What 70 celebrities look like without a lick of makeup

Daniel Boan,Amanda KrauseSep 10, 2020, 21:51 IST

Alicia Keys often performs and walks red carpets with minimal makeup or none at all.Carlo Allegri/Reuters and Alicia Keys/Instagram

Many celebrities have shown off their natural beauty by embracing the no-makeup trend.
Stars like Alicia Keys and Kesha, for example, have gone viral for their stripped-back looks.
Other celebrities including Zendaya and Kylie Jenner have shared makeup-free selfies on Instagram.

Like the rest of us, celebrities don't always wear makeup.

Some go barefaced while running errands, and others have taken the no-makeup trend to Instagram. Chrissy Teigen, Lady Gaga, Ashley Graham, and Alicia Keys are all examples of stars who have done so, helping others believe that makeup is just an accessory — not a necessity — in the process.

Here are 81 photos of celebrities who sometimes prefer to go makeup-free.

Brenna Opelka and Brianna Arps contributed to an earlier version of this article.

Kim Kardashian West seemingly went makeup-free for a photo in 2014.

It's rare that Kim Kardashian West is photographed without makeup. Gus Ruelas/Reuters and Kim Kardashian West/Instagram

The following year, Whitney Port clapped back at critics of her no-makeup Instagram selfies.

Whitney Port also encouraged her fans to share their own makeup-free selfies. Matt Winkelmeyer/Stringer/Getty Images and Whitney Port/Instagram

Laverne Cox also used the social-media platform in 2015 to share a barefaced photo.

Laverne Cox is known to sport glamorous makeup looks on the red carpet. Danny Moloshok/Reuters and Laverne Cox/Instagram

Lucy Hale got real about her dark, under-eye circles in July 2016.

She shared the no-makeup selfie to Twitter. Danny Moloshok/Reuters and Lucy Hale/Twitter

Bella Hadid, on the other hand, walked viewers through her full makeup routine in a video for Vogue.

The model went bare-faced for Vogue. Arthur Mola/Invision/AP Images and Vogue/YouTube

Bella Thorne left her glam makeup behind in this natural selfie from the start of 2017.

Bella Thorne is an outspoken advocate of embracing your natural skin. Danny Moloshok/Reuters and Bella Thorne/Instagram

While off-duty in February of that year, model Ashley Graham looked confident without makeup.

Ashley Graham often rocks bold eye shadow and vibrant lipstick at Hollywood events. Danny Moloshok/Reuters and Ashley Graham/Instagram

Alicia Keys also went makeup-free in an April 2017 selfie.

Alicia Keys often performs and walks red carpets with minimal makeup or none at all. Carlo Allegri/Reuters and Alicia Keys/Instagram

By the summer, John Legend had shared a seemingly makeup-free photo of Chrissy Teigen on his Instagram.

Chrissy Teigen popped up on John Legend's Instagram. Mark Von Holden/Invision/AP Images and Chrissy Teigen/Instagram

On January 21, 2018, Ashley Graham shared a natural selfie from bed.

Ashley shared an early-morning selfie. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP Images and Ashley Graham/Instagram

Helen Mirren took her social-media followers behind the scenes the night before the Oscars that year.

Helen Mirren presented the award for Best Actor with Jane Fonda. Kevin Winter/Getty Images and @helenmirren/Instagram

Also in 2018, Demi Lovato removed her makeup and hair extensions in front of the camera for Vogue.

Demi Lovato often uses her public platform to promote body positivity. Danny Moloshok/Reuters and Vogue

After appearing on the 22nd season of "The Bachelor," Bekah Martinez went without makeup for a photo with former contestant Ashley Iaconetti.

Both Martinez and Iaconetti posed together without a drop of makeup on their skin. Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for bohooo and @ashely_Iaconett/Instagram

In the same photo, Ashley Iaconetti also went barefaced.

Iaconetti made her debut on "The Bachelor" for the show's 19th season. Jerritt Clark/Stringer/Getty Images for bohooo and @ashley_iaconetti/Instagram

Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi soaked up the sun in a glorious makeup-free beach selfie.

DeGeneres and de Rossi were luminous and sun-kissed. Jason Merritt/Getty Images and @theellenshow/Instagram

Tyra Banks smized for a fierce no-makeup selfie that she shared on social media that year.

The model, producer, businesswoman, and author is an expert at working the camera. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images and @tyrabanks/Twitter

Cindy Crawford posed in what looked like a no-makeup selfie with her adorable dog.

The supermodel maintained the casual look with tousled hair and a white T-shirt. Frederick M. Brown/Stringer/Getty Images and @cindycrawford/Instagram

Zendaya played with natural lighting in a close-up Instagram photo.

The "Greatest Showman Actress" appears to wear a coat of lip balm or gloss. Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images and @zendaya/Instagram

That same month, Hilary Duff jumped on the "no-makeup Monday" bandwagon.

Duff put her glowing skin on display for the relatable post. Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images and @hilaryduff/Instagram

Dorinda Medley of the "Real Housewives of New York" celebrated Earth Day 2018 with a natural look.

She put her luminous skin on display for her Instagram followers. Astrid Stawiarz/Stringer/Getty Images for Talent Resources and @dorindamedley/Instagram

Kylie Jenner went natural while spending a sweet moment with her daughter Stormi.

The new mother was glowing with happiness. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images and @kyliejenner/Instagram

Catherine Zeta-Jones gave her skin a breather in an Instagram post shared on April 29, 2018.

Her close-up shot revealed radiant skin. Jeff Spicer/Stringer/Getty Images for Walpole and @catherinezetajones/Instagram

Cardi B kept it real on Instagram that year.

Sunlight streamed through in this radiant photo. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images and @iamcardib/Instagram

Jessica Simpson took a morning selfie before leaving bed.

The singer looked bronzed for summer. Andrew Toth/Stringer/Getty Images for Fashion Footwear Charitable Foundation and @jessicasimpson/Instagram

While in Dubai, Penélope Cruz snapped a no-makeup photo.

She topped off the look with a sun hat and a wispy braid. Carlos Alvarez/Stringer/Getty Images and @penelopecruzofficial/Instagram

Brooklyn Decker embraced her natural freckles in a 2018 selfie.

Brooklyn Decker showed off her freckles. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images and Brooklyn Decker/Instagram

Yara Shahidi looked stunning in a selfie featuring very little makeup.

Yara Shahidi kept it natural on Instagram. Emma McIntyre/Getty Images and Yara Shahidi/Instagram

Stefani kept her makeup low-key in an Instagram post on June 19, 2018.

Gwen Stefani shared this moment with her Instagram followers. Rich Fury/Getty Images and Gwen Stefani/Instagram

Model Winnie Harlow shared a photo of a "no makeup type of day" on Instagram.

Winnie Harlow is always stunning. Emma McIntyre/Getty Images and Winnie Harlow/Instagram

Sarah Hyland used her makeup-free selfie to send a message.

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

Ariel Winter kept her look casual for an Instagram post.

Her followers loved the laid-back look. Amanda Edwards/Getty Images and Ariel Winter/Instagram

Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz recently went makeup-free together.

Drew Barrymore shared the photo with her followers. Peter Kramer/AP Images and Drew Barrymore/Instagram

Salma Hayek's Instagram feed is filled with fun, candid moments of her daily life.

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

Jordyn Woods ditched makeup for an in-bed selfie.

Jordan Woods looking as flawless as ever. Jordyn Woods/Instagram and Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Anna Paquin shared a natural selfie after getting one of her favorite facial treatments.

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

Kendall Jenner kicked off 2019 with a fresh look at her skin in an Instagram story.

Kendall shared a behind-the-scenes photo. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Images and Kendall Jenner/Instagram

Kesha showed off her freckles in a Twitter post that quickly went viral that month.

Kesha wants to let her freckles shine in 2019. Jordan Strauss/AP Images and Kesha/Twitter

Alicia Keys went with another minimal makeup look for the 2019 Grammy Awards.

Alicia Keys kept it low-key for the Grammy Awards on February 10, 2019. Brendon Thorne/Steve Granitz/WireImage via Getty Images

Lena Headey shared a makeup-free video to Instagram in February.

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

Kim Kardashian West shared a makeup-free video to her Instagram story after experiencing a psoriasis flare-up.

She captioned the video with the phrase "psoriasis face." Evan Agostini/AP Images and Kim Kardashian West/Instagram Stories

Jessica Alba snapped a selfie in the middle of an acupuncture session.

Jessica Alba always looks flawless. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP and Jessica Alba/Instagram

Kris Jenner snapped a barefaced selfie while getting a haircut.

Kris Jenner kept it natural in a recent Instagram post. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP Images and Kris Jenner/Instagram

Carrie Underwood shared this post-workout selfie on Instagram.

Carrie Underwood updated her Instagram followers on her workout progress. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP Images

Kate Beckinsale shared a seemingly makeup-free selfie to Instagram in April.

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

Ciara also ditched makeup for a "vulnerable" Instagram post that month.

Ciara embraced her natural skin in the photo. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Images and Ciara/Instagram

HGTV star Christina Anstead took a selfie of her beauty "transformation."

Christina Anstead shared these "before-and-after" photos on Instagram. Christina Angstead/Instagram

"Riverdale" star Marisol Nichols went without makeup to show her current skin-care routine.

Marisol Nichols looks stunning with and without makeup. Cindy Ord/Getty Images and Marisol Nichols/Instagram

Heidi Klum shared a quick look at her hair and makeup routine on Instagram.

Heidi Klum shared a video from the makeup chair. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP Images and Heidi Klum/Instagram

Months later in August 2019, Jessica Biel showcased her glowing skin on Instagram.

Jessica Biel opted to go without makeup in a recent Instagram post. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP and Jessica Biel/Instagram

Jennifer Lopez also looked radiant while swimming without makeup that month.

Jennifer Lopez looks stunning with and without makeup. Andrew Kelly/Reuters and Jennifer Lopez/YouTube

Sarah Jessica Parker went barefaced while hanging out with her friend Andy Cohen.

Sarah Jessica Parker's natural look was shared to Instagram. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP and Andy Cohen/Instagram

Selena Gomez posted one of her most casual selfies to date on October 7, 2019.

Selena Gomez recently launched her own cosmetics line called Rare Beauty. Selena Gomez/Instagram

Kelly Ripa opted for the no-makeup look while taking a selfie.

Kelly Ripa shines with or without makeup. Monica Schipper/Stringer/Getty Images and Kelly Ripa/Instagram

In December of that year, Kate Bosworth filmed her skin-care routine while vacationing in St. Lucia.

Kate Bosworth can pull of glamorous makeup and glowing skin-care looks. Danny Moloshok/Reuters and Kate Bosworth/Instagram

Rita Wilson almost attended the Golden Globe awards at the start of 2020 without wearing makeup.

Rita Wilson eventually got her hair and makeup done for the awards ceremony. David Crotty/Getty Images and Rita Wilson/Instagram

The next day, Rihanna seemingly ditched makeup — except for some lip gloss — in a stunning selfie.

Rihanna does appear to be wearing a lip product in her selfie. Charles Platiau/Reuters and Rihanna/Instagram

Vanessa Hudgens, on the other hand, ditched makeup to go outside during a snowstorm.

When she does wear makeup, Vanessa Hudgens often chooses smokey eye shadow. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP and Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram

Lady Gaga's natural look on February 13 included bleached eyebrows.

Lady Gaga is always experimenting with new beauty styles. Mario Anzuoni/Reuters and Lady Gaga/Instagram

Lovato brought back the #NoMakeupMonday hashtag with a post that month.

It was the first makeup-free selfie Lovato had shared in years. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images and Demi Lovato/Instagram

Hilary Duff shared her "mom makeup routine" in a tutorial for Vogue posted on March 9.

Hilary Duff seems to be a big fan of glowing skin and bronzer. Vogue/YouTube

Kaley Cuoco hugged her dog while not wearing makeup.

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

Dakota Fanning used a barefaced video of herself taking her temperature to encourage people to stay home.

The actress typically opts for glowing makeup looks. Rich Polk/Stringer/Getty Images and Dakota Fanning/Instagram

Gabrielle Union glowed while posing makeup-free with her husband Dwyane Wade.

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade have been married since 2014 Noam Galai/Stringer/Getty Images and Gabrielle Union/Instagram

Zoë Kravitz chose to forgo makeup while posing with her dog.

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

Vanessa Williams celebrated her 57th birthday by lounging in bed with no makeup on.

Vanessa Williams looks equally stunning with and without makeup. John Lamparski/Stringer/Getty Images and Vanessa Williams/Instagram

Later in March, Kelly Clarkson covered a song by the late Kenny Rogers while not wearing makeup.

Kelly Clarkson can pull off both glamorous and laid-back looks. Tibrina Hobson/Stringer/Getty Images and Kelly Clarkson/Instagram

Ciara has posted numerous videos of herself without makeup throughout 2020.

Ciara and Russell Wilson have been married since 2016. Kevin Mazur/VF20/Getty Images and Ciara/Instagram

Katy Perry took a barefaced selfie while "mid-quarantine."

Katy Perry was pregnant with her first child when she shared the photo. Ryan Pierse/Getty Images and Katy Perry/Instagram

Like many other stars, Nina Dobrev went makeup-free while taking a photo with her dog.

She also left her hair in loose waves for the photo. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images and Nina Dobrev/Instagram

Kesha asked for advice on "feeling normal" while showcasing her freckles.

This isn't the first time she's shared a no-makeup look at her freckles. Steve Granitz /Getty Images and Kesha/Instagram

Helen Mirren shared another barefaced selfie in March, this time to raise money for a good cause.

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

Nikki Bella opened up about her pregnancy in a "no-filter post" on Instagram.

Nikki Bella also showed off her natural hair in the photo. Birdie Thompson/MediaPunch/IPx/AP and Nikki Bella/Instagram

Salma Hayek was seemingly in the pool when she took one of her latest no-makeup photos.

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

Lady Gaga temporarily ditched makeup while spending time outside.

The musician's skin was glowing in her Instagram post. Mario Anzuoni/Reuters and Lady Gaga/Instagram

Ariel Winter embraced her freckles with a set of selfies.

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

Jennifer Lopez shared a photo of her morning look after waking up and putting on a robe.

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

Taraji P. Henson looks stunning with and without makeup.

Taraji P. Henson's red hair looks vibrant as ever in her latest selfie. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images and Taraji P. Henson/Instagram

Bethenny Frankel posted a no-makeup, no-filter photo to show "a realistic female image."

Bethenny Frankel also wore her natural hairstyle in the selfie. Gregg DeGuire/Stringer/Getty Images and Bethenny Frankel/Instagram

Selena Gomez showed her fans how she does her makeup from start to finish in a recent Vogue video.

Selena Gomez used a mix of products from her brand and others to achieve this look. Vogue

On September 3, Keke Palmer reflected on her journey to clear skin.

Keke Palmer frequently gets real about her hair and skin online. Jeff Kravitz/MTV VMAs 2020/Getty Images and Keke Palmer/Twitter

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