For many women and even some men, makeup is not optional. They'll say that putting on makeup is putting on their face. What a person looks like with makeup on and without it can be dramatic. Celebrities are no different. They can look completely different. But they're expected to look fantastic every moment of the day. Unfortunately, celebrities can't have a makeup artist following them around at every moment of the day. Here are some shocking photos of celebrities without their face.

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Superstar Taylor Swift doesn't look different at all with or without makeup. She uploaded this selfie onto twitter.

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Britney Spears looks like she needs a good nights sleep without makeup.

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Angelina Jolie showing she isn't afraid of being seen without makeup while doing an interview as a U.N. goodwill ambassador. She seems very enthusiastic.

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Movie star Mila Kunis looks shockingly different with no makeup. Fortunately, her husband, Ashton Kutcher loves her no matter what.

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Beyonce looks fantastic without makeup. It also helps to have her great hair too.

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This picture of Katy Perry was tweeted by her ex-husband Russell Brand one morning. It's ok Katy, nobody looks great in the morning.

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Jennifer Lawrence looks a little bleary eyed without makeup as she greets the morning. She just needs a couple cups of coffee.

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Reese Witherspoon looks like anyone else leaving the gym after a good workout. A shower is all she needs.

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Oscar winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow has a paler look but still has her distinct look. Though her age is starting to show a little, she still looks fantastic.

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Katherine Heigl looks grumpy without makeup after a day at the spa in New Orleans. It's rumored that Katherine Heigl is grumpy even with makeup too.

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Penelope Cruz even without make up still exudes her Spanish beauty. Looks like she uses some eye shadow to help mask those bags under her eyes.

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