Tyra Banks keeps it real with makeup-free selfie

Models areknown for looking perfect even in candid moments – that’s why it was a breath offresh air for fans when supermodel Tyra Banks posted a picture of her makeup-free face.The brunette beauty took to Instagram Wednesday to lay it bare in what she called a "raw and real" snap, showing off heralmost unrecognizable face.

"Youknow how people say #no filter but you know there's a freakin' filter on theirpic? Or maybe there's a smidge of retouching going on but they're lying andsaying it's all raw & real," she captioned the wide-eyed photo. She also added: "Maybe you're thinking, 'Whoa, she looks ROUGH.' And if you are,great! You deserve to see THE real me. The really real me. #RawAndReal."

Before and after: The supermodel, 41, usually looks decidedly more glam Photo: Getty Images

The41-year-old's powerful post has already garnered a lot of support getting 113,000likes in less than a day and 7,500 comments.

And it seemsthe America's Top Model host is taking on a new approach to beauty as sheposted another emotional post on Monday reflecting back on her career and whatshe's learned. "I have to pay homage to thesupermodel that inspired me to chop my hair. said 'Peace Out!' to her longlocks and her career skyrocketed. I've said, 'Adios, boo' to the catwalk and nowI mentor others (on Top Model and off) to work the runway but I still feel likea new woman after cutting my hair," she said, captioning a picture of LindaEvangelista cutting her hair.

"It's all about taking BIG chances. Notbeing afraid to try NEW stuff. Not being afraid to say GOODBYE, SAYONARA,ADIOS, to things (like modeling careers) because there can be so many betterthings on the horizon (like starting your own company with your ownbank$signs).

Tyra continued: "Don't be afraid. Let the old go (Buh-Bye) and make room for the new (Hello, new life!!!). Is it a job that is just not right? A school? A toxic friend? A man? A woman? Cut whatever it is out of your life so you can fly. Love, TyTy."

By the positive reaction by fans, her new keep-it-real philosophy seems to be a hit.