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    Barefaced beauties: The celebrity #NoMakeUp selfies you need to see

    We look back at the celebs who look good all dolled up, and without make-up...

    By Marie Claire
    Published 9 January 2017 In Features

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    We look back at the celebs who look good all dolled up, and without make-up...

    Instagram is great for many things, but the best part of the social media app? Celebrating natural beauty, namely our fave celebrities without make-up.

    We get to see them on the red carpet all dolled up, but without the help of their professional glam squads, the stars usually like to hang out sans makeup. And just like the rest of us, they're prone to capturing their natural beauty in a whole new light too (as well as a few choice filters, of course).

    Taken post workout, just before bed, or after a thorough spa routine, the stars love to show off their fresh faces to fans. and we love seeing them.

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    Beyonce definitely looks #flawless with her natural curls, and perfect complexion. She isn't afraid to snap away both at home and on stage, with her Sasha Fierce stare also coming through in her makeup-free selfie.

    Gwyneth Paltrow happily posts cute selfies with her daughter Apple too. In honour of #girlsday, she decided to forego the usual eyeliner, with her natural beauty shining through. She then showed off her makeup-free beauty once again on her 44th birthday. No wonder she won People's Most Beautiful Woman in 2013.

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    Then there are the super models, who look super simply grocery shopping. The key? Looking after their skin. 'I know it sounds cliche, but honestly, if you want clear skin, you have to drink lots of water', says Victoria's Secret model, Jessica Hart. 'That, and keep your moisturiser in the fridge. It helps to depuff and inflammation.'

    And although Kylie Jenner's makeup obsession is well-documented, she looks just as great, we think, without her glam on. Her big sister Kim Kardashian happily takes her make-up off too. Even if it is in front of personal make-up artist, Mario Dedivanovic, as seen by his Instagram picture.

    So which beauty look do you prefer? Au naturel or glammed-up star? Us? We love our celebrities without make-up either way...

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    Mollie King

    Mollie King

    Singer-songwriter Mollie King went barefaced for a recent Instagram post. She captioned the snap: 'Feeling freckley #Holidays #Beach'

    Singer-songwriter Mollie King went barefaced for a recent Instagram post. She captioned the snap: 'Feeling freckley #Holidays #Beach'

    Kim Kardashian

    Kim Kardashian

    Kim worked the fornt row, bare faced at the Balenciaga show suring Paris Fashion Week for Spring Summer 2017.
    (Image credit: Swan Gallet/WWD/REX/Shutterstock)

    Kim worked the fornt row, bare faced at the Balenciaga show suring Paris Fashion Week for Spring Summer 2017.

    Gwyneth Paltrow

    Gwyneth Paltrow

    First up is Gwyneth Paltrow, who recently posted this makeup-free selfie on her 44th birthday.

    First up is Gwyneth Paltrow, who recently posted this makeup-free selfie on her 44th birthday.

    Halle Berry out and about, New York, USA - 20 Jun 2016

    Halle Berry out and about, New York, USA - 20 Jun 2016

    Halle Berry recently went out without make-up and looked utterly stunning.
    (Image credit: Startraks Photo/REX/Shutterstock)

    Halle Berry recently went out without make-up and looked utterly stunning.

    Elsa Pataky

    Elsa Pataky

    'Like most men, he likes me without make-up', Elsa recently gushed about husband, Chris Hemsworth's preference for her looking natural.

    'Like most men, he likes me without make-up', Elsa recently gushed about husband, Chris Hemsworth's preference for her looking natural.

    Drew Barrymore

    Drew Barrymore

    Drew Barrymore no make up selfie.jpg

    Always happy to cruise around with no make-up on, Drew Barrymore looks positively glowing

    Kylie Jenner

    Kylie Jenner

    Kylie Jenner no make up selfie.jpg

    Kylie Jenner posted yet another no make-up selife, looking rested and comfy at her new home in LA. Lovin' the avocado phone case, Ky!

    Doutzen Kroes

    Doutzen Kroes

    Doutzen Kroes.jpg

    Doutzen Kroes gave a little throwback to Cannes, with this barefaced selfie. Writing 'Bonne nuit Cannes! Bisou', Doutzen looked amazing sans make-up. J'adore.

    Diane Kruger

    Diane Kruger

    Diane Kruger

    Diane Kruger who took this candid snap make-up free, captioning the Instagram pic 'Bare'.

    Kim Kardashian

    Kim Kardashian

    Kim Kardashian

    Kim Kardashian who posted this early morning Snapchat pic, barefaced and still looking flawless, ahead of her workout.

    Cameron Diaz

    Cameron Diaz

    Cameron Diaz No Make Up Selfie.jpg

    Cameron Diaz posted this amazing snap of her sans make-up. Posing next to her latest book Longevity, Cammy D wrote, 'I'm so excited to continue the conversation because learning that you can age well, will actually help you age better. If you understand how your body works then you can take action to help keep it in the best possible condition so it can carry you through a long and beautiful life. | Read my full post at www.OurBodyBook.com @thebodybook #linkinprofile #longevitybook #knowledgeispower #everyoneages'

    Kylie Jenner

    Kylie Jenner

    Kylie Jenner No Makeup selfie.jpg

    The queen of selfies, Kylie Jenner posted another no make-up Insta, writing on her feed, 'Saw someone comment why I don't embrace my freckles anymore. So here's a freckle appreciation post.'

    Jennifer Lopez

    Jennifer Lopez

    Jennifer Lopez

    Jennifer Lopez posted a behind-the-scenes selfie showing how she keeps in shape, sans make-up. She captioned her Instagram, 'Gotta get it in... #workinonmyfitness #gymtime #cardio #thereIamwithnomakeupagain! Lol'

    Emily Ratajkowski

    Emily Ratajkowski

    Emily Ratajkowski

    Emily Ratajkowski proves she can look look in any filter, with this black and white shot of the stunning model.

    Cara Delevingne

    Cara Delevingne

    Cara Delevingne

    Cara Delevingne's head scarf works perfectly with her bare face.

    Jourdan Dunn

    Jourdan Dunn

    Jourdan Dunn

    Jourdan Dunn literally woke up like this. Jealous!

    Suki Waterhouse

    Suki Waterhouse

    Suki Waterhouse

    Suki Waterhouse posting this pretty bare faced shot from the back of a cab.

    Taylor Swift

    Taylor Swift

    Taylor Swift

    Taylor Swift looked as cute as pie in this little elf outfit.

    Sofia Vergara

    Sofia Vergara

    Sofia Vergara

    Sofia Vergara has no need for makeup. Wow!

    Tyra Banks

    Tyra Banks

    Tyra Banks

    We love this Tyra! The supermodel proves she's also super funny and super gorgeous in one post.

    Cheryl Fernandez-Versini

    Cheryl Fernandez-Versini

    Cheryl Fernandez-Versini Without Make-Up

    Cheryl posted this lovely fresh-faced Instagram with the hilarious caption, 'My dad is making me post this picture bc he said I am the double of my nana (his mother) when she was my age, and has a photo just like this but with a scarf on her head.. So here you go'

    Kim Kardashian

    Kim Kardashian

    Kim-Kardashian-No-Make-Up

    Posted by Kim's make-up artist, Mario Dedivanovic from Team Kardashian, fans got a rare look at Kim pre-glam squad. Mario captioned the photo, 'The #BEFORE. #TheMasterClass. So excited !! @kimkardashian.'

    Beyoncé

    Beyoncé

    Beyonce-No-Make-Up

    Beyoncé sported a rare bare face as she arrived in Boston. Posting on her Instagram, 'Hello Boston' the singer definitely looked #Flawless.

    Lupita Nyong'o

    Lupita Nyong'o

    Lupita-Nyong'o-No-Make-Up

    Giving us serious robe envy, gorgeous Lupita threw out her usual designer togs for personally monogrammed robe courtesy of her New York hotel. Captioning her Insta, 'NY Staycation. Thank you, @theempirehotel for my first monogrammed gift. #theempirehotel'

    Jessica Alba

    Jessica Alba

    Jessica Alba Without Make-Up

    'I'm taking over the #HonestBeauty Instagram today! Follow @Honest_Beauty to spend the day with me. First things first - Morning workout w @tracydawnhall @aylaeloy in my @sweatybetty gear -start the day #ADaywithJA #InstaTakeover'

    Rihanna

    Rihanna

    Rihanna-No-Make-Up

    'She bored'

    Gwyneth Paltrow

    Gwyneth Paltrow

    Gwyneth-Paltrow-Without-Make-Up

    '#girls #InternationalGirlsDay' - cute!

    Megan Fox

    Megan Fox

    Megan-Fox Without Make-Up

    'First IG selfie. Early morning no makeup filter'

    Miley Cyrus

    Miley Cyrus

    Miley-Cyrus-Without-Make-Up

    'Dis mornin was VOM central!!!!!' Ha! Miley Cyrus cracked us up with this post.

    Millie Mackintosh

    Millie Mackintosh

    Millie-Mackintosh-Without-Make-Up

    'Thank you @aestheticslablondon @DrMercik for my MoonlightDust facial. My skin feels so smooth! Ideal after my birthday celebrations'

    Demi Lovato

    Demi Lovato

    Demi Lovato

    Demi Lovato was glowing after a swim.

    Kylie Jenner

    Kylie Jenner

    Kylie-Jenner-Without-Make-Up

    Kylie Jenner enjoyed her new home, by taking a rare no make-up selfie. Showing off her natural Jenner charm, she looked comfy at home in a pair of sweats and white sweater.

    Kendall Jenner

    Kendall Jenner

    Kendall Jenner

    Kendall Jenner shared a candid snap of herself in bed without makeup on.

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