Here's What Chappell Roan Looks Like Makeup-Free

Most celebrities undergo some kind of style evolution during their careers, but not many can match the complete transformation of Chappell Roan. The "Good Luck, Babe!" singer has gone from vaguely witchy and bohemian to a campy, maximalist performer who takes fearless styling inspiration from burlesque, horror movies, and drag. Often, this includes a full face of makeup that wouldn't look out of place in a Pride parade or, occasionally, a circus tent. This pure, unashamed love of spectacle has already cemented Roan as a style icon, even as her star continues to rise.

However, it would be a mistake to equate this costumey sensibility with an urge to disguise or distract. On the contrary, while Roan is known for over-the-top outfits and larger-than-life makeup looks, the singer is incredibly open in sharing her authentic self and clean face on social media. She often posts casual selfies on her Instagram or arrives at interviews looking as fresh and approachable as any other Midwest princess. This duality is part of what makes Roan so fascinating and relatable. Yes, she's an eye-catching performer happy to let her freak flag fly, but she's also a regular human being who cuddles with her pets, watches reality TV in her loungewear, and embraces her own beauty with or without makeup.

In June 2021, Chappell Roan gave fans a peek at her comfy, at-home look with loose hair, glasses on, and a beautifully makeup-free face. "I become the worst version of myself watching [T]he [B]achelorette," the "Pink Pony Club" singer joked in the caption, but her followers were full of praise for this genuine, behind-the-scenes slice of Roan's life. "You are beautiful and amazing and a wonderful person. Don't ever forget that," wrote one, while another added, "You are so pretty it hurts."

Selfies from November 2021 prove that Chappell Roan doesn't require makeup to have fun. The star shared three clean-faced photos of her posing with her black guinea pig, Honeydew, and both of them wearing cowboy hats. Honeydew was one of four guinea pigs that Roan adopted from the Los Angeles Guinea Pig Rescue in 2018 — the others are named Sonic, Gogo, and Nadine — and all of them were featured in the singer's lyric video for "Love Me Anyway." Looking through the be-hatted selfies, it's hard to say which was cuter: Honeydew or Roan's natural look.

Who says you need cosmetics to complete a statement look? Chappell Roan is known for her eccentric fashion and love for resale shops — a reputation she happily owns. "I'm the pop star of Good Will. I'm a thrift store pop star," she told Rolling Stone in 2022. "If a five-year-old could draw a pop star, it would be me." Roan even shares her favorite finds on Instagram, such as one makeup-free 'fit check in September 2021 that shows her in lace gloves and a cropped tank top bedazzled with the slogan "Babe girl."

When the emotions of a song are already deep, a bare face can sometimes show so much more than a made-up style. In October 2022, Chappell Roan drew fans into her world by posting a gut-wrenchingly raw rendition of her song "Casual" on Instagram. The clean-faced video communicates her exhaustion on every level — physical, mental, and emotional — and the move was very effective. "Relatable content," one fan commented, while others expressed eagerness for the track's release. Another reached out in support, writing, "[You] look stunning, I hope you're being kind to yourself."

Chappell Roan is all about authenticity, from her unique on-stage style and clean-faced downtime to her mental health. In a May 2023 post that included candid, makeup-free shots, the star called herself "fortunate and grateful to have my dream job" but confessed to finding it difficult to "maintain a healthy life and mindset" — in part due to her bipolar 2 diagnosis. "I am very hard on my body image and ... success actually makes me quite uncomfortable and self-conscious," she added and mentioned attending therapy for her issues, setting a positive example for self-care and mental wellness.

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From her live shows to her album art, Chappell Roan loves to use makeup for self-expression — one of several psychological reasons people wear makeup. But this is only one side of the singer. A September 2023 Instagram post shows a naturally radiant Roan in front of a wall of promo posters while holding a vinyl copy of her album "The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess" — a shot that captures the contrast between her dramatic performance looks and her everyday style. As one fan commented on the post, "A star is born."

The life of a singer-songwriter isn't as easy and glamorous as it may seem. Fortunately, Chappell Roan is no stranger to putting in effort. "This is me after chopping wood. Then using the wood to build a fire," she captioned, in part, a no-makeup selfie that shows off her wild curls and tired eyes this January. Followers were quick to show their appreciation, calling Roan a "queen" and an "icon." One commenter labeled the look "girl boss lumberjack core," while another averred that she'd "served as per usual."

In an Instagram post celebrating her birthday from this February, Chappell Roan included a grainy, makeup-free selfie complete with the red-eye effect typical of film cameras. "My 26th year as a Midwest Princess," she captioned the image, in which she's smiling and brandishing a drink from celebrity-favorite Los Angeles grocery chain Erewhon. The low-key shot is just one of several pics that Roan shared to sum up the year, running the gamut from her full-glam concert style to the singer's everyday charm.