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The 22 Best Beauty Looks From Cannes 2016

by Katharine McEntee

With their perfectly tousled hair and bright red lips, the French know how to do beauty right. So when the Cannes Film Festival rolls around and the celebs retreat to the Riviera for an 11-day film soirée, they often amp their beauty game to whole other levels. With the best beauty looks at Cannes 2016 ranging from Hollywood bombshell Blake Lively’s Cinderella style up-do to French actor Melanie Thierry’s perfectly un-perfect waves, there is a beauty look for just about everyone.

Whether you like a bold lip and a barrel curl like Anna Kendrick or you take a "less is more" approach towards beauty á la Lily-Rose Depp, it's highly likely that these Cannes beauty looks will inspire you to try something new. After all, changing up your beauty routine might just be the easiest and most budget-friendly way to update any look.

Want to wear a repeat outfit without feeling like everyone will remember? Change it up with a bold new ‘do like Kristen Stewart. Looking for a way to make a statement without spending a ton of money? Then try a crimson-colored lip like Lily Donaldson. Whatever you fancy, the Cannes red carpet is sure to have done it. So what are you waiting for? Here are the most swoon-worthy beauty looks from the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.

1. Riley Keough

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Riley Keough's face framing up-do and summer glow make for the perfect vacation beauty look.

2. Bella Hadid

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Bella Hadid kept it simple on the Cannes red carpet with a natural contour, gold eyeshadow, and a nude colored lip.

3. Nicole Warne

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Blogger Nicole Warne, aka Gary Pepper Girl, looked like a moviestar with a bold lip and elegant up-do.

4. Melanie Thierry

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French actor Melanie Thierry's effortless beauty look was seasonal beauty goals.

5. Blake Lively

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Blake Lively's pretty pink lips and whispy up-do are giving me all kinds of princess vibes.

6. Aishwarya Rai

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Rai livened up the red carpet with a periwinkle pout.

7. Kristen Stewart

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Kristen Stewart brought her edgy style to the Cannes red carpet with a deep side part bleached 'do and heavily lined eyes.

8. Kendall Jenner

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A new look for the star, Kendall Jenner opted for a smoky eye and slicked-back hair combo that was both sexy and elegant.

9. Amal Clooney

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Amal Clooney embraced both bold brows and a bright red lip.

10. Naomi Watts

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Watts' side parted hair and fuchsia colored lip made for a great way to update any outfit, whether it be a pair of jeans or an evening gown.

11. Sonam Kapoor

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Sonam Kapoor's bold brows and pearlescent highlighter added drama to her already gorgeous white outfit.

12. Anna Kendrick

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If you didn't already learn from Amal Clooney's Cannes look, then let Anna Kendrick teach you that a yellow dress and red lip combo is a must.

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13. Lily Donaldson

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Donaldson embraced the '90s revival with effortless hair, a dramatic dark lip, and the accessory of the moment: a choker.

14. Lily-Rose Depp

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It looks as though Lily-Rose Depp embraced the French attitude towards beauty. She showed off her gorgeous glow with minimal makeup and easy waves.

15. Li Bingbing

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Li Bingbing was the epitome of glamour with a bold bun, volumized lashes, and dark colored nails.

16. Kirsten Dunst

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Kirsten Dunst gave the smoky eye a violet twist.

17. Julia Roberts

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Julia Roberts' Cannes beauty look is already iconic. Her bombshell waves, lined eyes, and nude lips made for a red carpet beauty classic.

18. Sasha Lane

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Sasha Lane's up-do and minimal makeup look was both understated and elegant.

19. Marion Cotillard

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Marion Cotillard looked like she just stepped off the Dior runway with a deep parted low-do and a dark hued lip.

20. Susan Sarandon

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When in doubt, throw on a chic pair of shades and a swipe of red lipstick.

21. Victoria Beckham

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Victoria Beckham knows that a strapless looks best with an up-do, and as for her dramatic winged eye, well that's just perfect.

22. Eva Longoria

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Longoria's copper colored lids and metallic nude lipstick were a black tie must.

Cannes sure does bring out a bevy of beauties.