Celebrities in magazines look immaculate thanks to the help of some digital editing, and their natural skin isn't as flawless as they let on. The media beautifies them with the help of the best make up artists, stylists, and photographers, to achieve a look of perfection.

But some of these celebs actually look beautiful before any editing, evident in these 19 before-and-after photos of celebrities:

1. Katy Perry

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2. Kiera Knightly

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3. Kelly Clarkson

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4. Kiera Knightly: Part Two

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5. Penélope Cruz

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6. Brittany Murphy

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7. Beyonce

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8. Megan Fox

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9. Madonna: Take One

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10. Madonna: Take Two

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11. George Clooney

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12. Britney Spears

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13. Jonathan Rhys Meyers

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14. Julia Styles
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15. Katie Couric

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16. Jennifer Lawrence

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17. Katherine Heigl

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18. Angelina Jolie

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19. Faith Hill

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