6 Times Zendaya Went Makeup-Free And Looked Flawless

A true example of natural, effortless beauty, Zendaya is adored for her many talents, her fashion sense, and, of course, her confidence. Moreover, she knows how to stand up for herself and others, and she's captivating both on and off the screen. Essentially, she's influential and inspirational across the board — what's not to love? 

Because of this, it should come as no surprise that her glowing, makeup-free social media posts also garner applause and admiration from many. Now, this isn't to say that she doesn't rock a stunning beat sometimes, as the "Dune" star often turns heads on red carpets. Still, fans also hail Zendaya for her real, fresh, and bare face when she shows it off. "Her confidence is literally the most inspiring thing ever," one fan commented on a June 2017 Instagram post. Another shared a similar sentiment, writing, "This world need[s] more women like you. Please dont stop [being] you.."

There's something relatable about the makeup-free selfies celebrities sometimes share. After all, we typically only see them in full glam, so when they confidently post photos that celebrate self-love, they can really take the movement up a notch. With Zendaya, it's not hard to imagine that she looks flawless both with and without makeup, but here's some proof that she's gorgeous without a single drop of mascara or concealer on her face.

In one January 2017 Instagram post, the star shared a kissy face bathroom selfie in natural curls and a sweatshirt, and her makeup-free look couldn't be cuter. "Wow, you look like the rock star you are!!" one fan commented on the selfie — and that she does. Whether she's dolled up in a head-to-toe look or cozied up in comfy clothes, Zendaya shines bright and inspires everyone with her ability to share her authentic self via social media. 

Another fresh-faced selfie — this one from February 2017 — featuring the luminous star, Zendaya truly glows without a touch of makeup. "It's just simple and pure natural beauty. It's also not about the outside beauty, it's about your inner beauty as well," one fan commented on her post. This lit-up-from-within glow truly has us wondering about Zendaya's skincare routine, or perhaps this is simply an example of what happens to your skin when you ditch makeup. There's something effortless about the star's aura that simply doesn't require even a hint of makeup. 

A makeup-free shot that truly showcases her natural features, Zendaya shared this close-up in March 2017, and all we can say we have major brow envy. Again, there's not a touch of mascara or foundation in sight, and the actor has us feeling like we may just want to share our fresh faces a little more often to boot. Ultimately, whether Zendaya's dressed as Cinderella for the Met Gala or bare-faced in the car, she truly wows. 

In a stunning candid from July 2018, Zendaya showed us just what it means to embrace your authentic self. "Ohh girl ur SO beautifull without make up," one fan commented on the Instagram post — and we'd have to agree. The youthful luminosity of a fresh face is something we're happy to see more of, and younger admirers surely have someone to look up to when it comes to Zendaya. A little chapstick, and you're good to go.

With just some clear lip gloss, Zendaya shows us once again how allowing your natural beauty to shine makes for a soft and radiant glow. It's easy to feel inspired by the undone looks the star shares and the confidence she exudes. "Without even trying," one fan wrote in response to the April 2018 Instagram post, summing up our thoughts perfectly. Zendaya's filmography makes it clear that her face is a great canvas for makeup, but she certainly doesn't need it. 

In October 2019, Zendaya shared a makeup-free photo in celebration of her furry friend's birthday, and the photo's charm is off the charts. She appears to be entirely makeup-free here while loving on her pup, including not wearing any lip gloss. Still, her magnetism pulls you in — one of the key things that makes her one of the most alluring stars of our time. "[W]hy the heck does she look so gorgeous in everything? love you so so much, you have been my role model in the past...," one fan commented on her post.