Lauren Luke's beauty buys: Green

Giorgio Armani Maestro Eyeshadow Mono No13 £18, from Selfridges . Lauren says: Looks cute and is handy for the handbag, but average for the price. A beautiful shade, but not that intense once applied. Best with a base underneath. ★★★ Photograph: Sara Morris Photograph: Sara Morris/guardian.co.uk Gosh nail lacquer in metallic green £4.89, from Superdrug . Lauren says: I really like this brand – it’s such a brilliant colour range and ­affordable – but this is a let-down. A gorgeous colour, but it comes off too easily. You need clear polish on top to make this worthwhile. ★★ Photograph: Sara Morris Photograph: Sara Morris/guardian.co.uk Lancôme Hypnose Drama in pop ­petrol £19.50. Lauren says: I love the design – a great brush with soft bristles. Once on, it stays put and wears well. ★★★★ Photograph: Sara Morris Photograph: Sara Morris/guardian.co.uk MAC eye kohl in minted £12. Lauren says : Easy-to-sharpen pencil – it’s so creamy, yet keeps its form. Gorgeous colour and the emerald shade with gold shimmer is bang on trend. You are never let down by Mac. ★★★★★ Photograph: Sara Morris Photograph: Sara Morris/guardian.co.uk Nars eyeshadow duo in wicked £23. Lauren says: I love this – use the lighter shade to highlight. Pretty packaging and a useful mirror. Pricey, but worth it. ★★★★ Photograph: Sara Morris Photograph: Sara Morris/guardian.co.uk Ruby & Millie eye powder pen in green £11.50, from Boots . Lauren says: Great idea – a pen-shaped applicator with two shades of green to blend and highlight – but in reality you need to put a lot on to build up a decent colour. ★★★ Photograph: Sara Morris Photograph: Sara Morris/guardian.co.uk