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30 Reasons Why Zendaya Will Forever Be Our Beauty Crush

She's a master of effortless chic who can teach everyone a thing or two about beauty.
By Virginia Lowman · Updated October 27, 2020
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Casual Cool

For chill days with the girls that may involve shopping or cocktails, keep it simple. Think: groomed brows, a neutral smokey eye and balmy nude lips.

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All Dolled Up

For the Barbie Rock ‘N Royals concert, Zendaya sported flushed cheeks and creamy pink, fuchsia-lined lips.

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Parisian Chic

A prefect look for Paris fashion week, she pairs kohl-lined eye with matte merlot lips. Looking for a similiar color? Try Tom Ford Black Dahlia.

$52, available at nordstrom.com

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The Eyes Have It

Zendaya proves that glossy lips and feline flicks are the ultimate beauty match.

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Spectacle Affair

Balmy lips and winged liner get a nerdy-chic upgrade when paired with the perfect spectacles. Still looking for the perfect black liner? Try MUA Dual Ended Cat Eye Liner.

$7.50, available at drugstores

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Lesson in Nudes

Curious about how to master a sun-kissed glow? The answer is “with nudes.” Give cheeks a summer flush with a peachy pink hue. Use the same color on your eyes and finish with a complimentary matte on the lips. Lightly contour your nose and cheeks, top your lashes with two coats of lengthening mascara and set the look with a translucent powder.

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Ethereal Glow

At the 2015 BET awards, Zendaya upped the ante on an otherwise nutral look by dusting the inner corners of her eyes with a shimmery white shadow. For a similar effect try Kryolan Satin Powder in shade SP112

$9.75, available at kryolan.com

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Purple Kisses

Take a cue from Zendaya and pair purple lips with balmy skin and luxe lashes for a look that is sporty and chic.

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Beauty and the Brows

No matter the occasion, well-groomed brows are always a must. For a look that’s ultra luxe, add feathery falsies.

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90s Classic

At Tommy Bahama’s party for Taylor Swift in Los Angeles, Zendaya sported this gorgeous brown lipshade that’s a nod o a 90s classic. Looking for the perfect brown? Try NYX Cosmetics Matte Lipstick in Maison.

$6, available at ulta.com

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Bombshell Beauty

Not all bombshells wear red lipstick. For a fresher, more youthful look, opt for a pink lip, luxe lashes and a nude smokey eye like Zendaya at the 2016 Miss America Competition.

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Fresh Appeal

At the 2015 Billboard Music Awards, Zendaya paired shimmery copper shadow and lined eyes with feathery lashes and matte nude lips. 

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Lavender Eyes

Zendaya may be sporting your next day party look! For a fresh take on the usual smokey eye, ditch the dark shadows and opt for pastels instead. We love this soft mix of purple’s seen on Zendaya at the LadyLike Foundation’s 7th Annual Women of Excellence Scholarship Luncheon.

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Lashing Out

Nude skin and luxu lashes look vampy and chic. To keep the look fresh, go for a pinky nude lip instead of vixen-y red.

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Shine On

At the 2015 iHeartRadio Music Awards Zendaya balances a colorful ensemble with pink stained lips topped with a high shine gloss, and leaves the rest of the makeup neutral. 

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Mod Lash

For a 60s mod look that’s old school Diana Ross meets Twiggy, apply lush falsies to upper and lower lashes.

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Award Worthy Beauty

Zendaya may not have been nominated for an award at the 87th Annual Academy Awards, but this eauty look caught everyone’s attention including Barbie! This look served as the inspiration for Zendaya’s Barbie doll. Full lashes, faux locs and all!

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Modern 90s

Brown lipstick is making a comeback, but at the 57th Grammy Awards, Zendaya made a case for the once taboo beauty combo of shimmery lips and dark lip liner. But when paired with full lashes and kohl-lined eyes, this 90s lip look becomes ultra modern!

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Rose Belle

Love this look? Contour and warm up the perimeter of your face with a bronzer of your choice and paint lips a glossy bubble gum pink. Complete the look with two coats of volumizing mascara.

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Classic Red

Zendaya is Grease Lightening chic with red lips, smokey eyes that leather moto! Eager to find your perfect red? We’ve got your covered! Find the Perfect Fall Red Lipstick For Your Complexion.

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Rock Goddess

At the 42nd Annual American Music Awards, Zendaya looked part mermain, part Aphrodite and part rocker chic. The actress paired feathery lashes and shimmery eyes with bronze lips and a petite septum ring. We’re obsessed!

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Rose Gold Lids

Need a fresh take on your smokey eye? Why not try a rosy hue on your lids? It’s elegant and modern, and sure to become a staple in your makeup lookbook.

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Urban Glam

Blackberry lips and gold shimmer shadows were made for girl’s night out. Copy Zendaya and perfect the look by warming up your cheeks with your favorite bronzer.

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Bright Eyes

At the 2014 Teen Choice Awards, Zendaya made her peepers pop by lining her lower water line with a flesh-toned  metallic pencil and voluminous lashes. To get the same bright eye effect, try MAC Eye Kohl in Eye Get No Kick.

$16.50, available at maccosmetics.com

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Less is More

Zendaya offers a lesson in minimalism with barely-there makeup at the 2014 MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles, California.

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50 Shades of Grey

Could charcoal be the new black? Zendaya sports a grey smokey eye with clumpy mascara and wine lips. To get the same lash effect apply two coats of mascara, wait a few minutes for it to dry and coat your lashes again.

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Red Lips Reign

If you’re going for a bold lips, keep your eyes understated like Zendaya did at the Nickelodeon’s 27th Annual Kid’s Choice Awards. The ultimate formula for red carpet perfection? Red lips+ dewy skin+ winged liner.

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Smoked Out

Zendaya Beauty Tip: If you’re going to rock a dramatic eye, keep the lips nude. Opt for a peachy pink nude ina cream formula for added hydration. We love CK One Color Shine Lipstick in Naked.

$16, available at ulta.com 

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Mega Lashes

At the 2013 American Music Awards, Zendaya glammed up a super fresh look with spider lashes and glossy lips.

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Modern Glam

Take a cue from one of Zendaya’s winning fashion week looks. Line your lower water line with your favorite kohl and add a feline flick for and added touch of drama. Keep your lips and skin matte to let your eyes do all of the talking.

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