It's no surprise that supermodel Ashley Graham's powerful beauty beyond size initiative extends to loving ourselves without makeup. Alongside gorgeous cover shoots and beachside photo spreads, Graham frequently shares pictures of herself baring cellulite, stretch marks and, yes, her makeup-free face. Cheers to keeping it real.
"We've been so bombarded with heavy makeup on social media and YouTube, that people are just sick of it. I think people are definitely going to start embracing a softer look. I don't think it's necessarily going to be no makeup whatsoever, but I'm totally all about this natural look. I'm hoping that more natural looks will start trending more. I always say, just because you know how to do all the tricks with makeup doesn't mean you have to."
--Mario Dedivanovic to PeopleStyle on Kim Kardashian going makeup-free
"Not in a conceited or arrogant way -- I just appreciate myself in a way I didn't when I was [in my 20s]. And it's not about perfection. I like the scars that I have."
--Jennifer Lopez, W Magazine
The little Kardashian may be the queen of pigmented lip kits, but she still wants fans to know she appreciates the value of natural beauty. She shared a makeup-free photo directed at the haters with the caption, "Saw someone comment why I don't embrace my freckles anymore. So here's a freckle appreciation post."
"I don't feel the need to impress any more. I've worked for a long time to get where I am, and now I can be comfortable in my own skin. I feel more in control of my life. Outward appearance is just secondary to the confidence that I feel inside."
-- Jessica Simpson, People
