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.

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 plait.

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

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

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

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!

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.

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 "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.

We'd gladly attend a coronation for Queen Mindy, especially after seeing how easily the actress rocks 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.

J Lo did what J Lo does: slayed the red carpet in her signature cocktail of bronzer, lashes, and glossy lips.

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-coloured lipstick.

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.

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

The royal channelled the swinging '60s in mod, Twiggy-esque eyeliner, a baroque headband, and 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. We love the pointe-shoe-pink lipstick on her.

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

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!

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

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 multicoloured jewelled headpiece with a simple makeup look that included nude lipstick and bold brows.

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.

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

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

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

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 grey 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.

SJP — or Queen of the Met Gala Headdresses, as we like to call her around these parts — paired her alter 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.

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

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

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.