Emilia Clarke doesn't seem to keep many secrets. For example, you probably know about her first-day-of-GoT incident already. And most fans now know that the actress was dealing with a health scare—including two surgeries—behind the scenes. Of course, other things have come to light about the star's time on Game of Thrones, too.
But one thing fans may not know about Emilia is what her beauty habits are. After all, she wore wigs to play Daenerys Targaryen (at least until she dyed her hair for the final season), and it's clear that makeup artists are handling her on-screen looks. Fortunately, we've got all the details on Emilia's totally relatable beauty habits.
10 Pre-Fame, Her Beauty Must-Have Was Blue Mascara
Blue mascara might be making a comeback, but Emilia Clarke left it ages ago, she told Stylist. Discussing her beauty habits post-brain surgery, Emilia explained that she used to be passionate about tattoo-style chokers, something every '90s baby recalls all too well. So it might not be that surprising to hear about her current habits, although she's one of many celebs who doesn't look the same way she used to.
9 She Chose Short Hair Out Of Necessity Post-GoT
For most of Game of Thrones, Emilia Clarke wore an elaborate wig, one that was apparently equivalent to seven heads' worth of hair. But years of donning a wig for daily filming can get tiresome, so eventually, Emilia accepted the peroxide and went Daenerys blonde. The only problem was that the dye was damaging for her mane, explained Bustle, which led the star to chop it all off. It seems that she loved the style, though the color got her a bit too much attention while out in public.
8 Less Was More For The Star Post-Health Scare
Emilia explained that while she was undergoing treatment for her brain condition, she skipped makeup products entirely. With her face swollen and her body flushed with medication, the star could barely stand to look in a mirror, she told Stylist. After she came through the other side with a new lease on life, she opted for fewer products in favor of natural beauty. And let's just say, fans are all about this look.
7 Emilia Never Messed With Her Eyebrows
Fans love Emilia's 'bushy' eyebrows now, but she revealed to Stylist that she wasn't always big on them herself. But her mom bribed her with promises of a professional brow job as a teen, Emilia explained, and that kept her from messing with them. When she got older, bushier eyebrows were "coming back," so she opted to stick with her signature style. Who knew brows that great could be completely unintentional?
6 The Mother Of Dragons Has A Fave (And Aptly Named) Lip Color
If you're a fan of GoT, you need to run out and get the Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Dragon Girl. Obviously, it's Emilia's favorite red lip color, and she was happy to have found an aptly themed lip color. She favors matching the lip pencil with a bold eye for what's become her signature makeup look. At least, when Emilia does her own makeup, that is. Her inspiration? Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, and Marilyn Monroe, per Marie Claire. Another great red she recommends (especially for peroxide blondes) is Nars Lip Crayon in Infatuated Red. Ladies, take note!
5 Luxurious Makeup Tops Her List Of Beauty Must-Haves
While her Nars favorite is relatively affordable at about $27, her other favorites, as told to Stylist, might be hard to find. Two of her go-to products are from Dolce & Gabbana: the Emotion Eyes Liquid Eyeliner and Passion Eyes Mascara. You'll be lucky to find either of the products as they're often sold out online. But Emilia also favors Chanel, Gucci, and Hourglass products.
4 Her Taste In Perfume Has Really Matured
Who would have guessed that Emilia Clarke used to wear boys' cologne as a teen? But it's true, she told Stylist, though her tastes have evolved over the years. As a teen, she loved boys' scents, Spice Girls-themed perfumes, and scented blue mascara. But these days, she prefers Dolce & Gabbana's The Only One 2. The combination of feminine and masculine scents must remind Emilia of her past sniffing boys' colognes in school!
3 Makeup Removal Is A Must (Even After A Night Out)
While some celebs (like Kim Kardashian West, cough cough) admit to sleeping with their makeup on, Emilia won't commit that beauty faux pas. As Marie Claire explained, Emilia swears by taking off her makeup, cleansing, toning, and moisturizing before bed. Her other totally relatable beauty advice? "If you are drinking enough water, laughing enough, and hydrating enough, you’re going to have great skin. It’s as simple as that." That moisturizing bit, though? Emilia loves VIP O2 Cream Moisturizer for her face.
2 Luxurious Bath Oils Top Her List Of Beauty Must-Haves
Though Emilia says bubble baths are for Hollywood movies, she does love a good skin-melting soak. She enjoys lavender oil and salt in her scalding-hot bathwater, she told Stylist, and lighting candles is a must. Fortunately, this beauty routine is something her fans can totally do at home. Except, maybe they shouldn't nap in the tub as Emilia has admitted to doing.
1 Moisturizer Matters For Emilia's Routine
Unlike lots of celebs, who have intricate skincare routines (especially when they fly), Emilia says she can't wear sheet masks out in public. However, she does use them (her faves are from La Mer), just not on planes. Her other go-to? Moisturizing cream. She's also a huge fan of Shiseido Essential Energy Day Cream to start her day with, but it must follow a "freezing cold shower." While it may not be a routine fans will want to replicate, it clearly works for the actress. Even without makeup on, Emilia's skin is gorgeous!