Does Lady Gaga Look Better or Worse Without Makeup?

We've seen some of Hollywood's hottest stars without their makeup, from Katy Perry to Sofia Vergara, and for the most part, we've been pleasantly surprised.

This week we get to add one of the biggest names on the planet to that list, with a fascinating Harper's Bazaar photo shoot of the superstar in her uncommonly rare natural state.

Without further ado, Lady Gaga sans makeup.



It actually doesn't make as big of a difference as we expected.

Granted, this is still a professional photo shoot, with professional lighting and, let's face it, probably a little bit of airbrush on top. Not to mention a fantastically full head of flowing hair that would put Cher to shame. But her complexion is imperfect and her lips look a little bit chapped.

Gaga said of the shoot, "I don't really view it as 'natural.' I think that artifice is the new reality. It's more about just being honest and sincere to the core of what you do. Whether I'm wearing lots of makeup or no makeup, I'm always the same person inside."

A nice sentiment, to be sure, but we somehow doubt that Ms. Germanotta will be dropping any part of the artifice for longer than a shoot.

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