It’s no secret we’re big fans of Eva Longoria. Whether she’s sharing her trampoline workout or covering her greys, we snap to attention every time she has beauty wisdom to share. And now she’s making a case for winged eyeliner, ponytails, and smokey eyes with her stunning red carpet appearances at the Cannes Film Festival.
Yes, we wish were in the French Riveria too. But sadly, we’ll simply be watching from afar as celebrities don their finest gowns and put their glam teams to work.
And while the stunning floor-length dresses Eva has worn are certainly show-stoppers, what we really want to talk about is her incredible hair and makeup.
We’re only on day three and so far we want to recreate them all…
Eva Longoria’s Cannes beauty lookbook
Beauty Look #1
On the first night, Eva gave a masterclass on how to dress up a ponytail. By adding in some soft waves, her glam team was able to create a faux curtain fringe to frame her face as well as texture and movement in the ends.
But the real key to her hair looking so great? The added height at the crown. Whether as a result of teasing, a mastery blow-dry, or both, this added elevation is what took a regular ponytail and turned it red carpet-worthy.
And of course, we’re just as stoked to see a classic winged eyeliner back in the spotlight. bh recommends: L’Oréal Paris Flash Cat Eye by Superliner ($13.97 at Chemist Warehouse) and essence easy brush liner ($6 at Priceline).
Beauty Look #2
For night two, Eva brought us two classics: a half-up half-down hairstyle and a smokey eye. Both scored 10/10.
Again, the key to the hair was height in the right place. Only this time it wasn’t under-cover volume, but the anchor point of the half-up pony that provided it. The rest of the hair could then be kept smooth and sleek (the work of a L’Oréal Elnett Hairspray one would assume).
Eyeliner also made a back-to-back appearance. Only this time, the crisp wing was swapped for smoked-out edges, paired with brown eyeshadow for added softness.
We don’t know about you, but we’re excited to see what night three brings…
Do you think Eva’s nailed her Cannes beauty looks? Which of the two is your favourite?
I am not a fan of the 90s choker.
Yeah, neither
She is stunning -I like both looks an shows how versatile Eva is with the feminine soft look in Pic 1 and the sophisticated look in pic 2.
That she is!
I love Eva so much. She is a champion of disability rights too…
I prefer the first look over the second
Me too.
same. Second does not suit her
probably 1 , but I would love to see her with her hair down
Both, she is just stunning
She looks stunning in both the looks.
Fairly certain chokers contributed to my neck lines a bit!
She always looks stunning
I love the disco ball dress.
One in a black dress, beeter look for her. Second one looks ageing, too much eye shadow and too brown
Amazing looks with Beauty Look #1 being my favourite.
WOW, look 1 is my fave. She’s beautiful in both.
Wow she is glowing .
She certainly is.
I love her choices for both but my personal fave is no.2!
She always looks good.
Simply amazing to watch she is very cool and stunning for me her hair style and dresses always fascinating
She looks amazing.
She’s a gorgeous looking woman and she works hard for her figure
She’s a gorgeous looking woman
Im loving beauty look #1
I prefer the second one but she looks stunning in both.
Lovely, she really has that glamorous, stylish well put together look about her.
Eva is lovely, I loved her in Desperate Housewives
Not a fan of the 90’s choker in the first look, but I liked the hair there. It made her look more youthful. Also not a fan of the hair nor the makeup in the 2nd look (it aged her IMO), but love the mirrorball dress.
Love Eva Longoria’s beauty looks – especially beauty look number 2 which gives her a sultry look with her smokey eyes. She is a natural beauty!
She always looks so polished!
I like the first look better – but either way, she’s certainly a stunner.
Number 1 hair, Number 2 face are my picks
I like the first look best.
I like her disco-ball dress, but the first look is my fave.
Both looks are very different!
Trampoline workouts look so intense.
Love the outfits.
She always looks great
oh please really ????
She looks good and lovely dress.
Eva is simply stunning. I love look 1 tho.
I like look 1 better and the chocker would be nicer without the brooch on the front.
She looks good in all of these photos.
I prefer look #1. Her hair looks a bit severe in the other picture.
Does she age?