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38 photos that show what your favorite singers look like without makeup

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2020-02-25T14:58:00Z

Many singers like Jennifer Lopez and Rihanna have proven that makeup is an accessory, not a necessity.
Stars like Lady Gaga and Demi Lovato have posted their own makeup-free selfies on Instagram.
Others like Kesha and Christina Aguilera have ditched foundation to show off their natural freckles.
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Professional singers spend much of their careers in the spotlight. For stage performances and public appearances, they often amp up the drama with bold beauty looks, but, just like us, these celebrities don't spend all of their time in full glam.

Celebrities like Christina Aguilera and Kesha have made waves for ditching their foundation to show off their natural freckles. Meanwhile, stars like Miley Cyrus and Ellie Goulding seem to favor fresh skin for everyday activities like working out.

Check out how some of Hollywood's singers have abandoned their makeup in favor of an au naturel look.

Alicia Keys has rocked a fresh, no-makeup look since 2016.

The singer has inspired a wave of confidence and empowerment.

Keys' makeup artist told W Magazine that the singer cares for her skin with facials, masks, and will wear minimal product on her eyebrows and cheeks for TV appearances or performances.

Ciara made a stunning makeup-free appearance at the 2017 MAKERS Conference.

She kept everything to a minimum, even favoring damp hair for the event.

The singer, who was pregnant at the time, looked healthy and radiant without her makeup.

Mary J. Blige put her beautiful skin on display at the airport.

Her travel ensemble looked practical and comfortable.

The singer brought balance to the laid-back athleisure look by wearing a printed hat and large hoop earrings.

Underwood also shared this post-workout selfie on Instagram in March 2019.

Carrie Underwood updated her Instagram followers on her workout progress.

"When your face matches your shirt = you had a good workout!" the singer wrote in the caption of the photo.

Ciara went makeup-free for a "vulnerable" Instagram post in April.

"The real me ... and I love it," the singer wrote in the caption. "Finally embracing myself fully! It feels good."

Alicia Keys went with another minimal makeup look for the 2019 Grammy Awards.

Alicia Keys kept it low-key for the 2019 Grammys.

She stole the show on the red carpet in a bold red gown by Armani.

Duff jumped on the "No-Makeup Monday" bandwagon when she posted a makeup-free selfie from inside of a car in April 2018.

Duff put her glowing skin on display for the relatable post.

The 30-year-old actress documented her sweet yet simple travel style on her Instagram story, opting for tousled waves and a cozy gray sweater.

Kesha showed off her freckles yet again in a Twitter post that quickly went viral in January 2019.

Kesha wants to let her freckles shine in 2019.

"This year my resolution is to love myself," the singer wrote on Twitter. "Just as I am, all f------ up and imperfect and whatever else. And to let my freckles liiiiiiiive."

Grimes went barefaced for a Vogue makeup tutorial.

Grimes shared her makeup routine with Vogue.

During the video, Grimes starts her routine with skin care and says makeup is more difficult to apply when pregnant. She then applies foundation, black liner subtly across her lips, and eyeliner. To complete the look, she drew black-and-red lines across her forehead.

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