11 Side-By-Side Photos of Female Stars With and Without Makeup

Can you spot the difference? ;)

It's been a popular trend for celebrities to go makeup-free recently, and it’s refreshing for many of them. While many celebs don't need makeup to look gorgeous, going without it can empower both them and their fans.

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Going makeup-free shows that even without all the bells and whistles of cosmetics, celebrities are still beautiful and confident in their skin. It's a reminder that beauty comes from within.

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Have you ever wondered how celebrities seem “picture perfect”? They often capitalize on having an expert apply impeccable foundation, intricate eye makeup, and super-flattering lipstick.

Even if the expert isn't available, they can still acquire top-notch cosmetics. However, celebrities are just like us, and without their team of makeup artists, they could look like any other girl. Social media makes it easy to find photos of female celebs without makeup.

Even without makeup, they still look like stars. They prove that no one is perfect and that “beauty is not about the lightest skin; it’s about the kindest heart.”

It's always positive when you accept yourself with and without makeup and feel proud of your appearance in the morning. Here are some female stars who chose to go out without makeup and reveal that you don't need cosmetics to look good.

1. Angelina Jolie

An Academy Award-winning American actress and humanitarian, she is known for her performances in films such as Tomb Raider (2001), Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005), and Maleficent (2014).

1. Angelina JolieAP/Associated Press/East News
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2. Jennifer Lopez

An American singer, actress, and producer, she is known for her successful music career, starring in films such as Selena and Maid in Manhattan, and producing television shows such as American Idol and World of Dance.

2. Jennifer LopezEast News
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3. Courteney Cox

Courteney Cox is best known for her role as Monica Geller on the hit sitcom Friends. She is also recognized for her roles on the television series Cougar Town and Scream, as well as in the films Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Longest Yard, and Scream.

3. Courteney CoxEast News

4. Nina Dobrev

Nina Dobrev is best known for her role as Elena Gilbert in The Vampire Diaries and as Mia Jones in Degrassi: The Next Generation.

4. Nina DobrevSource

5. Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron is known for her work in films such as Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), Monster (2003), The Devil's Advocate (1997), and The Cider House Rules (1999).

5. Charlize TheronGilbert Flores/Broadimage/Broad Image/East News

6. Rihanna

Rihanna is best known for her chart-topping pop and R&B music. She has had a long string of hits since her debut single, "Pon de Replay," in 2005.

6. RihannaCollin Xavier/Image Press Agency ABACA/Abaca/East News

7. Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway is best known for her critically acclaimed performances in The Princess Diaries (2001), The Devil Wears Prada (2006), Les Misérables (2012), and The Intern (2015).

7. Anne HathawayPiovanotto Marco/ABACA/Abaca/East News

8. Uma Thurman

Uma Thurman is best known for her roles in Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill, and Gattaca. She also earned an Oscar nomination for her performance in the 1994 comedy-drama Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle.

8. Uma ThurmanANGELA WEISS/AFP/East News

9. Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga is best known for her flamboyant stage performances, outrageous costumes, and pop anthems such as "Poker Face," "Bad Romance," "Born This Way," and "Shallow."

9. Lady GagaB4859 / Avalon/Photoshot/East News

10. Elle Fanning

Elle Fanning is an American actress best known for her starring roles in the films Maleficent (2014), Super 8 (2011), The Beguiled (2017), and Mary Shelley (2018).

10. Elle FanningVALERIE MACON/AFP/East News

11. Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez is a multi-platinum recording artist and actress.

11. Selena GomezSource

These women are not afraid to be seen without makeup and want to show that natural beauty is enough. They aim to ensure that the message of self-love is heard and spread worldwide.

They want to demonstrate to other women that there is no need to hide behind makeup and that embracing our natural beauty is sufficient. These inspiring female stars have set an example for others and shown that being comfortable in your skin is the key to true beauty.

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