(Cover) - EN Star Style - Eva Mendes spends about two hours perfecting her look before a big event.

The stunning American actress confessed to taking about 120 minutes to prune herself before leaving the house so she appears in pristine condition before work and in front of potential paparazzi.

The star always looks exemplary with her bronzed, flawless skin and effortless style.

I started getting ready yesterday at 4pm, she joked when asked by more! magazine how long it takes her to get ready. Not really about two hours! she corrected.

The 36-year-old recently appeared at the Philharmonic 2010/2011 Season Opening Night Gala in Los Angeles dressed head to toe in a beautiful flowing cream Christian Dior dress, which accentuated her curvaceous figure.

But the dark-haired beauty who reportedly used to get teased for having buck teeth says she concentrates on styling herself from above the shoulders first and foremost, rather than below.

Its all hair and make-up! Take that away and Im average just your girl next door, she confessed. (C) Cover Media