Paula Abdul without makeup? Yep, Paula Abdul has stopped using makeup, sort of. She is participating in Dare to Bare Your Skin campaign, which challenges women to use Dr. Patricia Wexler’s skin care line rather than your typical makeup.

Here is a recent interview with Paula in which she dishes about her decision to stop using makeup.

Why did you dare to go bare? I’ve been trying to lessen my makeup little by little, so when I got the call from Dr. Wexler, I thought, If I can cut down the time it takes to get out the door, why not share that with women?

Were you nervous to go out without makeup? It was daunting, but it was also very freeing.

How much time does it save when you’re getting ready? Fifty to 55 minutes! Plus, I don’t have to do anything to get my makeup off, so I get to go to bed early.

Did wearing heavy makeup take a toll on your skin? The more makeup you pack on, the more imperfections it shows – that’s why it’s so important for me to have a really good skin care routine.

What improvements have you noticed? I have dark-olive skin and have to be careful of hyperpigmentation. After just one month, all signs of discoloration have disappeared. It’s unbelievable.

What do you love most about your new look? I’m having fun, and other people are noticing it. People don’t say, “Your makeup looks so good.” Instead they say, “Your skin looks great.” That feels amazing. [via]