Lena Headey parodies home beauty tutorials with some 'tips' of her own

Don't question Queen Cersei's methods.
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Just because you're barely leaving the house at the moment, doesn't mean you can't look your best.

On Tuesday, with the UK currently under government lockdown to quell the spread of the coronavirus, British Game of Thrones star Lena Heady took to Instagram to share some DIY beauty 'tips' for those staying indoors — and it goes without saying do not try these at home.

Royally flipping the bird to online beauty tutorials, Headey embarks on a parody that makes the most of household items like buttery spread, a spatula, and a dustpan and brush. It's pretty glorious.


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"I like to pop a bit on a kitchen tool," says Headey, wielding a pack of Flora. "You scoop it out, you can just put it all over the face. Rub it in. Leave that on all day and you'll get a lovely sheen — sort of a glow — as if you've been outside."

Headey had promised the 'tutorial' earlier in the week in a very clever video meant to get the logo for the National Health Service (NHS) in front of her followers. By distracting people with the promise of a "beauty routine" while wearing an NHS hoodie, Headey pointed people to related merchandise being sold for Help Them Help Us — a fundraising initiative set up by doctors who are fighting COVID-19 in hospitals around the UK.

Don't question Queen Cersei's methods.

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Sam Haysom

Sam Haysom is the Deputy UK Editor for Mashable. He covers entertainment and online culture, and writes horror fiction in his spare time.

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