24 Scruffy Celebrities That Prove Beards Are Contouring for Men

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published 26 January 17

There are many reasons men should just STFU about women and makeup. The fact that beards are basically makeup for men is just the beginning. Like a contour stick, facial hair can be used to create the illusion of a slimmer, more sculpted face by emphasizing the cheekbones and defining the jawline. For proof, look no further than the scruffy men of Hollywood that beardtour.

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Channing Tatum

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Ryan Reynolds

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Keanu Reeves

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Chris Hemsworth

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Zac Efron

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Adam Brody

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David Beckham

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Chris Pratt

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Dev Patel

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Joe Manganiello

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Ryan Gosling

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Andrew Garfield

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Drake

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Leonardo DiCaprio

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Johnny Depp

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Bradley Cooper

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George Clooney

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Jake Gyllenhaal

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Hugh Jackman

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John Krasinski

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Jon Hamm

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Zayn Malik

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Will Smith

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Adam Levine

Lauren Valenti

I’m the associate web editor at Marie Claire. I love to while away the hours at coffee shops, hunt for vintage clothes, and bask in the rough-and-tumble beauty of NYC. I firmly believe that solitude can be a luxury if you’ve got the right soundtrack—that being the Rolling Stones, of course.