Every Met Gala Beauty Look I'll Be Thinking About for Weeks to Come

Out of all the award shows and events that we cover, the Met Gala is the one we get most excited for. This year's exciting theme, Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion, promises to serve up some serious looks on a silver platter, and the Who What Wear beauty team is practically salivating.

This theme goes hand in hand with the 2024 Costume Institute exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which will feature items drawn from the institute's permanent collection. Many of these items are no longer wearable and have rarely even been seen in public, so this is very exciting indeed!

While it's still early in the night, we're prepared to be dazzled. We can't wait to see what our favorite celebs cook up this year, and we know you're itching to find out too. For all the looks we're completely stunned by so far, keep on scrolling. We can guarantee they'll be living rent-free in our minds for weeks to come.

Jennifer Lopez at the 2024 Met Gala

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J.Lo's glow is out of control. Sunny orange, golds, a pop of shimmer, and a nude lip complete her look. It's only appropriate to complement her custom Schiaparelli gown.

Beauty products used: JLo Beauty That Star Filter Complexion Booster in Pink Champagne ($39), That Fresh Take Eye Cream ($49), and That Blockbuster Hydrating Cream ($59); Tresemmé Weightless Silk Serum ($7)

Zendaya at the 2024 Met Gala

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Wow. Zendaya always steals the show, but her entire look is a work of art this time around. While a dramatic gown usually orients simpler makeup for most folks, Zendaya did the most and opted for a super-bold lip and eye to match.

Kaia Gerber at the 2024 Met Gala

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Kaia Gerber has never looked more like her mom here and we love it.

Keke Palmer at the 2024 Met Gala

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This high pony from Keke Palmer is so gorgeous.

Beauty products used: Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer ($38), Matte Cream Bronzer Stick in Blitzed ($24), and Cooling Water Jelly Tint ($24).

Kerry Washington at the 2024 Met Gala

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Kerry Washington with a pixie cut? Yes.

Beauty products used: Bobbi Brown Rosey Nudes Eyeshadow Palette ($49), Skin Longwear Foundation in Neutral Almond ($54), and Pot Rouge in Pink Flame ($36).

Sydney Sweeney at the 2024 Met Gala

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Suddenly, we're all getting bobs now thanks to Sydney Sweeney.

Beauty products used: Armani Luminous Silk Foundation in shade 5.75 ($69), Luminous Silk Glow Liquid Bronzer ($48), Luminous Silk Cheek Tint in shade 53 ($39), and Lip Power Longwear Satin Lipstick in shade 102 ($45).

Emma Chamberlain at the 2024 Met Gala

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Emma Chamberlain's look screams Elvira in the best way possible. Her dramatic cat eye feels fitting to match.

Beauty products used: Lancôme Teint Idole Long Wear Matte Foundation in 215C ($57), Teint Idole Ultra Wear Full Coverage Concealer in 090N ($29), Hypnôse 5-Color Eyeshadow Palette in Beige Brulee ($65), Blush Subtil Powder Blush in 345 Rose Fresque ($34), and L'Absolu Rouge Drama Matte Lipstick in 510 Divine Idylle ($35)

Lily James at the 2024 Met Gala

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A simple, neutral look for Lily James but we love the bold, fluffy brows.

Mindy Kaling at the 2024 Met Gala

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While Mindy Kaling's look errs on the neutral side, we love her soft burgundy lip here.

Beauty products used: Tresemmé Keratin Smooth Weightless Leave-In Lotion ($7), Extra Hold Hair Mousse ($7), and Keratin Smooth Weightless Anti-Frizz Finishing Spray ($7)

Gigi Hadid at the 2024 Met Gala

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A classic fire engine red lip for Gigi Hadid.

Beauty products used: Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation in shade 120 ($11), Sunkisser Multi-Use Liquid Blush in Uptown Glow ($12), and Super Stay Vinyl Ink Liquid Lipcolor in Red-Hot ($13).

Madelyn Cline at the 2024 Met Gala

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Madelyn Cline's dewy, frosty look comes courtesy of Fig.1 for skin prep and Revlon products for makeup.

Beauty products used: Fig.1 Ceramide Moisturizer ($32); Revlon Illuminance Serum Tint ($19), Skinlights Prismatic Highlighter ($10), So Fierce! Big Bad Lash Mascara ($12)

Eva Chen at the 2024 Met Gala

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We're seeing a pattern emerging here. While Cline opted for a frosted eye shadow look, Eva Chen took it a step further and went with frosted lashes.

Beauty products used: Tatcha The Texture Tonic ($62), The Water Cream ($72), and the Liquid Silk Canvas Primer ($54)

Dove Cameron at the 2024 Met Gala

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We've seen a few rosy eye shadow looks so far and they feel super on-theme. Dove Cameron paired her soft pink shadow with a bold red lip.

Beauty products used: Beautyblender Bounce Liquid Whip Long Wear Foundation ($29), Boost 18-Hour Firming & Smoothing Peptide + Ceramide Primer ($29), Bounce Liquid Whip Cream Blush ($22), and Bounce Magic Fit Creamy Bronzer & Highlighter Duo ($32).

Cynthia Erivo at the 2024 Met Gala

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We've never been disappointed by anything Cynthia Erivo wears—both her outfits and makeup always stun. Her rosy look with spider lashes just works here.

Beauty products used: Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Concealer in 43 Medium Deep Golden ($32), Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Foundation in 460 Medium Deep Warm ($45), Haus Labs Bio-Radiant Gel-Powder Highlighter in Bronzite and Raw Amber ($40).

Elle Fanning at the 2024 Met Gala

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Elle Fanning kept her look simple to go with her ice-themed Balmain gown.

Beauty products used: L'Oréal True Match Super Blendable Foundation in Neutral Light ($14), True Match Radiant Serum Concealer ($13), True Match Super Blendable Blush in Tender Rose ($13), and True Match Lumi Glotion ($17).

Emily Ratajkowski at the 2024 Met Gala

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Emily Ratajkowski wore a smoky eye and nude, glossy lip.

Beauty products used: Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Foundation in 8N ($49), Hollywood Contour Wand in Fair/Medium ($42), and Luxury Eyeshadow Palette in the Uptown Girl ($55)

Camila Morrone at the 2024 Met Gala

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Camila Morrone went for an all-over nude look.

Beauty products used: Nars Laguna Bronzing Cream in 02 ($40), Radiant Creamy Concealer in Creme Brulee ($32), Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation in Salzburg ($32), and Afterglow Liquid Blush ($32).

Taylor Russell at the 2024 Met Gala

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This dramatic cat eye from Taylor Russell is everything.

Kendall Jenner at the 2024 Met Gala

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Rosy cheeks are the theme of the night and we love Kendall's mauve lip to match.

Beauty products used: L'Oréal Revitalift Line-Plumping Water Cream ($36), Infallible 24HR Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder ($17), Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Soft Matte Blush ($16), and True Match Lumi Glotion ($17).

Irina Shayk at the 2024 Met Gala

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We're obsessed with Irina Shayk's wine-hued lip.

Phoebe Dynevor at the 2024 Met Gala

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Phoebe Dynevor's romantic look is soft and rosy with a brighter hue on the lips.

Beauty products used: Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Foundation in 3N ($49), Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder in 1 ($48), Matte Beauty Blush Wand in Dream Pop ($42), and Super Nudes Easy Eyeshadow Palette ($60)

Zoe Saldana at the 2024 Met Gala

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Zoe Saldana's skin is practically sparkling thanks to the use of IS Clinical products and Patrick Ta Beauty.

Beauty products used: IS Clinical Hydra-Cool Serum ($99) and Reparative Moisture Emulsion ($105); Patrick Ta Major Sculpt Crème Contour & Powder Bronzer Duo ($40) and Major Dimension Eyeshadow Palette ($70).

Lana Del Rey at the 2024 Met Gala

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We're obsessed with this entire look Lana Del Rey is wearing, but this lip really stands out.

Beauty products used: Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter in 2.5 ($49), Beautiful Skin Foundation in 3N ($49), Eyes To Mesmerize Cream Eyeshadow in Champagne ($35)

Serena Williams at the 2024 Met Gala

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We've seen lots of gold and brown on the carpet so far and Serena Williams hopped on the train as well. She opted for a smoky look with a soft matte magenta lip.

Queen Latifah at the 2024 Met Gala

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We need to know what blush Queen Latifah is wearing immediately.

Ariana Grande at the 2024 Met Gala

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Ice queen is the theme of the night. Ariana Grande's look is right on par.

Beauty products used: R.e.m. Beauty Sweetener Foundation in Tan 8C ($35), Interstellar Highlighter Topper in Miss Mercury ($25), and Hypernova Satin Matte Blush in Pinking of U ($20)

Elizabeth Debicki

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Elizabeth Debicki's soft makeup feels fall appropriate.

Dua Lipa at the 2024 Met Gala

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The highlight is hitting just right for Dua Lipa.

Sabrina Carpenter at the 2024 Met Gala

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Another gorgeous, frosty blue and white eye look from Sabrina Carpenter.

Gwendoline Christie at the 2024 Met Gala

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Gwendoline Christie's look is one of the most dramatic we've seen so far. Her hair alone is pure art, but the bold shades on the lips and cheeks really complete the look.

Elsa Pataky at the 2024 Met Gala

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A rich bronze and gold look for Elsa Pataky with plenty of shimmer.

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Shawna Hudson is a beauty, wellness, lifestyle, and travel writer with over 10 years of experience. She graduated from California State University, Fullerton, with a degree in journalism and has written for other publications such as Bustle, The Zoe Report, Byrdie, Elite Daily, and more. She is currently a beauty writer at Who What Wear and hopes to continue feeding her (completely out-of-control) beauty obsession as long as she can. Stay up to date on her latest finds on Instagram @shawnasimonee.