In the past, very over pronounced makeup looks were in style. You could see many celebrities with heavy, colorful makeup for years, anywhere from red carpet appearances to awards shows. But now the over the top makeup look is going out of style and a more reduced look is more popular. What is becoming seen most in Hollywood is minimal makeup styles, even though this is not a new concept. The natural makeup look is one that has been consistently popular on and off throughout history, but continues to be a classic look that beauty trends return to. As beauty returns to a more fresh look, compounding layers of product are a thing of the immediate past. And this trend is definitely popular with many celebrities, several of whom used to wear a heavy, full face of makeup. Check out these 15 celebrities who changed their makeup style and look even more gorgeous than before.
Charlize Theron
At 28 years old, Charlize Theron was wearing very heavy eyeliner, even though she did wear a soft lip. At 45 years old, Charlize is now rocking a very natural look with light eye makeup, giving her a fresh look.
Emily Blunt
At 27 years old, Emily Blunt sported a look with heavy eye shadow and liner. She had a very pronounced blush as well. At 35 years old. Emily looks stunning with light mascara and eye shadow.
Margot Robbie
Margo Robbie looks younger at 31 years old than at 23 years old. At 23, she wore heavy eyeliner and a very thick foundation. Now she wears a light face of makeup that looks gorgeous.
Kristen Stewart
Another celeb that toned down the makeup is Kristen Stewart, As opposed to her former heavy winged eyeliner, she now wears a simple eyeliner that accentuates her eyes even better.
Kate Winslet
With even an almost 20-year age difference, Kate Winslet looks even more radiant with a softer makeup approach. She toned down her lip color and her heavy eyeliner.
Blake Lively
Blake Lively looks much more regal and mature with her more recent makeup style, as opposed to her 20-something look of heavy blush. She also wears less pale foundation and a more muted lip.
Amanda Seyfried
Even though Amanda still looks great in her younger years, she looks a lot more natural and comfortable in her recent understated makeup style. She wears much less eyeliner and goes for a less bright and bold lip.
Naomi Watts
10 years of age has only left Naomi Watts looking younger and more exuberant. She looks great with less eyeliner and chalky foundation. This approach to her makeup has made a huge difference.
Cameron Diaz
Cameron Diaz’ makeup was over the top at 20 years old, with heavy blue eye shadow and cheeks covered in bright blush. Now, at over 40 years old, she looks absolutely gorgeous and natural.
Julia Roberts
21 years older, Julia Roberts is still stunning at 51 years old. She has a much more natural and elegant look, with earth tone hues as the base of her makeup style.
Marion Cotillard
Marion Cotillard seems to be ageing backwards. At 45 years old, she looks absolutely flawless and naturally gorgeous. She swapped out her heavy eyeliner and colorful palette for a much more natural look.
Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman toned down the heavy blush, and it works wonders for her overall aesthetic. She looks more polished and poised, and her features are the focus and not the stark color contrasts of her makeup.
