A-Listers Minus Their Makeup: The Best Bare-Faced Selfies On Instagram

A-Listers Minus Their Makeup

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While we love a spot of beauty inspo from celebrity Instagram accounts, it's refreshing to see them minus their makeup, when the cameras are off and the glam squads have gone home. Because really - they're just like us and like to chill and let their skin breathe without a scrap of makeup.

And as proof, everyone from Taylor Swift to Laverne Cox are fans of a no makeup selfie.

Whether it's a post-gym shot, a cheeky pic backstage before the makeup artist goes on duty for a shoot, or a classic 'I woke up like this' morning snap, these stars look just as stunning minus their cosmetics.

Props to Ellie Goulding for paying dues to working hard at a healthy lifestyle with her makeup-free snap and a message for her haters.

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Sofia-Vergara-no-makeup-selfie

Sofia Vergara is the definition of fresh-faced in this beachy poolside snap, which she posted just before heading on tour with Hot Pursuit co-star Reese Witherspoon. Gorgeous!

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Alexa-Chung-no-makeup-selfie

Festival queen Alexa Chung revealed a makeup-free face at Glastonbury 2015, peeping out from under her raincoat for a selfie. We wish we looked this great in a muddy field.

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Demi-Lovato-no-makeup-selfie

Demi Lovato showed off her gorgeous makeup-free look (and her cute puppy) in this sleepy snap.

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Diane-Kruger-no-makeup-selfie

Diane Kruger definitely didn't need a black and white filter on this makeup-free photo. Stunning.

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Drew-Barrymore-no-makeup-selfie

Her third anniversary to Will Kopelman was Drew Barrymore's latest opp for a no makeup Instagram.  "Happy anniversary Mr. Kopelman, cheers to you! I love you and I love our daughters !!!!!!! #threeyears" she wrote alongside the couples' selfie.

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Ellie-Goulding-no-makeup-selfie

Ellie Goulding gave a shout out to her haters with his pretty, pouty shot of her without a stick of makeup:  "Been in studio and been an absolute recluse/loser cc @diplo but a make up and alcohol free week plus help from some sweet juicing and food@livebeaming and sweet training@sapfit89 and I got some added freckles and I feel like this BYE HATERZ"

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Gwyneth-Paltrow-no-makeup-selfie

Gwyneth Paltrow is no stranger to a no makeup selfie and no wonder when she looks this good without cosmetics. She shared this pic of her and Iron Man co-star Robert Downey Jr at a beach picnic.

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January-Jones-no-makeup-selfie

No makeup, just the accessories for January Jones. She posted a pic of herself after a red carpet event, writing: "Always fun to wake up with your jewels on."

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Jessica-Alba-no-makeup-selfie

We look beetroot red after a workout, Jessica Alba looks like this - no fair!

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Jourdan-Dunn-no-makeup-selfie

Jourdan Dunn showed off her glowing skin and natural curls with this stunning snap from her holiday.

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Kendall-Jenner-no-makeup-selfie

Who knew Kendall Jenner had freckles! She showed off her gorgeous natural complexion with this peek-a-boo backstage shot from a photo shoot.

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Lara-Stone-no-makeup-selfie

After a long day's work, Lara Stone showed off this makeup-free snap, captioning it: "Reboot#workhardworkharder"

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Pixie-Geldof-no-makeup-selfie

Pixie Geldof matched her casual style with natural glowing skin at Glastonbury 2015.

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Suki-Waterhouse-no-makeup-selfie

Suki Waterhouse has a great pout, lippy or no lippy. This no makeup pic also proves she's got natural brows to rival Cara Delevingne.

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Taylor-Swift-no-makeup-selfie

Quoting Beyonce, Taylor Swift joined her cat Olivia Benson for a no makeup selfie, captioned:  "woke up like thissss (With a cat on me)"

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Laverne-Cox-no-makeup-selfie

Orange Is The New Black took a holiday from her makeup, writing: "Finally a few days to relax. I feel so privileged to be able to do work that I love and very privileged to be able to take time off occasionally. I take none of it lightly. Always good to have days with no makeup to let my skin breath. #washfacenobase #TransIsBeautiful"

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Zendaya-no-makeup-selfie

Disney star Zendaya regularly posts videos minus her makeup, showing off her baby-faced complexion.

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Nicole-Scherzinger

Nicole Scherzinger shared this shot of her by the beach looking serene and gorgeous. Wish we were there!

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Emily-Rata-no-makeup

Emily Ratajkwoski showed off her gorgeous natural glow via Instagram with this minimal makeup look. Granted - she's clearly wearing a little mascara, but there's no denying she's got amazing skin. We want to know her beauty secrets.

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Jenna-Dewan-Tatum-no-makeup

Jenna Dewan-Tatum showed off her huband's photography skills and her bare-faced beauty with this picture from a family break to Cabo.

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Jenna-Dewan-Tatum

"#tbt to chans insistence on a makeup free shoot in Cabo...too bad he's not good at anything," she joked in her caption.

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Laverne-cox-no-makeup

Orange Is The New Black actress Laverne Cox shared this fresh-faced no-makeup snap with the hashtags: #AuNaturale #NoMakeup #NoFilter #NoWeave #washfacenobase #TransIsBeautiful

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