Barefaced Beauties! See 48 Stunning No-Makeup Selfies From Our Favorite Stars

Selena Gomez, Anne Hathaway and more stars have posted pics of their bare faces

These stars are all about that natural glow!

While many celebs are often seen in full glam, sometimes we get a rare glimpse of them letting their real complexion do the talking. Whether they’re flexing their skincare game, snapping a barefaced poolside pic or rebelling against beauty standards, it’s always refreshing to see A-listers embracing their true selves without the filters and layers of cosmetics.

“I’ve never been a makeup person really. I always love not wearing makeup. For me, makeup has always meant that I’m going to work,” Gwyneth Paltrow told PEOPLE in April 2020. “All through junior high and high school, makeup never became part of my routine. … I like the feeling of having clean skin.”

From Megan Thee Stallion to Ariana Grande, here are some of the stars who blessed us with their makeup-free selfies.

Megan Thee Stallion

During yet another “Hot Girl Summer,” the Grammy-winning rapper posted her makeup-free look in a set of mirror selfies on Instagram, where she sports two different cropped shirts, curly hair and a pink French manicure.

Kyle Richards

After getting her eyebrows microbladed and lips blushed, Kyle Richards took to Instagram to share two clear-faced selfies.

“I’m sharing this make up free photo because I wanted to share that I finally got the courage to go see @mehringlam to micro blade the parts of my eyebrows that I like to fill in AND I also did lip blushing,” the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star captioned the photos. “I’ve always had bushy eyebrows but they weren’t even (sisters, not twins) So even if I wanted to go make up free I would always fill them in a little and put something on my lips. But now I can skip that part of my routine 😊.”

Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez’s beauty comes “Naturally”! In March 2024, the Only Murders in the Building actress and Rare Beauty founder posted a candid, makeup-less selfie on her Instagram Story. With her hair casually styled and dressed in a gray robe, she kept things relaxed and unfiltered by playfully posing with one eye shut.

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Kristin Davis

And just like that … Kristin Davis shared a fresh-faced selfie on Instagram, showing off an air-dried hairstyle and no makeup. “The return of the Kenyan hair. IYKYK. Which do you like better? Sleek fashion show hair or fluffy Safari hair?” she captioned the photo.

Lili Reinhart

After experiencing acne for more than a decade, Lili Reinhart has finally found peace with her skin. In October 2023, the Riverdale star shared a series of barefaced selfies that drew attention to her glowy complexion.

“Since I was 12, I’ve struggled with acne,” she captioned the photo carousel. “My skin has suffered consistent breakouts, hyperpigmentation, redness and scarring. I feel impassioned and motivated to find solutions for not only myself, but others who struggle as well. This is my skin now, makeup free… no filter.”

Michelle Pfeiffer

To celebrate 3 million followers on Instagram, Golden Globe-winning actress Michelle Pfeiffer posted a makeup-free selfie with the caption, “3M followers. Thank you all for hanging out with me here!!”

Anne Hathaway

“Are you wearing the—”

Anne Hathaway (probably): “The no-makeup look? Yeah, I am.”

Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande showed off her natural face in a before-and-after makeup transformation using products from her R.E.M. Beauty line. In the “before” shot, the “Eternal Sunshine” singer flashes a modest smile while wearing a casual bun and a black lace Cosabella bralette.

Jessica Simpson

Jessica Simpson clearly finds golden hour “Irresistible.” To celebrate Father’s Day on Instagram, the singer and fashion designer posted a smiling, sun-lit selfie with zero makeup, writing: “Just woke up feeling grateful for all the Dad heroes out there.”

Tyra Banks

The supermodel took a “wig break” and showed off her top knot bun with a fresh-faced selfie on Instagram. “Some take a chill pill. I take a wig break,” she captioned the post.

Keke Palmer

After hairstylist Ann Jones trimmed Keke Palmer’s natural coils, the actress showed off her “fresh cut ends” with a nude-face selfie on Instagram.

Bethenny Frankel

After seeing so many “filtered, contoured, eyelashed, extensioned, & retouched” photos on social media, Bethenny Frankel wanted to bring some realness to the platform by sharing a filter-free selfie. “I want to show our daughters (and sons) a realistic female image,” the Skinnygirl founder wrote before adding the hashtags, #THISiswhatilooklike #thisisme #unfilteredselfie #noglam #workingmom.

Ashley Tisdale

Ashley Tisdale said she feels “the most beautiful with no makeup” as she snapped a glowing selfie that showed off her bouncy natural curls and bare skin.

Vanessa Williams

“Good Morning 57,” the Desperate Housewives actress captioned her fresh-faced 2020 birthday selfie from bed, adding the hashtags, #nofilter, #nomakeup, #nocorona.

Bella Hadid

In preparation for the beginning of Paris Fashion Week, Bella Hadid captioned a post-spa pic on Instagram saying, “recharging @ the dreamiest place in Paris… @diorskincare.”

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Gwyneth Paltrow and Demi Moore

Gwyneth Paltrow and Demi Mooreposed for a picture with artist Alexandra Grant during a makeup-free dinner party thrown by Goop, Paltrow’s own lifestyle brand.

Lady Gaga

Grammy-winning singer Lady Gagashowed off her bleached brows and glowing skin while out to eat some sushi.

Charlize Theron

Oscar winner Charlize Theroncuddled up with her pup without an ounce of makeup for one of their relaxing “lazy mornings.”

Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle Union embraced her glowing, freckled face as she snapped a selfie in the sun “before caffeine.” Adding, “Just me 🖤.”

Dorinda Medley

Dorinda Medley practiced self-care and shared a filter-free selfie during the process.

“This is a real photo of me, 55, without any makeup or filters,” the Real Housewives of New York City star wrote in her caption. “I have accepted me, the 55 year old me and I love every bit of it. #selfcare #selflove.”

Tracee Ellis Ross

Fresh-faced and fierce! Tracee Ellis Ross flaunted her makeup-free complexion as she snapped a selfie from bed.

Jennifer Garner

After ringing in her 47th birthday, Jennifer Garner thanked fans for their well wishes by sharing a glowing makeup-free selfie on Instagram. “I felt so spoiled by all of the birthday sweetness!” she said. “I celebrated by making myself this lovely bead necklace.”

Kris Jenner

Kardashian-Jenner matriarch Kris Jenner showed off her glowing, barefaced skin in a selfie on Instagram as she started her morning with a haircut from pro Chris McMillan. “Early morning (and I mean early) haircut with @mrchrismcmillan #chrismcmillan #wearesillytogether #family #nomakeup #nofilter,” she wrote.

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez showed off her fresh-faced complexion in a now-deleted photo on Instagram, writing: “#nofilterFriday #nomakeupday.”

On her Instagram Story, she revealed she was in Florida. “Winter in Miami,” the “This Is Me…Now” singer wrote with another makeup-free selfie.

Related: Jennifer Lopez Shows Off Her Natural Beauty in Makeup-Free Video: ‘This Is…54’

Kesha

In a clean-face Instagram selfie, Kesha announced that she’s planning on letting her “freckles liiiiiiiive” in the year 2019.

“This year my resolution is to love myself… just as I am, all f—– up and imperfect and whatever else,” she captioned the post, which garnered incredible support from inspired fans.

Heidi Klum

“Not really camera ready,” Heidi Klum joked in her Instagram caption, before getting ready with her glam squad (and a giant Starbucks drink).

Salma Hayek

Salma Hayek proves filters and retouching aren’t necessary to look fabulous in this pretty shot in a pool shared on her Instagram.

Cindy Crawford

In an effort to bring back realness on Instagram, Cindy Crawford snapped a selfie from bed to show fans what she really looks like when she wakes up in the morning. “No filter, no makeup, no hair product (except what was left from yesterday’s shoot—ha!),” she wrote in her caption.

Jennifer Garner and Juliette Lewis

Jennifer Garner wished her pal Juliette Lewis a happy birthday by sharing a fresh-faced selfie of the two. “It is only fitting that beautiful, tenacious, other worldly @juliettelewis was born on the summer solstice. We need max sunshine to take you in, Juliette,” Garner captioned the photo. (Incidentally, it was National Selfie Day too!)

Zendaya

“Yes for my white shirt being the perfect light bounce,” Zendaya wrote of her makeup-free selfie on Instagram. And fans quickly applauded her for showing off her glowing bare skin in the comments: “you are SO BEAUTIFUL 💖😍,” one fan wrote.

Kim Kardashian

To promote her KKW Beauty concealer kits, Kim Kardashian wiped off all her concealer and foundation to show fans how much of a difference her products make to hide her under-eye circles.

“You can really see how dark my under-eye circles are,” she said on her Instagram story. “And how crazy they look, really honestly. But that is what concealer is for!”

Cardi B

With her debut album drop only a few days away at the time, Cardi B embraced her natural skin when she told fans she’d been holed up in the recording studio the past three days perfecting her songs.

Jessica Alba

Jessica Alba showed off her post-facial glow after esthetician Shani Darden treated the star’s skin with a hydrating treatment. “Love you Boo @shanidarden thank you for hooking up mah face! Feeling Hydrated and ready for the freakin weekend,” the actress wrote on Instagram.

Chrissy Teigen

As her husband, John Legend, so perfectly put it regarding this selfieChrissy Teigen took on vacation, “No filter necessary.”

Drew Barrymore

Drew Barrymore isn’t afraid to keep things real, even if it means showing her fans her unplucked eyebrows, gray roots and un-Botoxed forehead lines. “#becomingsheila OH MY GOD How did I let it get this bad. Base and brows needed. Must become her. #santaclaritadiet here we go again. Season two,” the star wrote on Instagram about getting into character for season two of her Netflix series Santa Clarita Diet.

Hilary Duff

Instead of getting decked out in red, white and blue makeup to celebrate the Fourth of July, Hilary Duff decided to give herself a break and embrace her glowing, natural skin. “Night night. Didn’t wear makeup today… felt so good. Hope everyone had a healthy happy 4th,” the star captioned her Instagram selfie in bed.

Simone Biles

Olympic champion Simone Biles shared a snap of her nude face before heading to bed. “No makeup no nothing goodnight world,” she captioned the selfie on Instagram.

Michelle Williams and Busy Philipps

The best friends who go bare-faced together, stay together — a theory Michelle Williams and Busy Philipps proved during their makeup-free day of activities.

Sofia Vergara

Griselda actress Sofia Vergara shared a rare shot of her bare face — but thanks to her 102° fever, her cheeks were flushed with a flattering, rosy hue so pretty she even asked Covergirl to recreate it in blush form.

Aly Raisman

We may be used to seeing Aly Raisman with glittery eyeliner and a tight backflip-ready bun, but when the Olympian is off duty, she’s bare-faced and beautiful.

Demi Lovato

Demi Lovato loves showing off her fresh look with her natural face full of freckles in an early morning selfie in bed.

Ashley Graham

Model Ashley Graham may have to wear daring makeup looks while on the runway, but she prefers going bare-faced once the weekend rolls around.

Alicia Silverstone

Eco-friendly actress Alicia Silverstone shows that she’s all about being natural inside and out with this serene beach selfie.

Allison Williams

You’re looking at the tired but happy face of Allison Williams, who stayed up all night watching The Bachelor before taking this car selfie.

Zoe Saldaña

Avatar actress Zoe Saldaña tagged this 2016 selfie “#yikes,” but the only thing we can possibly object to in this shot is how good her skin looks without any assistance.

Lindsay Lohan

Lindsay Lohan hits the sauna for a steamy (literally) selfie.

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Naomi Watts

Wonder who’s responsible for that glowing, makeup-free visage? Naomi Watts has nothing to hide: She not only credits her facialist-to-the-stars, Joanna Vargas, but Watts includes her in an at-the-spa selfie!

Laverne Cox

Orange Is the New Black star Laverne Cox toasted a much-needed vacay by revealing both her makeup-free face and quite a bit more, thanks to her ultra-sexy sheer swimsuit.

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