Yara Shahidiis bare-faced and beautiful!The actress and activist, 19, shared two makeup-free selfies onInstagramon Sunday, adding a sweet caption that perfectly aligns with her message of acceptance and self-love.“Happy Sunday from me and my skin that I’ve committed to love in every and all states 💕with travel + work + 24/7 in makeup I have to actively remind myself to not sweat the details (aka the blemishes) and reframe it as a reminder to make sure I’m taking care of myself,” Shahidi wrote under the pair of smiley photos.Thegrown-ishstar received support from a few famous pals likeZoë Kravitz, who commented, “you’re such a beauty sis,” andJanelle Monáewho wrote, “I love u , I needed this post . TY .”Stylist Samantha McMillen left a support comment writing, “Beauty with a beautiful message.” While designer Olivier Rousteing commented with hearts and a heart-eye emoji, “❤😍❤.”Yara Shahidi/InstagramAnd this isn’t the first time Shahidi has posed au-naturale on social media — her Instagram feed features a good mix of red carpet glamour shots and relatable behind-the-scenes photos.Earlier this month, theEighteenx18founder (a platform that encourages voter registration) hopped on camera rocking a fresh face and high-pigtail buns to encourage fans to get out and vote.“ELECTION DAY TUESDAY🗳 State and local elections are being held this Tuesday each deeply influencing policy that effects our every day lives! I want to see those “I Voted Sticker “ selfies tomorrow ⚡️ info in instastory #WEVOTENEXT,” she captioned herInstagrampost.In August,Shahidi posed unretouchedforHarper’s Bazaar, following in the footsteps of stars likeSerena WilliamsandAlicia Keyswho often embrace their natural selves and speak out against photoshopping.Shahidi, who rocked natural curls and dewy skin for the shoot, also spoke about diversity — or lack thereof — in the beauty industry. Earlier this year, she became a Bobbi Brown Cosmetics ambassador and starred in theiconic makeup brand’s extended shade range campaign.Courtesy Bobbi Brown“I love that more brands are doing this,” the African and Iranian-American star toldHarper’s Bazaarof the foundation collection. “There have been times when I got out of the makeup chair and my skin looked gray. It’s why I think every single person of color usually brings their own makeup kit to set.”

Yara Shahidiis bare-faced and beautiful!

The actress and activist, 19, shared two makeup-free selfies onInstagramon Sunday, adding a sweet caption that perfectly aligns with her message of acceptance and self-love.

“Happy Sunday from me and my skin that I’ve committed to love in every and all states 💕with travel + work + 24/7 in makeup I have to actively remind myself to not sweat the details (aka the blemishes) and reframe it as a reminder to make sure I’m taking care of myself,” Shahidi wrote under the pair of smiley photos.

Thegrown-ishstar received support from a few famous pals likeZoë Kravitz, who commented, “you’re such a beauty sis,” andJanelle Monáewho wrote, “I love u , I needed this post . TY .”

Stylist Samantha McMillen left a support comment writing, “Beauty with a beautiful message.” While designer Olivier Rousteing commented with hearts and a heart-eye emoji, “❤😍❤.”

Yara Shahidi/Instagram

Yara Shahidi

And this isn’t the first time Shahidi has posed au-naturale on social media — her Instagram feed features a good mix of red carpet glamour shots and relatable behind-the-scenes photos.

Earlier this month, theEighteenx18founder (a platform that encourages voter registration) hopped on camera rocking a fresh face and high-pigtail buns to encourage fans to get out and vote.

“ELECTION DAY TUESDAY🗳 State and local elections are being held this Tuesday each deeply influencing policy that effects our every day lives! I want to see those “I Voted Sticker “ selfies tomorrow ⚡️ info in instastory #WEVOTENEXT,” she captioned herInstagrampost.

In August,Shahidi posed unretouchedforHarper’s Bazaar, following in the footsteps of stars likeSerena WilliamsandAlicia Keyswho often embrace their natural selves and speak out against photoshopping.

Shahidi, who rocked natural curls and dewy skin for the shoot, also spoke about diversity — or lack thereof — in the beauty industry. Earlier this year, she became a Bobbi Brown Cosmetics ambassador and starred in theiconic makeup brand’s extended shade range campaign.

Courtesy Bobbi Brown

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“I love that more brands are doing this,” the African and Iranian-American star toldHarper’s Bazaarof the foundation collection. “There have been times when I got out of the makeup chair and my skin looked gray. It’s why I think every single person of color usually brings their own makeup kit to set.”

source: people.com