Go behind the scenes of The Met Gala, discover the secrets from the makeup artists that created the beauty looks for the A-listers on the red carpet and beyond. Oh and find out exactly which CHANEL products they used to create them.

Michelle Williams’ MET GALA BEAUTY SECRETS

AN INTERVIEW WITH MAKEUP ARTIST ANGELA LEVIN

What were your sources of inspiration for Michelle’s look?

I was inspired to create an ethereal, yet edgy, makeup look which represented Michelle at her core. What came to mind was the image of an angel in a French, new-wave era.

Can your share any tips on how your created it?

I wanted to create an eye look which incorporated a combination of softness and edginess and excluded any sharp lines. I worked in circular motions as I layered the eyeshadow onto the eyelid. I started by applying the lightest colour of CHANEL Ombre Essentielle Multi-Use Longwearing Eyeshadow, £36, in the inner corners of the lid and as I traveled outward on the eye, I gradually applied darker shades – blending seamlessly to create an ombré effect.

And the Products Angela Used…

SKIN

CHANEL Hydra Beauty Micro Sérum Lèvres Intense Replenishing Hydrating Lip Serum, £52

CHANEL N°1 de CHANEL Revitalizing Eye Serum (Available on CHANEL.com in June 2024)

CHANEL Sublimage Le Soin Perfecteur Ultimate Radiance-Enhancing Priming Moisturizer, £230

Jessica Biel’s MET GALA BEAUTY SECRETS

An Interview with makeup artist KARA YOSHIMOTO BUA

What were your sources of inspiration for Jessica’s look?
I was inspired by this year’s Met Gala dress code of “The Garden of Time,” as well as Jessica’s gown. I envisioned a celebration of light shimmering through the trees, as well as fresh, spring blooms. The shades of CHANEL Ombre Essentielle Multi-Use Longwearing Eyeshadow, £36, and CHANEL Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sun-Kissed Powders, £75, embodied this vision perfectly, as they both incorporate warm, earthy tones of caramel, peach, and brown.

Can you share any tips on how you created it?

For Jessica’s complexion, I created a natural, contoured look by layering a few shades of CHANEL Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sun-Kissed Powder. To make the contour pop, I applied the product in a C-shape by scooping my brush from the temples to underneath the cheekbones. Then, I lightly blended the shades of CHANEL Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sun-Kissed Powder together by gently swiping my brush in that same C-shape, applying a touch of product onto the hollows of the cheeks, and finishing the application underneath the jawline.

And the products Kara used…

SKIN

CHANEL Hydra Beauty Micro Sérum Lèvres Intense Replenishing Hydrating Lip Serum, £52

CHANEL N°1 de CHANEL Revitalizing Eye Serum (Available on CHANEL.com in June 2024)

CHANEL N°1 de CHANEL Revitalizing Cream, £92

FACE

CHANEL Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sun-Kissed Powder in Medium Rose Gold and Light Coral, £75

CHANEL Les Beiges Healthy Glow Foundation Hydration and Longwear in BD21 and BD41, £50

EYES

CHANEL Ombre Essentielle Multi-Use Longwearing Eyeshadow in Brun Fauve, Rose Charnel, Beige Suede, Brun Talpa, Blanc Perle, Beige Sable, Jade Facetté, and Blé D’Or Antique, £36 each

CHANEL Noir Allure Mascara in Orange Brun, £38

LIPS

CHANEL Le Rouge Duo Ultra Tenue Ultrawear Liquid Lip Colour in Soft Candy, £40

CHANEL Le Crayon Lèvres Longwear Lip Pencil in Beige Naturel, Rose Naturel, and Nude Brun, £26

RILEY KEOUGH’S MET GALA BEAUTY SECRETS

AN INTERVIEW WITH MAKEUP ARTIST MAI QUYNH

What were your sources of inspiration for Riley’s Met Gala look?

I was inspired by Riley’s beautiful CHANEL gown. I wanted to complement the colors of the floral details in her dress, while keeping the makeup soft with pastel tones.

Can you share any tips on her look?

The key product I used to create Riley’s soft makeup look was CHANEL Ombre Essentielle Multi-Use Longwearing Eyeshadow, £36. I layered the Rose Charnel and Brun Fauve shades onto the eyes, to create the perfect hue and to add a bit of dimension along the lash line.

And the products Mai used…

SKIN

CHANEL Sublimage La Crème Yeux Ultimate Eye Cream, £195

CHANEL Sublimage L’Essence Fondamentale Ultimate Redefining Concentrate, £390

CHANEL Sublimage La Crème Texture Universelle Ultimate Cream, £372

FACE

CHANEL Sublimage Le Concentré Lumière Ultimate Radiance Concentrate, £76

CHANEL Sublimage Le Soin Perfecteur Ultimate Radiance-Enhancing Priming Moisturizer, £230

CHANEL Sublimage Le Correcteur Yeux Radiance-Generating Concealing Eye Care in B20, £85

CHANEL Sublimage L’Essence de Teint Ultimate Radiance-Generating Serum Foundation in B20, £135

CHANEL Les Beiges Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream in Soleil Tan Bronze Universel, £48

CHANEL Les Beiges Healthy Glow Winter Blush in Rose Polaire, £54

EYEBROWS

CHANEL Le Gel Sourcils Longwear Eyebrow Gel in Blond, £32

EYES

CHANEL Ombre Première Longwear Cream Eyeshadow in Scintillance, £36

CHANEL Les 4 Ombres Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadow in Candeur et Expérience, £54

CHANEL Le Volume de CHANEL Mascara in Noir, £36

LIPS

CHANEL 31 Le Rouge Satin Lipstick in Rouge Beige, £140

CHANEL Le Crayon Lèvres Longwear Lip Pencil in Nude Brun, £26

GABRIELLE UNION’s MET GALA BEAUTY Secrets

AN INTERVIEW WITH MAKEUP TASHA REIKO BROWN

What were your sources of inspiration for Gabrielle’s look?
I wanted to play into the Met Gala theme of “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.” I was inspired by vintage beauty advertisements from the 1970’s and wanted Gabrielle’s makeup look to be both soft and fragile. To achieve this, I took cues from nature, which excluded any harsh lines, and bolstered fresh, watercolor washes that flowed. I also wanted to complement the beautiful, mermaid colors of her ombré gown. To do this, I applied a light shade of CHANEL Ombre Essentielle Multi-Use Longwearing Eyeshadow onto the eyes. I also brought the sheen-like finish of her dress onto her complexion by applying CHANEL Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sun-Kissed Powder in Deep Rose Gold and CHANEL Baume Essentiel Multi-Use Glow Stick in Transparent, which added flashes of high shine and iridescence.

Can you share any tips about her Met Gala look?
The key word for this exciting beauty moment was shine. I wanted to add beautiful, multidimensional iridescence, shimmer, and a hint of mirror-like gloss, to reflect the light.To achieve the perfect, glossy lip, I applied CHANEL Le Rouge Duo Ultra Tenue Ultrawear Liquid Lip Colour in Soft Candy. I applied this lip colour in layers, first to the center of her lips and then gently feathered the product outwards. Then, I blotted the lips and applied a second coat of color, to ensure long lasting staying power. To complete the look, I applied the gloss topcoat, which provided a mirror-like, high shine. This was the perfect complement to her gown.