Makeup-Free and Fierce: Celebs Embrace Their Natural Beauty

Go behind the smoky eyes, bold lips and false lashes.

Beyoncé - Go behind the smoky eyes, bold lips and false lashes to see what some of our favorite stars really look like. We salute these ladies for embracing their true beauty.  A bare-faced Beyoncé still looked gorgeous during in recent tropical vacay with Jay Z and daughter Blue Ivy. She woke up like this, people.   (Photo: iam.beyonce via Tumblr) 

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Beyoncé - Go behind the smoky eyes, bold lips and false lashes to see what some of our favorite stars really look like. We salute these ladies for embracing their true beauty. A bare-faced Beyoncé still looked gorgeous during in recent tropical vacay with Jay Z and daughter Blue Ivy. She woke up like this, people.  (Photo: iam.beyonce via Tumblr) 

Zoe Saldana @zoesaldana - Zoe Saldana captivates us with a simple look. The Guardians of the Galaxy star doesn't need any movie magic makeup here.(Photo: Zoe Saldana via Twitter)

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Zoe Saldana - The actress doesn’t need face paint to kick butt. She shared this stunning makeup-free selfie from the set of her new action movie, Guardians of the Galaxy.(Photo: Zoe Saldana via Twitter)

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Angela Simmons @angelasimmons - We'd kill for a flawless complexion like the Angela I Am designer.(Photo: Angela Simmons via Instagram)

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Angela Simmons - The fashion designer’s skin game is on point, no? Ang, we’d love to know your secret. (Photo: Angela Simmons via Instagram)

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Lupita Nyong’o - Everyone’s favorite red carpet darling is just as flawless in the buff. Only she could accessorize with studious specks and a smile and still win us over. (Photo: Lupita Nyong'o via Instagram)

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Lupita Nyong’o - Everyone’s favorite red carpet darling is just as flawless in the buff. Only she could accessorize with studious specks and a smile and still win us over. (Photo: Lupita Nyong'o via Instagram)

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Gabrielle Union @gabunion - Gabby isn't afraid to bare all. She gives the camera plenty of face, with or without makeup.(Photo: Gabrielle Union via Instagram)

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Gabrielle Union - The Being Mary Jane star bravely shared a before-and-after makeup shot from the set of a recent project. No lie, we love ‘em both.(Photo: Gabrielle Union via Instagram)

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Karrueche Tran @karrueche - Karrueche looks happy, fresh-faced and ready to start her day.  (Photo: Karrueche Tran via Instagram)

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Karrueche Tran - It’s no wonder why this model’s name is on the tip of everyone’s tongue lately. Her blemish-free complexion and pearly whites need no introduction.  (Photo: Karrueche Tran via Instagram)

Draya Michele - The Basketball Wives star isn?t afraid to embrace her imperfections.?My cheeks are broken out and my eyebrows are woofing but there's love in my heart,? she writes in this smiley selfie.   (Photo: Draya Michele via Instagram)

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Draya Michele - The Basketball Wives star isn’t afraid to embrace her imperfections.“My cheeks are broken out and my eyebrows are woofing but there's love in my heart,” she writes in this smiley selfie.  (Photo: Draya Michele via Instagram)

Nicki Minaj @nickiminaj - Even though she's sporting some serious winged-eyeliner, this is a far cry from Nicki's Harajuku Barbie days.(Photo: Nicki Minaj via Instagram)

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Nicki Minaj - We admit that we sometimes miss Nicki’s over-the-top wigs and makeup, but she still brings the heat with her bare face and a simple swipe of eyeliner. (Photo: Nicki Minaj via Instagram)

Cassie @casandrae - Cassie's golden skin is on everyone's summer check list. A nice glow like the singer's is all you need to take on the carefree season.(Photo: Cassie via Instagram)

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Cassie - Who needs bronzer (or even an Instagram filter!) with sun-kissed skin like Cassie’s? (Photo: Cassie via Instagram)

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Ciara - The singer and mom-to-be glows from within. No makeup actually makes her look younger! And isn’t that what all of Hollywood is aiming for, anyway?  (Photo: Ciara via Instagram)

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Ciara - The singer and mom-to-be glows from within. No makeup actually makes her look younger! And isn’t that what all of Hollywood is aiming for, anyway? (Photo: Ciara via Instagram)

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Sevyn Streeter @sevynstreeter - Sevyn strips down, basically everything, to reveal her natural self."#nomakeup #noweave #nofilter #noneed Took a long time to get to this point...but I'd do it all over again!"(Photo: Sevyn Streeter via Instagram)

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Sevyn Streeter - The sizzling singer writes along with this pic, “#nomakeup #noweave #nofilter #noneed Took a long time to get to this point...but I'd do it all over again!” (Photo: Sevyn Streeter via Instagram)

Meagan Good - Even on a low-key day, the actress plays up her best accessory: her silky smooth complexion.  (Photo: Sam Sharma, PacificCoastNews.com)

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Meagan Good - Even on a low-key day, the actress plays up her best accessory: her silky smooth complexion. (Photo: Sam Sharma, PacificCoastNews.com)

Jennifer Hudson - Sure, we’re used to seeing this busy Hollywood mom all done up in hair and makeup with glittering gowns to boot, but the frills have got to come off sometime! Jennifer was photographed out and about without makeup while running errands in LA.   (Photo: Jean Baptiste Lacroix/WireImage)

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Jennifer Hudson - Sure, we’re used to seeing this busy Hollywood mom all done up in hair and makeup with glittering gowns to boot, but the frills have got to come off sometime! Jennifer was photographed out and about without makeup while running errands in LA.  (Photo: Jean Baptiste Lacroix/WireImage)

Paula Patton - For her People magazine’s Most Beautiful Women of 2012 shoot, Paula Patton boldly went makeup-free and showed off her true beauty. She told the magazine: “My definition of beauty has changed quite a bit over time. We all know that we appreciate outer beauty ... but I’ve come to realize that really as corny as it sounds true beauty comes from within."   (Photo: Courtesy People Magazine)

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Paula Patton - For her People magazine’s Most Beautiful Women of 2012 shoot, Paula Patton boldly went makeup-free and showed off her true beauty. She told the magazine: “My definition of beauty has changed quite a bit over time. We all know that we appreciate outer beauty ... but I’ve come to realize that really as corny as it sounds true beauty comes from within." (Photo: Courtesy People Magazine)

Kim Kardashian - Paparazzi noted that Kim Kardashian “quickly covered her face with some oversized sunglasses when she realized she was being photographed” in this picture of her leaving the gym in Studio City, California. But the reality star has previously gone bare for the covers of magazines—the March 2012 cover of Allure and the December 2011 cover of Marie Claire—a move that earned her the nickname "barefaced bombshell."  (Photo: Juan Sharma/PacificCoastNews.com)

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Kim Kardashian - Paparazzi noted that Kim Kardashian “quickly covered her face with some oversized sunglasses when she realized she was being photographed” in this picture of her leaving the gym in Studio City, California. But the reality star has previously gone bare for the covers of magazines—the March 2012 cover of Allure and the December 2011 cover of Marie Claire—a move that earned her the nickname "barefaced bombshell." (Photo: Juan Sharma/PacificCoastNews.com)

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Rihanna - Rihanna hit the streets of New York with a fresh face and cheeky Chanel T-shirt. The only shocker: she looks exactly the same without makeup. In fact, it gave her green eyes a chance to sparkle and her edgy haircut time to shine.  (Photo: Hall/Pena/PacificCoastNews.com)

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Rihanna - Rihanna hit the streets of New York with a fresh face and cheeky Chanel T-shirt. The only shocker: she looks exactly the same without makeup. In fact, it gave her green eyes a chance to sparkle and her edgy haircut time to shine. (Photo: Hall/Pena/PacificCoastNews.com)

Snooki - The Jersey Shore sweetheart is known for her orangey tan, heavy makeup and larger than life hair, but she shocked the web when she tweeted this picture of herself barefaced. “No makeup day and IDC!” she said. She must’ve been inspired by the freedom!  (Photo: Courtesy Twitter)

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Snooki - The Jersey Shore sweetheart is known for her orangey tan, heavy makeup and larger than life hair, but she shocked the web when she tweeted this picture of herself barefaced. “No makeup day and IDC!” she said. She must’ve been inspired by the freedom! (Photo: Courtesy Twitter)

Keyshia Coloe - The singer was actually not too pleased when photographers caught her out in LA with no makeup and a headscarf on. “I really dislike when paps catch me with NO MAKEUP!!” she tweeted the next day when the pictures hit the web. “I’m so used to makeup after all these years. Didn’t think they would catch me tho. Gotts to be #On when u walk out the door in L.A. LOL. They be on it out here.”   (Photo: WENN.com)

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Keyshia Coloe - The singer was actually not too pleased when photographers caught her out in LA with no makeup and a headscarf on. “I really dislike when paps catch me with NO MAKEUP!!” she tweeted the next day when the pictures hit the web. “I’m so used to makeup after all these years. Didn’t think they would catch me tho. Gotts to be #On when u walk out the door in L.A. LOL. They be on it out here.” (Photo: WENN.com)

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Alicia Keys - Alicia Keys covered up her makeup-free face with oversized shades while landing at London’s Heathrow airport. Don’t worry Alicia! We’re not judging.  Her gorgeous curls and undeniable glow still made her a beauty!   (Photo: Matrix/Flynetpictures.com)

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Alicia Keys - Alicia Keys covered up her makeup-free face with oversized shades while landing at London’s Heathrow airport. Don’t worry Alicia! We’re not judging.  Her gorgeous curls and undeniable glow still made her a beauty! (Photo: Matrix/Flynetpictures.com)

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Solange Knowles - Solange is a regular shining example of how beautiful Black women can be naturally with hairstyles ranging from a curly Afro to a shortly shaved crop, and her makeup, as shown here, only consisting of a dab of lip gloss.  (Photo: Marquez/FameFlynet Pictures)

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Solange Knowles - Solange is a regular shining example of how beautiful Black women can be naturally with hairstyles ranging from a curly Afro to a shortly shaved crop, and her makeup, as shown here, only consisting of a dab of lip gloss. (Photo: Marquez/FameFlynet Pictures)

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Kelly Rowland - Though Kelly has already released a fitness DVD with health guru Jeanette Jenkins, doing a sequel would be right up her alley. The way we envision it, it can start off as a series of  YouTube (or BET.com) clips called "Kelly's Weekly Motivation." Each month will be collected as a volume which begs the question — what more motivation do you need to purchase something like this than to see Kelly Rowland preview your fitness destiny?   (Photo: Brett Kaffee, PacificCoastNews.com)

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Kelly Rowland - The gorgeous singer opted for a bare face while on the beaches of Miami after working out in the gym, which only showed off her incredibly smooth skin and killer asset: her smile. (Photo:  Brett Kaffee, PacificCoastNews.com)

Serena Williams Makes Rap Debut on New Song - Tennis champion Serena Williams has set her sights on a new competitive arena — the hip hop stage. TMZ recently leaked a new song featuring the rap talents of the 30-year-old two-time Olympic gold medalist.(Photo: EPA/ALBERTO MARTIN /LANDOV)

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Serena Williams - Although Serena is known for getting dolled up on the red carpet and wearing jazzier outfits than your average tennis player, the champion keeps it hassle-free on the courts.  All that mess would probably sweat off anyway as she’s handling her competition! (Photo: EPA/ALBERTO MARTIN /LANDOV)

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Lady Gaga - Gaga truly showed that she was “Born This Way” by tweeting her fans a picture of her without her usual brand of kooky costumes and imaginative hair and makeup additions. Have a beautiful day!!" the star posted along with the picture.   (Photo: Courtesy Twitter)

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Lady Gaga - Gaga truly showed that she was “Born This Way” by tweeting her fans a picture of her without her usual brand of kooky costumes and imaginative hair and makeup additions. Have a beautiful day!!" the star posted along with the picture. (Photo: Courtesy Twitter)

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