Today, capturing a beautiful photo is incredibly simple. All it takes is snapping a picture, tweaking the settings in Photoshop, applying the right filter, and voilà—a stunning image is ready. Women of the past century didn’t have this luxury. On top of that, they didn’t have access to the advanced cosmetics that are now available to almost every woman. Plastic surgery was also not an option, so girls had to make do without injections, Botox, or body enhancements. The women of that time relied solely on natural and authentic beauty bestowed upon them by nature. And they captured the hearts of countless men.

Marilyn Monroe

Brooke Shields

Natalia Varley

Cindy Crawford

Megan Fox

Monica Bellucci

Angelina Jolie