Red lipstick is one of the most iconic makeup trends that has graced the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival over the years. It has been the timeless companion of stars from the past and present, leaving a unique impression on their looks, making them exude femininity and beauty, and highlighting their lips in a highly attractive and delicate manner.
Over the five days of the 77th Cannes Film Festival, many stars dazzled with different shades of red lipstick, each according to their skin tone and eye makeup choices. So how did they style red lipstick in their appearances on the red carpet of the 77th Cannes Film Festival?
Nina Sandbech in Orange-Red Lipstick
Global fashion blogger Nina Sandbech looked extremely feminine and beautiful with bright red lipstick, which accentuated her fuller lips and dominated her look. She paired it with soft eye makeup and multiple layers of mascara, along with glowing, even-toned skin makeup. She also chose a sleek bun hairstyle with a middle part and tight bangs pulled back, highlighting her delicate and attractive facial features.
Kristel Van De Kamp in Velvet Red Lipstick
Star Kristel Van De Kamp also shone with red lipstick in her own style, exuding beauty, vibrancy, and strength. She opted for a dark velvet red lipstick that emphasized her lips and enhanced their fullness. She paired it with very soft nude eye makeup close to her skin tone, subtle false eyelashes that highlighted her blue eyes, and a softly winged eyeliner at the outer corner of the eye. She completed her look with a sleek side-parted bob hairstyle with smooth bangs pulled behind her ears.
Samadhi Zendejas in Cherry Red Lipstick
Samadhi Zendejas, known for her dark skin, chose a matte cherry red lipstick that highlighted her full lips and harmonized well with her skin tone. She paired it with soft brown-toned eye makeup, prominent lashes, and brown kohl inside the eyes, making her eyes appear wider and larger. She opted for medium coverage with attractive bronze tones for her skin makeup. Additionally, she chose a loose bun hairstyle with a middle part and wavy strands falling on the sides of her face, giving her look a very youthful and vibrant touch.
Eva Green in Bright Red Lipstick
Star Eva Green, who had daily appearances on the red carpet of the 77th Cannes Film Festival as a jury member, dazzled in one of her looks with bright red lipstick. It harmonized beautifully with her fair skin and blue eyes, complemented by simple, muted eye makeup, and pink blush that added radiance and vitality to her face. She used attractive fluffy false lashes that highlighted her mesmerizing eyes. For her hair, she chose loose wavy strands with a side part.
Dorra Zarrouk in Classic Red Lipstick
Star Dorra Zarrouk captivated with her presence and beauty on the fifth day of the 77th Cannes Film Festival. Known for her elegant and youthful looks, she chose classic red lip-stick for the red carpet during the screening of “Emila Perez.” She paired it with attractive eye makeup featuring thin, winged eyeliner extending outside the eye, prominent lashes, and black kohl on the inner corner of the eye. She completed her look with a braided bun hairstyle with a middle part and a wavy strand falling on the side of her face.
Steps to Apply Red Lipstick Like the Stars
- Exfoliate the Lips: It is essential to prepare your lips well before applying red lipstick. Use a light lip scrub, and then remove it with a damp cotton cloth to get rid of all dead skin cells.
- Moisturize the Lips: Applying red lip-stick on soft, silky lips gives you a dazzling and attractive look. Therefore, choose a non-sticky lip balm or use a hydrating lip mask that provides necessary moisturizers and nutrients.
- Outline the Lips: For perfect red lip makeup, outline the outer edges of your lips with a red contour pencil, then fill them in to create an ideal base that helps extend the longevity of the red lip-stick.
- Apply Red Lipstick: Choose a matte red lip-stick shade that complements your skin tone. After selecting the color, fill in your lips with the red lipstick, ensuring it is even in color and intensity.