The Make-Up Free Celebrity Selfies Inspiring Us To Take A Skin Holiday

There appear to be two camps in Quarantine. The first, ‘preened and pulled together’, enjoy the structure of routine - putting on ‘normal’ clothes and applying a layer of make-up. The second, ‘laidback and comfortable’, opt for the daytime sweats and skip make-up altogether. Neither is right or wrong, but as of late we’re noticing more and more celebrities are choosing camp B. A quick scroll through Instagram and you’ll find at least one A-lister showcasing a bare-faced selfie on their story. Maybe it’s because their glam squad are no longer accessible or that they just want to take a break and let their skin breathe – whatever the reason, it’s refreshing to see and we’re totally here for it.

Just this week, reality star Maura Higgins who is adored by the nation for her authentic personality took to Instagram to post an au natural selfie. Coinciding with Mental Health Awareness Week, Maura captioned the image: 'So many of us hide behind filters & I am not going to come on here a lie...I am one of them BUT don't do it to impress others...do it for yourself, just like everything else in life.' Now there's a message we can all get behind.

'I think it’s great to get out of the habit of feeling like you NEED to wear make up and to embrace your natural complexion,' says Consultant Dermatologist, Dr Emma Wedgeworth. ‘Long-wearing cosmetics, or products that contains oil can clog pores and exacerbate break-outs,' explains Wedgeworth, 'and on the flip side, some make-up can irritate the most sensitive skins.' So taking a break from these products can help to ease irritation and keep those pesky spots at bay. Top tip? 'If you are going make up free, always use a high protection dedicated SPF,' says Wedgeworth.

So if you're looking to take a skin holiday, draw inspiration from our round-up of make-up free celebrity selfies, from Julia Roberts and Helen Mirren to Drew Barrymore and Halle Berry.

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