I Found the $20 Lipstick Shade Selena Gomez Is Wearing at Cannes

Samantha Holender

May 18, 2024 at 6:06 AM·2 min read

Selena gomez in a red lip at cannes film festival.

I’m all for a no-makeup makeup look, as is Selena Gomez. But if there ever was a time to go more glam, it’s at the Cannes red carpet. That’s exactly what the Rare Beauty founder did for her first official engagement at the film festival.

Gomez, who is starring in Emilia Pérez, left her hotel (presumably for the red carpet) wearing a blue-red lip that I quickly identified as the Rare Beauty Lip Souffle Matte Lip Cream in the shade Inspire. It’s the only bright red in the actress’s entire beauty range, so it’s become her go-to for a statement swipe. Despite its matte formula, the air-whipped cream has a light and hydrating feel that won’t emphasize any dry patches. Plus, I can attest that it won’t feather or fade for hours—a must for a red-carpet event. Best of all, it retails for an affordable $20.

Selena Gomez wearing a black dress and a red Rare Beauty lipstick in cannes

The rest of Gomez’s beauty look was kept on the simple side. Her glowing skin was presumably the handiwork of Rare’s Tinted Moisture and Positive Light Silky Touch Highlighter (my money is on the shade Enlighten). The Only Murders in the Building actress, who is working with makeup artist Hung Vanngo for Cannes, kept her eye makeup simple with just a touch of eyeliner and mascara.

Her current look contrasts with the fresh, bare-faced aesthetic she wore when touching down in France earlier in the day. Gomez was photographed en route to her hotel with a slicked-back bun, sunglasses, and little to no makeup.

Selena Gomez arrives in Cannes wearing a white peplum mini dress by Self Portrait

Rest assured, this is only the start of Gomez’s Cannes beauty moments—she has a busy week lined up. While we wait for her red carpet debut, scroll ahead to recreate her red-lipped look with shades from makeup artist-approved brands.

Editor's note: This post was updated on Sunday, May 19, to include Gomez's current makeup artist for Cannes.