It takes a lot of time and effort for models to get the right photo for whichever company, publication, or event is fortunate enough to have them grace their pages or stages. In addition to being real-life magicians, these supermodels appear to be just as stunning without the makeup.
These models demonstrate that less is more with their flawlessly dewy skin, well-groomed eyebrows, and bright eyes. Despite the fact that their Instagram accounts are likely brimming with beautiful editorial spreads and behind-the-scenes glam shots, we dug a little deeper to unearth the nomakeup photos that manage to look 400% better than our Sunday morning Snapchats.
Models Who Look Stunning Without Makeup
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Adriana Lima
Sixteen years after she first became a Victoria's Secret Angel at the turn of the millennium, Adriana Lima is still working for the company. She holds the record as their longest-tenured model. She also worked as a Maybelline spokesperson from 2003 till 2010.
She is one of the few models to get her own wax figure at Madame Tussauds because she was the face of so many major fashion brands. This photo was taken before she put on her “game face,” but no one really expects Adriana to always look this good.
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Ashley Graham
There hasn't been a more body-positive role model or supermodel than Ashley Graham. The anti-Photoshop, pro-curve queen has left her imprint on the world, from the cover of Sports Illustrated (where she made history as the first “plus size,” or model larger than a size 12) to judging America's Next Top Model.
She tells her devoted Instagram followers that they have nothing to be embarrassed about physically, and she even uses unaltered paparazzi photos in a swimsuit commercial campaign.
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Cara Delevinge
She dropped out of school in 2009 and immediately joined Storm Model Management. In the same way that Sarah Doukas found Kate Moss, she found her. In February of 2011, during London Fashion Week, Delevingne walked the runway for the first time, for Burberry Prorsum.
Cara Delevinge has since moved on to acting, with her debut performance being in the critically acclaimed film Paper Towns. St. Vincent, a musician, is her boyfriend. Her makeup-free appearance is very refreshing.
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Gigi Hadid
There are many images of Gigi Hadid without any makeup. She radiates health and beauty from head to toe, especially with regard to her skin. She is a model and a treasured member of Taylor Swift's #girlsquad, manages to look put together at all times—even when she isn't wearing a trace of makeup. She has perfect natural facial body. Don't forget to check out her relationship with Leonardo DiCaprio.
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Gisele Bundchen
In the wake of her iconic role in The Devil Wears Prada, it was clear that Gisele Bundchen wasn't going anywhere anytime soon. She's been married to Tom Brady, quarterback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League, since 2001. She has been appointed as a UNEP Goodwill Ambassador.
In addition, she is recognised for ending modeling's “heroin chic” phase. She also popularised the stomping “horse-walk,” characterised by a high knee lift and front foot kick. Even if she is not even wearing any makeup, yet she manages to appear as stunning as if she had a professional makeup artist and hairstylist at her disposal.
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Karlie Kloss
In addition to being a successful model, Karlie Kloss runs a cookie-baking business and is the founder of a movement to encourage more young women to pursue careers in computer science. Karlie's Kookies and Kode with Karlie are the names of the two separate businesses that she runs on the side. She is one of the top models who looks stunning without makeup.
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Kate Moss
The perfect complexion and overall attractiveness that Kate Moss possessed will ensure that she is remembered forever. Even when she doesn't use makeup, her complexion has a healthy glow.
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Kendall Jenner
Kendall Jenner has followed in her sisters' footsteps and become a global celebrity. She has become an international star in the fashion world, and her career as a model is spectacular. There have been numerous times on which she opted to forego makeup. Check out her relationship with Devin Booker.
The second-youngest Kardashian-Jenner opened Karl Lagerfeld's Chanel Couture show this year and walked for scores of other prominent designers during fashion week. However, in this Instagram photo's description, she admitted her youth by using the baby emoji.
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Miranda Kerr
Miranda Kerr has come a long way since her days as a Victoria's Secret Angel and her marriage to Orlando Bloom propelled her to fame in 2007. She was the face of Australian department store David Jones before she became a model, and she holds degrees in nutrition and health psychology.
She's the author of a self-help book and the CEO of an organic skincare company called KORA Organics. The likes of H&M and Givenchy use her as their spokesmodel. And she's gorgeous even when she's not wearing any makeup first thing in the morning. Also check out her career highlights.
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Tyra Banks
She was the first to really jazz up the idea of what a model was supposed to be and quickly became a fan favourite and the original Victoria's Secret Angel. Prior to Tyra, models were blank slates with no personality on the runway, but she injected life into each walk by personifying the girl next door with flawless aplomb.
Both “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” and “Coyote Ugle” featured her in recurring roles. The former Victoria's Secret model went on to host her own talk show, America's Next Top Model, launch her own cosmetics line, Tyra Beauty, and launch an e-commerce cosmetics company, tyra.com, thanks in large part to a degree programme she completed at Harvard Business School.