Cannes 2025 Lip Moments: Iconic Lipstick Looks

Cannes 2025 Lip Moments: Lipstick Looks That Lit Up the French Riviera

The Cannes Film Festival is known for glittering gowns and bright camera flashes. This year, the talk of the French Riviera was lip, bold colours, smart textures, and formulas that stayed put through long nights. Four Indian stars: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Alia Bhatt, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Nancy Tyagi—each chose a different shade and finish. Their choices give us simple lessons you can try at home.

1. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: Classic Red That Lasts

Aishwarya walked the red carpet in a sharp black gown and strong Red lipstick. The colour was cool-toned and rich. It stayed neat from the first photo to the final party because she used a long-lasting lipstick formula that sets after one coat.

Simple tip: If you love red but fear smudges, press a tissue on your lips, add a thin dusting of loose powder, then add one more coat. This quick “set” trick keeps the colour in place.

2. Alia Bhatt: Soft Nude Shine

Alia made her Cannes debut in an ivory dress paired with a rosy-beige liquid lipstick featuring a glossy finish. The shade looked natural yet polished, perfect for her fresh, stylish look.

Simple tip: Want that glassy look? Pick a liquid lipstick that lists “hydrating” on the tube. Dab it once, let it dry, then add a clear balm on top for comfort.

3. Aditi Rao Hydari: Warm Brown Matte

Aditi paired her handloom sari with a soft terracotta-pink brown lipstick in a lightweight matte lipstick formula. The warm tone matched the gold threads in her sari and let her red sindoor stand out.

Simple tip: Matte can feel dry. Before you apply, smooth on a thin layer of lip balm, wait two minutes, blot, and then add the colour. You get the matte look with none of the flakiness.

4. Nancy Tyagi: Cool Mauve Statement

Fashion influencer Nancy Tyagi wore a huge pink gown she made herself and chose a mauve Matte lipstick, a shade darker than the dress. The cool mauve stopped the pastel look from feeling too sweet.

Simple tip: When your outfit is very light, try a lip shade one or two steps deeper so your face doesn’t get lost in the photos.

Why Lip Colour Mattered This Year

1. No masks, full smiles. After years of covered faces, stars celebrated by showing bright colours again.
   
   

2. Personal stories. Aishwarya used red to nod to Indian bridal colour; Aditi matched modern fashion with cultural sindoor.
   
   

3. Better science. Today’s formulas mix skincare and pigment, so one swipe resists sea breeze, snacks, and champagne.
   
   

Final Word

Cannes 2025 proved that lips can steal the show. Whether you love a fire-engine red, a shiny nude, a warm brown, or a cool mauve, there’s a simple way to wear it—and keep it on. Pick your favourite formula—long-lasting lipstick, liquid lipstick, or classic Matte lipstick—and let your smile be your best accessory on any red carpet, street, or selfie.