Selena Gomez wears no make-up as she makes low key visit to the Steven Spielberg Pediatric Research Center

PUBLISHED: 04:00 EST, 20 October 2012 | UPDATED: 04:00 EST, 20 October 2012

As the darling of Disney, Selena Gomez is always preened into peak condition for her TV appearances.

But the star of Wizards of Waverly Place didn't lose any of her magic as she opted for a low key look on Thursday.

Selena appeared make-up free as she dressed down during a visit to the Steven Spielberg Pediatric Research Center, in Beverly Hills, California.

No sparkle: Selena Gomez looked very casual as she left the Steven Spielberg Pediatric Research Center, in Beverly Hills, on Thursday

The 20-year-old wore a baggy white blouse that swamped her small frame and also sported some big brown boots with grey leggings.

With her long brown locks down, a bespectacled Selena looked relaxed and laid back as she made her way back to her car.

It is thought that she visited the research centre, which specialises in making advances in medical genetics, to discuss a potential fundraising event.

Lazy day: Selena didn't wear any make-up as she visited the centre and covered her small frame in a baggy white top

Selena, pictured in March 2012, normally looks more glamorous

Selena has been very vocal in her support of 14-year-old Malala Yousafzai who was gunned down by the Taliban for promoting girls education.

Gomez is a UNICEF Ambassador and she used her star power to draw attention to the brutal attack on Malala by tweeting to her near 13million followers.

Selena tweeted: 'Please honor Malala Yousafzai by spreading her message of childrens right to an education #StandWithMalala.'

The generous young star later added: 'My prayers, thoughts, and wells wishes to your speedy recovery. Such a symbol of strength.'

Selena is currently flavour of the month with chart topper Taylor Swift, after the country music singer admitted she loves being friends with her and Emma Stone.

Speaking to theimproper.com, Taylor said: 'I met Emma when I was 17, and I met Selena when I was 18.

'So theyve experienced all of this with me, and theyve also experienced their own amazing success, and somehow through all of it, weve stayed close.'