Christina Aguilera stuns as she completely ditches the make-up and hair extensions in Paper Magazine shoot

Christina Aguilera looks almost unrecognisable in her new cover shoot for Paper Magazine after ditching her make-up and hair extensions.

The stunning singer went completely bare-faced for the publication’s Transformation 2018 issue, showing off her natural beauty in the new shots, some of which she shared on her Instagram.

In the interview, Aguilera told Paper Magazine: “I’ve always been someone that obviously loves to experiment, loves theatrics, loves to create a storyline and play a character in a video or through stage.

“I’m a performer, that’s who I am by nature. But I’m at the place, even musically, where it’s a liberating feeling to be able to strip it all back and appreciate who you are and your raw beauty.”

Fans were in awe of the Fighter singer’s transformation and were quick to compliment the star, with thousands dubbing Aguilera “stunning” and “gorgeous”.

Commenting on her Instagram, one wrote: “You are such a young beauty! You have a natural beauty, you should show it more often. Beautiful pictures.”

While another posted: “So beautiful without make up. I am in love.”

And as the star posted the cover on her Twitter account, a user replied: “She’s even more beautiful with out the make up. Absolutely stunning!”

“@xtina have to say that you've always looked amazing, but seeing these new pics in @papermagazine just wow!! #StunningBeauty,” gushed somebody else.

This isn’t the first time Paper have caused an Internet meltdown, having broken the web with their Kim Kardashian shoot several years ago.