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Elle Fanning attends the screening of "Les Miserables" during the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival, May 15, 2019.

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The Best Beauty Looks at the Cannes Film Festival

November 19, 2021
By Iman Balagam
Oh, Cannes, the French film festival that most Americans (myself included) have trouble pronouncing. Every summer our favorite models, actors and influencers head to the South of France for a week of promotions, red carpets, performances and galas. After the excitement that was the Camp-themed MET Gala, I thought the best of 2019 had already arrived. But I was proven wrong! Everyone brought their A-game for the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival. Down below we highlight our film festival favorites. (Now say that three times fast!)
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Adriana Lima attends the screening of
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Adriana Lima stunned, per usual, in a blue sequined gown at the screening of “Oh Mercy! (Roubaix, une Lumiere),” May 22, 2019. Contrasting her blue color scheme, she rocked a red lipstick along with matte foundation and lengthy lashes.

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Bella Hadid attends the screening of
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Bella Hadid went sans eyeliner in lieu of mauve eyeshadow and wispy lashes at the “Rocketman” premiere, May 16, 2019. Her messy updo taunted me — it is the same one I constantly attempt and fail miserably at. Excuse me while I YouTube how to recreate this look.

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Leomie Anderson attends the screening of
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British model, Leomie Anderson gave us yet another strong look at Cannes while at the screening of “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood,” May 21, 2019. Baby hair but make it fashion!

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Dame Helen Mirren attends the screening of
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Dame Helen Mirren debuted cotton candy chic hair at the screening of “Les Plus Belles Annees D’Une Vie,” May 18, 2019.

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Ming Xi attends the screening of
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Newly engaged Ming Xi, stepped out on the “Les Plus Belles Annees D’Une Vie” red carpet, May 18, 2019, with a sleek pulled back updo.

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Margot Robbie attends the photocall for
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Margot Robbie paid homage to Sharon Tate at the “Once Upon A Time in Hollywood” photocall, May 22, 2019, by recreating her 1968 Cannes hairstyle — two loose braids on both sides of her face. I am welcoming this flower-child look with open arms.

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Eva Longoria attends the
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Eva Longoria turned heads at the “Rocketman” gala party, May 16, 2019. When getting ready for the red carpet, four hairdressers blow-dried her hair simultaneously. A true representation of living your best life. Shockingly, this glamorous look was created using only L’Oréal Paris products. Brb, headed to Target.

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Selena Gomez attends the opening ceremony and screening of
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Old! Hollywood! Glam! Selena Gomez stunned at the screening of “The Dead Don’t Die,” May 14, 2019. Her sharp black eyeliner paired perfectly with her bold red lip and twisted updo.

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Amber Heard attends the screening of
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Red Carpet has a whole new meaning this year with all the celebrities who wore a bold red (or burgundy if we are getting technical) lip. Amber Heard dazzled at the screening of “Pain and Glory,” May 17, 2019. She complemented her look with a maroon shadow that made her green eyes pop.

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Chris Lee attends the screening of
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Looking to switch things up? Lavender hair might be the answer you are looking for. Chinese singer Chris Lee embraced this season’s trendiest color at the “Les Miserables” screening, May 15, 2019. A neutral lip tied everything together.

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Priyanka Chopra attends the screening of
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas stepped out on the “Rocketman” red carpet, May 16, 2019, with a twist on the traditional cat-eye. Leaving the outer corners unfilled, makeup artist Morgane Martini created an open wing with Marc Jacobs’ Fineliner in Blacquer. Martini completed the look with Le Marc Lip Crème Lipstick in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.

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Cindy Bruna attends the amfAR Cannes Gala 2019 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, May 23, 2019.
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French Model Cindy Bruna muted down her textured dress with a slicked side-part and nude lip at the amfAR Cinema Against AIDS Gala, May 23, 2019.

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Dua Lipa attends the amfAR Cannes Gala 2019 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, May 23, 2019.
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Dua Lipa looked hotter than hell at the amfAR Cinema Against AIDS Gala, May 23, 2019. Her hair was pulled back into a tight bun, which paired well with her ruffled Valentino gown.

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Winne Harlow attends the screening of
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Supermodel Winnie Harlow shined at the “Oh Mercy! (Roubaix, une Lumiere)” premiere with a metallic purple eyeshadow look, May 22, 2019. The eyes are the highlight of this look, but I am more curious to know what clear lip gloss she is wearing.

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Elle Fanning attends the screening of
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We’ve seen a resurgence in hair accessories this year — headbands, barrettes, butterfly clips. And now we get to say a warm welcome to our old festival favorite, the flower crown! Stylist Jenda Alcorn threw Elle Fanning’s hair into a wraparound milkmaid braid, nestling flowers in between strands, to create this gorgeous summery look for the screening of “Les Miserables,” May 15, 2019. Makeup artist Erin Ayanian Monroe kept Fanning’s makeup light, adding a light pink lip stain and a swipe of silver shimmery eyeshadow.

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Elsa Hosk attends the amfAR Cannes Gala 2019 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, May 23, 2019.
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Victoria Secret Angel Elsa Hosk, paired her poufy-sleeved Stella Maxwell cocktail dress with loose beach waves and a bronze eye look at the amfAR Cinema Against AIDS Gala, May 23, 2019.

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Jasmine Tookes attends the amfAR Cannes Gala 2019 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, May 23, 2019.
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Supermodel Jasmine Tookes’ skin looked as radiant as ever on the red carpet for the amfAR Cinema Against AIDS Gala, May 23, 2019. The soft look paired perfectly with her Georges Chakra yellow tie-dye gown.

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Julianne Moore attends the opening ceremony and screening of
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The ageless beauty attended the screening of “The Dead Don’t Die,” May 14, 2019, in her signature hair color. Bold lashes, a pink gloss and a muted smoky eye created a fresh, glowing look. This is one of the few Cannes looks my inexperienced hands may be able to recreate!

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Kendall Jenner attends the amfAR Cannes Gala 2019 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, May 23, 2019.
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Kendall Jenner was the star of the amfAR Cinema Against AIDS Gala red carpet. Her soft Hollywood waves, monochromatic eyeshadow and dewy skin complemented her pink tulle gown perfectly.

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Maria Borges ttends the screening of
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Maria Borges made a case for pixie cuts everywhere with this chic look at the “Rocketman” premiere, May 16, 2019.

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Alessandra Ambrosio attends the screening of
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Former Victoria Secret angel, Alessandra Ambrosio, proved once again that red lipstick is forever at the screening of “Les Miserables,” May 15, 2019. Her hair was swept up into the messy loose bun of my dreams. Two soft tendrils framed her ever-perfect face.

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Sara Sampaio attends the amfAR Cannes Gala 2019 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, May 23, 2019.
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Supermodel Sara Sampaio went for a vampy makeup look at the amfAR Cinema Against AIDS Gala, May 23, 2019. A tight ponytail and deep red lips was a major switch up from her last Cannes look.

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Shailene Woodley attends the screening of
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At the “Rocketman” premiere Shailene Woodley gave us so much to mimic! Bold brow! Tuxedo dress! Strong middle part!

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Sui He attends the screening of
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Chinese supermodel Sui He brought her luminous skin to the “Les Plus Belles Annees D’Une Vie” red carpet, May 18, 2019. Her soft makeup and natural hair look accentuated her electric pink gown.

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Dakota Fanning attends the The Chopard Trophy event during the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival, May 20, 2019.
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Just like her sister Elle, Dakota Fanning brought Coachella to Cannes. Jenda Alcorn, who works with both Fanning sisters, styled Dakota’s straight hair with a middle part and a flower crown using with fresh flowers for The Chopard Trophy event, May 20, 2019. I may take up gardening so I can recreate this floral hair look each morning.

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Chiara Ferragni attends the screening of
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Our favorite influencer, Chiara Ferragni, tested the short-haired waters by sporting a blunt bob wig at the screening of “Once Upon A Time in Hollywood,” May 21, 2019. Her makeup artist Manuele Mameli created this frosty eye look using the Lancome Hypnose Palette in French nude.

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