Bella Hadid's Makeup-Free Selfie Screams Self-Love
It's summer in Bella's world.


Bella Hadid is having fun in the sun. Yes—currently—during the second week of January. While I'm not sure where exactly in the world she found the sunshine (even L.A. is a little brisk right now), it doesn't really matter. The point is: The model has graced us with a makeup-free selfie posted from her tropical destination.
On Tuesday, January 9, the 27-year-old shared a new selfie on Instagram. In the photo, she poses with her arm extended (this is a true selfie), showing off a new bikini, glowing skin, and fresh-from-the-pool wet hair. Although her locks are damp, the sun makes it easy to see the full dynamic of her newer, darker hair color, which she first showed off last month.
Unsurprisingly, the highlight of the photo is Hadid's sun-kissed face. Without a drop of makeup to hide her tan complexion, you can see her freckles peeking through.
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Hadid's post landed right before she shared an alternatively makeup-full new set of images shot for the cover of Perfect magazine. In one photo, she wears the most dramatic blush I've ever seen, with the rosy hue splashed across her cheeks and the bridge of her nose. In another, her dark hair is the main event, parted to the side and slicked straight down across her forehead.
The last obvious selfie we got from the wellness founder was back in October, when she posed topless in a field of lavender sharing only the simple message "little miss lavender." Now, excuse me while I drink a can of Kin Euphorics (the Actual Sunshine flavor, obviously) and pretend I'm on vacation.
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Sophia Vilensky is a Freelance Beauty Writer at Marie Claire with a beauty, wellness, and entertainment journalism portfolio that includes contributions to Byrdie, Bravo, Teen Vogue, and Us Weekly. Growing up in a family of beauticians—and through her own personal studies—she developed an in-depth understanding of aesthetics, cosmetic product formulation, and beauty treatment development and has also held roles as a senior copywriter, content strategist, and proofreader for top beauty and wellness brands. Even so, you'd be hard pressed to find her with her hair and makeup actually done. Sophia is based in Minneapolis and is a 2019 graduate of the University of Minnesota, where she majored in English and minored in cinema studies. During her time at the university, she was the Arts & Entertainment Editor for the Minnesota Daily, earning the 2019 Editor of the Year award for her work. She connected deeply with the Twin Cities arts scene, collaborating with leading beauty professionals, designers, and artists. Graduating Summa Cum Laude, her thesis—a close-reading of Vanderpump Rules—was featured on NPR. When not immersed in writing or testing new products, Sophia enjoys watching reality TV, reading, and exploring the newest woo-woo wellness trends. Keep up with her on Instagram @sophiavilensky.
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