Kate Upton — The Chameleon: Make-Up Free Vs. Touched Up

Kate Upton is a super model in every sense of the word. But this week, the Sports Illustrated bombshell showed off two sides to herself.

First, according to E! Online , Upton was spotted in Beverly Hills in decidedly mundane fashion. Worse yet, the Marie Claire spokesperson was completely make-up free revealing blotches on her skin.

“The 22-year-old Sports Illustrated stunner was photographed earlier this week in Beverly Hills, Calif., where she stepped out for a makeup-free outing, during which her slightly blotchy skin was noticeably visible,” the report suggested.

“Upton looked both polished and business casual in a pair of gray trouser-style capris which she teamed with a navy blue blouse and black glasses. She added a gold watch as well as a blue and white handbag for accessories while rocking sharp black pumps on her feet.”

Meanwhile, the Daily Mail reported that Upton was again spotted out in public make-up free, but this time, her skin blotches had vanished.

“Kate Upton was seen confidently showing off her acne-free complexion while catching a red eye flight out of Los Angeles International airport on Saturday,” the article reported.

As recently reported by Inquisitr , Upton prefers to go make-up free or use very limited application whenever possible. “Simple makeup has always worked best for me,” Kate said in a recent interview on Marie Claire’s website.

“I grew up in Florida, and I think that may be part of the reason. I was really involved with showing horses, and that’s actually why I first wore makeup: Before the horse shows, my mom or older sister would help me put on lipstick or some eyeshadow. It was never about pageantry; it was a little confidence boost that helped me feel more put together.”

Upton continued, expressing how her personality is a reflection of how she prepares herself in terms of make-up application.

“The other reason I usually do more natural makeup is my personality. I’m a talker—and I don’t have a filter. Plus, I’m always smiling. I think if I walked into a room wearing neon or lots of makeup, people would be like, ‘Whoa, it’s all too much!’ So I tone down my makeup for balance.”

Finally, Kate Upton dished on her everyday routine when it comes to looking naturally beautiful.

“My everyday look is based on something a makeup artist once told me, which is, ‘Start with pretty,'” Upton said. “I brush out my brows, put on a bit of brown shadow and mascara, and then perfect my skin with Bobbi Brown’s concealer kit. You can always add a lip color and enhance it from there, but if you start with pretty, then it’s more about the woman than the makeup.”

[Kate Upton photo credit Frazer Harrison / Staff / Getty Images]