Look Back at Every Haute Beauty Look From the 2015 Met Gala

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While celebrities may play it safe for award shows, they take major risks for the Costume Institute Gala, creating bold, stare-worthy beauty looks. Last year's theme was China: Through the Looking Glass. To get excited for this year's red carpet, look back at 2015's architectural updos, smoky eyes, and more gorgeous creations.

Beyoncé
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Beyoncé

Makeup artist Sir John applied tons of L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Miss Manga Mascara ($8) to give Beyoncé a fluttery, wide-eyed look.

Rihanna
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Rihanna

Rihanna's blunt eyebrows and auburn hair added extra edge to her vibrant look. Makeup artist Mylah Morales used Diorshow Art Pen Intense Professional Felt-Tip Eyeliner in Catwalk Black #095 ($32) to create the singer's cat eye.

Sarah Jessica Parker
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Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica's dramatic headpiece stole everyone's attention on the red carpet. Her makeup artist Leslie Lopez used Laura Mercier Luster Eye Colour in Sherazade ($24) all over her lids for a bold sweep of color.

Jennifer Lopez
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Jennifer Lopez

Makeup artist Mary Phillips blended Lancome Blush Subtil Crème ($24) in Coral Alize, Brise Rosee, and Rouge Mistral with L'Oréal Paris Colour Riche Lipstick in Classic Wine ($7) to create a bold, dimensional cheek. Stylist Lorenzo Martin used the Ghd Eclipse styler ($245) for her sleek, center-parted style.

Anne Hathaway
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Anne Hathaway

Anne kept her hair tucked away in her golden gown's hood on the red carpet. Makeup artist Kate Lee used Chanel Le Blush Crème de Chanel in Cheeky ($38) to carve out a subtle contour.

Selena Gomez
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Selena Gomez

Selena channeled Billie Holiday on the red carpet with large floral hair accessories — celebrity stylist Renato Campora for Moroccanoil used stunning cymbidium orchids. Celebrity makeup artist Jake Bailey created the star's velvety lip using Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Moisturizing Lipstick in Matte Bold Red ($25).

Katy Perry
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Katy Perry

Katy's dark, brooding crop gave off James Dean vibes. Makeup artist Jake Bailey used several coats of Covergirl's The Supersizer by Lash Blast Mascara ($7) for a faux lash look.

Dakota Johnson
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Dakota Johnson

Celebrity makeup artist Pati Dubroff used Nars Cosmetics Eye Paint in Black Valley ($25) to create a dramatic cat eye that extended all the way up to Dakota's eyebrows.

Jennifer Lawrence
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Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer showed off glowing, bronze skin and a taupe smoky eye that made her green eyes pop. Try Rouge Dior Brillant Lipshine in Hollywood #688 ($35) to re-create her lip look at home.

Miley Cyrus
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Miley Cyrus

Miley sported supercool, platinum-blue strands on the red carpet.

Katie Holmes
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Katie Holmes

Katie tricked everyone into believing she got a haircut with a blunt, glossy bob.

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen

Dove celebrity stylist Mark Townsend created low, loose braided pigtails on Mary-Kate, while he had Ashley rock this Spring's hottest trend, the half bun. Mark used Dove Style+Care Invigorating Dry Shampoo ($6) on Ashley's hair to get extra texture and hold. Makeup artist Ana Marie Rizzieri used NYX Cosmetics Born to Glow Liquid Illuminator in Sunbeam ($8) to give the twins a boost in radiance.

Lady Gaga
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Lady Gaga

Celebrity makeup artist Sarah Tanno wanted Lady Gaga to look like she walked out of a magazine. She created a lilac cheek using Nars Cosmetics Illuminating Multiple in Violet Atom ($39) and straight, severe eyebrows.

Madonna
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Madonna

The iconic singer looked incredibly youthful on the red carpet thanks to dewy skin and shimmery highlighter.

Jessica Chastain
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Jessica Chastain

Celebrity makeup artist Kristofer Buckle used his Always Flawless Day to Night Palette ($48) for a look inspired by Rita Hayworth. Stylist Ryan Trygstad wrapped two-inch sections of hair around the Ghd Curve classic curl iron ($245) and finger-combed the waves for a vintage look.

Kendall Jenner
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Kendall Jenner

Kendall appeared bright-eyed and youthful on the red carpet, choosing a minimal makeup look and her go-to center part. Wella Professionals celebrity stylist Andrew Fitzsimons used Wella Professionals Stay Essential Finishing Spray ($16) to tame flyaways.

Rita Ora
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Rita Ora

Makeup artist Kathy Jeung played off Rita Ora's Tom Ford red silk dress by lining Rita's lips with Rimmel London Exaggerate Automatic Lip Liner in Red Diva ($6).

Emma Roberts
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Emma Roberts

Stylist Ryan Cotton created an origami-inspired updo for Emma, using John Frieda Luxurious Volume Root Booster Blow Dry Lotion ($7) to give her extra lift at her side part.

Amal Clooney
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Amal Clooney

Stylist Orlando Pita used Orlando Pita Straight 72 Style Extender ($32) on Amal before blow-drying her hair to add gloss and manageability to her strands. Makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury used the bronze shade from her Dolce Vita Luxury Eye Shadow Palette ($52) on the entire eyelid.

Allison Williams
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Allison Williams

Allison kept her look fresh and clean so it wouldn't compete with her red gown. Celebrity makeup artist Gianpaolo Ceciliato used Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Luminous Lip Gloss in Cameo ($18) to create the nude lip.

Lily Aldridge
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Lily Aldridge

Lily's vampy lip and bold brow were an edgy contrast to her delicate, ice-blue gown. Stylist Bryce Scarlett added extra gloss to her updo using Herbal Essences Wild Naturals Illuminating Dry Oil Spray ($8). To make her pout supermatte, makeup artist Quinn Murphy applied Marc Jacobs Le Marc Lip Creme in Blow ($30) three times, blotting the color continuously with a tissue.

Janelle Monáe
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Janelle Monáe

Janelle's magnificent braid started from her widow's peak, passed her glimmering cheekbones, and extended all the way down to her hip. Makeup artist Jessica Smalls used the second shade in Covergirl's Eye Shadow Quad in Notice Me Nudes ($7) as a highlighter.

Amanda Seyfried
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Amanda Seyfried

Amanda made her metallic burgundy pout the focal point of her look, while her hair was swept off her face in a center-parted style. Celebrity stylist Danilo used Pantene Advanced+ Keratin Repair Keragloss Oil Mist ($15) to give her strands a deep shine.

Vanessa Hudgens
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Vanessa Hudgens

Structured pout, smoky shadow, and bold brows — Vanessa went all out for the red carpet.

Solange Knowles
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Solange Knowles

Makeup artist Miguel Ramos used Nars Cosmetics Dual-Intensity Eye Shadow in Lysithea ($29) to complement her quirky, face-obscuring gown.

Rachel Weisz
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Rachel Weisz

Rachel's glossy red lip stood out against her creamy complexion. Makeup artist Rachel Goodwin used Chanel Rouge Coco Shine Hydrating Sheer Lip Colour in Dialogue ($36).

Diane Kruger
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Diane Kruger

Diane showed off glowing, flawless skin and perfectly groomed eyebrows.

Joan Smalls
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Joan Smalls

Joan stunned with a dramatic smoky eye that matched her royal-purple gown. Stylist Jennifer Yepez used a mixture of Kérastase Keratine Thermique ($43) and Nectar Thermique ($43) on Joan's strands to keep them glossy and sleek.

Alicia Keys
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Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys's dramatic undercut looked especially bold thanks to her voluminous updo.

Chrissy Teigen
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Chrissy Teigen

Chrissy accented her brushed-out waves with a fetching maroon orchid hairpiece. Stylist Jen Atkin smoothed out the style using Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Wild Ginger Hydrocream Whip ($25). Makeup artist Mary Phillips used Giorgio Armani Rouge d'Armani Lipstick in #513 ($35) to match Chrissy's hair accessory.

Lorde
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Lorde

Makeup artist Amber Dreadon used shades from Sisley Phyto 4 Ombre ($115) in Dream and Mystery to create Lorde's metallic smoky eye.

Kate Beckinsale
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Kate Beckinsale

Kate showed off "babylights" and a demure rose pout as she looked back at the cameras. Makeup artist Adam Breuchaud extra radiance to her complexion using Physicians Formula Ultra-Nourishing Argan Oil Bronzer in Light ($15) along her cheekbones.

Poppy Delevingne
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Poppy Delevingne

Deeply contoured cheeks and a ballerina bun were Poppy's elegant beauty choices for the evening. Try Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow ($68) to get the same chiseled look.

Chloë Grace Moretz
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Chloë Grace Moretz

Stylist Gregory Russell used R+Co Continental Glossing Wax ($27) to tame and polish Chloë's sleek, low ponytail.

Gigi Hadid
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Gigi Hadid

To get Gigi's beachy look, celebrity stylist Jennifer Yepez applied Moroccanoil Volumizing Mousse ($28) from root to tip, then added natural texture with a curling iron.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

Makeup artist Kate Lee applied Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet Luminous Matte Lip Colour in La Sensuelle ($36) with a lip brush to create Rosie's vintage red lip.

Emily Blunt
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Emily Blunt

Stylist Laini Reeves used Davines This Is a Strong Hairspray ($29) to add a lacquered finish to Emily's updo. Makeup artist Jenn Streicher used Nars Cosmetics Audacious Lipstick in Vera ($32) to create the bold lip.

FKA Twigs
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FKA Twigs

Nars Cosmetics' international lead makeup stylist Uzo created FKA Twigs's soft, understated look for the evening, using Nars x Christopher Kane Lip Gloss in Nucleus ($26) for her nude lip.

Georgia May Jagger
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Georgia May Jagger

Georgia accented her sculpted, retro waves with a bold floral headpiece.

Emily Ratajkowski
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Emily Ratajkowski

Emily's dark chocolate smoky eye and mussed bed head gave off a sexy boudoir vibe. Stylist Luke Chamberlain used Davines This Is a Texturizing Dust ($28) to add volume to her strands.

Dianna Agron
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Dianna Agron

Celebrity makeup artist Georgie Eisdell gave Dianna a dewy glow with La Mer The Moisturizing Lotion ($245) and accented her gorgeous eyes with an angular, smoky shadow using Pür Minerals Perfect Fit Eye Shadow Trio in Rock Goddess ($22).

Miranda Kerr
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Miranda Kerr

Celebrity makeup artist Lisa Storey mixed La Prairie Cellular Radiance Cream Blush ($70) shades in Rose Glow and Peach Glow to give Miranda a flirty flush.

Elizabeth Banks
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Elizabeth Banks

Stylist Ted Gibson used L'Oréal Professionnel Extreme Lacquer to create Elizabeth's architectural hairstyle.

Chloë Sevigny
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Chloë Sevigny

To complete Chloë's edgy look, makeup artist Emi Kaneko used Tom Ford Lip Color in Wild Ginger ($50).

Ellie Goulding
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Ellie Goulding

Makeup artist Nelson Catarino used Charlotte Tilbury The Dolce Vita Luxury Eyeshadow Palette ($52) to create a shimmering smoky eye, while stylist Anthony Campbell added texture to her strands with Oribe Après Beach Spray ($39).

Kris Jenner
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Kris Jenner

Kris emulated daughter Kim Kardashian with some intense contouring and a set of spiky lashes.