Natural beauty works best for Emma

Emma Watson thinks it's "sad" when women "hide themselves" behind layers of make-up.

The British actress is famed for her understated beauty, and avoids wearing cosmetics during the day even though she is associated with cosmetics brand Lancome. Watson thinks more women should embrace their natural look.

"I love the French 'less is more' look - there's something very classy about it. It's so sad when people hide themselves behind too much make-up.

"I love French pharmacies. I'm obsessed - I could spend hours. They take a very medical, pharmaceutical approach to the face," she said in the latest issue of UK magazine Glamour.

Watson, 22, also revealed the secret behind her glowing complexion.

"I love having facials. I think it makes more of a difference to how I feel than a full-body massage does. You feel so fresh and new. And eyedrops... genius! The anti-redness ones are so good," she said.

Watson caused a buzz after cutting off her signature long locks after the end of Harry Potter filming. The beauty said her tresses reflect her state of mind.

"This sounds so ridiculous, but if you analyse what I've done with my hair over the years, it always matches my moods. Cutting off all my hair was all about getting rid of Harry Potter, and going dark was about mourning the end of Potter," she explained.

- Cover Media