'Ladies, be brave today': Natural beauty Demi Lovato ditches the make-up for Twitter snap... and encourages fans to do the same

By Shyam Dodge

PUBLISHED: 19:59 EST, 4 April 2013 | UPDATED: 09:12 EST, 5 April 2013

Demi Lovato has decided to go au naturel.

The 20-year-old pop sensation posted a snap of herself make-up free to her Twitter page on Wednesday.

The Heart Attack singer made sure to accompany the self-portrait with some inspirational advice for her fans.

Fresh-faced: Demi Lovato tweeted a makeup free snap, encouraging her fans to do the same, on Wednesday

Done up: The pop singer in her trademark red lipstick and eyeliner, pictured in Los Angeles, in February

The X Factor judge captioned her fresh-faced snap with some words of encouragement for her online followers: 'Ladies, be brave today.. take off your make-up and stop using those filters!! WE are beautiful!!!'

The Skyscraper singer showed off her impeccable complexion in the portrait, demonstrating she is clearly not dependent upon her make-up kit.

But the picture was intended to be a clarion call to her dedicated fans - who call themselves Lovatics - and not simply a showcase for her natural good looks.

Trend setter: The 20-year-old started a movement on her Twitter feed with some inspirational words

Good influence: Demi gushed over her fans tweeting makeup free snaps to her throughout the day

Throughout the day Lovatics tweeted the singer snaps of themselves without any cosmetic enhancements.

Upcoming release: The singer announced that her new self-titled album will be released in May

And the recording artist could not have been more pleased with the trend she ignited.

The former Barney & Friends actress responded with a delighted tweet: 'So many GORGEOUS faces.. Not enough battery left on my phone!!! Haha love you ALL!!!'

But the overwhelming response from her female fans did not go unnoticed by online bullies, who apparently gave some grief to a few of the Lovatics.

Demi advised her fans to not engage with the online detractors, saying: 'To all my Lovatics - if you come across haters, show them love.

'We don't bully back or retaliate. That's not what we are about!!'

Demi has recently announced the upcoming release of her self-titled record, due May 14, which will be her fourth studio album.

The record release comes after a far more personal victory for the young singer, who has struggled with mental illness and substance abuse.

Demi successfully completed a stay at a rehab facility where she was receiving treatment in late January.

Since that time Demi is said to have been residing in a sober-living facility.

Laying down the ground rules: The Heart Attack singer gave some sisterly advice to her Lovatics

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I don't understand why some girls make a big deal about NOT wearing make-up. Do you want a medal??

- Leah , Nottingham, 05/4/2013 15:31

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I call BS on her no makeup pic. That's just very light makeup. And brave, come on! Get over yourself.

- ninelives1029 , philadelphia, United States, 05/4/2013 15:19

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Her skin is abnormally perfect - most of us do not have that pleasure - SueWasHere , London, 05/4/2013 14:45 _______________ Funny how most of us men manage to look perfectly fine without makeup. Why is it that women need 'abnormally perfect' skin to be able to go natural?

- Roguey , st asaph, United Kingdom, 05/4/2013 15:15

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She is wearing a bit of blusher, mascara and natural lip gloss.

- Suzanna , Richmond, 05/4/2013 15:05

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Just how much makeup does a twenty-year old need -- especially one who already has dark brows and eyelashes to give definition? She's just a naturally pretty girl who looks great with or without makeup.

- mcate , Atlanta, 05/4/2013 14:55

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She's kind of like a fat Cheryl Cole.

- Alex , Glasgow, United Kingdom, 05/4/2013 14:53

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Her skin is abnormally perfect - most of us do not have that pleasure

- SueWasHere , London, 05/4/2013 14:45

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She looks soo much better without makeup! And dont bully her, she will turn to drugs !

- dancingmullet , Newyork, 05/4/2013 14:19

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I think she looks much much better, younger and slimmer in her face without the make-up.