The Cannes Film Festival 2026 continued in full glamour on Saturday 16 May, with the Croisette red carpet once again delivering standout beauty moments. This time, it was Simone Ashley and Andie MacDowell who stole the spotlight, both attending as L’Oréal Paris ambassadors with radiant, red-carpet-ready looks crafted by L’Oréal Paris Global Makeup Artist Harold James.
From glowing skin to statement lashes, here’s a full breakdown of their Cannes beauty looks using products from L’Oréal Paris.
Simone Ashley’s Effortless Glass-Skin Glam
Simone Ashley’s Cannes look leaned into fresh, luminous skin with soft definition and a modern, natural glow.
Skincare Prep
Harold James began by prepping the skin with:
- Revitalift Filler Glass Skin Serum (£13.49, was £17.99)
Base & Complexion
To achieve a flawless, light-reflecting base:
- True Match Concealer (£10.99)
- Lumi Glotion (£11.99)
- Lumi Blush in shade 626 (£11.99)
- Lumi Le Glass (£11.99)
Eyes & Brows
For lifted, defined eyes:
- NEW Extensionist Mascara (£13.99) for lengthened, curled lashes
- Infallible Faux Brow (£11.99) for softly filled brows
Simone’s overall look balanced dewy radiance with sculpted minimalism—perfect for Cannes’ signature red carpet lighting.
Andie MacDowell’s Timeless Red-Carpet Elegance
Andie MacDowell brought classic Hollywood glamour to the Croisette, elevated with modern glow and soft smoky definition.
Skincare Base
To create a smooth, hydrated canvas:
- Revitalift Filler Gel Cream (£14.99)
Flawless Complexion
Her radiant base featured:
- True Match Foundation (£11.99)
- True Match Blush (£8.99)
- True Match Powder (£8.99)
- Lumi Le Glow (£11.99) for added radiance
- Infallible 3-Second Setting Mist (£9.99) to lock in longevity
Eyes, Brows & Lips
For her signature sultry finish:
- Panorama Mascara (£13.99) for bold lashes
- Infallible Grip Liner (£7.99)
- Brow Lamination (£11.99) for structured brows
- NEW Blurfiller Blurring Lip Contour (£10.99)
- Plump Ambition (£11.99) for a fuller lip effect
Hair Finishing Touch
- Elnett Strong Hold Hairspray (£3.86) for soft volume and hold
Cannes Beauty Trends: Glow, Skin & Soft Definition
This year’s Cannes red carpet continues to highlight a shift toward “your skin but elevated” beauty—where hydration, glow and lightweight coverage take priority over heavy glam. Both Simone Ashley and Andie MacDowell embodied this effortlessly, proving that modern red carpet beauty is all about balance.
About L’Oréal Paris:
L’Oréal Paris Official UK
L’Oréal Paris Global Site
L’Oréal Paris is one of the world’s leading beauty brands, known for its innovation in skincare, makeup and haircare. As a long-standing partner of Cannes Film Festival, the brand continues to define red carpet beauty moments year after year.
From glowing complexions to iconic lash moments, Cannes 2026 proves once again that red carpet beauty is all about luminous skin, modern elegance, and timeless star power.
