How Celebs Look without Makeup — Pics to Compare
- This article delves into how celebrities look without makeup. Some of them have discussed their beauty secrets and their thoughts on aging.
- From Salma Hayek to Helen Mirren, here is how these public stars look in their natural appearance.
- Bonus: Discover an AI-generated photo revealing Priscilla Presley’s natural beauty without makeup.
Cameron Diaz attends Video Software Dealers Association Convention on July 25, 1994 | Source: Getty Images
“I literally do nothing. I, like, never wash my face,” said Diaz, adding she has several products that she only uses twice a month. She further explained that she is not at that place in her life where she puts her energy into how she looks.
Cameron Diaz attends the after party for the New York premiere of “My Sister’s Keeper” on June 24, 2009 in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
Cameron Diaz in the kitchen, dated September 26, 2020 | Source: | Instagram/camerondiaz
“I want my energy to stay vital. I don’t want her to feel like she has an old mom,” said Diaz. When it comes to her daughter, the last thing she worries about is what she looks like.
Cameron Diaz with makeup vs without makeup | Source: Getty Images | Instagram/camerondiaz
Gwen Stefani has loved experimenting with makeup since childhood. In the late 1980s, she worked for a local department store in Anaheim, California at the makeup counter.
Gwen Stefani visits LinkedIn For Interview With Daniel Roth at LinkedIn Studios on March 31, 2016 in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
When reflecting on the experience in a 2022 interview, the pop star said she was a “fake makeup artist” because she was never trained and did not have to report to anyone.
Gwen Stefani with makeup vs without makeup | Source: Getty Images | Instagram/gwenstefani
Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood was named People’s Most Beautiful in 2020. During an interview that year, she reflected on her number one beauty mistake when she was only a teenager.
Carrie Underwood attends the 2023 CMT Music Awards on April 2, 2023 in Austin, Texas. | Source: Getty Images
Carrie Underwood attends the 2022 American Music Awards on November 20, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
In another interview in 2012, the country music singer candidly talked about her skin routine. She revealed that she keeps it simple when it comes to her skin.
“I don’t have time or space or room in my life for a 20-step skin regimen! A great moisturizer with SPF in it is important,” the award-winning star explained.
Carrie Underwood with makeup vs without makeup | Source: Getty Images | Instagram/carrieunderwood
Reba McEntire
Another country star Reba McEntire has frankly spoken up about her beauty struggles over time. In an April 2024 interview, she revealed, “I was pale, [had] lots of freckles and frizzy hair. And my girlfriends had long, black, straight, beautiful round curls.”
Reba McEntire attends the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. | Source: Getty Images
Reba McEntire at the “America’s Got Talent” red carpet at the Hotel Dena on September 20, 2023 in Pasadena, California. | Source: Getty Images
Getting to this point set the showbiz star free. She expressed, “[…] It takes guts, it takes stamina, and it takes courage to be comfortable in your own skin.”
Reba McEntire with makeup vs without makeup | Source: Getty Images | Instagram/reba
Salma Hayek
Another actress, Salma Hayek, has preferred going natural for quite some time. She shared her beauty secrets in a 2017 interview, revealing that she never cleanses her skin in the morning.
Salma Hayek attends the “Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard” special screening on June 14, 2021 in London, England. | Source: Getty Images
Salma Hayek attends the 2017 Art + Film Gala at LACMA on November 4, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
In the mornings, Hayek shared that she spritzes rose water on her face before applying moisturizer. Meanwhile, at night, she removes her makeup with coconut oil and opts for rose water to get rid of residuals.
Salma Hayek with makeup vs without makeup | Source: Getty Images | Instagram/salmahayek
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez is in her early fifties and she still defies her age by looking youthful. She talked about how she stays in shape in a 2016 interview, revealing that dancing is one of her tricks.
Jennifer Lopez attends the 2023 LACMA Art+Film Gala at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on November 4, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez with makeup vs without makeup | Source: Getty Images | Instagram/jlo
Helen Mirren
Dame Helen Mirren offered her beauty advice in an April 2024 interview. She openly talked about aging and said it is nothing one should be afraid of.
Helen Mirren at the “Golda” premiere and European Shooting Stars 2023 red carpet on February 20, 2023 in Berlin, Germany. | Source: Getty Images
Helen Mirren walks the runway during “Le Défilé L’Oréal Paris – Walk Your Worth” Show at the Eiffel Tower on October 1, 2023 in Paris, France. | Source: Getty Images
The veteran actress gained this perception from her beloved mother, Kathleen Alexandrina Eva Matilda Kitty Rogers, who shared powerful words with her.
Helen Mirren pictured speaking, dated May 12, 2020 | Source: Instagram/helenmirren
Helen Mirren with makeup vs without makeup | Source: Getty Images | Instagram/helenmirren
Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson has shed a significant amount of weight of late. On her talk show, “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” the television host revealed she weighed 203 pounds and was at her heaviest then.
Kelly Clarkson on “The Voice” Season 17 on June 28, 2019 | Source: Getty Images
Kelly Clarkson poses at the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards on March 27, 2023 in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images
The singer had the legendary actress Whoopi Goldberg on the episode then, who also revealed that she consumed the drugs to shed the weight. Goldberg admitted that the medication had been good for her.
Kelly Clarkson with makeup vs without makeup | Source: Getty Images | Instagram/kellyclarkson
Rita Wilson
In April 2020, Rita Wilson posed without makeup for People’s Beautiful Issue. The multi-hyphenate described what beauty means in her own terms.
Rita Wilson attends the 2022 Governors Awards on March 25, 2022 in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images
Rita Wilson attends The Recording Academy And Clive Davis’ 2019 Pre-Grammy Gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 9, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images
When speaking about wearing makeup, the singer explained that she first experimented with it during her teen years when her modeling agency provided a glam squad for her.
Rita Wilson with makeup vs without makeup | Source: Getty Images | Instagram/ritawilson
Miranda Lambert
In August 2020, Miranda Lambert posted a picture of herself sitting on the floor with her legs crossed on Facebook. The caption read: “Beauty is only skin deep, but attitude is to the bone. – Unknown.”
Miranda Lambert attends the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. | Source: Getty Images
She was asked whether she had skincare masks or treatments that she applied before starting her show. The country singer answered, “I use 111SKIN’S brightening masks and eye patches before shows.”
Miranda Lambert with makeup vs without makeup | Source: Getty Images | Instagram/mirandalambert
Pamela Anderson
After decades in show business, Pamela Anderson decided to no longer wear makeup. She attended Paris Fashion Week last fall barefaced which caused quite a stir.
Pamela Anderson attends a press conference on September 12, 2008, in Moscow, Russia. | Source: Getty Images
Pamela Anderson attends The Museum of Television & Radio Annual Los Angeles Gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on November 7, 2005 in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images
In a February 2024 interview, the mother of two spoke about her no-makeup look at the fashion week in 2023, saying she did it for herself. “It wasn’t to make a political statement, I just wanted to have my little weird face sticking out of the top of those great clothes,” Anderson explained.
Pamela Anderson attends The Fashion Awards 2023 on December 4, 2023 in London, England. | Source: Getty Images
Pamela Anderson attends the Vivienne Westwood Womenswear Spring/Summer 2024 show on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. | Source: Getty Images
The former Playboy model shared that she was trying to redefine herself. “I’ve always felt like there’s a little monster inside of me that I need to get out, I need to share,” she admitted.
Pamela Anderson with makeup vs without makeup | Source: Getty Images | Instagram/pamelaanderson
Priscilla Presley Without Makeup by AI
In the first image, Priscilla Presley is wearing makeup. Her skin appears smooth and even-toned, with neatly shaped and defined eyebrows. She wears dark eyeliner, mascara, and eyeshadow, enhancing her eyes.
Her lips are painted with dark, rich lipstick, and her cheeks have a subtle blush, giving her a slightly contoured look. Overall, her appearance is polished and glamorous.
Priscilla Presley at the 80 Venice International Film Festival 2023 on September 4, 2023 in Venice, Italy. | Source: Getty Images
Priscilla Presley without makeup via AI | Source: Midjourney
She has no eyeliner, mascara, or eyeshadow, and her lips are natural without any lipstick. There is no visible blush or contour on her cheeks, giving her a more natural and less polished appearance.