This Is What 7 Miss Universe Contestants Look Like Without Makeup

"Everyone is beautiful in their own way, but sometimes it’s difficult to find confidence in yourself. The key to confidence is feeling good about what you do, and being proud of who you are. I am proud of who I am, and excited about what my future holds. We all have imperfections and I accept mine." — Connie Jimenez, Ecuador

"For me, being confident means being in complete peace with oneself. I’ve learned to love myself and I am proud to be who I am. Treat yourself as you would treat others, at the end of the day you are your biggest supporter." — Johanna Acs, Germany

"I am confident because I embrace my perfect imperfections. I value my uniqueness. I want to inspire and empower women from all over the world to be educated and use knowledge as power." —Raquel Pelissier, Haiti

"The pride my country has in me is where the core of my confidence comes from. Everyone comes from different cultural backgrounds and experiences, so it is important to accept who you are, where you come from, and how you look." — Hildur Maria, Iceland

"Knowing and believing in myself makes me feel confident. Only I own my body and that is empowering." —Roshmitha Harimurthy, India

"I tell myself I’m beautiful, that helps me stay confident. When you can be comfortable in your own skin, you are happier and can lead a better life." — Yam Kaspers Anshel, Israel

"I know that I am not perfect, but trusting my abilities, being proud of my cultural background, and having hopes and dreams for my future makes me my most confident self." — Ntandoyenkosi Kunene, South Africa