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Warning: Don't Believe These Celebrity Beauty Lies

Sure, it would be amazing if every celebrity beauty tip worked. But let's face it: most of them don't. These seven lies are the biggest in the biz

by Dawn Davis

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Myth: "I'm not wearing any makeup." Journalists are guilty of spreading this particular rumor even more than celebrities themselves. Think of the number of magazine cover stories that start with the line, "She was completely makeup-free and looked gorgeous." The likely truth, however, is that the star was wearing very strategic makeup. "It takes a lot of time and attention to get the 'no makeup' look," says Suki Kramer, founder of natural skin care line Suki. "It actually takes more time to look like you're not wearing any than to get the glam look." After all, how many women -- beautiful celebrity or not -- would show up to an important interview completely barefaced?

When Lady Gaga appeared on the October 2011 cover of "Harper's Bazaar" without makeup, she explained in the interview that it's not as simple as washing your face and posing for a picture. "There's this idea that it's all natural, but everything's been staged to look natural," said Gaga. "Don't you think that what's on the cover of a magazine is quite artificial?" At least she's willing to admit it.

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Someone has to say it. *laughs*

by Coffee_Black Monday, April 1, 2013 at 04:58PM Report as inappropriate

:))) funny

by venenumletalis Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 02:56PM Report as inappropriate

I knew they weren't telling the whole truth.

by Lili04 Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 03:33AM Report as inappropriate

Good things to keep in mind when looking at celebrities!

by thequietnoise Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 11:34AM Report as inappropriate

Glad to know the truth!

by LittleBunny Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 10:29PM Report as inappropriate

This is a fantastic article. Exposing the myths while giving advice or showing evidence to refute is a great addition, making things much clearer. It is especially important for young women, who haven't lived enough to have healthy skepticism.

by RedFracas Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 11:17AM Report as inappropriate

I hate when people claim to be wearing no makeup, but its obvious they are!

by Chris213 Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 06:49AM Report as inappropriate

See, what we see is not always what is reality. Wish that most people would give themselves a break!

by Only1KimmieD Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 12:53PM Report as inappropriate

Good reading!

by EricaC123 Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 01:33PM Report as inappropriate

I like articles like this. Someone needs to speak the truth.

by NillaButterfly Monday, December 24, 2012 at 08:57PM Report as inappropriate