Diane Kruger dresses for love

Jun 13, 2010, 6:00 GMT

Diane Kruger thinks it is "important" to look good for her boyfriend at all times.

The 'Inglourious Basterds' actress - who has been dating Joshua Jackson for four years - insists on always making an effort with her appearance, even if she is tired.

She said: "I still think it's important to put on some make-up and a nice dress for my boyfriend. I'm not one of those girls who stops working and just throws on sweatpants. At night it's nice to wear make-up."

However, while she cares about her appearance, the 33-year-old beauty shuns help from professional fashion and beauty experts.

She added: "I tend to do my own make -up for red-carpet events and I have an obscene amount of make-up.

"I really believe that if you even out your skin tone - foundation not too thick, just enough coverage- then you can do anything with the rest of your make-up."

Although she knows a lot about make-up, Diane believes her contentment with Joshua is the real key to her beauty.

She explained: "If you love you'll make someone feel beautiful and if you're loved you feel beautiful yourself."