It blows my mind to think that we live in a world where women (in general, not only celebrities) can be so stunningly beautiful without makeup.
Don’t get me wrong, I have nothing against makeup; on the contrary, I think it’s a great tool to enhance our features. However, there’s nothing like accepting the face that God, our parents, or life has given us and loving it just as it is, without comparing ourselves to others.
That’s why appreciating the beauty of these celebrities is something to enjoy. Being under the spotlight almost 24/7 means every aspect of their appearance is scrutinized: their clothes, hair, makeup, and bodies, forcing them to always strive for perfection.
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Celebrities embracing their natural looks and showing themselves confidently and proudly in their skin not only humanizes them but also teaches us that even they have features we often mistakenly label as flaws: pimples, frizz, dark circles, dermatitis, and textured skin.
So, here are some images of today’s pop stars without or with very little makeup. They’re not just to showcase their beauty, but also to inspire you and remind you that you don’t always have to be under a microscope. You can feel beautiful with just water, soap, and a genuine smile.
No Makeup or Little Makeup, These Celebrities are Just Gorgeous
1. Rihanna
Ri-ri’s mom used to be a makeup artist back in Barbados, so it’s no surprise the singer decided to start her own makeup brand. Even though she looks stunning with a bare face, she admitted she may feel insecure from time to time, so when she is not particularly feeling herself, she “gets her beat together.” She told Essence Beauty: “Makeup is therapeutic for me. Once I start my glam—the makeup, the hair—I’m good. I’ll play music, find the good light in the bathroom, and just have a great time.” But, I mean, everyone has those kinds of days. Even Rihanna, and just look at her.
2. Ariana Grande
It’s crazy to think even Ariana admitted she feels uncomfortable when she leaves her house without makeup. We know her trademarks: the eyeliner and the ponytail. But if I saw her on the street, I would be equally mesmerized by her natural beauty. Ari also has a makeup brand called R.E.M Beauty, where she usually posts video tutorials in which she shows her makeup-free face.
3. Avril Lavigne
I just love Avril Lavigne, because she reminds me a lot of when I tried to be emo and terribly failed. Who doesn’t remember her famous smokey eyes? A real one, if you ask me. Also, how come she always looks so pretty and young? Avril, please give us your formula for eternal youth!
4. Beyonce
Ah, yes, Queen B. She is a stunning woman! According to Vogue India, the star has said that hydrafacials are her go-to skincare ritual before big events, so it’s no surprise she has such glowing skin.
5. Billie Eilish
The talented young singer not only has a beautiful voice but stuns everyone with her “ocean eyes.” That hypnotizing gaze, her big and pink lips, and marked eyebrows…Usually, Eilish’s go-to makeup consists only of mascara and a little bit of blush.
6. Camila Cabello
Some Latina representation! Karla Camila Cabello Estrabao is a Cuban-American beauty. Long dark hair, a beautiful smile, and almond-brown eyes. Whether you like her or not, you cannot deny she is very, very pretty.
7. Cardi B
Cardi B always shows herself without makeup on her Instagram lives. She not only stuns with her beauty but with her confidence and crooked sense of humor. She also posted a video addressing the hate comments on her makeup-free face: “This is me with no makeup,” she said. “No filter — you can see all the little blemishes on my face. You can see my lips are chapped . . . I didn’t even brush my hair.” Then, she continued: “Every single a time a b*tch is feeling good . . . When y’all see them doing good, y’all be trying to put their confidence down,” she said. “That don’t work on me anymore.”
8. Demi Lovato
I just adore it when Demi Lovato posts her makeup-free selfies. As someone who has struggled with anxiety and eating disorders, the battle of accepting yourself is not easy, but little efforts like loving your skin and being kind to yourself make a big difference. Demi not only has beautiful eyes and a smile, but at least for me, she simply wins the freckle competition!
9. Doja Cat
The talented rapper constantly has interactions with fans on social media, where she openly shows her real body and skin. Posting acne selfies, showing herself completely bare-faced, and even posting herself making funny faces, Doja is unapologetic, wild, and confident. And if you ask me, confidence is very sexy!
10. Dua Lipa
Oh my god. I mean… Look at Dua Lipa. The talented singer was born in the UK to Albanian parents from Kosovo (Near Greece and Serbia) Strong features and a powerful facial structure, she is just stunning.
11. Jennifer Lopez
JLo also has a secret for eternal youth and we want to find out what is it. She told People about not wearing makeup: “I love being fully made up and looking glamorous and being kind of the JLo that everybody knows in movies and videos and all that kind of stuff. But there’s also just you with no makeup on and without all of the embellishments and that is just as beautiful.
12. Katy Perry
Katy Perry has also dealt with insecurities, of course. She is a human just like me and you. “I was insecure about my skin,” “And when you’re insecure about your skin, you just do it a lot… more.”
13. Lady Gaga
Mother Monster also has shared her vulnerability. She confessed to Allure magazine “I never felt beautiful, and I still have days that I don’t feel beautiful.” Gaga shared she uses makeup as a superpower to help her feel more confident. She also has her own makeup brand, Haus Labs. But also, take a look for yourself! Sometimes our insecurities are bigger in our heads.
14. Lorde
Lorde has a unique and beautiful face, and she also opts for little to no makeup. She even appeared on Late Night With Seth Meyers without wearing face paint! This may sound easy, but she knows well the struggle of trying to impress everyone as a woman: “I realized I was trying to come up with a funny Instagram caption and do a photo of me that looked cool that I would hope would get a certain amount of likes,’ Lorde said.
‘It sounds obvious, but that’s cooked. For me, I’m not a girl that gets a bunch of likes. I’m who I am, and I’ve got to lean into that.’
15. Megan Thee Stallion
The “HISS” rapper is mesmerizing, and she knows it. “Im really gonna try not to wear makeup until Coachella lil comfy set @fashionnova,” she wrote under a makeup-free post, which had over 2 million likes at the time of the post. She is not afraid of wearing a full face of extravagant makeup, as it only accentuates her beautiful features without hiding them.
16. Miley Cyrus
Miley always posts her bare face on social media, and we love it. She is effortlessly beautiful and has a rocker style that just makes her look the coolest. Don’t you agree?
17. Olivia Rodrigo
Olivia Rodrigo is very young and suffers from a very common issue: she said she gets bad cases of dermatitis.
“My skin is alright. I am a teenager. I am 18 [at the time] so I cannot expect to have perfect skin all the time. It’s pretty good, all things considered, but I definitely have my moments” she told Vogue, adding: “I think the biggest thing I’ve learned in makeup is less is more, especially with me. Just accentuating your natural features is always the move and always when I feel the most confident.” Way to go!
18. Rosalía
Ah.. I think I just fell in love. Rosalia is also a master of the no-makeup-makeup. Even at events like The Met Gala, the motomami of the century chose a fresh-faced glam. Minimal eyes, soft blush, juicy lips, and mascara that accentuates her beautiful big eyes.
19. Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter’s makeup has gone viral on TikTok as she gives a very girly, pink, feminine vibe that has become her trademark. But without all the eye makeup, she is just as beautiful.
20. Selena Gomez
Another soft-makeup queen! She can be glam, she can be natural, but Selena Gomez ALWAYS delivers. She says that there’s a point where you need to stop wearing too much makeup: “You kind of have to challenge beauty sometimes.” With her famous makeup brand, Rare Beauty, Selena encourages people of all ages to find the uniqueness in their beauty.
21. Shakira
For Shakira, confidence and inner beauty are everything.“I think beauty is more … has a lot to do with a state of mind and feeling harmonious inside.” And it shows! There’s nothing more important than to feel good inside. The rest is history and it shines through.
22. SZA
The singer’s beautiful voice matches her beautiful features. Even though she wears makeup, she uses it to express herself: “I feel that the makeup looks are a way to help SZA express more of herself creatively [to the world], while kind of being a rebirth — a new era,” her makeup artist, Naezrhea Desir, told Harper’s Bazaar. Makeup can also be fun!
23. Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift has a classic beauty that makes her look as if she just came out of a 70’s movie. She always looks elegant and cute. If you think about it, even some of her makeup looks for The Eras Tours are not full glam, but rather a soft look. So classy!
