After years of gracing television screens with her talk show, Ellen DeGeneres is embracing a makeup-free look, showcasing a different side of herself compared to her on-screen persona. Throughout her time on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” the host favored a natural makeup approach, with makeup artist Jeanette Ostergard revealing the behind-the-scenes secrets of using minimal makeup, emphasizing a natural and dewy look.
In May 2022, DeGeneres decided to conclude her show after nearly two decades. Since then, her public appearances and social media posts have revealed a newfound comfort with going bare-faced. In a November 2023 video, DeGeneres appeared to be makeup-free, and a recent photo taken in January 2024 as she left a gym in Los Angeles showcased her stripped-back look, almost making her unrecognizable.
In contrast to her earlier endorsement of CoverGirl’s Simply Ageless Foundation in 2008, where she expressed excitement about practicing makeup application, DeGeneres has shifted towards embracing a more confident no-makeup look. Over time, her preference for minimal makeup has become evident, and she has even launched her skincare line, Kind Science. Speaking to E! News, she highlighted the importance of feeling good about her skin, stating, “I feel best in my own skin when my skin feels hydrated and clean and fresh and smooth and bright — all the things Kind Science does to it.” This recent gym outing exemplifies DeGeneres’ newfound confidence in proudly flaunting a makeup-free appearance.
