by Emilia Clarke’s glamorous makeup looks on Game of Thrones and the red carpet have captivated audiences worldwide. Her flawless complexion, bold brows, striking eyes, and plump lips create an alluring beauty that feels both fresh and timeless. The mastermind behind Emilia’s glamour is makeup artist Daniel Martin. By following his pro tips and tricks, you can learn how to recreate Emilia’s iconic beauty and make it your own.
Dewy Skin is Key
The foundation of Emilia’s glamour is her radiant, glowing skin. Daniel preps her complexion by moisturizing well and using hydrating primers like Tatcha The Silk Canvas. He loves hydrating foundations like Armani Luminous Silk and Koh Gen Do Moisture Foundation. “Hydrated skin reflects light for luminosity and Grace Kelly-esque radiance,” says Daniel. He sheers out foundations with a damp Beautyblender sponge so coverage looks like skin.
Strategic highlighting creates Emilia’s lit-from-within glow. Daniel taps RMS Living Luminizer along the tops of cheekbones, the cupid’s bow, and browbones. Cream highlighters melt into skin for a natural sheen. When Emilia attends events, Daniel intensifies her glow by mixing Cover FX Custom Enhancer Drops into her foundation. He also mists her finished makeup look with Make Up For Ever Mist & Fix for an allover dewy effect.
For red carpet glam, Daniel spritzes Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist before applying makeup. “This hydrating mist makes skin look ridiculously supple and healthy,” he raves. Regular exfoliation and masking also keeps Emilia’s complexion smooth and radiant. Daniel suggests gentle chemical exfoliants like Sunday Riley Good Genes and Suki Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser. For instant luminosity boosts, he reaches for masks like Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask and Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Mask.
Don’t Be Afraid of Bold Brows
Emilia’s bold, dark eyebrows are a striking counterpart to her platinum hair on Game of Thrones. Daniel says thick, defined brows are key to framing her face. He grooms Emilia’s arches with Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz Pencil and Brow Gel. “I use hair-like pencil strokes to fill in sparse areas for naturally full brows,” he explains. For glossy definition, he coats brows with Armani Eye & Brow Maestro.
When defining your brows, Daniel suggests following your natural shape. Use light, feathery strokes to fill in gaps but don’t overdraw your shape. Brush brows up and trim long hairs for a tidy look. For thicker arches, apply gel with an angled brush. Trace concealer around brows to sharpen their outline.
For a bold brow like Emilia’s, go slightly darker than your natural hair color. Warm chocolate and ash brown tones flatter brunettes. Blondes can try soft brown shades with taupe undertones to avoid harshness. If you have sparse brows, microblading creates natural-looking fullness that lasts up to a year.
Lashes Are Everything
No Emilia beauty look is complete without bold lashes. Daniel curls her lashes with a Shu Uemura curler, then applies multiple coats of Lancome Hypnose Drama Mascara. He focuses on the base and tips of lashes, wiggling the wand back and forth to separate. Crisscrossing light layers builds volume without clumps. After mascara, Daniel pops on falsies like Huda Beauty Samantha #7s for added drama. He trims the strip lashes to fit Emilia’s eye width, then applies the outer corners first. “Blending your natural lashes with falsies creates a seamless effect,” Daniel notes.
For special occasions, lash extensions give an instant allure. Daniel suggests a hybrid set for lush length with Emilia’s doe-eyed look. He also tightlines her upper lashline with black pencil, concentrating on the outer corners to make eyes appear wider. When paired with filled-in brows, bold lashes make Emilia’s eyes intensely captivating.
No time for falsies? Curling and two coats of volumizing mascara make lashes look naturally long. For wide eyes like Emilia’s, hold the curler horizontally as you squeeze. Finish by wiggling the mascara wand at the outer corners. Apply black liner only to the upper rim for invisible definition. Add an extra coat just to the outer lashes for a subtle cat-eye effect.
Keep Lips Nude or Neutral
With her standout eyes and brows, Emilia shines in neutral lip colors. “Nudes, roses and pinks flatter her porcelain complexion,” Daniel explains. He lines and fills her lips with Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lip Cheat Pencil for soft, blended definition. Lipsticks like YSL Tatouage Couture Liquid Matte in Mauve Illicite and Bobbi Brown Luxe Lip Color in Neutral Rose give her a your-lips-but-better pout.
Daniel suggests finding your perfect nude by matching it to the color of your bare lip lined and filled in. Look for rosy browns, pinky beiges and mauves if you have fair, cool skin like Emilia’s. Warm olive complexions can rock camel, peach and brown nude lipstick shades. Daniel loves blotted formulas like Merit Signature Lip in Slip since they “deliver weightless, transparent color.”
Though Emilia often rocks nude lips, Daniel still preps with lip balm and lip scrub for a smooth base. He recommends Dior Lip Glow Oil for sheer color with hydration. When Emilia wants to sync her pout with a bolder eye, Daniel reaches for neutral pinks and corals like Chanel Rouge Coco Flash in Moment. A touch of gloss in the center of the lips creates dimensional shine. With luminous skin, defined eyes and brows, a neutral lip creates natural harmony.
A Little Shimmer Goes a Long Way
Strategic pops of shimmer accentuate Emilia’s striking features. Daniel sweeps highlighter along her cheek and brow bones for natural glow. On eyes, he softly runs Tom Ford Cream Color for Eyes in Opale and Platinum along the lower lash lines. The liquid shadows catch the light with a subtle gleam. Chanel Ombre Première Cream Eyeshadow in Scintillance and Tom Ford Eye Color Duo in Nudie Pic also give glistening washes of color when swept across lids.
When applying shimmer, Daniel suggests tapping it on with your ring finger for the most control. Eyeshadow sticks like Rituel de Fille Eye Soot in Half Light offer easy application. He usually keeps shimmer light by blending it over matte shadows. For red carpet glam, Daniel amps up the dazzle by layering multiple metallic textures. Try a cream base swiped across lids, pressed powder shadow in the crease, and loose glitter tapped at the center of lids.
Daniel also relies on shimmer for spotlight moments. He dabs RMS Master Mixer under Emilia’s cheekbones, inner corners and cupid’s bow to spotlight her features. Mixing liquid illuminator with foundation or moisturizer creates allover luminosity. Take your time building up sparkling layers for a sensuous glow. On lips, swipe nude gloss just in the center for plumping shine. With practice, you can master the art of applying just the right amount of shimmer.
Don’t Be Afraid to Experiment
While Emilia has signature makeup Looks, Daniel encourages her to get creative. By testing new products, colors and textures, Emilia expands her beauty horizons. “The best thing is having fun with makeup and being willing to experiment,” says Daniel. He suggests trying bolder hues as cream eyeshadows first to perfect application before investing in pigmented palettes. Blend out the edges to soften any harsh lines as you get comfortable.
Watch tutorials to learn new techniques like cut creases, graphic liner, or halo eyes. Figure out which influencer vibes with your style. Save photos of editorial looks you love and recreate them on weekends. Daniel says to use makeup removing wipes on hand so you can fearlessly experiment. Keep a range of lip colors in your purse to test out bold pouts. Change up your part or try clip-in bangs for a whole new vibe.
Most importantly, take risks and don’t stress small slip-ups. Daniel says Emilia has fun with makeup by being open to trying every trend that intrigues her. “She rocks a bold red lip, graphic cat-eye, glitter cut crease, and soft glam with equal panache,” he notes. Confidence is the best accessory. Wear what makes you shine. With Daniel’s tips, you can unlock your own inner glamour and become addicted to making yourself up. Transform into your own starlet by taking cues from Emilia Clark’s timeless beauty.
