From Subtle Glam to Bold Drama: We Ranked 2025 Met Gala Beauty Moments

The Met Gala isn’t just fashion’s biggest night — it’s also a masterclass in jaw-dropping beauty. From barely-there skin looks to avant-garde eye art, this year’s red carpet gave us everything. But not all beauty moments are created equal. We’ve ranked the standout trends from the ones you’ll want to steal tomorrow to the ones that take true runway guts to pull off.

10. Glam Goth by Jenna Ortega

Jenna Ortega channeled her inner Wednesday with a gothic but glamorous look, especially since she blew away the competition in a dress made of steel rulers by Balmain.

With her hair done in old Hollywood-style waves, Ortega wore a dark lip in an oxblood hue. Dramatic kohl-lined eyes, defined brows, and just the hint of lavender shadow on the eyes made her shine. The key to her statuesque look was contouring, which you can learn here. While we can’t all afford Balmain or wear a custom dress made of rulers, the makeup is simple enough to do, especially if paired with a metallic outfit. Perfect for a glamorous evening.

9. Vintage Glamour by Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka Chopra embraced old Hollywood elegance at the 2025 Met Gala in a custom polka-dot ensemble by Balmain. The white halter-neck gown, adorned with black polka dots and cinched at the waist with a slim black belt, was complemented by a matching polka-dot blazer featuring a nipped-in waist and elongated hem.

Adding to the vintage flair, she accessorized with a dramatic, wide-brimmed black hat and black gloves, evoking mid-century sophistication. However, the standout piece was the Bulgari Magnus Emerald Necklace from the brand’s Polychroma collection, featuring a staggering 241.06-carat faceted emerald—the largest ever set by Bulgari.

8. Western Noir by Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian turned heads at the 2025 Met Gala with a daring twist on Western glamour. Her custom Chrome Hearts ensemble featured a black crocodile-embossed leather bustier and a floor-length skirt with a dramatic train, cinched with a pearl chain belt. Topping off the look was a sleek black leather fedora, adding a touch of cowboy allure.

Her long hair was styled in soft retro waves, and her makeup emphasized a nude lip and sculpted cheekbones, maintaining a balance between bold and classic. The outfit was completed with layered diamond necklaces and earrings by Moussaieff, bringing a touch of sparkle to the all-leather look.

This ensemble perfectly embodied the Met Gala’s 2025 theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” blending structured tailoring with Kardashian’s signature sensuality. For those inspired by her look, incorporating a statement hat or leather accessory can add a bold twist to everyday attire.

7. Sleepy Eyes by Sydney Sweeney

Sydney Sweeney is blessed with a stunning sultry gaze and for the 2025 Met Gala, the same was enhanced with artfully done eyes. A floating eyeliner, with white on the inner lid and dark liner on the outside, added drama. A smokey eyeshadow with false lashes, bushy, defined brows and a subtle lip completed her look. A perfect look for an extravagant night out, be it summers, fall, or winter.

A slicked-back tight bun, with vintage forehead tendrils made Sweeney quite the star of the red carpet, as did the Kim Novak-inspired dress with a chest cutout.

6. Bare Beauty by Pamela Anderson

Pamela Anderson continued her clean beauty streak at the 2025 Met Gala, arriving in a soft, ethereal gown and a floral ear cuff by Pandora.

She wore her hair loose and undone, letting her natural waves speak for themselves. Her makeup was barely there — just a hint of peach on the cheeks, brushed-up brows, and a glossy nude lip. This look is effortlessly wearable for any occasion. To keep it extra fresh, swap the gloss for a tinted balm and let your skin breathe.

5. Nude Gloss by Zendaya

Dressed in an iconic three-piece Louis Vuitton suit by Pharrell Williams, with a matching fedora hat, Zendaya looked like a million bucks at the 2025 Met Gala red carpet. With subtle accessorizing, Zendaya let her glossy sun kissed makeup do the talking.

Lined eyes, defined brows and a glossy brown, lined lip made her stand out, as did the liberal application of a glossy blush. It gave her skin a dewy look, perfect for any summer evening, and you can always replicate this look in a matte finish for the day.

4. Glossy Monochrome by Doechii

With a stunning Afro and Louis Vuitton monogram on her cheek, Doechii managed to steal the spotlight at the 2025 Met Gala red carpet in her custom LV outfit. Her makeup can be best described as a glossy, monochromatic look. Bushy, styled brows, a brown eyeshadow with heavy lashes, flushed cheeks, and lips lined in brown but filled in pink made her look perfect.

You can use just about any color palette for this look. While a light brown, nude or pink palette can work for the day, you can go for darker shades for evening dos. Add some gold for an even more glamorous look.

3. Dramatic Eyes by Doja Cat

With a teased Afro and a Marc Jacobs pantless bodysuit, Doja Cat certainly understood the assignment at the 2025 Met Gala. She wore an icy pastel eyeshadow with heavy lashes, a matte face, and a dark red lip, perfect for a late summer/fall evening do.

The singer also proved a point that you can carry a dark lip and brightly made-up eyes with ease.

2. Classic Diva by Gigi Hadid

Gigi Hadid paid homage to Zelda Wynn Valdes in a golden gown by Miu Miu and channeled her inner Hollywood goddess when it came to makeup.

She wore her hair in old-style Hollywood waves with defined rolls, while her makeup was nothing more than an artfully applied rosy glow. A golden dusting of highlighter with a dark pink lip made her shine on the red carpet. This is a doable look for anytime, but you can skip the highlighter and glossy gold if it’s a day event.

1. Vampy Lips by Sabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter says her designer deemed her too short and so dressed her in a pantless Louis Vuitton bodysuit, which she carried off with matching, towering heels.

Carpenter wore her blonde locks open, in beachy waves. Heavy brows coupled with a floating eyeliner (white on the inside and then a darker color frame), a smoky eyeshadow, and vampy burgundy lips made this petite beauty look like a bombshell. This is again a great look for a summer evening, and the warm tones can carry on to winter as well.

From soft glam to bold statements, this year’s Met Gala had a beauty look for everyone. But Vera Wang’s drastic new style sparked concern and buzz. While Demi Moore’s ensemble came with a charming surprise that stole hearts.