Jennifer Garner Is Never Afraid To Post A Makeup-Free Pic & We Love Her For It
In a world full of filters and unrealistic beauty standards, it's refreshing to see Jennifer Garner's natural beauty on social media. The "Five-Star Weekend" actor frequently posts makeup-free pics of herself on Instagram, giving fans a peek into her everyday life. In a recent carousel, Garner shared several fresh-faced selfies and photos, including a shot of her with her older sister Melissa, both smiling warmly together. Garner, who spoke about balancing her "selfish" acting career and motherhood, is pictured with her hair pulled back under a baseball cap, fully embracing her natural appearance in that moment. The 54-year-old shouted out Melissa in the caption, calling her "Sister #1."
Garner has shared that she prefers to keep things pretty simple when it comes to her makeup, noting that she wants her kids and fans to recognize her without all of the Hollywood glitz and glam. The actor told TODAY in 2021, "I want to look normal, and I want to normalize looking normal. I always have felt really strongly about that. And then if I'm dressed up, I like that my kids are like, 'Woo, look at my mom!'" While her kids may definitely be a factor, Garner's unflattering makeup choices during her younger years could also be partially responsible for her preference for natural beauty. "I had very light-colored pancake makeup, and seriously, you could see where my chin met my neck ... it was atrocious," Garner recalled. As a result, "The Last Thing He Told Me" star looks at her college photos with disdain and a bit of disappointment at her perception of beauty during that era of her life.
Jennifer Garner's secret to makeup-free beauty is tried and true
Skincare is key when it comes to looking fresh-faced when you don't have makeup, but your routine doesn't have to be overly complicated. For Jennifer Garner, one rule stands the test of time — wear sunscreen daily. "It's like setting your coffee at night to have ready for the next morning," the Neutrogena brand ambassador told TODAY. Of course, you want to make sure you're choosing the best sunscreen for your skin, but it's a habit that will pay off with time. "You want to be looking to future you and taking care of yourself then." The effectiveness of Garner's SPF routine is plain to see in her makeup-free pics, and the "13 Going on 30" star's skin looks radiant and evenly-toned, with minimal signs of aging.
Her authentic displays and candid posts are just one more reason fans love the actor. "An absolute legend ... so grateful for your transparency and authenticity..." one Instagram user commented. "Oof your smile," a fan joked in another Instagram post, "it has the power to light up the world TY!!!"