No make-up make-up: the Met Gala's natural beauty trend
At the 2026 Met Gala, many celebrities opted for a 'no make-up make-up' look, appearing almost bare-faced. Models Gigi Hadid and Ashley Graham, singer Gracie Abrams, and actresses Margot Robbie and Hunter Schafer wore minimal eye makeup, brown mascara, and neutral lip colors. The key product was a rosy blush, along with highlighter. This trend, popularized by Hailey Bieber and make-up artist Nina Park, requires extensive preparation using lightweight formulas. Park, who has worked with Emma Stone and Lily-Rose Depp, emphasizes skin preparation and precise application. The shift away from heavy 2010s makeup accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic, when skincare sales rose. However, the fashion world remains fragmented, with some influencers reviving 2000s bold makeup.
Key facts
- Met Gala 2026 took place on May 4, 2026 in New York.
- Celebrities including Gigi Hadid, Ashley Graham, Gracie Abrams, Margot Robbie, and Hunter Schafer wore minimal makeup.
- The 'no make-up make-up' trend uses blush, highlighter, and lightweight products.
- Hailey Bieber is credited with popularizing the trend online.
- Make-up artist Nina Park, known for natural looks, worked on Lily-Rose Depp, Jung Ho-yeon, and Zoë Kravitz at the 2026 Met Gala.
- Park has previously worked with Emma Stone, Jessie Buckley, Mia Goth, Margaret Qualley, Saoirse Ronan, and Greta Lee.
- The trend reflects a broader shift from heavy 2010s makeup to skincare-focused beauty, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Some influencers and celebrities still favor bold 2000s-style makeup.
Entities
Artists
- Gigi Hadid
- Ashley Graham
- Gracie Abrams
- Margot Robbie
- Hunter Schafer
- Hailey Bieber
- Serena Congiu
- Dick Page
- Nina Park
- Emma Stone
- Jessie Buckley
- Mia Goth
- Margaret Qualley
- Saoirse Ronan
- Greta Lee
- Lily-Rose Depp
- Jung Ho-yeon
- Zoë Kravitz
- Kylie Jenner
Institutions
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Vogue
- Elle
- Who What Wear
- New York Times
- ANSA
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Beverly Hills
- California
- Paris
- France