Just the act of putting yourself out there without makeup can sometimes be exactly what a person needs to feel good about themselves. That certainly seems to be true for Kesha. The singer went through a very difficult time in the public eye and has learned to love herself and the way she looks, including her freckles.
Kesha shared her resolutions for 2019 with her followers, writing that she wanted to “love me… just as I am…And to let my freckles liiiiiiive.” You can clearly see the journey she went through while reading her words to Vogue in 2015. She told the magazine she hoped to one day embrace every inch of her body and “not try to cover up with makeup.” She is bravely trying to do so, and so are many other celebrities on this list.
Sarah Michelle Gellar
Your workout is one time you should definitely skip the makeup. Sarah Michelle Gellar did just that in this post-workout post, which she captioned, "This pic is #nomakeup #nofilter and probably the last time I will be upright for the rest of the week." The actress is definitely rocking her endorphin high, and her skin is practically glowing.
As someone whose been in show business since she was in her teens, Gellar knows a little something about skincare. She told Us magazine that the "secret," if you can call it that, is to never go to bed with makeup on, and always cleanse and moisturize. She also makes sure to drink plenty of water and washes her face before and after getting off a plane and during her lunch break on set.
Britney Spears
It’s quite unusual to see Britney Spears without makeup, especially since she has to put on a show in Vegas almost every night. So how does the pop icon keep her skin smooth? Apparently, she is a big fan of toners.
She finds it especially important to use a good astringent toner before she moisturizes. Otherwise, she will break out. Spears, who is known for her intensive workouts, says that she has to keep her skin especially clean because of all the time she spends at the gym. Fitness fanatics take note.
Alicia Keys
The unofficial spokeswoman for the no-makeup movement, Alicia Keys, has been rocking a makeup-free face since 2016, and she has never been happier. The singer wrote an open letter to her fans in which she explained that embracing her natural beauty began with just one photoshoot.
During the photoshoot for her album “Here,” Keys and the photographer felt that the shoot should be sans makeup, leaving the singer looking and feeling as raw as the music on her album. She said of the moment that it made her feel “the strongest, most empowered, most free, and most honestly beautiful” she had ever felt in her life. From that moment on, she decided to make a change.
Drew Barrymore
There are a lot of different ways in which to celebrate getting one year older. The actress drew Barrymore decided to start off her 44th year by sharing a makeup-free selfie on Instagram. We would do the same if we could look this good without makeup. So how does Drew keep herself looking so young? According to her, it’s quite simple.
The actress, who recently launched a new home styling collection, says the most important thing is to accept your age instead of trying to hide it. According to her, we should try and age gracefully. Things that can help us do so include a reliable cleanser and, of course, the most important component, sunscreen. She won’t leave home without it, and not tanning is a small price to pay for gorgeous skin.