Stop and Stare at the Most Breathtaking Beauty Looks From the 2018 Met Gala

The evening's host is known for her sleek blowouts, but she threw a fashionable curveball by wearing a ponytail on the red carpet. She paired the updo with a cherry-red lipstick.

Here's another view from the side, just because her high ponytail is that good.

Rihanna always brings it to the Met Gala red carpet, and 2018 was no exception. The only thing that shined brighter than her papal headpiece? Her blinding highlight and gloss combo. Fenty for the win!

The model continued the night's reign of dramatic updos, this time rocking a regal braid adorned with roses.

The romantic effect started at the back of her head and went all the way down to the end of her waist-length braid.

Bella looked beyond sleek with a slick updo adorned with a leaf-like crown.

The model rocked a shorter, sleeker cut than we're used to — and we really, really like it!

The Riverdale actress was edgy-chic personified with her slicked-back hair, mauve lip, and Summer-ready bronzer.

Hair: Bobby Eliot
Key product used: Leonor Greyl Mousse au Lotus Volumatrice ($46)

From another angle, we get to see just how long Rita's strands are — bet it will remind you to take your Biotin before bed.

The expectant mother absolutely oozed a bohemian glow and glamour. We can't look away from either her tousle of wavy ringlets or flushed rosy cheeks.

Hair: Christian Wood
Key product used: GHD Soft Curl Iron ($159)

The "Wolves" singer wore her hair back in a bohemian updo.

But wait . . . there's more! Lynda also tucked a star-shaped hairpin to secure her bun.

Who better to pull off this theme than Madonna? No one — duh. We love how the singer and icon wore two braids as part of her royal ensemble.

Hello, cat eye! We love the negative-space aspect at play in this '60s style.

Makeup: Kayleen McAdams
Key product used: Laura Mercier Tightline Cake Eyeliner in Ebony ($25)

Hair: Chris Naselli
Key product used: Tresemmé Compressed Micro-Mist Hair Spray Hold Level 4: Extend ($5)

The Vogue editor and Met Gala maven stuck with her classic blunt bob, rosy cheeks, and pink lipstick.

We'd gladly attend a coronation for Queen Mindy, especially after seeing how easily the actress rocked a heavy crown, posh low bun, and purple lipstick.

Kerry looked like a disco diva with her voluminous natural hair, subtly lined lips, and gold pin.

Hair: Takisha Sturdivant-Drew
Key products used: GHD Air Hairdryer ($159) and GHD Air Diffuser ($30)

The actress pulled her hair back, which gave us a full view of her powerful crimson lipstick.

J Lo did what J Lo does: slayed the red carpet in her signature cocktail of bronzer, lashes, and glossy lips. We love how she ditched the extensions for an impressively sleek lob.

Hair: Lorenzo Martin
Key product used: Matrix Total Results Re-Bond Shampoo and Matrix Style Link Volume Builder Mousse

The fashion designer wore her hair as she iconically always does: platinum blonde with long, '60s fringe.

Emilia went heavy on the blush in a supereditorial look. We love how she offset her flamingo-tinted cheeks with a currant-colored lipstick.

Makeup: Jillian Dempsey
Key product used: Laura Mercier Second Skin Cheek Color in Heather Pink ($26)

Kim K's Cher-esque strands were pulled up into a 1960s ponytail that had us dreaming of Jeannie. We're also obsessed with her glam smoky eye and slightly lined lips.

Hair: Chris Appleton
Key products used: Color Wow Dream Coat Anti-Humidity Hair Treatment ($28)

Kris wore electric pink eye shadow that looked so '80s fabulous.

The royal channeled the swinging '60s in mod, Twiggy-esque eyeliner, a baroque headband, and a dramatic middle part.

Huma's pinot lipstick totally stole the show.

The Big Little Lies star kept things moody in monochrome tan lipstick and a black beaded hair bow accessory.

The 13 Reasons Why star looked like a Renaissance princess with her long hair, dark lips, and dramatic blush.

For her first red carpet after the birth of daughter Stormi, Kylie rocked an enviable complexion and relaxed updo. We love the pointe-shoe-pink lipstick on her.

Hair: Andrew Fitzsimons
Key product used: Paul Mitchell Invisiblewear Undone Texture Hairspray ($19)

Hailee also joined the crown-and-dark-red-lipstick brigade.

Hair: Gregory Russell
Key product used: Amika Heist Molding Blend ($25)

Anne's headpiece resembled a sunrise, and we love how she paired it with golden glitter eyeliner.

The model showed up in a middle-parted chignon inspired by a 1950s Italian movie star. She sure looked the part — bellissimo!

Hair: Bryce Scarlett
Key product used: Moroccanoil Treatment ($34)

Here comes the bride? Kate served perfect wedding-worthy beauty with ballerina-slipper lips and blush.

Makeup: Beau Nelson
Key product used: Chantecaille Cheek Gelée in Happy ($44)

Diane's face was covered by this ivory veil, but we still got a glimpse of her soft red smoky eye and rosy pink lipstick.

Ruby let a few pins hang from her pixie cut and attached a cross chain to her eyelids.

Kate Upton paired her multicolored jeweled headpiece with a simple makeup look that included nude lipstick and bold brows.

Makeup: Tracy Murphy
Key products used: Charlotte Tilbury Eyes to Mesmerize in Star Gold ($32) and Sol de Janeiro Glow Oils ($35)

Cynthia's glitter-studded eyebrows brought a shimmering touch to the occasion.

Emma went with her go-to look of pink blush, rosy lipstick, and arched brows.

Makeup: Rachel Goodwin
Key product used: Venn Age-Reversing All-In-One Concentrate ($185)

Pink hair, we really care — feast your eyes on Hailey Baldwin's cotton-candy-hued strands.

Makeup: Denika Bedrossian
Key product used: Laura Mercier Face Illuminator in Indiscretion ($44)

The red carpet pro kept it simple with a lightly messy updo, glossy lip, and touch of blush.

The E! host stunned in her red lipstick paired with bold arches and a touch of blush.

Lily took the night's theme to heart and drew on a teardrop reminiscent of a weeping statue. Her glossy oxblood lip also added to the drama, and don't you think we forgot about her tall, Lady Liberty-esque crown.

Hair: Gregory Russell
Key product used: Marc Anthony True Professional Hydrating Coconut Oil & Shea Butter Volume Hairspray ($14)

The model looked like a literal saint with a circular, halo-esque headband and dark plum lipstick.

Hair: Christian Wood
Key product used: GHD Curve Soft Curl Iron ($199)

From the back, you can feast your eyes on Rosie's elegant croissant bun.

The Baby Driver star wore her hair up in a bouncy '90s bun and glued on some gold glitter freckles to the left side of her face.

Dakota's simple makeup look was as angelic as it gets.

Amber wore one of the few side ponytails on the Met Gala red carpet, so points for originality! We love how her honey-blonde strands almost perfectly match her headband.

Kendall paired her uberstraight ponytail with a dark gray smoky eye.

Solange repped a fresh-faced beauty look that included just a touch of gloss to offset her statement headpiece.

Shailene jumped on the baby-bangs bandwagon (bangswagon?) with her Joan of Arc-inspired look.

Not sure what we love more: Ariana's bowed veil or her metallic white eye shadow.

Miley kept things classic with messy-chic hair, a touch of bronzer, and rosy lipstick.

The Ladybird director and actress opted for a timeless beauty look to pull together her nun-inspired outfit.

Makeup: Jenn Streicher
Key product used: Juice Beauty Phyto-Pigments Perfecting Concealer ($25)

Hair: John D.
Key product used: Tresemmé Compressed Micro-Mist Hair Spray Hold Level 4: Extend ($5)

SJP — or Queen of the Met Gala Headdresses, as we like to call her around these parts — paired her altar hair accoutrement with blue eye shadow and blush.

The model's Victoria's Secret waves were so on point, it would hurt if it wasn't so amazingly gorgeous.

Katharine repped a textured rocker lob, '90s pale-purple lipstick, and a rosy blush.

Makeup: Kindra Mann
Key product used: Lashify ($20)

The Insecure star positively shined with an overall dewy complexion and flash of highlight.

Makeup: Joanna Simkin
Key product used: CoverGirl Vitalist Healthy Glow Highlighter in Shade #4 ($9)

Emily's ethereal updo was completed by leaving out strands to frame her face.

Hair: Jennifer Yepez
Key product used: Krastase Elixir Ultime Nourishing Hair Oil ($50)

Salma paired her burgundy blush with matte lipstick, soft middle-parted waves, and out-to-there lashes.

Riley's dusty plum lipstick was grunge done right.

Makeup: Mai Quynh
Key product used: Alima Pure Lip Tint in Paprika ($14) and Natural Definition Eye Pencil in Coffee ($18)