These 50 Pics Of Celebrities Without Makeup Prove Most Of Them Don’t Look Any Better Than Us
Interview With ExpertConstantly being in the public eye, celebrities are always pressured to look put together. This means regularly being in full glam, perfectly styled hair, and an outfit that probably took a team of people to put together. However, when they’re off-duty, they sometimes allow themselves to rest from all the effort it takes to look this glamorous and reveal their natural, beautiful selves.
Our team at Bored Panda has collected some of these instances in the list below. Scroll down to find them and be sure to upvote those celebrities you thought sported the make-up-free look the best.
While you're at it, don't forget to check out a conversation with celebrity makeup artist Patty Bell, who kindly agreed to tell us more about celebrities and makeup.
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Pamela Anderson
Great skincare, great facials, great diet, and great genes - I'd love to do the same ❤️
Emilia Clarke
Sofia Vergara
Celebrity makeup artist Patty Bell, with over 3 decades of experience in the industry and clients like President Joe Biden, Bill Gates, and Simone Biles, tells Bored Panda that makeup is like the icing on a cake, especially for celebrities.
"It helps form their image, create a character, and often becomes a part of their brand," she explained.
"Look at what makeup has done for Roan Chappell, Michael Jackson, Cleopatra, Marilyn Monroe, Twiggy, Lady Gaga, Elizabeth Taylor, RuPaul, Madonna, the Kardashians, and even David Bowie... their makeup was iconic and made them who they are."
Shakira
Drew Barrymore
Alicia Keys
I agree she's beautiful with or without makeup, but she has eye makeup on here. Eye shadow and some mascara. Her eyelashes look almost clear without mascara and when she has no makeup at all on she just looks a little different.
However, at the same time, celebrities posting photos without makeup has a powerful, fresh, and positive impact on the world, says Bell. "The no-makeup look is now slowly merging with the anti-aging movement. Women of all ages are starting to shift to a more pro-aging, botox-free, natural hair kind of, liberating lifestyle, and I’m here for it. Age is truly something to be celebrated and honored," she fondly says.
Penélope Cruz
Lady Gaga
Emma Stone
One celebrity that Bell names who has admirably embraced her age and natural beauty is Pamela Anderson.
"Pamela Anderson, who was once the queen of high-fashion glam makeup, is now one of the most talked-about women on the planet simply because she’s chosen not to wear makeup. It’s crazy that she’s making headlines everywhere she goes!" she exclaimed.
Liv Tyler
Emma Watson
Kelly Clarkson
"In a world where women are expected to look picture-perfect, poreless, photoshopped, and perfect, Pam has “come out” and reinvented herself to the world," Bell adds. "She’s causing quite a stir in the media by simply revealing her own beautiful self, and she’s loving it."
Reese Witherspoon
Michelle Peiffer
Anya Taylor-Joy
Celebrities sporting make-up-free faces not only can inspire others to embrace natural beauty but they're also doing a favor for their own skin by giving it a break.
"Most women are just too tired to remove their makeup at night—but taking off your makeup is even more important than applying it," Bell stressed.
"It’s so hard to find a brand of cosmetics that is 100% pure and clean on the skin. Many are filled with harmful chemicals that can clog the pores and cause breakouts. I think it’s a really good idea to give your skin a vacation from the heavy makeup sometimes and let your skin breathe."
Zooey Deschanel
Kristen Bell
Selena Gomez
For people to feel more confident without makeup, Bell says that they should start with acceptance. "In this lifetime, you are given one life to live, one body to own and one face to take care of—so why not look in the mirror and love who you see? Take care of your skin and what goes in and out of your body," she advises.
"When all of the makeup is stripped off...that is where the true, raw beauty hides. Wearing no makeup means you have nothing to hide behind besides your glowing complexion, heartwarming smile, and magnificent soul."
Zendaya
Alicia Silverstone
Halle Berry
Lastly, the celebrity makeup artist wanted to give a big thank you to the brands that empower women to be their beautiful selves.
"I’d love to give a huge shout-out to Dove for being one of the original pioneers in the cosmetics world and empowering young women by building up their confidence and self-esteem."
Salma Hayek
Celine Dion
Gal Gadot
"To Aerie for not airbrushing their models in their ad campaigns," she additionally mentions. "And finally, to Colby Cailatt for putting out one of the most powerful videos ever made... showing women taking off their makeup. What a simple, yet beautiful and basic, concept showing that we’re all beautiful, with or without makeup."
Jennifer Aniston
Milla Jovovich
Helen Mirren
Cameron Diaz
Uma Thurman
Jessica Chastain
Taylor Swift
Eva Longoria
Zoe Saldana
Ariana Grande
Kesha
Uzo Aduba
Adele
Elle Fanning
Jennifer Garner
Gwyneth Paltrow
I think she looks so much prettier here than she normally does 'poshed up'!
Portia De Rossi
Cara Delevingne
Is that a private viewing at the Louvre? I’ve never seen the Mona Lisa with only one person in the photo!
Shannen Doherty
Laura Prepon
I have issues with this person. She publicly protested the overturn of Roe v Wade by going public with her abortion, while simultaneously supporting the anti-choice politicians that stacked the Court to make its overturn inevitable. Not a very consistent message there. Or is it that she didn't think they would do the thing that they kept trying to do for decades?
Cindy Crawford
Katy Perry
Serena Williams
Olivia Wilde
Beyoncé
Megan Fox
Most of these women are stunning with or without make-up. But let's be real, most of these women were wearing make-up. It is hilarious to me that people don't understand subtle make-up.
Most of these women are stunning with or without make-up. But let's be real, most of these women were wearing make-up. It is hilarious to me that people don't understand subtle make-up.
