The Met Gala Beauty Trend That Just Killed The “Instagram Lip”

At the 2026 Met Gala, there was a clear trend in the beauty department. Even more important? What was noticeably absent. This year, stars actually looked like themselves. In recent years, we’ve witnessed an indulgence in overly plumped lips, but the pendulum is swinging in favor of a barely-there look. The color du jour is a dependable nude that prioritizes texture over volume. This isn’t your matte Kylie Lip Kit of 2016. It’s a 3D, somewhat-wet look nude that’s all about creating sculptural ele...