We usually see celebs in photoshoots and on red carpets looking primped and polished, so it’s refreshing to see them in their au naturale state – to remind us that they’re human too! Browse through our gallery of bare-faced stars who have ditched the slap and embraced their natural beauty.
Alexa Chung
The model shows off her flawless complexion by snapping a quick selfie before she rubs in her eye cream. Keepin’ those bags at bay! Copyright [Instagram]
Lorde
The young singer looks fresh faced (if not particularly happy) with just a slick of lip balm for a dewy finish. Copyright [Instagram]
Tyra Banks
The model wanted her Instagram followers to get a taste of the real her, so she captioned this #nofilter snap with a heart-warming message: ‘You deserve to see the REAL me. The REALLY real me. #RawAndReal’. You go girl. Copyright [Instagram]
Sofia Vergara
No need for a ‘Rise’ filter when it’s this sunny! The actress looks glowing and golden in this poolside selfie. Gorgeous. Copyright [Instagram]
Lady Gaga
The singer embraces her natural beauty while settling down for a bit of quiet reading (…just one quick selfie first). Copyright [Instagram]
Nicola Roberts
The Girls Aloud singer poses for a make-up free selfie on a boat ride, using her so-called ‘self portrait stick.’ Well that makes it sound a lot fancier. Copyright [Instagram]
Ellie Goulding
Ellie puckers up for a natural selfie after a make-up and alcohol free week. And doesn’t her skin looks amazing for it? *pours away wine and foundation* Copyright [Instagram]
Kim Kardashian
Kim K rocks the towel turban with her flawless complexion and well-manicured eyebrows. Who needs make-up when you look like that!? Copyright [Instagram]
Megan Fox
Ms Fox captioned this pic, ‘‘First IG selfie. Early morning (tick) no makeup (tick) filter (double tick).’ Hmm, we’re not a sure which filter she used to get her eyebrows and lashes looking so full though… Copyright [Instagram]
Mollie King
The Saturdays singer looks super-tanned and happy before her jet-skiing trip – no make-up needed for that! Copyright [Instagram]
Jesy Nelson
The Little Mix singer took a snap of the whole band tucked up in bed together, and all looking natural and gorgeous. Copyright [Instagram]
Rihanna
Well, RiRi sure knows how to rock a bare-faced look with attitude. Copyright [Instagram]
Beyonce
Bey #wokeuplikethis. Flawless. Copyright [Instagram]
Caroline Flack
The presenter still looked pretty as a picture in this early morning ‘gram. Copyright [Instagram]
Millie Mackintosh
Chelsea-girl Millie looks stunning as she not only goes make-up free, but ditches the contacts in favour of glasses. Copyright [Instagram]
Heidi Klum
Even supermodels need a day off! Heidi sports a fresh-faced look without a scrap of make-up in sight. Copyright [Instagram]
Cheryl Fernandez Versini
Fresh out the shower and yet to reach for a make-up brush, Chezza looks amazing in this towel turban and dressing gown combo. Copyright [Instagram]
Jennifer Lopez
J-Lo has been a good girl and taken off her make-up before bedtime. And there’s still time to take a selfie before lights out! Copyright [Instagram]
Kelly Brook
Kelly posted her ‘work out selfie’ on the way to the gym. Well, there’s no point wasting good make-up if you’re about to sweat it off… Copyright [Instagram]
Fearne Cotton
Mummy Fearne still managed to look fresh-faced after her little one got her up at 5.15am the day she took this snap. The coffee will help, Fearne… Copyright [Instagram]
Gwenyth Paltrow
What a difference a day made! The actress shared her dramatic day-to-night transformation with her followers. (We think you look great in both, Gwennie). Copyright [Instagram]
Jennifer Aniston
Celeb hairdresser Chris McMillan shared this pic of him and pal Jen, hashtagging: best friends, no make-up, girl time. Copyright [Instagram]
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Ain’t nobody got time for make up at the seaside, and Rosie H-W shows us how flawless beach chic can be in this tanned pic. Copyright [Instagram]
Kylie Jenner
Kylie proves you doesn’t need dramatic makeup for an insta-worthy selfie. Copyright [Instagram]
Gemma Arterton
Gemma took this snap just before she had her head cast. There’s not a lot of women who can pull off the bald cap + no make-up combo, but somehow Gem managed it. Copyright [Instagram]