We have said it once and say it again, Most celebrities appear to be the living embodiment of perfection, images of what we all should aim to be. Whether on a fashion shoot or the red carpet, they’re flawless.

However every now and then we get a glimpse behind the impeccable façade and we see the real person, no hair and make-up, no flattering lighting, and the truth can be, quite frankly, frightening.

Kaley Cuoco – The Big Bang Theory

The actress got her big breakthrough role as Bridget Hennessy on the ABC sitcom 8 Simple Rules, on which she starred from 2002 to 2005. Even before that, Kaley has been a small-screen staple, being cast in several side roles.

This all boils down to the fact that Kaley is a red-carpet pro and knows her way around the camera. So, that is why everyone was shocked went unflattering paparazzi images of her were released. The always put-together blonde looked dishevelled.

Katy Perry – Teenage Dream

Katy Perry has changed her look over the years according to her taste. In all of them, she has looked absolutely stunning. Of course, a lot of effort goes into preparing herself for the public eye, or at least for professional photographers who can’t wait to get an ugly picture of her.

Of course, she couldn’t have anticipated Russell Brand, her husband at that time, to post her bare face on Twitter—a post he eventually deleted. However, tabloids got a hold of it and it remains in circulation to this day.

Goldie Hawn – Cactus Flower

Academy-award winner Goldie Hawn attracted a lot of attention when she appeared wearing no makeup in public. Although the comments were mixed, the seventy-something actress has no problems with her looks and doesn’t care much about what people have to say so we say bravo for her positive attitude.

In recent years, Hawn has taken a break from acting, as we last saw her on-screen in 2017 when she starred in Snatched alongside Amy Schumer. Maybe she is over the harsh spotlight the media casts on women’s looks? We know we are!

Blake Lively – Gossip Girl

American actress Blake Lively is best known for starring in the teen drama television series Gossip Girl. Later, she was in movies and shows such as The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants, The Town, Green Lantern, or The Age of Adaline. Blake’s married to popular actor Ryan Reynolds since 2012, with whom she had three small children.

Blake Lively’s no make-up photo isn’t very flattering but neither was it meant to be! This is the actress in costume for one of her latest roles. Even with that knowledge, it didn’t stop the tabloids from criticizing the actress for “letting herself go”

Adele – 19

Does Adele even need an introduction? The singer has blessed us with her beautiful vocals since 2006 and given us three spectacular albums, which have broken records and helped heal heartbreaks as well!

Adele is never shy of a statement look, going for drama and glamour, rather than natural or understated. So it was quite a change to see the singer sans even a drop of eyeliner in her 2016 Instagram selfie. While we’d probably walk straight past her on the street, we’d trade our inheritance- if we had one, for that flawless complexion, in a heartbeat.

Barbara Bach – The Spy Who Loved Me

Former American model and actress Barbara Bach got an opportunity to become a bond girl and since then she was followed by the paparazzi everywhere. Even though she’s 71  she’s has it going for it!

While her youthful beauty is what got her the iconic role of a Bond girl, seeing her without makeup even at this age, proved that the actress has timeless elegance and poise. You can see from the pictures, she barely looks any different without makeup and it’s safe to say that she’s a natural beauty!

Fran Drescher – The Nanny

Fran Drescher is a famous comedian, writer, actress, and activist. She was born in New York City in 1957. Fran decided to pursue acting and cosmetology. Her first break came with a role in Saturday Night Fever in 1977.

Through roles in the Summer of Fear, American Hot Wax, and Ragtime, Fran managed to gain recognition. She then co-created and starred in The Nanny TV show, which aired in the ’90s. She also has other famous voice roles like in the Hotel Transylvania trilogy. She is set to be seen in the 2020 film The Creatress.

Heather Locklear – Melrose Place

Heather Locklear is a world-famous actress whose career began in the ’80s. She was born in Los Angeles, California and delved into modelling and TV commercials while at UCLA. Her early roles were in ’80s TV shows like CHiPs and Eight is Enough.

Through Dynasty and Saturday Night Live, Heather gained further prominence. She also became well established after landing a leading role in The Return of Swamp Thing. However, her most famous and memorable role was in Melrose Place. In 2017, Heather starred in the TV show Too Close to Home.

Salma Hayek – Frida

The beautiful Salma Hayek has enjoyed immense success over the years, and as well as being an actress has also excelled as a producer, too. She’s also proven that you don’t need a face covered in makeup in order to look beautiful.

You can spot the actress proudly and comfortably showing off her bare face while travelling, meeting fans and doing everyday things. She is walking talking proof that women can be both glam and natural and still feel and look strong!

Anne Hathaway – Les Misérables

Hathaway will always be Princess Amelia “Mia” Mignonette Thermopolis Renaldi in our minds and yes, we do remember her full name! Apart from playing an actual princess on screen, Anne also has managed to act as one in real life.

She casually posts no-makeup selfies on her social media and even discusses the negative impact “perfect faces” have on women and how necessary it is for the younger generation to see famous faces, looking “normal”

Amal Clooney – Doughty Street Chambers Barrister

Amal Clooney is a barrister and the wife of Hollywood actor George Clooney, best known for defending WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. The gorgeous human rights lawyer and her husband are proud parents of twins, Ella and Alexander.

When she was recently spotted with no makeup at all, many fans were surprised with her natural beauty and a glow we are used to seeing on Hollywood stars. Clooney proves that women can have it all, beauty and brains.

RuPaul  – RuPaul’s Drag Race

RuPaul has helped shape American media into accepting an unrepresented side of society, since 2009. He has produced and hosted the reality competition series RuPaul’s Drag Race, for which he has received six Primetime Emmy Awards, in 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019.

Unsurprisingly, when a world-famous drag queen posts a no-makeup selfie, we get a slice of something completely different. This was a rare look at the star, which felt almost personal and raw.

Katherine Heigl – Roswell

When we first saw the picture on the left, we thought that the paparazzi’s had retouched even their “untreated” pictures but turns out, it’s just Katherine’s flawless skin and yes, we are very jealous!

Let’s just say, the world leads a little bit of Heigl’s genetics and the phone number of her dermatologists. It really should be a sin to have such perfect skin. Envy aside, we do think the actress might be wearing a bit of lip balm but that doesn’t count as make-up!

Gigi Hadid – Vogue

Hadid is currently one of the most famous models in the world, having collaborated with brands such as Victoria’s Secret and Reebok, while in 2019 she posed for numerous Vogue international covers.

We guess you can rock a bare face anytime if you have the bone structure and facial features of someone like model Gigi Hadid. However, bare-faced photos of her are rare because she’s always all glammed up in her Instagram posts.

Christina Aguilera – Back to Basics Album

If you have never danced to Christina Agularias’s Dirty in your underwear alone in your bedroom, you haven’t lived right! The pop icon has helped shape an entire generation with her music and continues to do so.

While she has always managed to look flawless, Christina surprised many of her fans when she appeared on the cover of Paper magazine without a drop of makeup and showed that you can be in your mid-30s and still look amazing.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley – Victoria’s Secret Angel

If you look too quickly at both photos, you might not believe that this is the same person! Rosie looks so young without anything on her face but we have to say, no one can wear a red lip like Rosie!

We would expect nothing less than a flawless skin from Victoria’s Secret model like her. Perhaps, someday we will figure out their skincare routines. We always say that simplicity is beauty and Rosie lives by that rule!

Jessica Alba  – Sin City

Alba has done what most people have tried and failed at. She went from a sex symbol in Sin City to a billionaire businesswoman, all the while raising a family in private and being happily married.

How did the actresses do it all? Well, we assume with a lot of hard work and determination. Even with all of the things on her plate, Alba hasn’t stopped being a role model to her fans by posting a sweaty and “ugly” picture of herself post-workout. Bravo!

Miley Cyrus – Hannah Montana

In 2018, she married one of the hottest men in Hollywood, Liam Hemsworth. She also announced that in May 2019, we’re going to listen to her brand new EP titled She Is Coming.

You can see in the photo above that she isn’t shy to step out of her home despite having some skin problems. Why should she be anyway? A spot here and there shouldn’t define women and even celebrities have them!

Kristen Bell – Veronica Mars

In 2008, she had her breakout film role as the title character in Forgetting Sarah Marshall and of course, how can we forget her in Veronica Mars. Even since then, the actress has managed to slowly but steadily grow her star in Hollywood.

Rather than posting a glam, expected birthday picture Kristen decided to let the world see her sleepy content smile alongside her breakfast. Reaffirming to us that Kristen Bell is truly a gift from the gods! Bell has previously said that she finds it extremely important to not skip her morning sunblock and with radiant skin like hers, you should definitely trust her advice.

Britney Spears – Crossroads

The life of a performer can be tough, especially when on tour. Even superstars like Britney suffer the ravages of late nights and unhealthy living. This no-makeup selfie is case-in-point, dark rings, and leftover makeup.

Even with all that, we love this image! Like we have mentioned so many times above it is such an integral and overlooked insight into celebrity life. We see celebrities, especially female ones as always “perfect” and “flawless” and seeing the natural, relaxed and not always put together helps take the pressure off both the stars and also their fans who try to embody them!

Chelsea Handler – Chelsea Lately

Chelsea Handler really takes care of her skin so that she can look fresh at her 40s. She revealed that she gets laser treatment for her face and the results are amazing. Although, it doesn’t come cheap because one session is worth over $1K!

The renowned TV host currently plans on her next move in the entertainment industry, as she stopped hosting the TV show Chelsea in 2017. Yet, she did appear on an episode of Will & Grace in 2019.

Kylie Jenner – Keeping Up With The Kardashians

This is not quite a no-makeup selfie because Kylie still clearly has makeup on. However our biggest concern is that it wasn’t just her makeup artist making money on her transformation, from bare-faced to made-up, we suspect a plastic surgeon cashed in too.

Otherwise, it’s hard to explain the fuller lips and narrower nose, even with the most skilful makeup application. Anyways, we hope Kylie starts becoming comfortable in her own skin and doesn’t feel the need to change her self to fit a certain mould.

Cameron Diaz – Charlie’s Angels

Her accolades include four Golden Globe Award nominations, three Screen Actors Guild Award nominations, and a New York Film Critics Award, So its easy to say Diaz has had a great career. On top of that, in 2013, she was named the highest-paid actress over 40 in Hollywood.

We love a good celebrity selfie and Cameron Diaz knows how to deliver! Is it bad if we admit that we love her more without any foundation on her face? Don’t get us wrong, the Charlie’s Angels star looks stunning with her face done, but there is something refreshing about her bare-faced look. Imagine waking up, going to the kitchen, and seeing her smile at you, wouldn’t she make your morning 10 times better?

Lorde – Pure Heroine

Lorde, whose real name is Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O’Connor is a New Zealand singer and songwriter. She took inspiration aristocracy for her stage name and is known for employing unconventional musical styles and thoughtful songwriting.

She looks like a young teenager, even tween when she’s bare-faced and we bet a lot of you didn’t know that she’s only in her 20s. Lorde is one of those celebs who hate it when retouched photos of her come out because she wants people to realize that it’s okay to have flaws like acne, scars, and wrinkles. Lorde hasn’t released new music since 2017, but in 2018, it was reported that she’s already started working on her third studio album.

Kate Moss – The Size Zero Fashion Trend

Known for her waifish physique, she arrived on the fashion scene as the supermodel era was tapering off, and ushered in a new era of the ‘size zero look’ in fashion. A British Vogue contributing fashion editor, she was recognized at the British Fashion Award in 2013 for the contributions she made to fashion over a quarter of a century. She appeared in the 2017 film Red Nose Day Actually as herself.

This one of those rare occasions where we get to see the English modelling icon and businesswoman Kate Moss has a scar above her upper lip. Her skin at 45 is amazingly free of blotches and blemishes, and is actually glowing!

Sarah Paulson – American Horror Story

In all the different seasons of American Horror Story, we have seen countless faces of actress Sarah Paulson. We have seen pretty, ugly, neutral and scary and we have loved them all!

Despite some wrinkles on her face, we still think she is adorable and we would love to see more actresses embrace ageing and “flaws” to the general public and in our humble opinion, we have to say we are so done with the “perfect” look.

Olivia Wilde – House M.D.

Apart from her breakthrough role in House, Wilde has tried to diversify her portfolio. In 2017 made her Broadway debut, playing the role of Julia in 1984. In 2019, she directed her first film, the teen comedy Booksmart, to critical acclaim.

We know this article is about no-makeup pictures but we definitely want to know about Olivia’s hair treatment! Okay, back to the point. To no one’s surprise, Wilde looks beautiful with and without make-up thanks to her even-toned skin and to-die-for cheekbones.

Jackie Kennedy – Former First Lady of the United States

Jackie will be most remembered as a former First Lady of the United States. Although, she held this position only briefly—from 1961 to the assassination of her husband, John F. Kennedy, in 1963.

Jackie Kennedy died in 1994, but she is still considered a fashion icon and one of the most elegant women in politics and in general. Her glorious wedding gown made for her by fashion designer Ann Lowe has won worldwide acclaim and inspired so many more dresses from that point on.

Melissa Rauch – The Big Bang Theory

Our beloved Bernadette in The Big Bang Theory sitcom, Melissa Rauch, is a beautiful blonde with emerald green eyes and a glowing smile. The actress is 38 years old today but looks a lot younger than her age.

We’re sure our little envious readers would die to know her secrets, and that’s what we’re here for! Rauch is taking good care of herself, especially through efficient skincare treatments with daily face masks and hardcore peeling sessions. In addition, her makeup is simple and plain. Voilà!

Demi Lovato – Camp Rock

She released a new album in 2017 entitled, Tell Me You Love Me.  Recently, Lovato faced some serious personal struggles, as she almost overdosed on illegal substances. Following a rehab program she underwent, she’s now completely sober and ready to get back to business.

Actress-singer Demi Lovato has one of the nicest complexions in Hollywood. She might have dealt with depression in the past but she has so many things to be proud of these days.

Princess Beatrice – Big Change

Princess Beatrice of York is the granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth and now the eighth in line to the crown in British Royal Family. Aside from her charity work, the princess, together with her sister Eugenie, is known for her bold fashion moves.

They are both often seen in public wearing outfits that aren’t exactly according to the code but most recently, Princess Beatrice was seen wearing a more traditional outfit for the Royal reception at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. Without any makeup on, the Princess looks your girl-next-door which is in stark contrast to her dolled-up self.

Beyoncé – Destiny’s Child & Great Solo Career

There is no style or outfit that Queen B can’t pull off. Beyoncé keeps stunning us with her remarkable fashion taste whenever she performs and even when she is not wearing any foundation.

The singer still manages to look gorgeous and has many female fans who would love to look just like her. In April 2019, Beyonce made her debut as a film producer, as she released her own movie on Netflix titled Homecoming: A Film By Beyonce. 

Angelina Jolie – Lara Croft: Tomb Raider

Legendary actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie obviously has some secrets, thanks to which she looks gorgeous on the red carpet and off it. The ultimate feminine symbol needs no cosmetics to keep her beautiful appearance whenever spotted in public.

Although going through some rough times privately, it still doesn’t affect her natural glow. She managed to undergo a double mastectomy and overcome a crushing divorce; yet, she still looks stunning!

Martha Stewart – Martha

When she was spotted in casual clothes and apparently not ready for the cameras, cooking queen Martha Stewart just smiled at the reporters, showing she has nothing to be ashamed of in her mid-70s.

It is obvious that the businesswoman is managing to keep her appearance at a gorgeous level, something many older women are unable to pull off. Everything she does is pure success after all, as in April 2019 she sold her brand to Marquee Brands for $215 million!

Selma Blair – Hellboy

Regardless if she’s a single working mother, actress Selma Blair is punching her 40s in the face without showing any signs of wrinkles or eye bags. Her relationship with her son must be the coolest ever, and we bet Blair hasn’t had any sleepless nights so far.

Her radiant skin is noticeable even in her makeup-free outings. But when she decides to put some makeup on, she’s spectacular! Smokey eye makeup matches her hazel eyes perfectly, and her passion red lipstick gives her an air of confidence.

Kate Hudson – Almost Famous

A representative example of skin health and freshness is found on Kate Hudson’s beautiful face. Like most of the girls out there, the actress’ first makeup consultant was her mother, who planted her the idea of taking care of her body first and then her appearance.

Water and a detoxifying diet were automatically projected in Hudson’s skin, and made it shine bright like a diamond! With a light pink lipstick and just a touch of mascara, Hudson’s got a red carpet look without even trying!

Kristin Cavallari – Laguna Beach: The Real Orange Country

Kristin Cavallari is not one of those who look like they’ve been through an extreme makeover when seen with makeup on. She’s a woman of beauty even in her most natural state.

The TV personality gives her skin a break quite often, as she finds it really exhausting to set makeup and powder on her face every single day. During those times that she needs to glam up, she still keeps her beauty simple; some foundation, some mascara, and eyebrow pencil and she’s ready to go!

Busy Philipps – Dawson’s Creek  

Starting dance cardio classes was Busy Philipps’ first step to improving her body and appearance. As her first name states, being constantly busy was the actress’ goal to start chasing a new, healthy life. And even if it’s hard to believe, her face and skin were affected positively by this new lifestyle.

Her beauty routine consists of only the necessary, as in some highlighter stick, some mascara, and dark brow gel. Even though we strongly approve Philipps’ natural beauty, she’s a hundred times more fabulous with a full-face makeup and a warm fuchsia on her lips.

Ariel Winter – Modern Family

When looking at Ariel Winter, all you think of is how to steal her glamorous look. That’s completely understandable, for this sweetheart knows how to highlight her top features and make heads turn.

Decoding some of her secrets, it is apparent she’s using the contouring technique a lot in order to draw some angles on her round, baby face and make it look a bit more symmetrical. Some black and gold eyeshadow, fake eyelashes, and a peach lipstick and…bingo! Off to get some kudos now, Ariel!

Mariah Carey – We Belong Together

Mariah Carey is famed for her five-octave vocal range and her “diva” behaviour. She is also a charming and beautiful woman who has launched her own fashion line and has influenced millions of young girls.

Throughout the years, her fans have witnessed changes on her face and body and drew to the conclusion that Mariah underwent some facelifts in order to remain youthful. Her makeup has changed too as time passed by, and the Grammy-winning diva now opts for a more highlighted face.

Lili Reinhart – Riverdale

It’s an unfortunate thing to be 21 and suffer acne. But if you’re Lili Reinhart, at least you know what you’re in to! The Riverdale actress has revealed that her skin breaks out constantly, but has mastered to cover her breakouts by applying her makeup in a more smooth and natural way.

Concealer, highlighter, and lipstick are her best friends. Cool little brushes to get rid of the excess are part of her collection as well. Working has taught this girl plenty of interesting things about makeup coverage, which she shares through her Youtube makeup tutorials.

Bethenny Frankel – Real Housewives of New York City

A lot of famous personalities such as Bethenny Frankel often get rumoured to have gone under the knife. Instead of denying all these rumours, Frankel actually admitted publicly that she underwent several cosmetic surgeries, including jaw reduction and Botox.

These plastic treatments, combined with a decent and careful dose of makeup, helped her project her facial assets. With a little rouge on her cheekbones and lips and elegant eye makeup, she’s ready for the Oscars!

Sara Sampaio – Victoria’s Secret model

As one of Victoria’s Secret angels, Sara Sampaio must have access to numerous top-brand cosmetics.  Part of a top model’s job is knowing how to achieve and maintain a  long-lasting flawless look.

Seems like the 27-year-old Portuguese beauty has the skills of a makeup artist, as she’s familiar with the right ways to vamp up her plump lips, moisturize her radiant skin, and perfectly apply mascara. She looks absolutely gorgeous!

Kaitlyn Bristowe – The Bachelorette

Being a ballerina’s daughter can awaken the artistic genes inside you and may help you end up in Broadway! That’s what happened with Kaitlyn Bristowe. But being on that particular stage requires commitment. When we say commitment, we include the countless makeup sessions as well.

The result of a 2-month Broadway experience turned out a little harmful for Bristowe’s face, evident in this makeup-free selfie she posted. Detox face masks are what we strongly recommend, combined with a tinted sunscreen to cover up the unnecessary spots. Hope you’re reading this, Kaitlyn!

Doutzen Kroes – Victoria’s Secret Angel

Another of Victoria’s Secret supermodel is Doutzen Kroes. The Dutch beauty is a fan of regular facials, for she finds these essential to taking care of her precious skin. Kroes claims to be pretty capable of applying foundation on her own but prefers not to.

The blue-eyed goddess shows preference to a smoky-eyed look rather than a bold hue. Moreover, she’s a huge fan of moisturizers and sunscreen and even applies them during winter days.

Elizabeth Banks – The Hunger Games

Less is always more for an actress like Elizabeth Banks. Due to her busy schedule, she’s not really available for a 2-hour dramatic look. Going with a strong eye makeup and neutral lips are Banks’ little tricks for a low-maintenance glammed up look.

The Hunger Games star actually thinks we should mostly worry about how great our skin is, for that will bring us true confidence. See that perfect smile over there? It’s that of a woman with peace of mind.

Jourdan Dunn – Maybelline New York

When you are in your 20s and a professional supermodel, there’s probably no picture in which you wouldn’t look stunning and Jourdan Dunn is proof of that statement. After all, she became the face of Maybelline when she was just 23, and that’s no coincidence.

With proper skin care products, she needs no tones of mascara or powder to look just beautiful as she convinced us with recent photos of her getting out of bed early in the morning.