Zendaya’s No-Makeup Makeup Look Is Athena Incarnate

Greek goddess-like beauty is certainly having a moment thanks to the cast of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. Whether it’s been Zendaya’s braided crowns, Lupita Nyong’o’s shimmering skin, or Anne Hathaway’s radiant maternity moments, there’s something heavenly in the air.

Last night at the New York premiere, Zendaya presented herself as true Athena in the flesh. The actor, who plays the goddess of wisdom, warfare, and craft onscreen, opted for an angelic-faced no-makeup makeup look. Working with longtime makeup artist Ernesto Casillas, Z showcased a glowy, poreless base with super soft rosy blush diffused on her cheeks, finished with a natural, luminous highlight across her cheekbones like a dapple of sunlight. Her nude lip, lined ever so delicately with a skin-complementing brown, matched the visage. Eyebrows were lightly brushed up and tapered neatly, while her eyes were free of mascara or shading. The look carried over from early press calls in the day, perfectly lived-in.

“For the premiere, we wanted the skin to look fresh, luminous, and naturally sun-kissed,” Casillas said. “The makeup was intentionally minimal, with glowing skin at the heart of the look and soft warmth placed where the sun would naturally hit.” He used all Prada Beauty products: starting with the Augmented Skin Cream, Essence, and Eye Cream for prep, and then the soft-filter-like Reveal Skin Optimizing Foundation plus Blurring + Micro-Correcting Concealer. including the Prada Touch Cream to Powder Blush in Caffe and Cherry across her nose, cheeks, temples, forehead, and chin, and Lip Balm in Astral Pink to give a “soft hint of life to the lips.” The result? An effortless, radiant finish fit for opening the gates of Mount Olympus.