By Tara Rasmus for Refinery29
We love avant-garde beauty looks, whether they involve technicolor hair, clumpy mascara, or divergent liner. That being said, we still believe in the power of a toned-down beauty look—a slightly zhushed-up version of what your mama gave you, if you will. Since celebs often fall victim to the temptation to wear super-glam beauty looks on every single red carpet, we're always pleasantly surprised when someone dials back their hair and makeup. Click through for the best, chicest, most surprising celeb makeunders—and maybe even use this as an excuse to finally master that whole no-makeup makeup thing everyone's been shouting about lately.
Nicki Minaj: Before
When she burst onto the scene, Nicki Minaj was almost as famous for her Technicolor wigs and rainbow makeup looks as she was for her impossibly fast beats.
Nicki Minaj: After
After a few years of pushing her beauty look further and further, Nicki admitted that the most shocking look she could debut on the red carpet was neutral makeup paired with her natural hair color. And, guess what? She looks better than ever.
Emilia Clark: Before
Was this the anti-Daenerys look? The Game of Thrones star was almost unrecognizable in this beauty getup, which involved smoky eyes, a bright lip, and super-defined brows.
Emilia Clark: After
Ah, there's the Emilia we know and love. After all, when you have skin that perfect and brows that full, why spend hours messing with them?
Angelina Jolie: Before
Remember when Girl, Interrupted-era Angelina was all about the pencil-thin brows, heavy foundation, and brown lipstick? (It's OK, Angie—we all fell prey to the harsher side of '90s beauty.)
Angelina Jolie: After
Angelina will always be our favorite vamp, but she's a little subtler about it these days. The elements of her now-signature beauty look are glowing, almost-bare skin, a hint of eyeliner, and a swipe of lip balm.
M.I.A.: Before
The rapper layered the makeup on thick for an event back in 2010.
M.I.A.: After
M.I.A. debuted a monochromatic makeup look and soft, air-dried waves at the Topshop Unique show this past February. Stunning.
Gwen Stefani: Before
Back when "Don't Speak" ruled the airwaves, Gwen was the master of maximalism. Who can forget her blue hair (fashioned into mini-buns), along with a matching furry bra worn as a top?
Gwen Stefani: After
R.I.P., Manic Panic: Gwen eventually found the makeup look that works for her (i.e., red lipstick, mascara, and not much else)—and she sticks to it.
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