Ah, Hollywood, and beyond. We see television and movie stars who look perfectโฆeven when caught taking out their trash or walking their dog. This includes other famous people like radio personalities, comedians, and a host of other entertainers. Perhaps without admitting it, we envy them.
A lot of them have hairstylists and makeup artists on speed dial, which is why they look so amazing while out in public. This is especially true when attending some kind of big gala. But hereโs the deal, without being all dolled up โ most of them look like normal people.
While some celebrities look great wearing makeup, others look better without it. Check out these 75 images of famous people with and without makeup.
1. Lea Michele
Not only was Lea Michele a regular cast member of Glee but sheโs also an accomplished writer and singer. As for wearing makeupโฆsheโs beautiful with or without it. With a natural glow, she doesnโt need anything to enhance her appearance.
2. Gigi Hadid
A lot of people got their first look at Gigi Hadid when she appeared on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills starring her mom, Yolanda Foster. Today, sheโs a big-time runway model and up-and-coming actress who without makeup looks like an everyday young woman.
3. Gisele Bรผndchen
Speaking of successful runway models, Gisele is one of the most in-demand and highest paid of them all. When wearing makeup, sheโs drop-dead gorgeous. Without it, sheโs still beautiful.
4. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Rosie is one of the Victoria Secretโs Angels and an actress. As youโll notice, she could almost pass for two different people. With makeup, she has an exotic look but without it, sheโs more like the girl next door.
5. Jessica Alba
Jessica has had a long and successful acting career. When sheโs out on the town, people usually see her impeccably dressed and made up. But sheโs also not someone who puts on a front as seen in this barefaced photo.
6. Tori Spelling
Known as being the daughter of the late film and television producer, Aaron Spelling, and a star on Beverly Hills 90210, sheโs an interesting individual. With makeup, Tori has an early Hollywood glam about her. Without it, she looks like a normal wife and mother of five.
7. Chelsea Handler
Chelsea is a TV host personality with a wicked sense of humor thatโs gotten her into hot water more than once. Even in her 40โs, she looks fresh-faced with and without makeup. She credits her good skin to laser treatments.
8. Sarah Paulson
During her time on American Horror Story, Sarah has had many looks. In real life, sheโs beautiful when wearing makeup. While not as glamorous without it, she still appears ageless.
9. Jackie Kennedy
As everyone knows, Jackie was married to President John F. Kennedy, making her the First Lady. There is no such thing as a bad photo of her, whether wearing makeup or not.
10. Demi Lovato
Along with acting, Demi has an angelic yet powerful singing voice. Her makeup is fresh and done just right. But even barefaced, she has flawless and youthful skin. Sheโs a beautiful woman either way.
11. Liv Tyler
Liv Tyler, known for her role in Lord of the Rings and as the daughter of Steven Tyler, prefers to keep her makeup simple. So, when she opts out of wearing anything on her face, thereโs not a drastic difference.
12. Beyoncรฉ
Beyoncรฉ has one of the best voices in the music industry. Whether touring or doing individual performances, her makeup is always flawless. Weโre not saying sheโs not beautiful without it but thereโs a stark difference.
13. Selma Blair
Perhaps Selmaโs most distinct facial feature is her exotic hazel eyes. Especially with the smokey eyeshadow effect, they draw you in. Without makeup, her appearance is more simplistic. At 47-years-old, she has few lines and wrinkles.
14. Kristin Cavallari
When dolled up, Kristin looks as though she could be competing in a beauty pageant. As a TV personality, she knows how important it is to take proper care of her skin. But fortunately for her, sheโs naturally beautiful.
15. Lili Reinhart
As an actress on Riverdale, Lili is still quite young. She admits to having a problem with acne, which a lot of women in their 20s do. Without makeup, outbreaks are more visible. But with a little bit of concealer, she instantly becomes fresh-faced.
16. Kaitlyn Bristowe
For all you Bachelorette and Bachelor franchise fans, youโll remember Kaitlyn from the 11th season. Unfortunately, the hot lights while she performed on Broadway damaged her skin. With a light touchup, sheโs beautiful.
17. Elizabeth Banks
Hereโs another big star, this time from the Hunger Games. To achieve her high glam appearance, she relies on heavy eye makeup and prefers natural lips. For her, healthy skin is more important than makeup.
18. Ashley Tisdale
Ashley is a talented actress known for her role as Sharpay in High School Musical. Inheriting excellent genes, she has beautiful skin. She goes light on the makeup to achieve her famous natural look.
19. Sarah Hyland
For Sarah, applying makeup all the time is both unnecessary and stressful. Thatโs why she commonly goes without any or very little. But when she wants to dress up, her makeup is always flawless.
20. Camila Alves
Although most people know Camila as Matthew McConaugheyโs wife, sheโs also a Brazilian model. With beautiful olive skin, she doesnโt need to wear a lot of makeup. But when she does, she goes for bright lipstick and false eyelashes.
21. Ashley Graham
As a successful model, Ashley has worked with some of the biggest magazines in existence. Sheโs one of those celebrities with natural beauty. So, she doesnโt go overboard when wearing makeup.
22. Ciara
Ciara is a popular music artist with many tops songs to her name. Usually, sheโs heavily made up. While her skin glows, without it, she looks quite different from how people know her. Now with a baby, sheโs relaxed her style a bit.
23. Lupita Nyongโo
This Oscar-winning actress for Black Panther is as cute as a button. Although she wears bold outfits when in public, she keeps her makeup to a minimum. After all, she doesnโt even need it.
24. Hillary Duff
Because Hillary takes good care of her skin, she doesnโt need much makeup to look stunning. As a busy mom, she prefers to be just an ordinary woman when out and about. So, she often goes without makeup and looks great.
25. Allison Williams
Along with talent, Allison has a natural glow about her. Sometimes, sheโll make bold makeup choices but when posting to social media, she prefers something simple.
26. Barbara Bach
With such a gorgeous face, Barbara was chosen as one of the famous Bond girls. Today, sheโs 71 and just as beautiful as always. With or without makeup, her looks havenโt changed much over the years.
27. Christiana Aguilera
Christiana doesnโt shy away from makeup. But recently, she appeared in a magazine without any on at all. A lot of people felt she looked younger and fresher.
28. Selena Gomez
Selena a gifted music artist. With makeup, she looks quite chic but without it, she appears much more like a teenager. So, depending on where sheโs going, she either wears it or she doesnโt.
29. Golden Hawn
Goldie got her big start in show business as the โLaugh In girlโ and then went on to star in many big films. At 74, sheโs much more relaxed with her appearance. So, sheโs comfortable not wearing makeup or very little.
30. Susan Sarandon
Susan is another big-time movie star. Similar to Goldie Hawn, sheโs in her 70โs and isnโt afraid to go makeup free. Even with lines and wrinkles, sheโs a beautiful woman.
31. Lorde
Without makeup, youโd swear Lorde was in her early teens. But once she dolls up, she looks like a sophisticated celebrity. This talented vocal artist looks great with or without makeup.
32. Kate Moss
Kateโs enjoyed a long modeling career. Typically, sheโs never without makeup. But when she is, she looks more like a soccer mom than a world-famous model.
33. Olivia Wilde
It seems Olivia has a secret about her skin. And we wish sheโd share it with the world. Yes, sheโs stunning with makeup but just as amazing without it.
34. Zooey Deschanel
When comparing photos of celebrities with and without makeup, this is perhaps one of the more dramatic ones. Without anything on her face, Zooey looks like a typical teenโฆwith makeup, a gorgeous star.
35. Kat Dennings
Just as with Dooey, Kat Dennings from โ2 Broke Girlsโ looks significantly different when wearing makeup as opposed to being barefaced. But thereโs one thing that doesnโt changeโฆher gorgeous lips.
36. Princess Beatrice
Princess Beatrice is the granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth. Although sheโs fond of bold outfits, she likes to keep her makeup simple.
37. Martha Stewart
Before becoming the queen of home dรฉcor, Martha Steward was a model. Although she doesnโt wear a lot of makeup, without any, she looks quite different. Sheโs still pretty.
38. Kate Hudson
Kate has always had a fresh, youthful face. Like her mother, Goldie Hawn, sheโs not big on wearing makeup. Instead, her beauty comes from maintaining healthy skin and good genes.
39. Busy Philipps
Busy starred in Dawsonโs Creek. Not only does she lead a busy life but also a healthy one. With natural beauty, she doesnโt do too much in the makeup category.
40. Ariel Winter
As far as makeup, Ariel often goes from one extreme to the other. When decked out, she wears long eyelashes, a creamy foundation, and bright lipstick. Otherwise, sheโs barefaced and super cute.
41. Sara Sampaio
Sara is a 27-year-old Victoria Secret Angel. When modeling, this Portuguese stunner goes for darker makeup, including deep-toned lipstick. But when not on the job, she doesnโt wear much, if any makeup.
42. Doutzen Kroes
Doutzen and Sara Sampaio have a lot in common. For one thing, theyโre both Victoria Secret Angels. But she also doesnโt wear a lot of makeup unless sheโs walking the runway. Then, itโs pretty dramatic yet gorgeous.
43. Jourdan Dunn
Fresh-faced and beautiful, Jourdan became the face of Maybelline at just 23. Her golden skin doesnโt need any enhancement. Even as a supermodel, she relies on quality skincare products.
44. Aly Raisman
Aly was a gymnastics Olympian who didnโt wear much makeup. But now that sheโs older, she dolls up from time to time. She maintains her good looks by keeping it simple and hydrating her skin.
45. Eva Longoria
When people saw Eva without makeup, some were shocked. Itโs not that she doesnโt look pretty, just remarkably different compared to when she wears makeup. Usually, she goes for a dramatic effect but without anything, sheโs almost unrecognizable.
46. Cindy Crawford
Itโs hard to believe Cindy is in her mid-50s. Whether sheโs wearing makeup or not, thereโs no question she has supermodel quality. Sheโs stunning.
47. Bar Refaeli
If you know anything about Bar, itโs that as a Sports Illustrated model, she has a fantastic body. But her face is also easy on the eyes. Typically, she doesnโt wear much makeup and with her natural good looks, we can see why.
48. Gina Rodriguez
Along with being the star of โJane the Virgin,โ Gina does a lot of voiceover work. As for her makeup, sheโs pretty with or without it. But when she does use it, the shape of her eyes change, giving her a somewhat different appearance.
49. Julianne Hough
Talk about fresh-faced. For years, Julianne was one of the favorite professionals on โDancing with the Stars.โ While she still dances, sheโs also seen hosting the show. Her skin always looks healthy and flawless. And if she puts any makeup on, itโs not much.
50. Nicole Richie
Nicole is a famous TV personality and the daughter of singer, Lionel Richie. Although thereโs a significant difference between the photo of her with and without makeup, what makes her so cool is that sheโs fine with revealing her โtrue self.โ And we love her for that.
51. Nicki Minaj
As far as musical talent goes, Nicki has a lot. When she wears makeup, which is most of the time, she looks exotic. But after posting a selfie without any, fans couldnโt believe it was her. Even so, sheโs still pretty.
52. Tyra Banks
Of all the photo comparisons of celebrities with and without makeup, Tyra would likely win the prize for the most dramatic. When dolled up, sheโs stunning. But when she showed herself without makeup, people were shocked.
53. Sharon Stone
Sharon has never been afraid to accept controversial movie roles. The same goes with her choices in life. She likes to keep her makeup soft and feminine. But without anything, she looks quite different.
54. Katy Perry
Katy has become one of the most popular music artists ever. Whether performing or hosting American Idol, she opts for outlandish outfits and over the top makeup. Otherwise, she looks like someone youโd see at the local grocery store.
55. Kylie Jenner
With a massive fortune, Kylie could afford to buy the best makeup products on the market. And she probably does when getting all dolled up. At the same time, she doesnโt mind going without. Either way, sheโs super adorable.
56. Kate Upton
Along with modeling, Kate has done well for herself in the world of acting. Thereโs no question sheโs gorgeous. So, she doesnโt have to do much to look her best. Even without makeup, she grabs attention.
57. AnnaLynne McCord
Without makeup, AnnaLynneโs bouts with acne are more obvious. Fortunately, it doesnโt take a lot of makeup to achieve flawless-looking skin she has natural beauty.
58. Lady Gaga
Even to this day, Lady Gaga remains somewhat of a mystery. Sheโs known for her magnificent voice, wearing some pretty crazy outfits, and going overboard with her makeup. Without it, her appearance is notably different.
59. Zoe Saldana
Zoe began her career as Kit, Brittney Spearsโ sidekick in Crossroads. While she focuses more on business these days, her beautiful appearance remains constant. She has golden skin that looks stunning with and without makeup.
60. Taylor Swift
Without question, Taylor is stunning. When she does wear makeup, she prefers a more natural look. Without it, sheโs still a gorgeous young lady with a magical voice.
61. Gwen Stefani
Gwen is a blond bombshell regardless of whether sheโs wearing makeup or not. Yes, sheโs known for bold effects and bright lipstick colors. But since dating Blake Shelton, weโve seen a change in her choices. While she still wears makeup, itโs more subtle, allowing her natural beauty to shine through.
62. Naomi Watts
Naomi was blessed with nice facial features. So, without makeup, sheโs still super cute. Not only is she an amazing movie actress but also someone who takes good care of herselfโฆand it shows.
63. Kesha
Because this amazing celebrity wears heavy makeup, a lot of people have no idea her face is covered with freckles. She has so many that when sheโs barefaced, itโs hard to tell itโs her. But sheโs proud of them, as she should be.
64. Diane Kruger
As a former model, Diane understands the importance of always looking her best. But sheโs one of the lucky ones that has gorgeous skin. Even when she chooses to wear makeup, itโs at a minimum. She looks fantastic either way.
65. Adele
After hearing her voice, the world fell in love with Adele. She respects herself no matter what and for that reason, she has no problem going out in public without makeup. Having recently dropped a significant amount of weight, sheโs looking better than ever.
66. Gwyneth Paltrow
As a natural blonde, itโs hard to see Gwynethโs eyelashes and eyebrows when sheโs not wearing makeup. Adding color to her eyes merely enhances her gorgeous face.
67. Lindsay Lohan
Although you donโt hear much about Lindsay these days, sheโs working hard to make an acting comeback. We have to give her credit in the makeup department. She does an excellent job applying just the right amount. Without it, she has a ton of freckles like Kesha.
68. Nene Leakes
As one of the stars on โThe Real Housewives of Atlanta,โ Nene changes her look by donning different wigs more than changing her makeup. Whether sheโs dolled up or not, she looks much the sameโฆbeautiful.
69. Miley Cyrus
Miley might be controversial but sheโs also a talented singer whoโs full of life. While she likes to wear outlandish clothes and do some crazy stunts, but sheโs not that big into makeup. With or without it, sheโs the same pretty girl with a powerful voice.
70. Shakira
Shakira has had a fantastic career in music with her most popular song, โHips Donโt Lie.โ When performing, she gives her fans 100 percent but that doesnโt include over the top makeup. If she does get dolled up, it only enhances her already beautiful face.
71. Cara Delevingne
Wow, what a difference. Without makeup, Cara looks so young, more like a high school athlete. But when glammed up, she becomes a sophisticated model turned movie star. As someone whoโs never taken herself seriously, sheโs comfortable with her looks either way.
72. Kim Kardashian
Initially, Kim became famous as a member of the Kardashian clan. Now, sheโs a wife, mother, and activist for freeing people from prison. When in public, sheโs impeccable from head to toe. But you might not know she suffers from psoriasis. For that reason, she doesnโt go without makeup too often.
73. Amy Schumer
While Amy is known for making the world laugh, some fans didnโt find this photo of her without makeup very funny. Usually, she maintains a fresh look and styles her hair beautifully.
74. Sofia Vergara
When it comes to women who turn heads, you have to add Sofia to the list. Whether staring on the Modern Family show or walking the red carpet, sheโs always put together. In fairness, she was running a high fever in this photo.
75. Portia di Rossi
As Ellen DeGeneresโ other half, Portia has a natural beauty and glow about her that you canโt deny. Sheโs so gorgeous that it doesnโt matter if she wears makeup or not.