no makeup and no filters.

Below, see what 43 actresses — including Zendaya, Sofia Vergara, and Gal Gadot — look like when they've gone makeup-free.

Brenna Opelka contributed to an earlier version of this article.

Back in 2013, Cameron Diaz seemingly ditched foundation, lipstick, and other beauty products to show off a book she wrote.

Vogue reports that Diaz values wellness and transcendental meditation. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for SiriusXM and Cameron Diaz/Instagram

Megan Fox's first Instagram selfie, posted in July 2014, was taken without makeup.

She woke up like this. John Sciulli/Getty Images for Xbox and Megan Fox/Instagram

The following year, Jaime King looked stunning without makeup.

King ditched makeup and looks like royalty. John Sciulli/Getty Images and Jaime King Instagram

At the start of 2016, Zoe Saldana posted a no-filter selfie on Instagram.

She looks stunning with or without makeup. Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images and Zoe Saldana/Instagram

Diane Kruger was the next celebrity to take part in the trend.

Kruger's lack of makeup seems to accentuate her captivating blue eyes. Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for InStyle and Diane Kruger/Instagram

Camila Mendes then used a fresh-face photo to discuss a skin condition she experiences.

The “Riverdale” actress has natural, bold brows. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images and Camila Mendes/Instagram

Amy Schumer went completely natural for a November 2016 photo.

The actress, comedian, and writer brings out confidence in everything she does. Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images and Amy Schumer/Instagram

One month later, Eva Longoria ditched cosmetics to pose with a bottle of wine.

Her eyelashes pop with or without her black mascara. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images and Eva Longoria/Instagram

Drew Barrymore took her barefaced selfie while in the middle of exercising.

Barrymore chose to go without layers of makeup for a workout. Jason Merritt/Getty Images and Drew Barrymore/Instagram

Zendaya played in the snow while not wearing makeup at the start of 2017.

Zendaya kept her snow day look chilled by opting for a fresh face with no makeup. Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images and Zendaya/Instagram

Brie Larson then followed in her footsteps.

Larson stretched her Golden Globes glam — minus the makeup — after the awards show. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images and Brie Larson/Instagram

Gabrielle Union captioned a barefaced selfie as "Just me ❤."

Union showed off her dewy skin in a no-makeup post on Instagram. Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Refinery29 and Gabrielle Union-Wade/Instagram

Sofia Vergara displayed flushed cheeks and full brows on social media.

Vergara wasn't feeling well, but she was feeling the color of her pink cheeks. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images and Sofia Vergara/Instagram

Gina Rodriguez also wore no makeup in a video filmed by her friend.

She wore a bright smile for a candid video showcasing her beautiful makeup-free face. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images and Instagram/Gina Rodriguez

Gwyneth Paltrow is keen on clean beauty and fresh skin.

She's a natural beauty. Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images and Gwenyth Paltrow/Instagram

Gal Gadot took this fresh-faced photo after a "sleepless night" spent with her child.

Gadot expressed a moment of gratitude in beautiful Instagram post. Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Revlon and Gal Gadot/Instagram

Jessica Alba's natural skin glowed while exercising.

Alba tends to wear natural tones when she does wear makeup. Mike Coppola/Getty Images and Jessica Alba/Instagram

Bella Thorne celebrated her changing skin with a selfie in October 2017.

In an Instagram post, the 20-year-old actress reveals that she is proud of her skin's improvements. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images and Bella Thorne/Instagram

Jenna Dewan did the same that month.

She confirms that there is no filter and no retouching in this photo. Chris Jackson/Getty Images and Jenna Dewan Tatum/Instagram

Lily Collins completely changed up her look a few months later.

Her features are striking. Kevin Winter/Getty Images and Instagram/Lily Collins

Hilary Duff celebrated the 4th of July that year with no makeup on.

Duff celebrated the Fourth of July with a healthy summer glow. Astrid Stawiarz /Getty Images and Hilary Duff/Instagram

Lea Michele went barefaced in January 2018.

The former "Glee" star swapped her makeup for a black hat. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images and Lea Michele/Instagram

Katie Holmes paired her no-makeup look with a wrapped headband.

She wore a thick headband with zero makeup. Monica Schipper/Getty Images for iHeartMedia and Katie Holmes/Instagram

Union posted a similar selfie a few weeks later.

Union put her natural freckles on display in a post-facial Instagram post. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images and Gabrielle Union/Instagram

Nathalie Emmanuel wrote "this is my face" alongside her radiant, no-makeup photo.

The "Game of Thrones" actress switches between bold and natural beauty looks. Emma McIntyre/Stringer/Getty Images for Vanity Fair and Nathalie Emmanuel/Instagram

Leighton Meester also shared a glowing selfie that month.

The former "Gossip Girl" star wears a natural glow and berry nail polish. Mireya Acierto/Getty Images and Leighton Meester/Instagram

Mindy Kaling, on the other hand, shined without makeup while spending time with friends.

Her dewy skin is free of makeup and filters. Bryan Bedder/Stringer/Getty Images for Hulu and Mindy Kaling/Instagram

The next month, Helen Mirren showed what she looked like the night before the Oscars.

"The Queen" actress shared her incredible makeup-free skin on the eve of the 90th Academy Awards. Christopher Polk/Getty Images and Helen Mirren/Instagram

Thorne took another break from makeup in April 2018.

The actress took a close-up shot, giving followers a glimpse of her natural look. Paul Morigi/Stringer/Getty Images for Daily Front Row and @bellathorne/Instagram

Hilary Duff returned to a makeup-free look while sitting in a car.

The actress wore loose waves for the natural look. Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images and @hilaryduff/Instagram

Penélope Cruz took this casual shot while in Dubai.

In true summer spirit, the actress skipped eye makeup and wore the perfect undone braid. Carlos Alvarez/Stringer/Getty Images and @penelopecruzofficial/Instagram

Brooklyn Decker, on the other hand, used a no-makeup selfie to show off her hair.

Brooklyn Decker embraced her natural freckles. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images and Brooklyn Decker/Instagram

Yara Shahidi rocked glowing skin and flowers in her hair with this photo from June 2018.

Yara Shahidi always has a glow. Emma McIntyre/Getty Images and Yara Shahidi/Instagram

Sarah Hyland shared her "Monday mantra" alongside her side profile.

Sarah Hyland celebrated "no makeup Monday" on Instagram. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images and Sarah Hyland/Instagram

Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz ditched makeup together.

The "Charlie's Angels" pals ditched their makeup together. Peter Kramer/AP Images and Drew Barrymore/Instagram

Salma Hayek also shared a natural selfie in July 2018.

Salma Hayek keeps it candid on Instagram. Stefania M. D'Alessandro/Gdetty Images and Salma Hayek/Instagram

Anna Paquin followed with her own fresh photo less than a month later.

Anna Paquin credits her flawless, glowing skin to the HydraFacial. Phillip Faraone/Getty Images and Anna Paquin/Instagram

Lena Headey got real about her skin at the start of 2019.

Lena Headey shared a candid moment on Instagram. Danny Moloshok/Invision/AP Images and Lena Headey/Instagram

Kate Beckinsale did the same in April of that year.

Kate Beckinsale shared a selfie with her Instagram followers. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP and Kate Beckinsale/Instagram

"Riverdale" star Marisol Nichols went makeup-free to show off her skin-care routine.

Marisol Nichols recommended skin-care brand Kate Somerville to her followers. Cindy Ord/Getty Images and Marisol Nichols/Instagram

Kaley Cuoco hugged her dog while not wearing makeup in March 2020.

According to her Instagram post, Kaley Cuoco's dog is named Norman. Amanda Edwards/Stringer/Getty Images and Kaley Cuoco/Instagram

Dakota Fanning encouraged people to stay home while taking her temperature.

Dakota Fanning shared this video of herself on March 16. Rich Polk/Stringer/Getty Images and Dakota Fanning/Instagram

Zoë Kravitz also posed with her dog in a natural selfie.

Zoë Kravitz seems to be a big fan of natural beauty, as she often wears minimal makeup. Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Getty Images and Zoë Kravitz/Instagram

And so did Nina Dobrev.

Nina Dobrev uploaded the makeup-free selfie on March 29. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images and Nina Dobrev/Instagram

With yet another barefaced selfie, Helen Mirren raised money for a good cause.

Helen Mirren said she took this selfie "first thing in the morning." Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters and Helen Mirren/Instagram

Salma Hayek has posted numerous makeup-free photos throughout 2020.

Salma Hayek can pull off any look. Salma Hayek/Instagram

Ariel Winter embraced her freckles with a set of selfies.

In addition to ditching makeup, Ariel Winter also recently dyed her hair. Arturo Holmes/Getty Images and Ariel Winter/Instagram

Jennifer Lopez woke up, put on a robe, and then shared a photo of her morning look in August 2020.

Jennifer Lopez seemingly went without makeup for this casual selfie. Danny Moloshok/Reuters and Jennifer Lopez/Instagram

Elle Fanning used Instagram to open up about having eczema on her face.

Elle Fanning said the redness on her eyelids is caused by eczema — not eye shadow. Rachel Murray/Stringer/Getty Images and Elle Fanning/Instagram

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