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Boys will be boys\u2014especially when it comes to the 2026 Met Gala<\/a>. The Costume Institute\u2019s annual Met Gala<\/a> has always been a beacon of boundary-pushing style\u2014and it extends above the neck to powerful effect. For men, makeup is increasingly becoming one of the most powerful tools for bold self-expression. Much like it has in popular culture, it\u2019s gained momentum on the Met Gala red carpet as the years have progressed.<\/p>\n In 2013, Pharrell Williams<\/a> leaned into the \u201cPunk: Chaos to Couture\u201d theme with a rimming of kohl liner along his waterlines, while in 2018, singer Troye Sivan tapped into the celestial spirit of the \u201cHeavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination\u201d exhibit and upped the wattage with a golden gaze and shimmering skin.<\/p>\n But it was 2019\u2019s \u201cCamp: Notes on Fashion<\/a>\u201d theme that really inspired attendees to make grand beauty statements. Hitting the pink carpet with Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele, co-chair Harry Styles wore a dark raven manicure with pops of teal to match his ruffled black blouse, and Jared Leto<\/a> harnessed the power of prosthetics to carry an uncanny carbon copy of his own head as a nod to the Italian fashion house\u2019s viral fall 2018 runway moment<\/a>. Darren Criss and Marc Jacobs each made standout graphic eyeliner statements, as did Michael Urie, albeit only on one eye in coordination with his half-gown, half-suit ensemble. Then in 2022, Lil Nas X\u2019s<\/a> gaze was punctuated by a set of gilded wing decals that completed his aureate ensemble. As his makeup artist Grace Pae put it<\/a>, \u201cWe wanted him to radiate.\u201d Mission accomplished. Finally, at last night\u2019s event<\/a>, Alton Mason was an ethereal vision with swipes of silver pigment on the inner corners, while Jordan Roth served up a dreamy dose of \u201980s New Romantic with a paled-out complexion, abstract washes of color, and a deep red lip.<\/p>\n For the 2025 Met Gala<\/a>, beauty looks were Tailored for You<\/a>\u2014which meant we saw plenty of lacquered nails, rouged cheeks, and more. This year\u2019s theme of \u201cCostume Art<\/a>\u201d brought out the painterly side of the guests\u2014which included shaded lids, cheeks, and a whole lot more (hello, Bad Bunny<\/a> in full prosthetics).<\/p>\n Here, a look back at the best men\u2019s makeup moments in Met Gala history to modern day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n