The Best Behind-the-Scenes Beauty Snaps From the Met Gala
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Getting glammed up for the Met Gala (aka the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art) is no easy feat. From spa treatments to manicures to hours in the makeup chair, it can take time and manpower to pul off a put-together beauty look. Luckily, stars like Lea Michele and Taylor Swift shared their behind-the-scenes beauty routines for us to enjoy. Scroll through to see the night's gorgeous beauty snapshots, and don't forget to keep up with our editors by following POPSUGAR Beauty on Instagram! Source: Instagram user taylorswift
Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss
These two puckered up for a pouty shot.
Rashida Jones
It took a team to get Rashida prepared for the big night.
Suki Waterhouse
Suki was squeezed into the car with her gorgeous gown.
Reese Witherspoon
Reese picked a bright pink lip for the red carpet.
Rodarte
There's nothing sweeter than delicious treats while getting your makeup done.
Lily Aldridge
Lily showed off a sparkling choker by sweeping her hair back into a bun.
Emma Stone
Hairstylist Mara Roszak showed off Emma's textured braid.
Beyoncé and Jay Z
Beyoncé peered out from under a dramatic headpiece.
Lena Dunham and Taylor Swift
Makeup artist Pat McGrath caught these beauties sharing the love.
Kristen Stewart
Makeup artist Jillian Dempsey shared a sneak peek of Kristen Stewart's edgy eye makeup.
Kirsten Dunst
Before the Met Gala, Kirsten showed off her dark eye makeup.
Shailene Woodley
Hairstylist Keith Carpenter caught a candid of Shailene all dolled up.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Rosie paired stick-straight hair with sexy cat-eye makeup.
Kate Upton
Kate opted to finish her outfit with this dramatic floral topper.
Nicole Richie
Nicole's sparkling eye makeup was like a fine layer of pixie dust.