11 Celebs Caught Without Makeup and Still Gorgeous

Many female celebrities have a "face" or a made-up look that's recognizable around the world. On occasion, though, these women step out without their makeup and the contrast between their natural appearance and their red-carpet look can be revealing.

Kelly Rowland

If you were her, would you pose in a photo spread without any makeup? Probably if you had her flawless skin! Often voted one the most beautiful women in world, this child of destiny has no problem embracing her natural beauty.

Avril Lavigne

Pop punk Avril Lavigne proves that that true beauty comes from within. Even though she is often photographed with outlined eyebrows, thick eyeliner, heavy foundation and colored lips, Lavigne shows the world that even without her signature “face,” she does not look all that different.

Rihanna

When appearing at red carpet events and concerts, this Barbadian beauty often goes for natural-looking skin, pronounced eyeliner, and lip-gloss or lipstick. However, Rihanna is an undeniable natural beauty, and she has zero qualms about paparazzi catching her without any makeup.

Drew Barrymore

“I feel beautiful right after I’ve worked out,” says the longtime Hollywood actress. “I feel like I’ve changed the shape of my body into something more flexible and strong.”

Katy Perry

Back when pop singer Katy Perry called Russell Brand her husband, he shocked the world by posting a snap of Perry just waking up without a lick of makeup on her face. She looked almost like an entirely different person without her thick eyeliner, eye shadow, painted cheeks, and stunning lip color.

Beyoncé

Pop and R&B diva Beyoncé knows that she has natural beauty, and she uses that to her advantage. Although she often performs and goes out with husband Jay-Z all made up, her makeup augments her attractive features. Even without her painted-on face, anyone could recognize Beyoncé on the streets. She also has no qualms about others seeing her that way.

Mila Kunis

Ever since actress Mila Kunis began a relationship with her “That ’70s Show” co-star Ashton Kutcher, endless pictures have emerged of the pair making coffee runs and doing other everyday errands. In a lot of those images, Kunis goes makeup-free. Many point to a huge contrast between her natural look and her Hollywood look, which typically consists of thick eyelashes, eyeliner, and glossy lips.

Britney Spears

Few celebs have gone makeup-free as often as pop star Britney Spears. Sometimes when she is out and about, she looks flawless without a lick of makeup. In other instances, she lets her skin imperfections and eye bags show without care. Either way, she is one of the few stars you can recognize instantly whether she is ready for a concert or just out on the streets.

Taylor Swift

Country and pop princess Taylor Swift has an instantly recognizable face. For red carpets, concerts, and other events, Swift always paints on her signature red lips as well as cat-eye style makeup. Without it, she looks younger and fresh-faced. However, even without her face on, Swift manages to look picture perfect.

Kim Kardashian

Reality star Kim Kardashian is always photographed looking good. Unlike the rest of us, the woman can rock the makeup-less look like a pro.

Cameron Diaz

Actress Cameron Diaz has entertained audiences for years, and she has aged gracefully in the process. In fact, paparazzi have snapped pictures of her without any makeup. Although she combats blemishes, Diaz’s natural beauty shines through even off the red carpet.