15 Knockout Makeup Looks From The 2021 Met Gala

The 2021 Met Gala’s theme “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion” led to many jaw-dropping fashion and beauty looks. From Naomi Osaka to Hailey Bieber, everyone brought their A-game — and gave plenty of makeup inspo. Scroll through for the best beauty looks of the night.

Naomi Osaka’s Red Eyeshadow

Naomi Osaka wore Glossier’s Generation G Lipstick in Zip on her eyes, lip, and cheeks for a red monochromatic look. The white shimmer in the middle of her lids was an eyeshadow that the brand will debut later this month.

Rihanna’s Vampy Lips

Rihanna wore the Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color in Underdawg, serving up an alluring burgundy lip. She matched it with a classic smoky eye.

Gemma Chan’s Ode To Anna Mae Wong

Chan’s makeup artist Daniel Martin infused shades of pistachio, celadon, and plums, using the L’Oréal Paris Infallible 8 Hour Pro Lip Gloss in True Berry on the lips and the L’Oréal Paris Brilliant Eyes liquid eyeshadow in Crown Gold on her lids.

Gigi Hadid’s Powder Smoky Eyes

Hadid’s makeup artist Erin Parsons finished her ‘60s-inspired powder blue smoky eyes with a cat-eye winged eyeliner and used Maybelline New York’s Falsies Lash Lift Mascara to give her eyelashes extra volume.

Erykah Badu’s Color Splash

Erykah Badu’s watercolor splash eyeshadow was a mesmerizing combination of red, purple, and yellow. Paired with a red lip, Badu’s makeup look really popped against her black and white Thom Browne number.

Keke Palmer’s Golden Gaze

You can’t help but obsess over Keke Palmer’s bronzed eye look. The mix of metallics and smoky black definitely gave the right ‘70s disco vibes.

Grimes’ Pearl Accents

You would think the metal mask would take center stage of Grimes’ beauty look, but the pearl decals that lines her feathered brows and thick winged eyeliner provided a nice balance and memorable makeup look.

Quannah Chasinghorse’s Shimmery Eyes

Model and activist Quannah Chasinghorse wore subtle eyeliner and shimmer on her eyes, courtesy of makeup artist Gucci Westman.

Amanda Gorman’s Sweeping Stars

Inspired by the Statue of Liberty, Gorman wore jewels and silver shimmer across her face to match her blue Vera Vang embroidered gown and Jennifer Behr headpiece. Her go-to lip color was Estée Lauder Pure Color Whipped Matte Lip Color in Cocoa Whip.

Emma Chamberlain’s Neon Liner

Looking for a way to elevate a traditional smoky eye? Follow Emma Chamberlain's lead and add highlighter green eyeliner to the top of your lid and in the inner corner of your eyes for a really dynamic look.

Whitney Peak’s Lime Green Eyes

Makeup artist Tyron Machhausen wanted to give Peak’s eyes definition, so he used lime green paillettes to create an amazing 3D effect.

Storm Reid’s Bejeweled Eyes

Jeweled face decals were big at this year’s Met Gala. Storm Reid looked absolutely angelic with glowing skin and soft pink lips, but her pearly graphic lines took her look to the next level.

Diane Kruger’s Pops Of Color

Diane Kruger made a splash with super fun colors, like neon pink and electric blue shadow, at the inner and outer corner of her eyes. Simple, but still eye-catching.

Hailey Bieber’s Natural Glow

Going natural doesn’t have to be boring. Bieber keeps makeup minimal and lets her glowing skin shine with highlight and subtle pink blush.

Lupita Nyong'o’s Denim Blue Eyeshadow

In theme with her all-denim look, Lupita Nyong’o wore matching deep blue shadow that was winged out.