The biggest Met Gala 2025 beauty trend? Early aughts glossy lips
In a sea of TikTok-driven make-up trends (strawberry flush, 'unapproachable' make-up, rising-sign make-up, and whatever else the algorithm decides to feed us), many of our favourite celebs opted out of quick hits of virality and instead tapped into something a bit more classic. Standing out as the biggest Met Gala 2025 beauty trend, a nude glossy lip ruled the red carpet.
The 2025 Met Gala celebrates the Costume Institute's new exhibition, 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.' Co-chairs A$AP Rocky, Colman Domingo, Pharrell Williams, and Lewis Hamilton set the bar high with their modern takes on Black dandyism, dressing with grand capes and meaningful details. Guests followed suit (pun very much intended) and wore tailored pieces paired with braids, structural updos, and a nude glossy lip to tie the entire look together. Zendaya, Coco Jones, Sydney Sweeney, and Simone Biles all sported high shine against their neutral-shade lips, a staple that will match any look. Much like tonight's theme, the Met's top beauty trend is transcendent.
So if this year's red carpet is having you ready to channel early aughts glossy shine for your summer adventures (and beyond), we rounded up our favourite nude glossy lips of the night. Scroll down and feel inspired. Getty
1 / 12 Zendaya Getty
2 / 12 Teyana Taylor Getty
3 / 12 Sydney Sweeney John Shearer
4 / 12 Ego Nwodim Getty
5 / 12 Coco Jones Getty
6 / 12 Simone Biles Getty
7 / 12 Lisa Theo Wargo
8 / 12 Megan Thee Stallion Getty
9 / 12 Miley Cyrus Getty
10 / 12 Dua Lipa Getty
11 / 12 Serena Williams Getty
12 / 12 Demi Moore
This article originally appeared on Vogue.com.
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