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.

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.

Zendaya has also kept her extra-long extensions in: hairstylist Coree Moreno crafted a thick, textured braid with romantic wispy edges and escaping tendrils that fell to her hips.

The beauty look emphasized her dramatic white Matières Fécales gown, with a sculpted strapless bustier and floor-length wings, taken from the house’s fall 2025 collection.

Across the press tour so far, Zendaya, stylist Law Roach, and glam crew including Casillas and Moreno have had a lot of fun playing with the movie’s concept—method dressing and method glamming. In terms of beauty, Zendaya has swapped out her bixie—for now—and worn her XXL hair in undulating waves and twisted crown-like braids. She’s also experimented with playful pastel shades on her eyes and cheeks. (Using this delectable Prada Beauty eyeshadow palette.) A fresh-faced look certainly isn’t new for Zendaya, but it felt especially bold against the drama of the dress. Don’t even try to guess what could come next from this team.

This article was originally published on Vogue.com.