Can You Recognize 34 Of Your Favorite Celebrities With And Without Makeup?
May 10 2018, Updated 6:22 p.m. ET
If you saw your favorite celebrity walking down the street, would you be able to recognize them? Would you be surprised to find out that many of your favorite celebrities with and without makeup look completely different? You might know their faces from the cover of magazines, but in real life celebs without makeup don't always look the same. They might appear flawless on the red carpet. Yet, their no-makeup selfies prove that celebrities really are just like the rest of us. Without their glam squad they have flaws too. Their skin ages, they have under eye bags, and they don't have perfectly contoured cheekbones. It just goes to show the power of cosmetics. They can transform a woman! So, without them, those perfect stars actually look perfectly regular.
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Now, there are exceptions with celebrities like Adriana Lima. The model can roll out of bed looking like a Victoria’s Secret Angel without the help of a makeup artist. Yet, let's face it. The Brazilian beauty is a rare breed whose good looks (not acting or singing talent) is her job. For celebrities who aren’t blessed with godlike genes, they have to work for those beautiful pictures. They hire a team of professionals to perfectly contour their cheekbones. Extensions are added to give their hair more volume. When makeup isn't enough, they are even Photoshopped. Yet, when all of that is washed off they go back to looking ‘normal’. So, you might walk by a famous singer in Whole Foods without even realizing it.
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Test your knowledge and see if you can recognize these 34 famous people without makeup.
34. Chrissy Teigen Sans Makeup
Being camera-ready all the time means that Chrissy Teigen has to splurge on skincare to ensure that even with no-makeup selfies, she's still has that supermodel glow. The model uses SK-II Facial Treatment Masks ($135 sk-ii.com) to keep her skin super flawless.
Chrissy Teigen Glam
Teigen is one of the latest models to launch herself into the beauty industry. She's collaborated with Becca Cosmetics to make a face palette ($46 Sephora.com) of shimmering summer shades you can sweep over you eyes, checks, and even lips!
33. Nicole Scherzinger Sans Makeup
Let's face it; Nicole Scherzinger is a natural beauty. She looks the same with or without makeup. It could have to do with the fact that she slathers her skin with moisturizers both day and night.
Nicole Scherzinger Glam
The down-to-earth singer is open to sharing her beauty secrets. She loves Make Up For Ever lip liners and lipsticks ($20 Sephora.com). The brand boasts of waterproof lipsticks that bond to stay on, promising to last all night.
32. Lucy Hale Sans Makeup
Without her usual eyeliner and mascara, Lucy Hale looks like she's still in high school. Yet, the Pretty Little Liars star actually follows an anti-aging skincare regimen and always washes off her makeup each and every night to keep her skin clear and smooth.
Lucy Hale Glam
With her wide Bambi eyes surrounded by fluttering lashes, Lucy Hale doesn't need much to look like an absolute stunner. Although, that doesn't stop her from perfecting her skin with Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation ($64 Sephora.com). Flawless skin allows the celebrity to play with wild and colorful makeup looks such as pink ombre hair and goth red lips.
31. Olivia Munn Sans Makeup
Olivia Munn looks gorgeous with or without makeup. It could be thanks to hr skincare secrets—water, sleep and sunscreen. She also dabbles with a few masks here and there too. "I'm really big on those disposable face mask things that you put on like a cloth and are dripping in serum."
Olivia Munn Glam
"I love playing with makeup and wearing bright and fun colors." Olivia Munn was spotted in Kylie's Lip Kit in Mary Jo K ($29 Kyliecosmetics.com) to achieve her fiery red lips.
30. Lady Gaga Sans Makeup
Can you recognize who this Grammy-winning musician is? Lady Gaga looks worlds away from her over-the-top glam persona and more like Stefani Germanotta, a girl from New York.
Lady Gaga Glam
Lady Gaga does have to work hard to achieve her numerous makeup looks that often take hours in the artist's chair. For this smoky eyed look, she used Marc Jacobs Beauty Eye-Conic Multi-Finish Eyeshadow Palette in Editorial ($49 MarcJacobsBeauty.com). She then used Tanno Lit Cosmetics loose silver glitter on top for an out-of-this-world feel.
29. Demi Lovato Sans Makeup
There's no way that a celebrity is going to take a no-makeup selfie without having great skin. Demi Lovato's skin has been cared for by her aesthetician Renee Rouleu since she was 17-years-old to allow her morning selfies to show her off looking as cute as a button.
Demi Lovato Glam
Demi Lovato is loyal to her favorite makeup products. The sultry songstress has shared that she loves Expert Last Lipstick in Traffic Jam by NYC ($2.93 Walmart.com).
28. Heidi Klum Sans Makeup
"The only thing I do every three weeks is my roots, because I'm a brunette. I'm not a blonde." It's surprising that Heidi Klum, one of the most beautiful women in the world, told Vogue that she doesn't have a skincare regimen. Instead, the model only focuses on her hair and diet and runs three times per week to maintain her looks.
Heidi Klum Glam
Heidi Klum's celebrity makeup artist Linda Hay sat down with Elle to talk about the model's favorite smoky eye/nude lip look. It's fairly simply and requires Charlotte Tilbury's Rock n Kohl pencil that is smudged into the water line. Mascara is applied in several coats followed by Charlotte Tilbury's K.I.S.S.I.N.G lipstick in Nude Kate ($34 CharlotteTilbury.com).
27. Gwyneth Paltrow Sans Makeup
Gwyneth Paltrow is a laid-back California beauty who is known for her sun-kissed glow. Simplicity is key for the actress both on and off the red carpet. She adds a dash of Himalayan salt to her water to mineralize it and keep her skin hydrated.
Gwyneth Paltrow Glam
When it comes to makeup Paltrow has her own line of products, Juice Beauty. "I'm quite a tomboy at heart. In the evening I'll put on some mascara and a little cheek color," she told Elle. Get glowing with Juice Beauty Phyto-Pigments Last Looks Cream Blush ($25 Ulta.com).
26. Kourtney Kardashian Sans Makeup
Kourtney Kardashian is the outspoken "earth mamma" of the Kardashian bunch. She doesn't just rave about the health benefits of Manuka honey. She also washes her face with it. She begins each day with Manuka Doctor face wash and toner to achieve her perfect celebrity no makeup look.
Kourntey Kardashian Glam
Kourtney Kardashian has claimed that she's not that adventurous when it comes to her makeup look. She's loyal to Charlotte Tilbury products (CharlotteTilbury.com)
25. Rihanna Sans Makeup
With her naturally beautiful looks, it's surprising to hear that Rihanna doesn't do much when it comes to her skincare regimine. When she wants to make her skin picture perfect, the multi-talented singer-actress-fashion designer-beauty mogul simply cuts out alcohol and ups her water intake.
Rihanna Glam
Few people know that Rihanna's love for makeup came from working behind a makeup counter at a department store in Barbados. So, it's not surprising that the global superstar started her own makeup line. Her favorite product from the brand is the Killawatt Freestyler Highlighter ($34 FentyBeauty.com), because she can use it on her eyes, cheeks and all over her body.
24. Selena Gomez Sans Makeup
We've all seen Selena Gomez without makeup. The "Wolves" singer often flaunts her flawless skin on Instagram, music videos, and out and about in Los Angeles. To ensure that her skin never takes a bad picture, Gomez uses Lancer's The Method Polish Exfoliator to keep blemishes at bay.
Selena Gomez Glam
Selena Gomez sported an orange lip at the 2017 AMA. The lip color came courtesy Marc Jacobs's Le Marc Lip Crème in Slow Burn ($30 Sephora).
23. Rachel Bilson Sans Makeup
When the makeup comes off for the night, Rachel Bilson looks more like a hard working 36-year old and mom than a television star. Even so, the down-to-earth actress is not shy about flaunting her natural looks for her thousands of followers.
Racehl Bilson Glam
When it comes to her makeup looks, Bilson is low-key and aside from the smoky eye here and there, her look hasn't changed that much over the years. Aside from Chapstick, her go-to product is Chanel's Le Volume De Waterproof Mascara (Macys.com).
22. Drew Barrymore Sans Makeup
Leave it to Drew Barrymore to be open and honest by sharing all of the skincare products that turn her into a Hollywood star on her Instagram. She doesn't wake up like a red carpet star, she works for it. The Santa Clara Diet star loves Shea Moisture's Baby Healing Lotion ($9, Walmart.com) and indulges in Hanacure's Multi-Action Treatment Mask ($29 Hanacure.com).
Drew Barrymore Glam
Barrymore has her own makeup brand, Flower Beauty. Her fav pic from her line is the Petal Pout Lip Color ($7 FlowerBeauty.com ). "Healthy gorgeous color in a single swipe! My go-to shade is Pink Orchid… it's the perfect pop of color to light up my look."
21. Cindy Crawford Sans Makeup
She’s still got it. Cindy Crawford is a retired supermodel and entrepreneur who has her own skincare line that she started with Dr. Jean-Louis Sebagh. Clearly, it's working wonders for the former model who is aging gracefully.
Cindy Crawford Glam
Cindy Crawford is one of the few celebrities without or without makeup who is still flawless. When running out the house Crawford uses Josie Maran's stick blush in Argan Color Stick ($22 JosieMaran.com).
20. Jessica Alba Sans Makeup
"Fresh, effortless, and clean," are the words that Jessica Alba uses to describe her look. With or without makeup, Alba achieved proving that she's one celebrity who is naturally beautiful.
Jessica Alba Glam
Alba has her glam squad and of course her own line of cosmetics, Honesty Beauty to thank for her fresh look. If you want to recapture Alba's modern glam look try Honesty Beauty's Truly Kissable Lip Crayon-Sheer in Raspberry Kiss ($18 HonestyBeauty.com) for a bright and glossy pink lip color.
19. Britney Spears Sans Makeup
Britney Spears is a cautionary tale of what happens when you don't take care of your skin both inside and out. Alcohol and a poor diet have made her skin look worlds away from the squeaky perfect skin of the teen pop sensation that we were first introduced to.
Britney Spears Glam
When Spears was honored with the Millennium Award at the Billboard Music Awards, the singer wore a sexy smoky eye look. Her makeup artist, Melanie Inglessis, used Giorgio Armani Mascara Eyes to Kill ($32 Sephora) to give Spears' eyes a come-hither look.
18. Kim Kardashian Sans Makeup
By now you’ve probably heard that KKW has a $3,000 skincare routine. So, it's no wonder that she continuously wows us with her flawless complexion. If you don't have thousands to drop on your skin, you can mimic Kardashian's flawless look with The Ordinary's Retinoid ($9.60 theordinary.com)
Kim Kardashian Glam
When Kardashian dyed her locks a cool blonde, she had to switch up her makeup routine. The beauty mogul used darker shades on her eyes to contrast her newly lightened hair. She used Viseart Eyesahdow Palette in Matte Finish ($80 Sephora.com), which is known for its highly pigmented long-lasting colors.
17. Diane Kruger Sans Makeup
Diane Kruger might be a Hollywood actress, but the German-born beauty was once a model. When she posted a no makeup selfie to her Instagram, it was easy to see that she's a celebrity without makeup who is just as stunning as when she sports a glam look.
Diane Kruger Glam
Kruger is a minimalist when it comes to her looks. Even so, she is into well-defined brows and a matte red lip when going out. She has a love affair with Mac's Ruby Woo ($18.50 Nordstrom.com).
16. Emmy Rossum Sans Makeup
Emmy Rossum is gorgeous without makeup and when she let's her natural ringlets take center stage. It's no wonder that Rossum almost didn't get the role as tough girl Fiona Gallagher on Shameless, because she was considered to be too beautiful.
Emmy Rossum Glam
"Sometimes when I do a red lip, I like to keep the rest of my face really simple," Rossum told Byrdie magazine. The actress's go-to brands for her favorite red lipstick are Tom Ford and Revlon ($9 Walmart.com).
15. Gal Gadot Sans Makeup
Gal Gadot is worlds away from her role as Diana AKA Wonder Woman. The actress is a natural beauty, but she shows that even as a former Miss Israel, she is not perfect.
Gal Gadot Glam
You'll feel like a wonder woman with the exact products that were used to make the ex-Israeli solider turn into Wonder Woman. Her makeup artist Sarah Brock kept her look smooth and natural with creamy products such as Smashbox L.A. Lights Blendable Lip & Cheek Color ($29 Smashbox.com) and Chanel Rougue COCO Baume ($37 Chanel.com).
14. Kylie Jenner Sans Makeup
You would never know that Kylie Jenner actually has a full face of freckles. Every time the beauty-mogul steps out, she is fully done up and completely covers her freckles. Although, she should show them more often as she looks completely adorable.
Kylie Jenner Glam
Will the real Kylie Jenner please stand up? Both Jenners are sporting Kylie's signature flirtatious look complimented by a flutter of lashes. Get your own Bambi-like lashes with Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara ($23 Sephora.com).
13. Jennifer Lopez Sans Makeup
Jennifer Lopez almost looks unrecognizable without makeup. As one of the most glamorous women in the world, we're used to seeing her with perfectly styled blonde waves and a perfectly contoured face. It's refreshing to know that she looks just like everyone else.
Jennifer Lopez Glam
Jennifer Lopez's longtime makeup artist Mary Phillips swipes the actress/singer's cheekbones with YSL Les Sahariennes Bronzing Stones ($55 Sephora) in Sunstone to create her goddess-like cheekbones.
12. Emilia Clarke Sans Makeup
The mother of dragons looks more like a big blue eyed angel than the fierce Daenrys Targaryen she plays on Game of Thrones. Clarke is a striking beauty who proves that she doesn't need makeup.
Emilia Clarke Glam
To keep her skin flawless, Emilia Clarke sticks to basic good skincare practices such as taking off her makeup at night, using gentle cleansers, and getting plenty of sleep. When it comes to her glam red carpet looks, Clarke never leaves the house without Dolce and Gabbana Passioneyes Mascara ($30 SaksFifthAvenue.com).
11. Gabrielle Union Sans Makeup
Gabrielle Union looks just like the high school cheerleader that she played in the 2000 film Bring It On. Clearly, she literally "woke up like this" with flawless skin, chiseled cheekbones, and the most adorable dimples in the world.
Gabrielle Union Glam
Gabrielle Union rocks a light smoky eye on the red carpet and a strapless sequin dress. Yet, she knows where to keep the focus and that is on her glowing skin. To keep her skin flawless, the actress says that drinking a gallon of water every day is her best skincare secret. To keep her smile Hollywood white, the actress reaches for Philips Zoom's Teeth Whitening treatments ($28 Dentist.net).
10. Cardi B Sans Makeup
Cardi B isn't shy to say it how it is—and show it. The rapper rose to fame for her unfiltered Instagram posts and even though she’s turned into a record breaking recording artist, she hasn’t lost her love of showing her fans reality. Even if that means revealing that she looks nothing like the glamazon we see in her music videos and magazines covers, Cardi B is happy to let us know.
Cardi B Glam
Leave it to Cardi B to wow her fans with her favorite makeup products that they can grab from their local drugstore. Rimmel ScandalEyes Waterproof Gel Eye Liner ($5 Target.com), Black Opal True Color Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation ($10 Walmart.com), and Nyx Face & Body Glitter ($7 Ulta.com) are a few of her favorite products.
9. Shakira Sans Makeup
Shakira looks surprisingly like Shakira as she's the latest celebrity to show off a no makeup selfie. Even when sporting a glam red carpet look, the musician keeps it simple and natural when it comes to her makeup.
Shakira Glam
"I feel like the less makeup I use, the better I look," Shakira told InStyle. That could be the reason that the Columbian songstress is always instantly recognizable. As a self-described "jeans" girl, Shakira's number one beauty secret is simple. Have a great smile with Crest White Strips ( $35 Walmart.com).
8. Adele Sans Makeup
Can you guess who this Grammy-winning artist is? Without her typical 1960s cat-eye and perfectly sculpted makeup, Adele looks almost unrecognizable.
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Adele Glam
Adele is a powerhouse musician who wows us not only with her voice, but also her signature look—a winged cateye. In fact, it's part of her strategy as her makeup artist Michael Ashton has the goal of making Adele a "beauty icon." Try Marc Jacobs Magic Marc’er Waterproof Liquid Liner ($30 Sephora.com) to recreate her look.
7. Jennifer Garner Sans Makeup
Jennifer Garner's Instagram is a quirky look at the realities of being a mom. Without makeup, the Hollywood star looks just as tired as every other mom.
Jennifer Garner Glam
Jennifer Garner shows that you don't need to cake on piles of makeup to look beautiful. She should also be an advocate for aging gracefully and forgoing the Botox smooth foreheads. So, what's one beauty product that this celebrity cannot live without? Garner has gushed about Neutrogena's Moisture Smooth Color Stick in Juicy Peach ($8 Neutrogena.com) which she loves for its moisturizing barely-there color.
6. Cameron Diaz Sans Makeup
Cameron Diaz is an adorable celebrity with and without makeup. The actress hasn't been shy about showing off a few wrinkles around her smiling eyes. She's aging gracefully and proving herself to be more than an actress, but an inspiring woman too.
Cameron Diaz Glam
Cameron Diaz popularized the "undone" celebrity look over the years. Even when sporting a red lip, the actress sticks to her signature Californian beach blonde look by keeping the rest of her look minimal and her hair tied back in a relaxed ponytail. In case you're wondering, Diaz has been known to wear NARS Velvet Matte Lipstick Pencil in Red Square ($27 Nordstrom.com) a orange-red lip color.
5. Laura Prepon Sans Makeup
Laura Prepon looks almost unrecognizable without makeup. The usually stunning actress looks nothing like the sassy heartthrob that she plays on Orange Is The New Black without her signature smoky eye.
Laura Prepon Glam
Get Prepon's glam look by focusing on the eyes. The actress uses Lorac Pro Palette ( $44 Lorac.com) for their shimmering colors to make her eyes pop.
4. Blake Lively Sans Makeup
Blake Lively is another celebrity who is completely unrecognizable without makeup. The actress posted a no-makeup selfie on Instagram when she gave a shout out to the man behind her famous curls, Rod Ortega. We almost wouldn't know it was her underneath that baseball cap.
Blake Lively Glam
As a mom of two, Lively is too busy to focus on her everyday beauty look. The actress keeps it simple by day and amps up the glam for night. As a L'Oréal spokesperson, it's no wonder that she loves L'Oréal's Colour Riche Lipstick in Lacquered ($10 Ulta.com) to give her lips a little color for press events.
3. Lupita Nyong’o Sans Makeup
Lupita Nyong'o is a natural beauty who looks the same without or without makeup. The Oscar winning actress shows off her flawless skin and bright eyes in a no-makeup selfie at the Women's March in 2018.
Lupita Nyong’o Glam
Lupita Nyong'o is having an eyeliner moment. The actress is often spotted on the red carpet with a slick of bold blue eyeliner. The shade that the actress uses is Lancome Ombre HyPnose Stylo Shadow Stick in Inoubilable ($25 Lancome-usa.com).
2. Olivia Wilde Sans Makeup
It's almost disturbing how naturally beautiful Olivia Wilde is. The mother and actress proves that she is an ageless beauty who doesn't even need makeup to look absolutely stunning!
Olivia Wilde Glam
Olivia Wilde once told InStyle exactly how she gets that cat-eye look. When the actress needs to feel a little glam she reaches for Revlon's ColorStay 16 Hour Eyeshadow Palette ( $5 Target.com)
1. Cynthia Nixon Sans Makeup
Cynthia Nixon looks nothing like the Sex in the City actress that we know and love when she's not wearing makeup for a stroll in New York City.
Cynthia Nixon Glam
One tip from Cynthia Nixon's makeup artist on Sex in the City, Kabuki, is to use a hint of barely there color to highlight Nixon's bright eyes and pale skin. Their go-to color was Fresh Nourishing Naturals Lip Duo ($25 Sephora.com).
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