Simone Biles Looks Unrecognizable Without Makeup

As one of the most successful gymnasts of all time, Simone Biles boasts four Olympic gold medals alongside an endless list of notable achievements. However, fans may not know she also has an award-winning makeup routine. While her discipline, lifelong dedication, and natural talent are some of her standout characteristics, she effortlessly nails the more glamorous aspects of her sport. Traditionally, female gymnasts have been known for wearing fun, flashy makeup and colorful leotards during competitions, especially at the Olympics. And no one does it better than Biles!

For instance, Biles sported a dazzling matte makeup look in October 2023 while competing in Antwerp for the world championships. Alongside her sparkly purple leotard, she stuck to a simple color palette with minimal highlights, nude lipstick, and lash extensions. In May 2024, she opted for slightly edgier makeup. Posing in her room, Biles showcased a romantic makeup look featuring highlighted cheeks, lined eyes, and deep pink lipstick, matching her hot pink leotard.

Earlier, Biles captioned one of her flawless Instagram looks, “love a good gameday glam @alayzacaseymakeup.” It’s clear that she enjoys it! But Biles doesn’t always wear makeup — here’s what she looks like without it.

Given her achievements, it’s easy to assume someone like Simone Biles wouldn’t have much downtime. However, she is human and needs rest like anyone else. She doesn’t always sleep in her makeup. In 2017, the Olympic gold medalist shared a nighttime selfie on Instagram, showing off her natural face. Unlike her competition looks, she appeared fresh-faced and ready for bed. “No makeup no nothing goodnight world,” Biles captioned the post.

This wasn’t the only time Biles shared a makeup-free post. In March 2023, she celebrated International Women’s Day by promoting “The Power of She Collective” on Instagram. In the video, Biles wore no makeup and her jet black hair flowed naturally around her face. She wished her followers a happy International Women’s Day and expressed her excitement about welcoming The Power of She Collective to Team @athleta.

Simone Biles looks different without makeup, but that’s what makes her dynamic. Her flashy competition makeup complements her achievements, while her casual, at-home looks reveal a more relatable side of her personality. For those who love her competition looks, Biles shared her makeup routine during a tutorial for “Vogue.” Before applying her multi-step routine, she showed her bare face, giving fans an HD glimpse at her flawless skin. Remarkably, her good skin isn’t due to top skincare products. “Naturally, I actually have pretty good skin, growing up in general,” Biles said.

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Biles also flaunted her gorgeous skin in a TikTok video where she shared her “get ready with me” routine for the 2024 Olympic Trials. She began the video with no makeup, her long curly black hair loose, and chatted about her busy schedule and mindset. “I just woke up from a nap and I feel so nervous, I feel sick,” Biles said before applying cream and hyping herself up with rap music. She then applied her makeup essentials like primer and foundation. We can’t wait to see what look Biles chooses for the 2024 Olympics!