We caught up with Cheryl on the Cannes red carpet to talk beauty, beaches and down days. 

What's the best tip you have ever learnt from a makeup artist?

Play with make-up, be creative and don't be scared.

What beauty advice would you give your teenage self?

Keep things simple and don't cake makeup on to hide spots because it makes your skin look worse.

What 3 beauty items are always in your handbag?

Lipgloss, Elnett hairspray and mascara.

What skincare products do you swear by before a big day?

I use a Decleor Night Balm to hydrate my skin and I also love to apply oil at night, the L'Oreal Paris Extraordinary Facial Oil is great for this.

Your best exercise tip?

Tracey Anderson – you can buy her DVDs and she also has a subscription now where she puts up a new video each week.

What's your go-to drink on a night out?

Depends how tired I am, if I'm tired I will start with shots. I do like a vodka redbull to wake up or a vodka lime soda.

What do you like to do on your days off? 

Just being in a tracksuit playing Mario Cart.

City break or beach break?

Beach.

Cheryl is a spokesperson for L'Oréal Paris, the official beauty partner of Cannes Film Festival.