Beauty Kit: Eva Green

Do you have any tips for looking good after a long-haul journey?

'If you're coming off an overnight flight I recommend sunglasses, then you don't need to do anything with your eyes. I like Touche Eclat; it's an easy way to cover up imperfections. And a MAC red lipstick instantly helps you seem made-up - although with red lipstick in an airport you do run the risk of being a bit "look at me".'

How do you get ready for the red carpet?

'All I need is a make-up artist because I definitely can't do it on my own. Val Garland is amazing. I love a smoky eye. One thing I have learnt is that dark red works well around blue eyes. It really makes them pop.'

What colour nail varnish do you take on holiday?

'I like dark blue. Chanel does the best nail polish.'

How do you keep fit?

'If I don't stay active it puts me in a bad mood. I do short bursts of cardio for 20 to 30 minutes at a time or I'll hire a personal trainer to be mean to me. I enjoy running and Thai boxing too.'

Have you ever had to drastically change your hairstyle for a film?

'Not yet, but I'd really like to cut it all off. I'm just waiting for the role.'

What fragrance do you wear?

'Santa Maria Novella's Melograno. I take it with me when I travel.'

How do you keep your hair healthy in the sun?

'L'Oréal Professionnel's Pro Fiber is an incredibly effective treatment for damaged hair - it's perfect after a holiday in the heat, particularly for me because my hair is really terrible. Oils are also good, any oil: I've tried olive, sesame and black-seed.'

Do you watch your diet?

'I worry a lot - I think that's how I stay slim. But then I am pretty good about food too. I don't eat a lot of red meat; in fact, I'm almost vegan. Although of course I'm French, so I need red wine. And I love juicing; I make my own combination in the morning with carrot, kale, apple, ginger and turmeric. I really believe it makes me feel better in myself.'

What products do you use as part of your daily skincare routine?

'I always cleanse with Cetaphil. It's very cheap - you can get it in Boots - but it's gentle and for me it's the best. Then I apply a thick moisturiser, usually Avène Cold Cream. It's meant for cold weather, but my skin is very fragile so I use it all year round.'

Do you like to sunbathe?

'I'm not a big fan of lying on the beach; I prefer a more activity-based holiday. And I always use SPF50 sun cream or the maximum protection I can get my hands on, even if it means I end up looking like a ghost. SkinCeuticals products are my favourite.'

How many hours sleep do you need a night?

'I tend to manage on five or six. I've always been like that, but it can't be good for me, can it? The best sleep I've had in years was at Singita Lebombo Lodge in South Africa. The Kruger National Park is truly magical.'

Eva Green is the international spokesperson for L'Oréal Professionnel