With conversations surrounding Met Monday beginning to settle, the cultural spotlight now roots itself in the French Riviera, where the Cannes Film Festival 2026 once again ushers us into one of cinema’s most closely watched affairs. Now in its 79th iteration, the annual event serves as a celebration of film and artistry, spotlighting both emerging and long-revered voices within global cinema.
And of course, as previous years would have you know, the festival’s cultural imprint extends beyond cinema alone. Over the years, Cannes has cultivated quite the reputation for the many extravagant hair and make-up looks that grace the red carpet. This year sees our favourite starlets stepping onto La Croisette and delivering a compelling lineup of luminous glam, elegant updos and glowing skin. For starters, Rebecca Donaldson and Uma Jammeh made equally compelling cases for the sleek ‘do with braids and a pulled-back bun, respectively. The ever-so classic old Hollywood silhouette did, in fact, make an appearance, with Maura Higgins debuting a magnificently dramatic retro flip. And to the delight of many a beauty fiend, a heavier beat—as seen on Heidi Klum and Ikram Abdi—in the form of a sculpted smoky eye, nonetheless.
And without further ado, spy Vogue Singapore’s curation for the most extravagant Cannes Film Festival 2026 beauty moments worth having firmly on your radar.
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Bella Hadid
We’d expect no less from the publicly minted Queen of Cannes herself. To complement her custom Prada gown and radiant Chopard jewels, Bella Hadid packs on an iridescent silver shimmer atop the high points of her face. She pairs the glow with a statement tight-line and a dewy milky mani.
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Simone Ashley
On the The Devil Wears Prada 2 starlet, a carved-out eye crafted by make-up artist Harold James lends a striking appearance. Dashes of plum across her cheekbones and lips add a welcome warmth.
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Yoona
With her natural-leaning glam in check, Yoona showcases her gently curled tresses. The softness extends to the mien, with a gradient pink lip on display.
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Barbara Sprouse
With motherhood on the agenda, Barbara Sprouse’s pregnancy glow is hard to miss. Hair stylist Owen Gould sculpts her flowing lengths into ethereally effortless waves. A diffused blush and a blurry pout create a celestial glow from within.
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Becky Armstrong
The star of this look? Our April ‘Retfrofuture’ cover star’s wispy bang moment. The actress dons her signature fluttery lashes alongside an otherwise matte complexion.
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Alexandra Leclerc
Stepping out as the picture of elegance, Alexandra Leclerc dons a berry-tinted pout with a sweep of matching mauve across her peepers. The socialite’s signature slick-back bun gives way to her magnificent jewels.
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Zhou Ye
Returning to Cannes for her second consecutive year, Zhou Ye lets a bright coral lip take centre stage. Specks of rose gold find their footing across her lower lash line—an accompaniment to the crystal embellishments on her gown.
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Cara Delevingne
Equal parts sleek and fiery. For Cara Delevingne’s Cannes appearance, make-up artist Jayden Ho Pham opts for a bold red pout. Brows brushed up add to the feline appeal.
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Sümeyye Aydoğan
The classic pulled-back bun–but with a twist. With a rogue strand framing her face, the No Mercy star incorporates a meld of neutrals and pinks to create this stunning visage.
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Flora Coquerel
Flora Coquerel dazzles the red carpet with her intricately braided espresso-tinged mane, swirling atop her crown and woven into a sculpted bun. A medley of warm-toned hues lend the look a sun-kissed finish.
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Philippine Leroy Beaulieu
As a lustrous accompaniment to her YSL gown, the Emily in Paris star dons a wash of amethyst across her lids while her glossy tresses add just the right amount of je ne sais quoi.
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Demi Moore
That’s right, matte is so back. The newest addition to the Feature Film Jury dazzles in more ways than one. Demi Moore adds a twinkle of silver along her inner corners, opting for an otherwise flawlessly executed matte base.
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Alia Bhatt
Pretty in peach. The actress’s second Cannes appearance left little to be desired. In an all-out coral affair—by way of celebrity make-up artist Puneet B Saini, Alia Bhatt lets a sun-kissed flush and pout in matching pink take centre stage. Her walnut waves roam free, leading the eye straight to her Tamara Ralph gown.
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Ikram Abdi Omar
The British model leaned into the sculpted look, and then some. In a sharp contrast to her stark white gown and hijab, Ikram Abdi Omar sports a smoked-out lid and a glossy lip. Her carved out cheekbones add to the definition, all the more.
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Rebecca Donaldson
Sleek can, in fact, be show-stopping. Case in point: Rebecca Donaldson. Wearing her mane up in a sculpted braid, the model amps up the edge with a sharp, tight-lined lid. Her luminous, glass skin-esque complexion is definitely one for the books.
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Heidi Klum
Heidi Klum is definitely no stranger to a beauty look that turns some heads, and her Cannes look is no different. Her swoopy curls, rendered in bronde, are effortlessly voluminous. While her complexion leans minimal, a pop of smouldering brown across her lids makes for a sumptuous statement.
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Maura Higgins
Taking a page straight out of old Hollywood glam is none other than Traitors star, Maura Higgins. She wears her espresso-tinted bob parted to the side, all while opting for a high-cut lid and brows that launch the look straight into feline territory.
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Uma Jammeh
Yet another classic beauty to marvel at. The social media personality lets her pulled back ‘do draw all the focus to her butter-like complexion. Brought to life by make-up artist Alexia Amzallag, the look features fluttery lashes, an ombre lip and wonderfully bronzed cheeks. What’s not to love?
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Maya Aboul Hosn
In her premier appearance at Cannes, the former Miss Universe Lebanon captivates in a sultry beat. A pink-led palette takes centre stage, while a sweep of brown draws focus to the eyes.
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Olivia Neill
Half updos for the win. Letting her effortless beachy waves cascade, Olivia Neill debuts a satin-like base, pulled together by a dreamy mani in pale pink.
