Lady Gaga No Makeup

On the eve of her 26th birthday, Lady Gaga has posted a very cute photo of herself with no makeup on Twitter. The singer was born THIS way ... or something.

Of all people to see with no makeup, Gaga - a young woman famously known for her wildly outlandish outfits, elaborate hairstyles and creative makeup - stands out.

Half the time she's got a lobster or slab of raw beef on her head, for that matter. Casual opportunities like this - one of our new favorite Lady Gaga photos - are rare:

She's on a self-imposed media blackout, but that doesn't mean she's not in touch with fans. Monday, Gaga tweeted the au naturale self-portrait via Blackberry.

In the pic, Gaga's hair is in a casual ponytail with a flower pinned behind her ear, and her body clothed in a loose tank top. She looks quite ... approachable.

The Lady has always bolstered her already considerable talent with the sense of unity she projects to her fans. A superstar who's like all of us, so to speak.

Pictures such as this and random tweets about watching Monday's episode of "Drag Race" certainly make her seem like a normal, down-to-earth gal.

One of the most shocking fashion statements Lady Gaga can make is none at all. In the new issue of Harper's Bazaar, she proved this by baring all.

While it's not exactly a Lady Gaga nude photo shoot in the usual sense of the word, her face is certainly unmasked, fresh and nearly makeup free.

Seriously, it's hard to believe this is even her ...

"Whether I'm wearing lots of makeup or no makeup, I'm always the same person inside," the 25-year-old pop star tells the mag in its October issue.

"I try to not focus on what people expect from me. I think what has been lovely about my relationship with the public is they expect something unexpected."

Somewhat similar to Madonna, one might say.

Anyway, she keeps us on our toes, even when abandoning the outrageous getups that have been her trademark. Check out more Lady Gaga pictures below: