After a year-long yearning for red carpets and celeb sightings at events, things seem to be returning to (the new) normal, starting with celebrities taking over the Cannes Film Festival 2021. The annual Cannes Film Festival might first and foremost be known as a showcase of the world's greatest film talent, but it also plays host to some of the most glamorous looks of the year.
And we're glad to report that this year has been no different — there have been some breathtaking hair, and makeup looks from this year's festival. Ahead, we're rounding up the best beauty looks from the Cannes Film Festival 2021.
01. Bella Hadid

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Bella Hadid is right at the top of the list because, let's be real — the supermodel has served lewks after lewks at the festival. This one just happens to be our favourite. Apart from the intricate gilded gold neckpiece, her makeup is on fleek. With sharply contoured cheekbones, a soft, smokey eye, and nude lips, this versatile yet minimal look is perfect for, well, anyone. The slick bun gives her makeup an added old-world charm, and we're copying this for all future occasions to come.
02. Diipa Büller Khosla

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Diipa Büller Khosla’s soft glam look is giving us all the feels. With full, bushy brows, kohl-rimmed eyes, and perfectly glossy lips, the Indian influencer's lewk is attainable and gorgeous. Don't forget to peep the simple, white manicure too!
03. Kat Graham

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Kat Graham is giving us major '90s vibes, and we're here for it. Her shimmery, ombré green eyeshadow looks bomb.com, and we love that she's kept the base and the lips minimal. We're also digging the fact that her hair has been done up with the internet-favourite curtain bangs since it takes her overall look to a whole new level.
04. Nidhi Sunil

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Nidhi Sunil's giving us one thing, and that's a major cat-eye inspiration! With a perfectly flicked wing, we're here for her otherwise minimal, pared-down beauty look. Her textured waves with highlights take the look up a notch, and the next time we get highlights, we're definitely using her gorgeous locks as inspiration.
05. Diane Kruger

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2021 seems to be the year of barely-there makeup, and if you're ready to hop onto that train, let Diane Kruger's look be an inspiration. Peachy, subtle hues dominate her makeup, making for an elegant beauty look. The half-up hair kept together with a black bow complements the makeup perfectly too.
Written by Nishtha Bhalla on Jul 12, 2021
Nishtha is a freelance writer who loves all things beauty, fashion, culture, and lifestyle. With content covering a variety of topics, she brings a holistic, nuanced perspective to her writing. In her free time, she can be found watching reruns of The Office, reading anything she can get her hands on, and experimenting with astrology.