This Surprising Makeup Trend Took Over at the Met Gala

Suki Waterhouse’s water color eye makeup aside, the 2023 Met Gala Carpet was filled with a similar “soft glam” minimalist aesthetic. From Nicole Kidman’s pinky nude flush to Gisele Bündchen’s fresh-faced glow, the gorgeous attendees put their flawless complexions on display. Here, the top clean, natural makeup looks that illuminated the Met Ball’s best red carpet fashions.

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Olivia Wilde

Giving minimilistic glam in Chloé and curtain bangs, Wilde gave a nod to the night’s theme and designer Karl Lagerfeld in one of the designer’s 1983 designs for the fashion house.

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Gisele Bündchen

In her first appearance at the Met Gala since 2022, the Brazilian bombshell wore Chanel and a bronzed glow.

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Penélope Cruz 

This year’s Gala co-chair kept things clean with a minimal-makeup look that allowed her ethereal ball gown and bejeweled veil to shine.

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Nicole Kidman

Wearing the same gown from her iconic 2004 Chanel No. 5 commercial, Kidman stayed true to its delicate blush tones for her minimalist makeup look.

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Margot Robbie

Robbie ditched the Barbiecore for Balletcore with her fresh-faced glam. Celebrity makeup artist Pati Dubroff shared a sneak peak of the Chanel products and we’re adding the Les 4 Rouges Yeux et Jouse eyeshadow and blush palette in Tendresse ($90) to cart.

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Halle Bailey

The Little Mermaid star donned a new bob and a stunning smile to go along with her illuminated skin and Gucci pearl-white, halter-neck gown. 

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Sydney Sweeney

Wearing a full face of Armani Beauty, Sweeney called on celebrity makeup artist Melissa Hernandez for her pretty in pink Mademoiselle glam.

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