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Margaret Abrams

Kylie Jenner, Eva Mendes and Ciara’s no make-up selfies: The latest celebrity Instagram trend explained

Celebrities used to be caught by paparazzi without make-up on - now they're proudly sharing no make-up selfies of their own.

Eva Mendes is one of the latest stars to join the wave of no make-up selfies on Instagram, captioning her post “I just can’t do it. I just can’t seriously take a selfie. So for those who’ve asked, here you go and I’m sorry. And for the others who never asked for this, I’m sorry too,” with the hashtag #NoFilterNoPersonality.

Her no make-up look was praised by her followers.

“Pretty skin!!!” Liv Tyler commented under the post, with a row of heart eye emojis. Others simply admired Eva's natural look.

Liv Tyler regularly posts her own no make-up selfies to Instagram, although she also loves to pose with her signature red lip.

Although celebrities have access to skincare products and beauty procedures which make going without makeup a little easier - eyelash extensions, regular facials and skin creams which cost hundreds of dollars - the wave of no make-up selfies is a refreshing antidote to the layers and contouring you see all over social media.

Some influencers are also admitting that their 'natural beauty' has a little extra help. When Gina Shkeda was praised by a young follower for her natural look she wrote back to point out she has microbladed eyebrows, lash extensions and lip injections, writing "I don't even look like this."

Here's the other celebrities who have embraced the trend, from Chrissy Teigen and Gwyneth Paltrow to Ciara and Kylie Jenner.

As she elaborated in her caption, Ciara's no make-up selfie was an expression of confidence and self-acceptance.

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Gwyneth Paltrow regularly goes bare-faced on Instagram.

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Not that chick that wears makeup in the pool💧💧💧

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Bella Thorne also likes to pose on Instagram without make-up.

Kate Hudson, who recently turned 40, posed with no make-up but threw in a puppy.

Kylie Jenner posted without makeup on - although her signature pout and lash extensions are intact.

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Israeli actress Gal Gadot likes to go bare-faced on her Instagram:

Actress Olivia Wilde goes make-up free in her role as a spokeswoman for natural beauty brand True Botanicals.

The always glamorous Beyonce regularly posts without make-up on, appearing barefaced during rehearsals in her Netflix documentary Homecoming.

Like her big sister, Solange isn't afraid to show off her fresh face. She went without make-up on her album cover.

Shameless star Emmy Rossum snaps a selfie.

Alicia Keys has been vocal about no longer wearing makeup, even to major appearances. She's also shared her intensive skincare routine.

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Gabrielle Union regularly posts no make-up selfies on her Instagram stories.

Chrissy Teigen is another celebrity fan of the no make-up snap - although this one isn't technically a selfie.

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No makeup kind of day ☀️

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Former Glee star Lea Michele often poses post-workout without make-up on.

Lady Gaga really did just wake up like this.

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Letting the sunshine in — stripes and all!

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Cindy Crawford captioned this, "Letting the sunshine in."

Someone Great star Gina Rodriguez poses without make-up - and offers a heartfelt caption.

Younger star Hilary Duff poses without make-up but with her lash extensions on.

Jennifer Lopez loves a no make-up selfie moment.

Riverdale star Camila Mendes strikes a pose.

And yes, Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore still look flawless.

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