"Any time Rihanna steps out in public, I’m left taking notes. The multi-hyphenate—who recently announced her third pregnancy before the Met Gala on May 5—is known for internet-breaking red carpet moments, and her appearance at 2025’s Cannes Film Festival on May 19 was no exception.
The “Love On The Brain” singer attended Cannes to support long-time partner A$AP Rocky at the premiere of his new movie, Highest 2 Lowest. Against A$AP Rocky’s simple black suit, Rihanna’s floor-length blue gown—which also featured a halter neckline and side cutouts that highlighted her pregnant belly—completely stole the show. In my humble opinion, however, her glowy, summer-ready glam deserves just as many accolades—as does the finishing touch of her perfectly nude pout.
According to a press release, Rihanna’s modern glam was done by Fenty Beauty’s global makeup artist Hector Espinal. To achieve Rihanna’s shimmering nude lip, he used Fenty’s Trace’d Out lip liners in the shades Rubbabandz and I Woodn’t to create definition, then topped it off with Fenty’s Gloss Bomb in the shade Fenty Glow to add shine.
The Gloss Bomb’s easy-to-use stick applicator could be re-applied in a snap if needed, and its hydrating ingredients—squalene, Vitamin E, shea butter—help to lock in moisture for extra plumpness (and any potential PDA with your boo). It turns out the secret to finding the perfect nude lipstick is simply creating it yourself.
Madeline Galassi, Senior Fashion & Beauty Editor
Madeline Galassi is the Senior Fashion & Beauty Editor at The Everygirl, where she leads the site’s fashion and beauty coverage, including trend reports, shopping roundups, and celebrity style. A trend expert with an eye for the latest must-have products and up-and-coming brands, Madeline is always on the pulse of what’s next and making sure readers stay in the know.