In a refreshingly candid move, global superstar Selena Gomez surprised her millions of followers by sharing a completely makeup-free selfie on Instagram this Friday.
A Striking Departure from Glamour
The 33-year-old singer and entrepreneur, who recently dazzled at the Golden Globes, used the platform's Stories feature to post an intimate, close-up snapshot. Gomez wore a simple white tank top with her dark hair pulled back, offering a raw and authentic glimpse that stood in stark contrast to her usual polished red-carpet and promotional imagery. This natural post came just one day after she uploaded three glamorous images showcasing a full face of cosmetics from her own Rare Beauty line.
In those Thursday posts, the Texas-born beauty accentuated her signature brown eyes with a smokey eyeshadow palette and voluminous lashes. She used the images to tout her brand's latest launch, captioning them: 'An evening with Rare Beauty to celebrate our warm wishes powdered bronzer.' The promotional shots highlighted her glossy bob hairstyle and a chic black tank top, with Gomez promising her 415 million followers that there were 'more pics to come.'
Addressing Skin Concerns with Honesty
Gomez's decision to go bare-faced follows a recent, honest discussion about her skin. Just one month ago, the makeup mogul shared a social media video where she addressed a question about facial hair. She revealed that 'someone made me laugh' by asking, 'How do you shave your mustache?'
In her response, Gomez explained to fans that the shadow above her lip was actually melasma, a common skin condition causing discoloured patches often triggered by sun exposure, birth control, or pregnancy. 'I totally understand why she asked that question,' Gomez confessed, clarifying that her melasma is 'from the sun.' The Rare Beauty founder, who launched the brand in 2019, took the opportunity to advise her audience on the importance of using sunscreen.
Blissful Newlywed Life
The personal update comes during a period of great happiness in Gomez's life. Last Sunday, she channelled old Hollywood glamour in a stunning black velvet Chanel gown at the Golden Globes, attending with her husband, music producer Benny Blanco.
The couple tied the knot on September 27 in a Santa Barbara ceremony. In a November interview with Zane Lowe, the newlywed described the first weeks of marriage as 'a dream.' Her excitement was palpable even before the wedding; during an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, she beamed when discussing the nuptials, gushing, 'It's wonderful. I'm very lucky. It's going well. I'm so excited.'
Gomez and Blanco confirmed their relationship in December 2023, got engaged a year later, and announced their union with Gomez writing 'Forever starts now' alongside a photo of her sparkling diamond ring.
