4 times Taylor Swift went makeup-free and looked flawless

Not only is Taylor Swift famous for her musical talent and romantic endeavors, but many Swifties are also frequently blown away by her stunning makeup looks. The musician has rocked various makeup looks since her first single, “Tim McGraw,” hit the Billboard charts in 2006. She has sported dark smokey eyes, blue eyeshadow, long lashes, peachy tones, and cat eyes “sharp enough to kill a man.” And don’t forget about all the red lipsticks Taylor Swift has worn! But do you ever think about what she looks like without makeup?

As strikingly perfect as the celebrity appears, she’s had a relatable, not-so-great habit of failing to remove her makeup. “Sometimes I forget to wash off my makeup. Okay—almost all the time,” Swift admitted to Allure back in 2011. But unsurprisingly, the pop star is still just as beautiful without makeup as when she wears a full face on TV and at her sold-out concerts — and her makeup-free photos prove it.

Tied together with a smile

Taylor Swift no makeup selfie

On January 22, 2019, Taylor Swift posted a casual selfie rocking a denim jacket, adorable dirty blond bangs swept to the side, and what looked like no trace of makeup. The singer smiled next to her “Cats” character name, Bombalurina, and appropriately captioned the post, “Meow.”

Despite not wearing makeup, the celebrity still had bright eyes, clear skin, and full lips. Between Swift’s raised eyebrows and somewhat mischievous-looking smirk, this selfie exudes a playful mood, and the lack of makeup contributed to that fun energy.

But what can we say? You’re gorgeous
Taylor Swift no makeup

On October 24, 2022, Taylor Swift proved you don’t need makeup to capture a moody photograph (or when you’re announcing the release of your newest album). Wearing no makeup, the musician looked genuinely beautiful with her hair up in a braided bun as she stared off into space, wearing a fairytale-esque ensemble.

Part of the singer-slash-songwriter’s promotional post caption consisted of, “Midnight, what a storied and fabled hour… On this sparkling evening I’ll be releasing my twist on a fairytale we all know.” Not only did this picture prove Swift looks stunning without makeup, but considering the success of Swift’s “Midnights” album, it’s safe to say she’s bejeweled inside and out.

He said the way her blue eyes shined …
Taylor Swift selfie no makeup

Every true Swiftie knows that Taylor Swift enjoys rocking sweaters (or cardigans, shall we say?). On October 24, 2018, the musician proved that her love for turtlenecks likely outweighed her liking for makeup. In a selfie showing off her famous blond bangs and enchanting blue eyes, the pop star rocked a dark, cozy-looking turtleneck.

She captioned the post, “Here we can observe an Australian swiftlet in her natural habitat, a turtleneck.” The selfie gives off a down-to-earth, nature-focused vibe. Swift walked around an Australian nature landscape in her monochromatic black outfit in the post’s second and third photos.

It’s nice to have a friend

Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff

Everyone loves an adorable buddy picture — especially when it consists of two famous and ultra-talented musicians. On November 10, 2022, Taylor Swift focused on silly fun rather than makeup when posting a cute picture with fellow songwriter Jack Antonoff.

Swift wore a relatively casual outfit with no makeup and held up a drink as Antonoff stood in a jokingly tired-looking pose by the piano. The post’s caption reads, “Anti hero but make it acoustic.” Why bother with makeup when you already have friendship and music in the picture?

Poke that bear ’til her claws come out

Taylor Swift bear costume

Yes, Taylor Swift wore a bear costume and posted it on Instagram at the end of 2020. Of course, she went makeup-free in such an already daring and random picture. Unafraid to show off her silly side, the musician appropriately captioned the hilarious New Year’s Eve picture, “Bye 2020, it’s been weird.”

While her bangs were mostly covered by the costume, followers can still easily recognize her famous blue eyes and adorably round face shape. Not many people could look flawless wearing no makeup in a bear costume, but Swift did. Are we even surprised?

Never go out of style

Taylor Swift no makeup selfie

Every active social media user who experienced the COVID-19 lockdowns likely posted at least one no-makeup selfie at home with a boredom-related caption. Even Taylor Swift jumped on board the Instagram trend, posting a flawless makeup-free selfie on April 27, 2020.

The pop star stared into the camera with her iconic blond curls slightly longer than her clavicle, captioning the photo, “Not a lot going on at the moment.” While the post’s caption was relatable, many viewers were likely shocked (or, let’s be honest, maybe not so shocked) by how perfect Swift looked without makeup.

Husband Walks Into Hospital and Immediately Dumps Wife After Seeing Their Newborn Twins!

Here’s the article rewritten in simple language while keeping the same word count and paragraphs:

“You lied to me!” Instead of being happy about our newborn twin daughters, my husband got angry and accused me of being unfaithful. With hurtful words and a cold exit, Mark broke our family apart. Now, I’m determined to make him pay for leaving us.

I lay in the white hospital bed, feeling tired but happy. Even though my body was sore, it all felt worth it as I looked at the two beautiful baby girls resting beside me.

Midjourney

Here’s the article rewritten in simple language, maintaining the same word count, paragraph length, and removing the image sources:

The babies cooed softly, and tears of joy ran down my face. After years of trying to have children and a long, difficult pregnancy, I was finally a mom. It was the best feeling in the world!

I reached for my phone and typed a message to Mark, my husband: “They’re here. Two beautiful girls. Can’t wait for you to meet them.”

Midjourney

I hit send, a content smile forming on my face as I imagined his excitement.

This was supposed to be one of the happiest moments of our lives, and I never could have guessed how quickly it would turn into the worst.

A little while later, the door opened, and there he was. But instead of joy, Mark’s expression was cold — like a man walking into a meeting he didn’t want to attend.

“Hey,” I said softly, forcing a smile. “Aren’t they beautiful?”

Mark finally looked at the twins, and I saw his jaw tighten. His face showed disappointment before his lips curled in disgust.

Midjourney

“What is this?” he muttered, more to himself than to me.

Confusion filled me, pressing heavily against my chest. “What do you mean? They’re our daughters! What’s wrong with you, Mark?”

His gaze sharpened.

I could see the anger building up, ready to explode. And when it did, it hit like a storm.

“I’ll tell you what’s wrong: you tricked me!” he shouted. “You never told me we were having girls!”

Midjourney

I blinked, stunned. “Why does it matter? They’re healthy. They’re perfect!”

I reached for his hand, trying to calm him, but he yanked it away, disgust clear on his face.

“It matters a lot! This isn’t what I wanted, Lindsey! I thought we were having boys!” His voice grew louder, bouncing off the hospital walls, and I felt every word cut into me. “This family was supposed to carry on my name!”

My heart sank. “You’re serious? You’re mad because… they’re girls?”

Midjourney

“You’re darn right!” He stepped back like the sight of the babies made him sick. “Everyone knows only boys can carry on a legacy! You… you cheated on me, didn’t you? These can’t be mine.”

His words hit me like a punch to the gut. It felt like he knocked the air out of my lungs.

“How can you even say that?” I whispered, tears filling my eyes. “You’re really accusing me of cheating because I had daughters?”

But he was already walking toward the door, his hands clenching in anger.

Midjourney

“I’m not raising someone else’s kids,” he spat, his voice harsh and final. “I’m out.”

Before I could respond — before I could beg or scream or cry — he was gone. The door slammed shut behind him with a loud thud. And just like that, everything I thought I knew fell apart.

I looked down at my daughters, still in my arms, their tiny faces peaceful.

“It’s okay, sweethearts,” I whispered, though my heart felt anything but okay.

Midjourney

And for the first time since they were born, I started to cry.

Mark disappeared. No calls. No messages. The only news I got about him was from friends, who said he was on vacation somewhere sunny, drinking cocktails with the same guys who cheered us on at our wedding.

That’s right; he left me and went on vacation. It wasn’t just the betrayal. It was how easily he walked away, as if our life together meant nothing.

Midjourney

But the worst was yet to come.

I was back home, settling into a routine with the girls, when I got the first message from Mark’s mother, Sharon.

I was so relieved! Sharon was a tough woman, and I believed Mark would change his mind if his mother supported me.

My hands shook as I played Sharon’s voicemail. Her words were harsh and cruel.

Midjourney

“You ruined everything,” Sharon said angrily. “Mark deserved sons. How could you do this to him? To our family? How could you betray my son like this?”

I was so shocked, I dropped my phone. Her words cut deeper than anything Mark had said. To them, I hadn’t just given birth to daughters — I had failed. And they wanted me to pay for it.

I stared at my phone, trying to process this new attack.

Then my phone started ringing again. It was Sharon. I let it ring and watched as another voicemail notification popped up.

Midjourney

Then the texts started. Each message was more hurtful than the last. Sharon called me every name you can think of, blaming me for cheating on Mark, for having daughters, for not being a good wife… it just went on and on.

Mark’s entire family had turned against me. I was completely alone.

I tried to stay strong, but at night, the nursery became both my safe place and my prison. I’d sit in the rocking chair, holding my daughters close, whispering promises I wasn’t sure I could keep.

Midjourney

“I’ll protect you,” I said softly, the words as much for me as for them. “We’ll be okay. Everything will turn out just fine, you’ll see.”

But some nights, I wasn’t so sure. Sometimes, the loneliness and fear were so heavy that I thought I might break.

One night, I found myself crying as I fed the girls. It all felt like too much.

“I can’t do this anymore,” I sobbed. “It’s too hard. I can’t keep waiting…”

And then it hit me. I’d been waiting for Mark to come back and realize his mistake, but he hadn’t done anything to make me believe that would ever happen. He hadn’t even called.

I looked down at my girls and knew it was time to stand up for them and for myself.

A lawyer gave me my first bit of hope.

“With Mark’s abandonment,” she said thoughtfully, “you have a strong case. Full custody. Child support. We’ll handle visitation on your terms.”

Her words were like a lifeline. Finally, I had some control and something to fight for. And I wasn’t stopping there.

Mark wanted out? Fine. I was more than happy to divorce him, but he wouldn’t get away so easily.

I created a new social media profile, carefully sharing the story I wanted people to see.

Post after post showed my daughters’ milestones: tiny hands grabbing toys, their first smiles, and giggles. Each photo showed a piece of our happy life, and every caption carried a clear message: Mark wasn’t part of it.

Friends shared my posts, family left comments, and soon, everyone knew. Mark might have left, but I was building something beautiful without him.

The open house was my final stand. I invited everyone. The only person not welcome was Mark. I even made sure the invitation said so.

On the big day, the house was full of warmth and laughter. The twins wore matching outfits with tiny bows in their hair. Guests couldn’t stop admiring how adorable they were.

Then the door burst open, and there was Mark, angry and wild-eyed. The room fell silent.

“What is this?” he shouted. “You’ve turned everyone against me!”

I stood, my heart racing but steady. “You left us, Mark, because you didn’t want daughters. That was your choice.”

“You robbed me of my chance to pass down my legacy!” he shot back, his eyes filled with rage.

“You’re not welcome here,” I said, my voice calm. “We don’t need a man like you in our family. This is our life now.”

My friends stood beside me, their presence silent but strong. Defeated, Mark turned and stormed out, slamming the door behind him.

Weeks later, Mark received the court papers detailing the child support, custody, and visitation arrangements. He couldn’t escape. He’d still have to face the responsibility of being a father, even if he wasn’t going to be a dad.

Sharon’s final message came later — maybe an apology, maybe more anger. It didn’t matter. I deleted it without listening.

I was done with their family and done with the past.

That night, as I rocked my daughters, the future stretched out before us — bright, open, and ours alone.

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