10 Best Met Gala beauty moments that we can’t get enough of
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In light of the upcoming Met Gala, we look back at some of the star-studded affair’s most iconic beauty moments from recent years.
It’s almost that time of the year again! Like clockwork, the annual Met Gala will be kicking off tomorrow—on the first Monday of May as usual—themed “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty.” Although the prestigious affair is famously known as fashion’s biggest night of the year, all the glamorous ensembles wouldn’t be complete without the immaculate beauty looks that truly make an outfit a moment.
While we wait for the exciting event to commence, we’re taking a look back at the 10 best Met Gala beauty moments that we can never forget.
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Rihanna, 2015
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First on the list is none other than Rihanna’s showstopping look for the “China: Through the Looking Glass” red carpet, which was undoubtedly the biggest highlight of the 2015 Met Gala. Her magnificent Guo Pei gown was paired with a soft pink blush, straight brows, and a sleek crimson bob, which was complemented by a dazzling gold diamante headpiece.
Hunter Schafer, 2021
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Of course, for Hunter Schafer’s first Met Gala, she had to pull out all the stops to give us a moment we can’t forget. To bring her dystopian sci-fi vision to life for the “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” carpet, her silver two-piece Prada look was finished with a pair of white contact lenses, a soft brown smoky eye, and a statement white-gold brooch adorned on her face.
Cardi B, 2022
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At the 2022 Met Gala, themed “Gilded Glamour,” Cardi B dominated the carpet yet again with her spectacular Versace ensemble. Her flawless, ‘90s-inspired natural glam, as well as her classic voluminous bouffant ‘do tied everything together with a vintage flair.
Olivia Rodrigo, 2022
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Looking as ethereal as ever, Olivia Rodrigo’s stunning fairycore look for the 2022 Met Gala was pulled off with a bold purple glam and butterfly-embellished mermaid waves, which beautifully complemented her dazzling Versace dress.
Gigi Hadid, 2021
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Never one to disappoint with her Met Gala looks, Gigi Hadid debuted her Jessica Rabbit-esque violet red hair transformation at the 2021 gala, which was styled into a high ponytail and accessorised with a crystal-embellished barrette. For her glam, the supermodel went for a classic ‘60s vibe with blue smoky eyes and winged liner.
Lady Gaga, 2019
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Going all-out camp in true Lady Gaga fashion, the icon graced the 2019 Met Gala pink carpet with a set of striking gold lashes, bold pink lips, and her hair decorated with bows.
Lily Collins, 2019
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If there’s anything Lily Collins will do at the Met Gala, it’s serve looks. For the 2018 “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination” carpet, the actress nailed the theme with her bedazzled smoky eyeshadow, glossy wine red lips, and a single red tear under her eye. To complete her look, Collins had her hair slicked back with intricate braids, which was topped off with a crown.
Zendaya, 2018
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Who could forget Zendaya’s jaw-dropping Joan of Arc-inspired look from the 2018 Met Gala? To keep the spotlight on her ensemble, she went for a natural glam with a soft peachy blush and nude gloss. As a nod to The Maid of Orléans’ unmistakable bob, she wore a brownish-red cropped wig for the evening.
Sza, 2018
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Elsewhere on the 2018 Met Gala carpet, Sza was stealing breaths away with her angelic ensemble, looking as if she just came from a magical fairy tale ball. Her dreamy bubblegum-pink Versace tulle gown was finished with shimmery eyeshadow, peachy blush, gold tears, and a starry headpiece atop her curls.
Emily Ratajkowski, 2019
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Arguably one of the most iconic Met Gala moments ever, Emily Ratajkowski was sparkling from head-to-toe in her Cher-inspired look at the 2018 gala. Her unforgettable cut-out dress was paired with a natural glam and brown curls, accentuated by an exquisite winged headpiece with crystals draped from ear-to-ear.
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