Recreate Met Gala Makeup Looks with Pat McGrath Labs

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If this year’s Met Gala theme of “Costume Art” has taught us anything, it’s that beauty is art, whether it's painted on a canvas or swept across your complexion. While this star-studded event in May calls on the future of fashion, it’s also a balance of beauty that pulls the ensemble together.

For makeup as an art form, there’s Pat McGrath Labs. This runway-to-real-life cosmetics brand offers the essentials to create looks that pay homage to costume couture and unleash your wildest imagination. While esteemed Makeup Artist Pat McGrath has crafted memorable looks for the event over the years, you can create your own glamorous looks at home with the divine, high-performance cosmetics from her eponymous brand.

Unlock your makeup masterpiece at https://www.patmcgrath.com/

Questions? Reach out to a Pat McGrath Labs customer care representative at customercare@patmcgrath.com

Sculpt and shade contour lip duo with lasting definition and rich color.

Dainty and Delicate

An ethereal grace floated across the Met Gala carpet, from celebrities to comedians alike. From floaty flutters to cherub cheeks, this artful aesthetic drew on soft, subtle makeup moments to craft dreamlike wonders.

The key to trying your own take at home? These Pat McGrath Labs featherlight essentials:
  • Bid blush that bounces off the cheeks, lips, and eyes a warm hello with the Skin Fetish: Divine Blush for heavenly color coverage.
  • Like a paintbrush sweeping watercolor washes, matte structure builders from Pat McGrath Labs’ colorful eye shadow palettes create the perfect base for diffused dimension.

Sculpted and Seen

Defined bodices weren’t just embodied at the Met Gala; they were also drawn on with makeup. From monochrome matching ensembles to statue-inspired semblances, a visible distinction was evident everywhere this year. 

Whether it's your pout or gaze, here’s how to bring this control to your canvas with Pat McGrath Labs:

  • Shop lipstick sets like the MatteTrance™ Lipstick Duo or Dramatique Mega Lip Pencil Artistry Duo to define and contour a two-toned lip look.
  • Elevate the everyday smokey eye with an editorial, sharp wing that says it all, using the PermaGel Ultra Glide Eye Pencil.
Luxurious Petalmorphosis eyeshadow palette with shimmering jewel tones.

Shimmery and Sequined

Crystals had their moment at the Met Gala this year, marking another makeup masterpiece destined for the beauty history books. From spellbinding jewels and gems to icy sequins and glitter, the crowd was left in oohs and ahhs over these glistening greats. 

Want the same effect at home? Try these radiant-ready cornucopias of color from Pat McGrath Labs:

  • For divine duos that do it all, try lipstick kits like the LUST: Gloss™ Shimmer & Shine Duo for instant, lustrous luminosity in a bottle.
  • Shimmer in gilded radiance with the Gilded Nirvana: Mega Eye Shadow Palette, a collection of jewel-box treasures waiting to be uncovered.

Craft your Met Gala-worthy makeup look with Pat McGrath Labs cosmetics at https://www.patmcgrath.com/

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