You've seen them in glossy magazines, strutting on catwalks, and pouting on huge ad banners.

These famous models are gorgeous, but take away the make-up, lighting and photoshop, do they still look good?

Curious netizens have dug up photos of famous models without their make-up, from paparazzi shots, magazine spreads to leaked polaroids from casting sessions.

Many photo-sharing and lifestyle sites have shared these less than glamorous shots, placed side-by-side with pictures of the models' usual made-up selves.

But amazingly, most of these models still look great without make-up. Perhaps that is what it takes to be on top.

Click through the thumbnails for photos of the models.