As stars arrive at this year's Met Gala, beauty and fashion fans worldwide are glued to their screens. This year's theme is "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty" and the dress code du jour is "in honor of Karl." While anything goes in the beauty realm, we're beginning to detect an emerging trend.
In the beauty realm, the color of the moment is undeniably pink. The best part of this materializing color trend is that stars are taking the classic color and subverting it in the most interesting ways to make their makeup stand out.
Although Lagerfeld may have said "Think pink, but don't wear it," he never mentioned anything about putting it on your face. On the red carpet, we've seen stars sporting pops of neon pink blush, rosy eyelids, and pale pink lips. Keep reading to see the best uses of pink at this year's Met Gala.
Dashes of sunset-colored glitter and bright spots of fuchsia blush make the model appear almost doll-like.
Campbell sparkles in metallic pink eye shadow.
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This abstract makeup look makes Waterhouse look like a watercolor painting.
Hot pink eye shadow adds drama to Shayk's otherwise pared-down look.
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Lizzo opted for pops of bright blush and a pale pink lip.
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Brunson's lilac-toned, light pink eye shadow adds a pop of color to her face.
Fanning looks ethereal with sunburnt blush illuminating her face.
Petal pink lips and cheeks add a playful touch to Graham's refined look.
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Alexandra Daddario's draped blush with jewel accents stole the show.
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Hawke opted for a subtle pink liner as a contrast to her bridal look.
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