Most recently, celebs are actually posing on the red carpet sans makeup.

Oh how far we’ve come.

Well, that’s because my typical ‘no-makeup makeup’ look is designed precisely to trick people.

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Here’s how it went down.

Week 1

Tuesday:Today is hard.

In the elevator, our beauty director, Kate, and I bond over both being makeup-free today.

She says she couldn’t even tell I wasn’t wearing anymajor compliment.

I definitely feel less polished and less confident moving about my normal routine, though.

I better get used to it.

Thursday:Discovered another no-makeup perk: Evening workouts are such a breeze.

Also, no need to waste time afterward re-applying for dinner plans.

I’m also hanging out with my parents for the weekend which is a relief.

What are moms for?

Saturday:The rest of the weekend goes by easily.

(See below for the Snapchat a lucky few received.)

I visit dermatologist Jennifer Chwalek, M.D.

of New York City-basedUnion Square Laser Dermatologywho gives me a skin evaluation.

(And checks up on my moles from last year’s skin cancer scare.)

Without makeup to cover up my various skin problems, I also added some new products to my arsenal.

For dark circles:I started being more diligent about using eye cream day and night.