5 Celebs Who Look Totally Different Without False Eyelashes

Fake lashes are a versatile way to amp up your makeup look, whether you opt for an understated set to boost your inherent lash game or go all out with long, bombshell falsies. And since the perfect fake lashes for your eye shape just got easier to find, everyone can instill a little extra drama into their makeup routine. It's no wonder they're also a favorite of many A-list celebrities, making regular appearances on red carpets, concert stages, and runways. 

While fake lashes are usually only one part of a larger cosmetics look, they can be super impactful — to the point that some celebs look totally different without their habitual falsies. From Adele's über-glamorous eye makeup to Katy Perry's more whimsical falsies, fake lashes utterly transform certain stars.

"Rolling in the Deep" singer Adele has vocals for days, and she seemingly likes her look to complement her larger-than-life voice. The balladeer has a particular, elegant take on stage styling that combines classic diva gowns with hyper-glam makeup — including massive lashes.

Now, you don't necessarily need lashes for a glam makeup look, but they sure do gel with Adele's style. Even on her days off, Adele tends to put on a full face if she's headed out in public. For instance, she was totally done up while watching the NBA Playoffs courtside in April 2023, elevating her athleisure outfit with gold hoop earrings, lined lips, and, of course, a pair of blacker-than-black falsies.

Compare this with a no-makeup look from 2022. In a joyous Instagram post, Adele shows her gratitude for an Emmy win, letting her authenticity shine through in a vulnerable, clean-faced moment. While her distinctive features are still recognizable, the vibe couldn't be more different from Adele's fully painted and lashed look. Without falsies, Adele's eyes look much softer and clearer, catching the light around her. It's a gorgeously different take, showing that the "Hello" songstress looks just as fabulous without heavy lashes.

From poofy dresses to fluttering lashes, Ariana Grande seems to love a fairytale-esque styling moment. Grande's look at the 2025 Golden Globes captured her recent tendency toward delicate, super-feminine styling — an aesthetic she hit hard during 2024's never-ending "Wicked" press tour. And at the Golden Globes and beyond, this girlish take has of course included fake lashes worthy of a Disney princess.

It's rare to catch Grande sans lashes, whether or not she's rocking an otherwise clean face. Even when delivering makeup tutorials, the "7 Rings" singer sometimes starts off with her lashes already in place. However, Ariana Grande looks flawless without makeup, including without adding extra lashes to her already captivating doe eyes. Case in point: Grande shared a simple, low-makeup selfie on Instagram in February 2022. In the shot, she only seems to be wearing foundation, mascara, and a hint of rosy eyeshadow, keeping her look relatively basic.

The captionless post didn't give us many clues to go on, but it also looks like Grande might be wearing an exercise top. Perhaps she was keeping her makeup minimal for a choreography sesh? Whatever the reason for her falsie-free beauty, Grande's eyes are as sweetly alluring as ever, but with a vibe that's much more casual and down to earth than the butterfly-kissed look of her usual fake lashes.

Cardi B is no stranger to the transformative power of striking eyelashes, and we're used to seeing the "WAP" rapper with sultry, feline eyes — complete with mile-long falsies. For example, her stunning look at the 2025 Grammy Awards served Old Hollywood seductress with feathery statement lashes that were the icing on top of her siren-worthy aesthetic.

However, Cardi B doesn't require extensive beauty products to feel herself. Not only is she one of several famous women who are unapologetic about their body hair, but she's more than happy to flaunt her bare face and unenhanced lashes online. In February 2021, she took to Instagram just to show off two videos of her freshly awoken look, from her unbrushed hair to her untouched face.

"I just wanna let y'all know that I feel comfortable in my skin, that I'm great, that I'm happy," the performer proclaimed in the first video. "I'ma stay on top with this face, with this natural face, makeup or not." We absolutely believe it — makeup or no, Cardi B looks fierce as ever, and her dark eyes don't need false lashes to convey confidence and attitude. If anything, the lack of extra lashes only makes her look more like the hardworking, straightforward hustler she is. As Cardi B echoed in the caption, "I never been afraid to show my real self. ... I'm confident in my own skin."

Unlike a few other stars on this list, "Riverdale" actor Madelaine Petsch doesn't always rely on false lashes in her everyday looks. However, the natural redhead often employs them to accentuate her fair features and ethereal ginger lashes for the red carpet or high-profile events. For instance, when attending the Carolina Herrera show at New York Fashion Week 2025, Petsch paired sooty falsies with smokey eyeshadow to create a beauty look straight out of Jessica Rabbit's playbook.

However, an Instagram photo dump from November 2022 shows the star sans fake lashes, and the vibe is definitely more girl-next-door than sensuous seductress. Her strawberry-kissed lashes and brows create a gentle, low-contrast beauty look that's naturally alluring. No wonder Petsch is one of those red-haired celebs who makes you want to try the flaming-hot look — her coloring is already perfection without the assistance of falsies and makeup.

Katy Perry is known for her bold style, from her sometimes outlandish costumes to her poppy makeup looks. So it's not surprising that she embraces pronounced falsies, almost always framing her eyes with extra-dark lashes. In fact, Perry is such a long-time fan of these beauty tools that she collaborated with Eylure to release her own line of fake lashes back in 2012.

Ranging from seductive to cartoonish to match her ensemble of the day, Perry still uses fake lashes like the final exclamation point on her styling. Take, for example, the extremely glamorous look Perry put together for the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2025. Perry's makeup for the event complemented her metallic gown with dusty-rose eyeshadow and plush, pillowy falsies that were simply divine.

That said, Katy Perry looks equally flawless without makeup. And, much like Adele, setting aside the falsies actually makes her baby blues look even bigger and brighter. A clean-faced selfie from 2002 shows just how naturally gorgeous Perry is, her skin glowing and eyes absolutely luminous without the shadowy addition of fake lashes. Of course, we don't all have Perry's huge, Bambi-esque eyes — but for the rest of us, the right falsies can actually make our eyes appear larger in a pinch.