While we're all for a full face of glam makeup, there's no better feeling than arriving home and carrying out a double cleanse skincare routine to wash off the day's duties – followed by taking off your bra and getting into your jammies, ofc. Though, one celebrity bragging (and, rightly so) about her makeup-free, flawless skin sans-face wash *yikes* is Maya Jama. I hate to say it but it's a big flex...
In a recently shared Instagram video story, Maya reveals her natural complexion after admitting to not having washed her face the night prior. Side note: The Cosmo beauty team do not endorse this sort of behaviour (read: a twice-a-day skincare regime is what we recommended, peeps!) but hey, you can't knock a girl for trying – and clearly, succeeding.
See screenshots of said video, below.
"Mid skin show off lol def didn't wash my face last night either now what is this sorcery," Maya writes to caption her post.
Now, while we'd love to agree with Maya and put her perfect, blemish-free face down to sorcery, we're going to claim the genetics card. As envious as I am to say, some people are just lucky enough to go unscathed by acne, all without any effort. 'Tis a cruel world and don't I know it.
However (!!), in the long term, for the benefit of your future beauty, nothing is more rewarding than fleshing out a routine fit for your skin type and concerns. You'll thank yourself in 20 years time... Maya, I'm looking @ you!
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Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK, with over four years of experience reporting across the brand's print, social, video and digital platforms. Lia covers everything from emerging trend analysis to viral celebrity hair and makeup moments, making her an expert at spotting the season’s next big beauty look (before it takes over social media feeds).
In 2025, she was named The Rising Media Star at the Love Perfume Awards with The Perfume Shop, recognised for her outstanding digital fragrance content and for building genuine authority within the space. She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today. Follow her on Instagram or find her on LinkedIn.
