This year&rsquo;s Met Gala steps showcased a mix of barely-there beauty, grunge-laced smoky looks, and expressions punctuated by sculptural adornments.

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The Met Gala is essentially fashion&rsquo;s version of the Olympics. The buzz over who wore what best, who stood out, and who actually stuck to the theme always takes the headlines by storm. This year&rsquo;s theme, titled &lsquo;Costume Art&rdquo;, explores the artful intricacies of the dressed body. And paired with the dress code &ldquo;Fashion is Art&rdquo;, this year&rsquo;s Met Gala pretty much opens things up for more unexpected and creative takes on the steps of the Met.
But of course, the conversations don&rsquo;t just end with the garments. While sartorial drama does take center stage, it&rsquo;s beauty that delivers the finer details. And for the&nbsp;2026 Met Gala, celebrities are gracing the steps of the Met in looks that blur the line between adornment and art. Below, we&rsquo;re rounding up all the standout beauty looks at this year&rsquo;s Met Gala.

Emma Chamberlain

Starting off strong, Emma Chamberlain arrived at the Met Gala steps in a sultry, smoky glam that served as the perfect topper to her expressionist-inspired ensemble. Her platinum blonde manic pixie cut leaned into the look&rsquo;s artful edge, giving off an edgy, sculptural finish to her Met Gala look.

Minimalism was not in Lisa&rsquo;s vocabulary for this year&rsquo;s gala, as she channeled an ethereal, almost hypnotizing energy on the steps of the Met. For her glam, she echoed the crystal-draped theme of her ensemble, opting for a cool, blue-toned intensity around the eyes, which she finished with more crystal adornments. Leaning into a wet-look finish, the Blackpink star completed her outfit with a sculptural half-up, half-down hairstyle that went well with her look&rsquo;s otherworldly feel.

Jisoo&rsquo;s glam this year took a softer, more romantic turn. Going with the same palette as her dress, she embraced a pink monochromatic makeup look softly diffused around the eyes, cheeks, and lips. Finishing the look was a floral-adorned updo, with soft curls left loose to gently frame her face, adding to the very delicate, feminine energy of her whole ensemble.

Sabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter&rsquo;s glam for the Met Gala pivoted away from the usual popstar blowouts she&rsquo;s often known for. This year, the standout element of her beauty direction was an old Hollywood-inspired headpiece, to which she paired with a soft glam makeup look and pinned-up curls to fully channel the perfect vintage Hollywood aesthetic.

For this year&rsquo;s glam, Tyla leaned into a glossy, smoky beauty look, with a focus on depth around the eyes and a softer balance on the rest of her face. Her eye makeup was kept dark and smoldering, contrasted by nude lips that grounded the look, while a sharply defined contour added more structure and definition to her face. The overall effect felt polished yet sultry, with a high-shine finish that paired well with her equally sparkling ensemble.

Hudson Williams

Moving away from the usual polished grooming among the male attendees, Hudson Williams&rsquo; glam took a more creative direction in line with the gala&rsquo;s &ldquo;Fashion is Art&rdquo; dress code. His look featured a grunge-inspired, liner-heavy eye makeup, with contrasting details of blue eyeshadow on one eye and pink on the other. The rest of his face was kept clean and minimal, allowing the eye look to stand out, while his hair was subtly sculpted for a controlled yet slightly undone finish that tied the whole concept together.

Anok Yai

Anok Yai&rsquo;s beauty look this year took on the form of a gilded statue brought to life. She appeared almost like a living artwork, with golden-toned skin and hair sculpted with the precision of carved marble. The contours of her face were further defined through monochromatic shadows, paired with deep smoky eyes for more dimension. And for the finishing touch, she wore sculpted tears that seemed suspended in time, completing the gorgeously haunting illusion.

Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway opted for a more understated glam this year, defined by deep-set smoky eyes and a naturally polished complexion that kept the rest of her look soft and restrained. She finished with a sleek, clean updo, ensuring the focus remained on her artful ensemble while still maintaining that effortlessly refined aura.

Kylie Jenner

For her Met Gala beauty look, Kylie sported a less-is-more attitude. She opted for a nude, pared-back makeup look with barely-there brows, allowing the focus to stay on her nude, body-hugging ensemble, which played with a stripped-down illusion for a creative subtle take on this year&rsquo;s &ldquo;Costume Art&rdquo; theme.

Gigi Hadid

Gigi Hadid also embraced a barely-there beauty direction that stood in contrast to the heavier, smoky looks seen on the Met Gala steps. She opted for a soft, natural glam with loose, lived-in waves, gentle eye makeup, and warm tinted lips, keeping everything light and understated. The only notable flush of color came through her cheeks, giving her a fresh, blushing effect that felt youthful, effortless, and radiant.

Gwendoline Christie

Gwendolin Christie&rsquo;s makeup glam this year centered on her porcelain complexion and striking features, which were beautifully elevated through an artful rendition on clarity and precision. She punctuated the look with dark, sharply defined lips for a bold contrast against her luminous skin. The result felt highly sculptural and refined, with a distinctly ethereal and powerfully restrained aesthetic.

Hunter Schafer

Staying in theme with this year&rsquo;s dress code, Hunter Schafer paid homage to Gustav Klimt&rsquo;s &ldquo;M&auml;da Primavesi&rdquo;, drawing direct inspiration from the painting&rsquo;s subject in her ensemble. Her glam followed the same narrative, featuring a youthful flush of color across the cheeks and softly diffused rosy lips that beautifully complemented her luminous complexion. She completed her look with loose, romantic curls and a cool gray ribbon detail mirroring the artwork&rsquo;s delicate styling.

Katy Perry

Beyond the theatrics, Katy Perry&rsquo;s makeup leaned into a softer, more restrained glam that beautifully enhanced her features. Even with its pared-back approach, she still echoed the metallic motif of her headpiece, finishing her look with subtle silver tooth grills that added a hint of edge to her otherwise natural makeup look.

Audrey Nuna

Audrey embraced an elegant black-and-white beauty direction for this year&rsquo;s Met Gala, perfectly mirroring her monochrome ensemble. She defined the look with ink black lips and exaggerated eyeliner, while keeping the rest of her face minimal with a barely-there flush of blush for the full high-contrast concept.

For her Met Gala debut, Kpop Demon Hunters star EJAE&rsquo;s glam embraced a striking yet balanced glam, highlighted by a dark smoky eye look for more depth, yet softened by nude lips and a natural flush across the cheeks for a more understated and radiant finish. She placed greater emphasis on her hair, styling it into a crystal-adorned updo to perfectly complement her silver, crystal-draped gown.

All the Standout Beauty Looks at the 2026 Met Gala

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