The Met Gala 2026, themed “Costume Art,” returned to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, celebrating the dialogue between fashion and artistic expression. On a night where every detail is considered, beauty proved to be just as powerful as couture on the red carpet.
From sculptural gowns to statement makeup moments, hair and beauty often worked in tandem with the looks themselves, elevating the overall narrative. Ahead, we round up the best Met Gala 2026 beauty looks that defined the night.
Anok Yai
Anok Yai brings a statue-inspired beauty look to the Met Gala 2026, defined by bronzed skin, sculpted hair, and tear details that complete the artistry.
Beyoncé
Marking her Met Gala comeback after a decade, Beyoncé matches her bedazzled gown and statement headpiece with soft rosy cheeks and shimmering eyelids for a radiant red carpet look.
Hunter Schafer
With a side part and soft beauty details, Hunter Schafer evokes a porcelain doll effect through a light blue wash on the eyes and gentle pink cheeks.
Jisoo
Ever so feminine, Jisoo makes her Met Gala debut with soft shades of pink, bright inner corners, and wispy lashes that add a subtle touch of glam.
Lisa
Blackpink’s Lisa elevates her look with dramatic lashes and a blend of brown and blue eyeshadow, finished with delicate face jewels around the eyes for a striking effect.
Rihanna
Rihanna leans into a gold-toned beauty look accented with face gems, while her hair becomes a statement in itself with intricate metal swirls woven throughout.
SZA
SZA steps into a garden-queen fantasy, with a floral headpiece and cascading face chains, brought to life with bold yellow and pink makeup that echoes her dress.
