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In Honor of Her Birthday, Here Are 9 Times Zendaya Did Her Own Makeup And Killed It

Hey girl, we’re still waiting for the tutorials! 
In Honor of Her Birthday, Here Are 9 Times Zendaya Did Her Own Makeup And Killed It
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By Nikki Brown · Updated October 26, 2020

Today is Zendaya’s 20th birthday, and here’s a quick reminder of just how ridiculously talented she is: The Disney star can act, dance, sing, slay a red carpet and beat her face to perfection (At 20, I could barely apply lipstick without getting it on my teeth, so to say I’m impressed is an understatement). Long before joining the Covergirl family, Zendaya made it clear that she could easily add the of title makeup artist to her already extensive Hollywood resume: 

Fresh🌺 #beatbymuuuuaaa 😏

A photo posted by Zendaya (@zendaya) on Jun 13, 2015 at 5:59pm PDT

And now I find myself constantly scrolling down her Instagram feed for motivation to up my beauty game. For instance: 

Princess makeup (yes…I beat my own face😂)

A photo posted by Zendaya (@zendaya) on Oct 7, 2015 at 11:53am PDT

I need the 411 on how she managed to add just the right amount of color to the cheeks. The only “princess makeup” look I acknowledge is this one: 

I need to start doing makeup tutorials💁🏽

A photo posted by Zendaya (@zendaya) on Jan 14, 2016 at 6:40pm PST

Yes girl, where are these tutorials? Teach me how to create the perfect matte lip before it goes out of style!

And the day before @luxurylaw @hair4kicks #beatbymuuaahh

A photo posted by Zendaya (@zendaya) on Apr 4, 2016 at 9:58am PDT

Let’s talk about this perfect smoky eye and slick brow combo. With the help of her amazing stylist Luxury Law, Zendaya transformed into an Old Hollywood goddess for the 2016 GLAAD Media Awards. How can you not acknowledge this perfect slay? 

Yesterday @luxurylaw @hair4kicks #beatbymuuaahh

A photo posted by Zendaya (@zendaya) on Apr 4, 2016 at 9:43am PDT

Even with bangs covering her forehead, Zendaya’s brow game cannot be ignored. 

#beatbymeeeeeeee @luxurylaw @hair4kicks

A photo posted by Zendaya (@zendaya) on Apr 1, 2016 at 3:18pm PDT

If ever you need motivation to spend an extra five minutes putting on makeup in the morning, just look at this red carpet moment. Bow down to the makeup queen. 

Fresh faced… @marieclairemag @chanelofficial @luxurylaw @hair4kicks #facebeatbyme

A photo posted by Zendaya (@zendaya) on Apr 11, 2016 at 8:43pm PDT

Yes, you can be fresh-faced with a full face of makeup. Case in point: Zendaya’s beat face during this standout red carpet moment. 

A photo posted by Zendaya (@zendaya) on Jun 16, 2016 at 4:24pm PDT

And as much as we love her mellow makeup moments, we’re equally elated to see vibrant ones like this. 

Face beat by yours truly😏 #waitsforstanstocussmeoutaboutnotdoinatutorialyet 😂😂😂

A photo posted by Zendaya (@zendaya) on May 23, 2016 at 11:44am PDT

Here’s to another year of #blackgirlmagic. Happy birthday, Z! 

TOPICS:  Zendaya