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Sep 5, 2019

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We love them. We love to hate them. We want to know everything they do, eat, and use to be, well, perfect. Celebrities are a huge part of our society, whether you’re Keeping up with the Kardashians or not. Even if you’re trying to stay away from the pop and celebrity culture, you’re still drawn in by all the news surrounding them.

While celebrities are always flawless from head to toe, a few years back, singer Alicia Keys, launched the now-famous #NoMakeupMovement to promote an all-natural look, ditching the makeup once and for all.

Celebrities flocked to the challenge and broke the Internet sharing their au naturel selfies. Whether they were actually not wearing a trace of makeup, is a discussion for another day. Get scrolling to see their most famous no-makeup looks.

Alicia Keys meditates peacefully outdoors without makeup

Image by Alicia Keys / Instagram

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Alicia Keys

The one who started it all. Alicia Keys was spotted at red carpet events, concerts, and other occasions flaunting nothing but her bare, glowing skin. Freckles included!

Celebrity Jennifer Lopez taking a selfie without any makeup

Image by Jennifer Lopez / Instagram

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Jennifer Lopez

Is not all bling and bold makeups for J.Lo. The 50-year-old star has embraced her fresh-face complexion multiple times on her Instagram account. Perfectly captured with #nomakeupday and #nofilterFriday to match her look.

Recording artist Kesha shares her makeup-free freckles

Image by Kesha / Instagram

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Kesha

The singer revealed her beautiful freckles in an inspiring Instagram post, talking about how her resolution for the year was to love herself, just as she is. Obviously, the post quickly gained love and support from fans.

Salma Hayek poses for the camera with a refreshing no makeup look

Image by Salma Hayek / Instagram

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Salma Hayek

The actress has been open and public about not liking when her images are retouched. She constantly shares photos of herself with no makeup and living life as natural and free as possible.

Cindy Crawford flaunts her fabulous makeup-free face

Image by Cindy Crawford / Instagram

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Cindy Crawford

The supermodel often shares real-life photos of what it is like to live in the spotlight. In one photo, the actress claimed to have no hair product, no makeup, and used no filters on the image, to show her real self.

Image by Kaitlyn Bristowe / Instagram

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Kaitlyn Bristowe

The Bachelorette star shared a selfie to show her fans what her face looked like after months of working. The post is meant to promote exactly how your skin looks like after months and months of wearing heavy makeup every day. She's also open about having Botox and micro-bladed eyebrows and still consider herself natural.

Celebrity Yara Shahidi talking a selfie with no makeup

Image by Yara Shahidi / Instagram

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Yara Shahidi

The Grown-ish actress shared a bare face Instagram selfie celebrating her glowing complexion and real imperfections. Yes, even famous actresses struggle with acne.

Ciara talking a selfie using only her natural face

Image by Ciara / Instagram

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Ciara

The singer shared her makeup-free selfie on Instagram, letting everyone know she had no makeup, no extensions, just showing her beauty marks and all. She mentioned how she was finally embracing herself fully and asked her followers to join her #BeautyMarks journey.

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Geraldine

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Geraldine is a GR8NESS Contributing Editor who writes about self care, clean makeup and beauty, mental health, and relationships – as well as natural remedies and fitness. She’s a coffee enthusiast with Venezuelan roots, a former ballerina, and the sunscreen patrol. Most of the time, you can find her working on her skincare routine or trying a new dance workout.

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