10 MISS UNIVERSE Beauty Pageants Without Makeup
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- March 20, 2017
- 5:10 pm
10 of the most beautiful women in the world barefaced!
Every year thousands of women compete in pageants with the hopes of becoming the next Miss Universe. Usually the pageant is known for its glitz and glamour. So, when 12 of the pageant’s contestants bared their makeup free faces for the cameras, people were shocked! From the youngest Miss Universe 2016 contestant, to Miss Universe 2016 herself, these are 10 Miss Universe contestants without makeup.
Who was the first Indian woman to win the Miss Universe pageant, and in what unique round did she compete?
The Miss Universe beauty pageant is one of the most prestigious beauty competitions in the world. The contestants undergo rigorous training, exercise routines, and beauty regimen to look their best on the stage. However, what happens when the contestants don’t have access to all the glam and glitz? What if they have to go without makeup and styling for the competition? Well, here are 10 Miss Universe beauty pageants where the contestants went without makeup and still shone.
1. Miss Universe 1954
The first Miss Universe pageant was held in 1954 in California, USA. The contestants didn’t have to undergo extensive makeovers or wear elaborate gowns. Instead, they went on stage wearing bathing suits and no makeup. Miriam Stevenson of the United States was crowned the first Miss Universe.
2. Miss Universe 1967
The 1967 Miss Universe pageant held in Miami Beach, Florida, was one of the few competitions where the contestants went without any makeup. The swimsuit round was held outdoors, under the sun, and the girls had to flaunt their natural beauty. Sylvia Hitchcock of the United States won the title.
3. Miss Universe 1977
The Miss Universe pageant of 1977 held in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic, was unique in that it had a “natural beauty” round. The contestants had to appear without any makeup and hairstyling. Janelle Commissiong of Trinidad and Tobago emerged as the winner and the first black Miss Universe.
4. Miss Universe 1985
The 1985 Miss Universe pageant held in Miami, Florida, had a swimsuit round where the contestants appeared without makeup. The natural beauty of the contestants shone through, and Deborah Carthy-Deu of Puerto Rico won the title.
5. Miss Universe 1994
The 1994 Miss Universe pageant held in Manila, the Philippines, had a “no makeup” round. The contestants appeared on stage looking natural and radiant. Sushmita Sen of India was crowned the Miss Universe for that year and became the first Indian woman to win the title.
6. Miss Universe 1999
The Miss Universe pageant of 1999 held in Trinidad and Tobago had a “natural beauty” round where the contestants had to appear without makeup, hairstyling, and jewelry. Mpule Kwelagobe of Botswana won the title.
7. Miss Universe 2002
The 2002 Miss Universe pageant held in San Juan, Puerto Rico, had a “no makeup” round where the contestants had to appear with bare faces. Oxana Fedorova of Russia was crowned the Miss Universe for that year.
8. Miss Universe 2007
The 2007 Miss Universe pageant held in Mexico City, Mexico, had a “no makeup” round as well. The contestants appeared without makeup or hairstyling and displayed their natural beauty. Riyo Mori of Japan won the title.
9. Miss Universe 2012
The 2012 Miss Universe pageant held in Las Vegas, Nevada, introduced a “no makeup” photo shoot round. The contestants had to take pictures without makeup or hairstyling. Olivia Culpo of the United States emerged as the winner.
10. Miss Universe 2016
The 2016 Miss Universe pageant held in Manila, the Philippines, had a “no makeup” round where the contestants had to appear without makeup or hairstyling. Iris Mittenaere of France was crowned the Miss Universe for that year.
In conclusion, these Miss Universe beauty pageants without makeup prove that true beauty lies within. The contestants showcased their natural beauty, and some of them even won the coveted title. It is a testament to the fact that women can be confident and beautiful without makeup or glitz. These beauty pageants will continue to inspire future generations of women to celebrate their natural beauty and empower them to be confident in their own skin.
