The Best Beauty Looks From The 2026 Met Gala

All eyes are on the Met steps as celebrities ascend for fashion’s biggest night, and while this year’s theme, “Fashion is Art,” we’re turning our attention to the beauty moments that take each look to the next level.From fresh, dewy skin worthy of a Vermeer portrait to intricately embellished eyes that channel the gilded opulence of Gustav Klimt, this year’s red carpet proved that hair and makeup are just as showstopping as the clothes themselves. Ahead, we’ve rounded up the most striking beauty moments from the 2026 Met Gala. At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. All product details reflect the price and availability at the time of publication. If you buy or click on something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission. Zoé KravitzPhoto: Getty ImagesDoja CatPhoto: Getty ImagesVenus WilliamsPhoto: Getty ImagesLISAPhoto: Getty ImagesGigi HadidPhoto: Getty ImagesEJAEPhoto: Getty ImagesAngela BassettPhoto: Getty ImagesHunter SchaferPhoto: Getty ImagesAlex ConsaniPhoto: Getty ImagesAlysa LiuPhoto: Getty ImagesLike what you see? How about some more R29 goodness, right here?Our Favorite 2026 Met Gala Red Carpet Looks So FarSummer Is Just Around The Corner — We Said SoLifestyle & Wellbeing Picks R29 Loved In April

May 5, 2026 - 01:00

The Best Beauty Looks From The 2026 Met Gala

All eyes are on the Met steps as celebrities ascend for fashion’s biggest night, and while this year’s theme, “Fashion is Art,” we’re turning our attention to the beauty moments that take each look to the next level.

From fresh, dewy skin worthy of a Vermeer portrait to intricately embellished eyes that channel the gilded opulence of Gustav Klimt, this year’s red carpet proved that hair and makeup are just as showstopping as the clothes themselves. Ahead, we’ve rounded up the most striking beauty moments from the 2026 Met Gala.

At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. All product details reflect the price and availability at the time of publication. If you buy or click on something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission.