Local celebs who’ve also shared their #nomakeup looks

10y By Bongiwe Tshiqi

Make-up is meant to be used to enhance beauty, but many women are, sadly, using it to cover “imperfections”.

Singer-songwriter Alicia Keys has opened up about her beauty insecurities and started a no make-up movement. Before releasing her latest offering, she listed a few things that make her sick, which includes beauty standards portrayed by society. Read more about her stance here.

By: Keletso Modisakeng

Here are some of our local celebs who’ve also shared their no make-up selfies:

1. Lerato Kganyago

Errr this is painful though ? #ForeheadonFleek #HairlineStillOnFleek #HeadacheOnFleek? #FrecklesOnFleek ?

A photo posted by Leratokganyago (@leratokganyago) on Apr 21, 2016 at 6:27am PDT

2. Minnie Dlamini

Good morning New York. #IWokeUpLikeThis ? #FlawlessSkin My skin secret : @myskincentre

A photo posted by Minnie (@minniedlamini) on May 9, 2016 at 7:48am PDT

3. Samkelo Ndlovu

*sulk* I want Vaflaki with chocolate syrup and fudge ice cream on the side from @bbqworkshoprestaurant !!! I will not rest in peace tonight without it!! ?? *Sulk* no I DONT want a salad instead. ?

A photo posted by Samkelo Samu/Samurai Ndlovu (@samkelondlovu) on May 11, 2016 at 7:44am PDT

4. Boity

??? #Happiness #OwnYourThrone?

A photo posted by Boitumelo Thulo (@boity) on Mar 10, 2016 at 2:29am PST

5. Claire Mawisa

A photo posted by Claire B. Mawisa (@clairemawisa) on Apr 19, 2016 at 10:28pm PDT

6. Khanyi Mbau

More wood for the fire!!! ? #? @isishairafrica

A photo posted by Khanyi Mbau METANOIA (@mbaureloaded) on Feb 23, 2016 at 10:55am PST

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