Makeup trends come and go, but the highly-popular no make-up makeup trend doesn’t show any signs of going away. We love natural-looking makeup that looks effortless, but going completely bare-faced? That’s another story. It takes a great deal of confidence to resist the urge to conceal any dark eye circles, acne and dark spots, and show off all your imperfections.
So, why not get inspired by some of these celebs who have no reservations about going makeup free on social media? Not only do they look amazing, they also help to encourage fans and followers to embrace their natural beauty too.
Lady Gaga is no stranger to over-the-top and extravagant looks. At the recent MTV VMAs, the pop diva made headlines with her epic looks and total of nine outfit changes. We may be used to seeing the pop diva in all sorts of crazy makeup but she looks stunning without makeup too. Here, a bare-faced Lady Gaga looks positively radiant wearing a gorgeous Tiffany and Co. diamond necklace with her hair wrapped in a white bath towel during her prep for the 2019 Oscars.
Can we just say that JLo looks fantastic for her age? The 51-year-old actress-singer not only looks chic and glamorous all the time, she also has a knockout figure thanks to her commitment to fitness And she looks absolutely amazing in this makeup-free selfie that shows off her glowing skin. She recently announced that she will be launching her own beauty and skincare line soon and we can’t wait!
Joanne’s Instagram account is full of good vibes and she is constantly spreading positive energy. The Singaporean actress always has a bright smile on her face and looks radiant and happy in her selfies or photos with her husband Qi Yuwu. Often going makeup free, she is proof that you don’t need makeup to look attractive and confident.
The sweet-faced Taiwanese actress is all about embracing her natural beauty and has posted many photos of herself without makeup on Instagram. Looking years younger than her age, it can be easy to forget that the youthful-looking actress is already a mother of one. Besides the occasional snaps of her and hubby actor Wallace Huo, fellow ageless beauty Shu Qi also appears frequently on her Instagram as she’s one of her besties. Ever the supportive friend, Ruby recently posted that Shu Qi made a surprise visit to her film set and treated everyone on set to bubble tea.
Our May covergirl Rebecca Lim is just one of the many celebrities who has no qualms when it comes to showing off her makeup-free face in public. When out on a bicycle ride last year, Rebecca took to Instagram to share a snapshot of herself, bare-faced and all, enjoying the sunset at the beach.
We know it’s hard not to feel vulnerable when you’re not wearing makeup to the office or at a party, so why not start by going bare-faced the next time you’re out doing some exercise?
During this circuit breaker period, the popular MediaCorp actress is constantly seen sharing her baking adventures on Instagram. Whether it’s a fresh pandan cake or a zesty lemon loaf, Fann Wong will always take the chance to grab a selfie with her pastries. In many of these selfies, she’s often seen without makeup but with tonnes of confidence, which makes her look even more radiant than she actually is.
She also loves to post wholesome family shots, so check out her page to keep up to date on what’s happening with her, her husband Christopher Lee and their son Zed.
Well-known for her enchanting covers and her appearances on a few Real Talk episodes (from MOSG’s YouTube channel), Hashy Yusof-Than proves that you don’t need layers of foundation to look like you’ve got plump, radiant skin.
She shared a bare-faced photo of herself on Instagram earlier this year (with some eyelash extensions on) and we loved how confident she was. Tip: to achieve a clear complexion like hers, start by eating right. We’re talking lots of fruits, veggies and of course, tonnes of H20.
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What we love about Taiwanese singer-actress Ella is that she’s never afraid of showing the real side of her in this day and age where everything and anything can go viral.
The S.H.E singer – who welcomed her first-born with husband Alvin Lai in 2017 – is famous for sharing makeup-free photos of herself in completely wacky poses and expressions on her social media.
On screen, pop princess Vivian is always the unapproachable glamour girl.
Off-screen, the Taiwanese singer-actress remains equally stylish, even when she’s taking care of her two-year-old son Dalton Lee – who, by the way, has already charmed his way into the heart of Chinese siren Shu Qi during a trip to Taiwan.
The 45-year-old mummy also works out regularly to keep her skin and body in tip-top condition, so follow her for all your #fitspo needs.
If we were to guess actress-host Dee’s favourite thing to do, we would say that she loves taking selfies. This is evident from her Facebook account, which is filled with close-ups of her face as well as #wefies with her family.
From brisk walking shots with her hubby Mike Hsu to the livestreams featuring her interacting with her three daughters, Dee (more affectionately known as Xiao S) isn’t afraid to go bare faced in front of the camera lenses. (We also met up with her in 2o17, so feel free to check out our video interview of her!)
We all know that in order to flush out toxins from our body, it’s important to work out and pamper your skin with masks ever so often.
But if you need a little more motivation, turn to television host Kate. Between her hosting jobs and taking care of her kids (Aden and Avery Chen), Kate unwinds by hitting the yoga studio.
She also frequently shares her beauty secrets with her Instagram followers. Her current fave? This brightening wash-off mask from The Body Shop, which you can see in action via her beauty tutorial here.
Smooth, radiant and virtually poreless: Actress Bing Yu checks all of our skincare goals and honestly, we’re pretty jealous.
Thankfully, one of the Star Awards 2017’s Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes has always been open to sharing her skincare secrets. So if you want to know how to get glowing skin like her, check out her Instagram.
Envious of her glowing skin?
Make your way to the nearest L’Occitane store now and get your hands on a bottle of the Divine Youth Oil (if you can’t be bothered to get out of your pad, you can also have it delivered to you).
Powered by organic Immortelle flowers, this anti-ageing facial oil boasts glow-giving and age-defying properties that promise to imbue you with a crease- and spot-free complexion.
Divine Youth Oil, $178 by L’Occitane
Thanks to social media, we can all learn some beauty tips and tricks from our favourite celebrities.
Mightiest Mother-in-Law actress Paige – who’s also the newly minted face of Hada Labo – recently shared some of her favourite beauty must-haves that help to combat signs of ageing (think frustrating fine lines and wrinkles).
If you’ve been unhappy because all you see are fine lines staring back at you whenever you look into the mirror, it’s time to summon help from Hada Labo’s new Anti-Wrinkle Care Cream.
Its Elasgrow Complex, the star ingredient in this anti-ageing range, promises to iron out lines on the forehead, under the eyes and around the mouth, so that your frowns will now be turned into smiles.
Hada Labo Anti-Wrinkle Care Cream, $41.90
So, how can we get comfortable with our skin and ensure that it looks good even without makeup? Renowned makeup artist Larry (@larryyeo) advises us to go easy on the moisturisers and stop following social media trends blindly.
“Avoid overloading your face with moisturisers and foundations that are all over Instagram,” says Larry. “Your face isn’t a buffet table where you want to load on as many things as possible.”
“So apply your moisturiser only on dry areas, because too much of it can cause your pores to clog up, especially in our hot and humid weather. I use Clinique’s Moisture Surge Hydrating Supercharged Concentrate on my face because it gives my skin just enough moisture without leaving behind any greasy feeling.”
To get problem-free skin, our blogger-friend Cheryl (@beautifulbuns_sg) emphasises that we should always remove our makeup thoroughly at the end of the day.
Besides that, Cheryl says: “I make sure that I drink sufficient water and citrus juices. I also avoid coffee and keep my alcohol intake low, as well as try to get enough sleep and think positively.”
“To quote Roald Dahl, ‘If a person has ugly thoughts, it begins to show on the face…but if you have good thoughts it will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely,’” adds Cheryl.
Duly noted!