No one can argue with the fact that a good selfie needs good light. Actress Salma Hayek posted this pic on Instagram along with the caption, “Wet hair, no makeup, no filter, no retouch, but very good light.” The light may be good in this shot, but it is Hayek’s natural beauty and flawless skin which really make all the difference.
Hayek’s skin seems not to age, and when asked how she does it, she shared an unusual skincare secret. She says that despite common wisdom, she does not wash her face in the morning. Apparently, her grandmother taught her that the skin replenishes itself overnight, and therefore it is not necessary. She just adds a spritz of rosewater and a bit of moisturizer and is ready to go.
Jennifer Lopez
How many women have walked into a beauty salon and asked for their skin to glow like J-Lo’s? Decades after the singer, dancer, and actress hit the scene, her skin still looks sensational. This makeup and filter-free shot prove yet again that Jennifer Lopez has skin to die for.
It turns out; her flawless skin is one of the things people notice most about her. Lopez told the Today Show that the question she gets asked the most is about her skincare routine. Sadly, her answer won’t help the rest of us because it is all about something we can’t buy – good genes. “My mom and my grandma had beautiful skin,” she said, and we are left with nothing but our envy.
Shakira
It’s not hard to post makeup-free shots of yourself when you have Shakira’s glowing complexion. The famous singer has posted countless selfies on social media, showing off her flawless skin. When asked how she keeps her skin so smooth, Shakira responded with some classic motherly advice.
She simply suggests you take your vitamins. She takes vitamin C to brighten her complexion and fill out her face and vitamin E to prevent wrinkles. These vitamins can be found cheaply and easily at any pharmacy, but Shakira says her most important advice is to never go to bed without cleaning off your makeup and always wear sunscreen. See, we should all listen to our mothers.
Gwyneth Paltrow
The glamorous actress has been seen on the red carpet for years with perfect makeup, or on-screen, where she is carefully made up by professional makeup artists. When she turned 44, she decided to make a change and offer her fans a glimpse into what is behind the facade.
She posted this picture and let followers know she is embracing her past and future. She went on to promote her lifestyle brand Goop. If you can’t believe how good her hair and makeup look at her age, she’s not hiding her tricks of the trade. You can order her products online on the Goop website and also read all her secrets for perfect hair and skin.
Jennifer Garner
People tend to think that part of a celebrity’s routine is daily makeup sessions with their makeup and hair people. That is certainly not true for actress Jennifer Garner. Just check out her Instagram to see how she prefers to wear as little makeup as possible in her everyday life.
When she does a photoshoot or has another special occasion that requires makeup, she is adamant about removing it before heading to bed. This tip seems to be a celebrity favorite; according to them, it doesn’t matter how tired you are; make sure to remove every bit of concealer before hitting the hay. A bit of extra effort at night will help prevent breakouts in the morning.