Cannes Film Festival: The 26 best beauty looks of all time

There are sculptural up dos and then there's this utterly incredible do sported by supermodel Leomie Anderson at the 2025 festival. Now, this is red carpet beauty at its very best. 

Behold, the power of an absolutely incredible red lip. Softer than your standard power pout, but still the perfect finishing touch to a powder blue ensemble. 10/10 Scarlett. 

Here at H! Fashion we are big fans of supermodel Elsa Hosk's take on event dressing, and this bombastic Hollywood hair do teamed with a modern take on a glittery eye is something we'll be recreating from now til Christmas. 

Dua Lipa looked every inch the modern Hollywood movie star at the Omar la Fraise premiere with soft, sweepy bangs and sultry eyes, complimented by her dazzling diamond drop earrings.

Simone Ashley opted for an elegant beauty look featuring a sleek, sculpted bun with a sharp side part that stole the show .Her makeup is glowing, with bronzed skin, a soft smoky eye, and a matte mauve lip.

Princess Diana looked resplendent in 1987 in a pale blue Catherine Walker gown which she paired with her trademark blue waterlines. As with all of her beauty choices, this is a timeless look that is still replicated today. 

Jude Law's daughter Iris made a vampy, crimson lip the focal point of her mesmerising look. She also made the case for the return of the slit brow.

Kate perfected natural glamour in 1998, wearing her hair pulled back with a subtle pop of blush on her cheeks.

Jodie Turner-Smith rocked oil-slick eyeshadow and a seriously high-drama bun in 2021.

Anne Hathaway went super understated in 2022, and yet still made a major impact with her glossy locks, champagne-coloured shadow and neutral lip.

Model Coco Rocha blew us away in 2021 with rich, burnt red smoky eyes and an avant-garde braided updo. This look was out-of-the-box and really made a statement. 

Gemma Chan went for maximum drama in 2021 with long, fluttery lashes and gems carefully positioned under her lower lash lines. As we head to festival season, consider mirroring Gemma and adding gems for some sparkle. 

Actress Deepika Padukone brought major drama to the Cannes red carpet in 2019, rocking a heavily defined lower lash line, straight brows and a high pony. Black Swan gals Mila Kunis and Natalie Portman would very much approve.

Margot Robbie debuted a super low-key version of baby braids in 2019 alongside a dash of mascara and a rose pink lip. This was an unexpected hair choice for Margot at the time but since then, braided moments have become her signature. 

Elizabeth Taylor exuded regality in 1957 with strong dark arches, radiant skin and her unique double row eyelashes. She wore her hair up with curls adorning her forehead, styled alongside her beloved antique diamond tiara, a gift from her husband Mike Todd.

Léa Seydoux looked achingly chic in 2018 with a crisp red lip and a sharp bombshell bob. There is so much power in a statement red lip, and the french actresses proved it with this beauty look. 

Lily-Rose Depp radiated Cannes-level glam in 2017 with soft bouncy curls, richly defined eyes and a pale pink lip. She also sported tousled, wavy, locks which is the perfect effortless spring time hair style.

Sophia Loren epitomised screen star glamour in 1955 with her trademark angular arches, defined eyes and a bold lip. This is a timeless look that will never go out of style. 

Demi Moore proved with this look that sometimes less is more. She opted for a natural glam moment featuring glowing skin, rosy cheeks and a nude liostick. As for her signature XL jet-black locks she kept the uber straight - sleek and sophisticated. 

Grace Kelly looked characteristically elegant in 1955 with her blonde locks slicked back away from her face and a pared-back makeup look that allowed her natural beauty to take centre stage.

Donning the razor fringe before it was even a thing, Brigitte Bardot wore a tousled updo with her choppy bangs and a minimalistic cat eye, finished with giant hoop earrings.