Gwyneth Paltrow is "terrible" at doing her own make-up.

The Oscar-winning actress - who has children Apple, seven and Moses, five with Coldplay singer Chris Martin - admits she is good at making sure others look great, but is never sure how to apply it to herself.

Writing in her GOOP newsletter, Gwyneth said: "Believe it or not, I am terrible at doing my own make-up. I'm decent at doing it for a friend, but when it comes to my own face, I never get it right."

Gwyneth, who is the face of Estee Lauder's Pleasures perfume, has previously claimed the only thing she needs to look her best is a good night of sleep.

She said: "For me, sleep is a major thing. I don't always get it, and when I don't, I look like I've been hit by a truck."

She has also claimed she is not a fan of dieting, but doesn't have to watch what she eats as she exercises a lot.

Gwyneth claimed: ""I had to work hard to get it like this, but now I'm here it's so great because I don't have to think about it. I can just enjoy life. What a relief is that."