'I'm finally not afraid to show my bare face and my flaws': Model Emily Skye shares before and after make up snaps to reveal to fans her true 'raw' self

  • Fitness model Emily Skye posted the make-up free selfie on Instagram
  • The post attracted more than 14,500 likes and positive comments
  • She shared the before and after image to remind people 'nobody is perfect'
  • Miss Skye recently spoke about her battle with depression
  • See more news on Instagram stars and trends

By Lauren Grounsell For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 22:48 EST, 6 October 2015 | Updated: 03:26 EST, 7 October 2015

Emily Skye is proof everything on Instagram is not as it seems - and that's a good thing.

The 30-year-old model turned fitness guru overcame her insecurities to post her first make up free selfie to show her one million Instagram followers that nobody is perfect.

The image was posted alongside a lengthy caption that read: '"Perfection" doesn't exist! We're all human beings with flaws - remember that'.

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'The wonders of make up': Fitness model Emily Skye posted a make up free selfie on Instagram and reminded her followers that 'nobody is perfect no matter how perfect they appear to be'

'The wonders of make up': Fitness model Emily Skye posted a make up free selfie on Instagram and reminded her followers that 'nobody is perfect no matter how perfect they appear to be'

Overcoming her fears: 'I used to be so incredibly insecure with myself that it would cause me anxiety just the thought of being seen without my "mask" on'

Overcoming her fears: 'I used to be so incredibly insecure with myself that it would cause me anxiety just the thought of being seen without my "mask" on'

'I just want everyone to know that NOBODY is perfect no matter how perfect they appear to be,' the Gold Coast local wrote.

'This may seem silly, but it took me years to be able to let people see me completely make up free.

'I used to be so incredibly insecure with myself that it would cause me anxiety just the thought of being seen without my "mask" on. It was a horrible way to live - I felt like I was in jail.

'I'm finally not afraid to show my bare face and my flaws...in fact I embrace them now.' 

Keeping it real: Emily's make-up free post attracted more than 14,500 likes and was well received by her supportive followers

Keeping it real: Emily's make-up free post attracted more than 14,500 likes and was well received by her supportive followers

The post earlier this week, that attracted more than 14,500 likes, was met with a positive response from Miss Skye's followers who praised the fitness model for speaking out.

'Thanks for the inspiration. You are truly an amazing person. Thank you,' one wrote.

'I love how real you are! You're an awesome role model,' wrote another.

Finding happiness: Miss Skye said she was on anti-depressants through much of her teenage years as she struggled to cope with bullies, low self-esteem and abusive relationships 

Finding happiness: Miss Skye said she was on anti-depressants through much of her teenage years as she struggled to cope with bullies, low self-esteem and abusive relationships 

Miss Skye recently opened up toThe Huffington Post Australia about her battle with depression.

She was on anti-depressants for much of her teenage years as she struggled to cope with bullying, low self-esteem and a string of abusive relationships.

She sought solace through exercise, and said she wanted to help other women with a mental illness.

Fighting back: 'I do sometimes feel doubt creeping in too, but I refuse to let it take over me' she said

Fighting back: 'I do sometimes feel doubt creeping in too, but I refuse to let it take over me' she said

'Everyone has self doubt at some stage - it is normal,' she wrote on Instagram.

'I do sometimes feel doubt creeping in too, but I refuse to let it take over me. 

'I stop thinking negative thoughts like that and tell myself affirmations. Positive and motivating thoughts that help me, not hold me back.

'Give it a go! Start believing in yourself, start living for you and stop those negative thoughts from preventing you from going for you dreams.'  

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