Makeup-free celebrities are nothing new – though, every time one reveals their natural complexion, you best believe we're all for it! Makeup-free Royals, however, well, that's a different story, and today, Meghan Markle is setting a new standard by going completely barefaced online. Not a lick of mascara in sight!
Earlier this week [April 28, 2025], Meghan made her podcast interview debut on Jamie Kern Lima's YouTube channel. For the occasion, she not only bared her soul, but her skin, too, wearing zero makeup, which, in turn, revealed her gorgeous freckled complexion.
The reason behind Meg's makeup-free decision was revealed by Jamie in a recent Instagram post. "[...] she and I decided to do the episode the same way we spend most of our time together – with no makeup on, in our sweats, and cozied up in these two rocking chairs I have at my house," Jamie wrote.
You could say they're in their au naturel habitat.
Weeping? Yeah, us, too! Oh, and Meghan, who said, "This is why it’s so nice to not have makeup on."
And that is exactly why I always come prepared with waterproof mascara, folks. Shop my faves, here. (Meg, get on it!)
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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 She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today.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.
