The 2018 Cannes Film Festival Beauty Looks


At the Cannes Film Festival 2018, the beauty looks coming down the red carpet have been every bit as noteworthy as what's playing on-screen. We thought we had seen plenty of inspiration at this year's Met Gala, but it turns out our favorite celebs still had plenty of makeup and hair highlights to deliver. Stars like Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner, and Lupita Nyong'o are showing up in the South of France to grace our feeds in couture gowns paired with classic carpet glam. Think: Red lips, burgundy lids, glitter smoky eyes, and head-turning updos. Kristen Stewart, queen of Cannes, has already transformed her short hair several times this week, and Bella also managed to completely change up her hair four times in as many days. Whether you're looking for prom inspiration or just want to upgrade all your summer looks, the Cannes carpet is definitely delivering this year. Scroll through to see the best of the best.
- Vittorio Zunino Celotto1/22
Stella Maxwell
Model Stella Maxwell tried a new (literal) twist on the classic updo, fastening her hair into a double-duty high/low bun. She paired the look with silvery-blue shadow and mile-long lashes.
- Tony Barson2/22
Kristen Stewart
Nobody does the Cannes red carpet quite like Kristen Stewart (case in point: The time she took off her shoes and walked barefoot. Here, she wore her short, blond-tipped hair in tousled waves that imparted a sculptural effect to her 'do.
- Mike Marsland3/22
Lupita Nyong'o
We are not worthy of Lupita Nyong'o's afro ponytail, which stylist Vernon Francois fastened with a delicate braid. She complemented the 'do with a burgundy eye/lip combo, adding a serious pop to her embellished white gown.
- Venturelli4/22
Josephine Skriver
Model Josephine Skriver went for color coordination, matching her eye makeup to her ice-blue gown. Her hair was pulled into a low messy bun, with two pieces left out to frame her face.
- YANN COATSALIOU6/22
Kendall Jenner
Kendall usually switches up her outfits more than her beauty style at Cannes, but her go-to hair and makeup vibes definitely work for her. Here, her dark hair was curled into loose waves, and her bronze eyeshadow was a perfect complement to the mesh on her dress. She finished the mixed-metals look with an ultra-glossy lip, than proceeded to serve major face on the red carpet.
- Pascal Le Segretain7/22
Jasmine Tookes
Victoria's Secret model Jasmine Tookes was positively glowing in dewy skin and perfectly placed highlight. Her hair was slicked into an elegant top knot, and her lips were coated in a classic shade of Cannes red.
- Venturelli9/22
Bella Hadid
Everything about this Bella Hadid's look is simply stunning. Her lids, lips, and cheeks are all decorated in varying shades of creamy rose gold to match her blush-colored Dior gown, and her straight hair looks shinier than ever.
Makeup by Mary Phillips using Dior products
- George Pimentel10/22
Hailey Baldwin
Hailey Baldwin's pink Met Gala 2018 hair doesn't seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. For its second trip down a major red carpet, Hailey pulled it into a messy topknot to show off her grown-out roots in the prettiest way.
- Tristan Fewings11/22
Elsa Hosk
Elsa Hosk stepped onto the Cannes red carpet looking the epitome of old-school Hollywood glam in a barrel-curled bob and pink pout.
- Stephane Cardinale - Corbis12/22
Joan Smalls
Those red lips! That slicked-back high pony! Joan Smalls once again proved she can walk a red carpet just as masterfully as she can strut a runway.
- George Pimentel15/22
Sara Sampaio
Sara Sampaio's Cannes look featured cascading curls and the prettiest coral blush. Her tomato-red lip was so bright, it was practically neon.
- Dominique Charriau18/22
Ming Xi
Victoria's Secret model Ming Xi was fresh-faced and glowing, rocking a beige eye with subtle shimmer, and a lightly glossed lip.
- Pascal Le Segretain19/22
Winnie Harlow
Winnie Harlow's mermaid waves mimicked the geographic pattern of her dress, creating a seriously cool optical illusion. Fluttery lashes and shimmery eyeshadow completed her radiant look.






















