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45 Times Our Favorite Celebrities Went Makeup Free

The makeup-free movement is alive and well in Hollywood. We've grown accustomed to seeing our favorite celebrities go bare faced on Instagram, but famous beauties like Alicia Keys are taking their "I woke up like this" steez beyond the confines of social media. Over the past few months, we've watched the singer trade in layers of cosmetics for naked skin and an assortment of stylish head wraps on the red carpet. And with no signs of retiring her new outlook, the number of A-listers doing the same has grown exponentially. Earlier this week, Gabrielle Union captioned a makeup-free Snap with the caption, "No makeup, head wrap, hey Alicia Keys I see you!," while others, including Eniko Hart and Laverne Cox, are flaunting fresh skin in the manner. At the end of the day, going bare faced isn't better than wearing makeup and vice versa; do what makes you happy! However, it is still refreshing to see A-listers embrace their natural beauty in front of millions, so we're taking a look back at their most breathtaking makeup free moments so far.
By Nikki Brown · Updated October 26, 2020
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Gabrielle Union
45 Times Our Favorite Celebrities Went Makeup Free
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Gabrielle Union
45 Times Our Favorite Celebrities Went Makeup Free
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Gabrielle Union
45 Times Our Favorite Celebrities Went Makeup Free
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Alicia Keys
45 Times Our Favorite Celebrities Went Makeup Free
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Alicia Keys
45 Times Our Favorite Celebrities Went Makeup Free
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Alicia Keys
45 Times Our Favorite Celebrities Went Makeup Free
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Angela Simmons
45 Times Our Favorite Celebrities Went Makeup Free
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Beyonce
45 Times Our Favorite Celebrities Went Makeup Free
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Beyonce
45 Times Our Favorite Celebrities Went Makeup Free
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Beyonce
45 Times Our Favorite Celebrities Went Makeup Free
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Solange
45 Times Our Favorite Celebrities Went Makeup Free
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Sanaa Lathan
45 Times Our Favorite Celebrities Went Makeup Free
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Sanaa Lathan
45 Times Our Favorite Celebrities Went Makeup Free
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Sanaa Lathan
45 Times Our Favorite Celebrities Went Makeup Free
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Taraji P. Henson
45 Times Our Favorite Celebrities Went Makeup Free
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Nia Long
45 Times Our Favorite Celebrities Went Makeup Free
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Ciara
45 Times Our Favorite Celebrities Went Makeup Free
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Ciara
45 Times Our Favorite Celebrities Went Makeup Free
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Zendaya
45 Times Our Favorite Celebrities Went Makeup Free
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Zendaya
45 Times Our Favorite Celebrities Went Makeup Free
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Eniko Hart
45 Times Our Favorite Celebrities Went Makeup Free
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Amber Rose
45 Times Our Favorite Celebrities Went Makeup Free
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Blac Chyna
45 Times Our Favorite Celebrities Went Makeup Free
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Lauren London
45 Times Our Favorite Celebrities Went Makeup Free
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Lauren London
45 Times Our Favorite Celebrities Went Makeup Free
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Keke Palmer
45 Times Our Favorite Celebrities Went Makeup Free
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Janelle Monae
45 Times Our Favorite Celebrities Went Makeup Free
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Teyonnah Parris
45 Times Our Favorite Celebrities Went Makeup Free
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Teyonnah Parris
45 Times Our Favorite Celebrities Went Makeup Free
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Jurnee Smollett
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Jourdan Dunn
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Joan Smalls
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Tracee Ellis Ross
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Tracee Ellis Ross
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Naturi Naughton
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Samira Wiley
45 Times Our Favorite Celebrities Went Makeup Free
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Samira Wiley
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Laverne Cox
45 Times Our Favorite Celebrities Went Makeup Free
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Lupita Nyong’o
45 Times Our Favorite Celebrities Went Makeup Free
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Tamera Mowry
45 Times Our Favorite Celebrities Went Makeup Free
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Tia Mowry
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Toya Wright
45 Times Our Favorite Celebrities Went Makeup Free
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Zoe Saldana
45 Times Our Favorite Celebrities Went Makeup Free
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Zoe Saldana
45 Times Our Favorite Celebrities Went Makeup Free
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Naomie Harris
45 Times Our Favorite Celebrities Went Makeup Free
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