People love to pick up tabloids that include pictures of celebrities without makeup. The public has some kind of fascination with seeing celebrities at their worst. Perhaps it's because they like to know that without gobs of makeup, they don't look that much better than everyone else.
celebrities without makeup
Many web sites and magazines feature "celebrities without makeup" sections. They present these photos as sort of a "gotcha". These shots are taken when celebrities are walking to the grocery store, leaving the gym or relaxing on the beach. They're usually taken when they are puffy or sweaty. The more flaws the camera can expose, the better the picture.