{"id":413524,"date":"2026-05-05T22:02:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T22:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/413524\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T22:02:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T22:02:10","slug":"tylas-wet-look-makeup-at-the-2026-met-gala-is-peak-summer-beauty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/413524\/","title":{"rendered":"Tyla’s “Wet-Look” Makeup At The 2026 Met Gala Is Peak Summer Beauty"},"content":{"rendered":"

Glowing, hydrated skin is always in, but Tyla<\/a> took the look to the next level at the 2026 Met Gala<\/a> with her \u201cwet-look\u201d makeup.<\/p>\n

\u201cI wanted her to look almost wet because the [Valentino] dress had all the blue happening on the bottom of the train,\u201d the South African singer\u2019s makeup artist Esther Edeme<\/a> tells TZR. \u201cIt was such a pretty teal color, [so] we wanted to run with that. Also, she was inspired by peacocks because there are a lot of feathers on the dress. It\u2019s not obvious at first, but the feathers are on her arms like dripping down [to her] fingers. I really liked that element, so I just wanted to emphasize the animalistic and aquatic vibes as she loves that.\u201d <\/p>\n

Using Valentino Beauty makeup, Edeme first perfected Tyla\u2019s base with the Very Valentino Concealer<\/a> in a handful of shades. \u201cIt’s a liquid that dries down very flat and thin, making it perfect for [the red] carpet,\u201d the makeup artist shares. \u2018There’s no buildup or cakiness when the concealer is that thin, you can work in layers.\u201d Next, she added a soft flush to the cheeks with the Eye2Cheek Blushes<\/a>. \u201cThey are so beautiful and have a really natural tone that matches colors already found on the face, making them easy to grab and apply,\u201d she says. <\/p>\n

On the eyes, Edeme tied in both the peacock and aquatic theme with the Colorgraph Liner in Baby Blue<\/a>, and added a defined wing with V-Liner<\/a>. For a bit of sparkle, she carefully applied two face gems along the outer corner of the lower lash line. Tyla\u2019s nude glossy lip (a combo of Spike Balm in 120R<\/a> and Puffer Gloss in 302R<\/a>) and a ton of body glitter finished off the look. <\/p>\n

While Met Gala outfits are the result of months of planning, Edeme says the final makeup is ultimately based on the vibe. \u201cThe creative process for landing on a final makeup look is that we just vibe and go with the flow and whatever we land on is what we land on,\u201d she says. \u201cWe actually never plan glam. I really like that because we just freestyle on the day and it always works out!\u201d<\/p>\n

Speaking of vibes, Tyla\u2019s wet-look glam didn\u2019t stop at her makeup, hairstylist Yusef Williams<\/a> gave her ultra-hydrated, sculptural curls with the help of True Hair Co<\/a>. bundles, amika styling products (including the Top Gloss Hair Shine Spray<\/a>), and Wavytalk tools (including the Cool Curl Pencil<\/a>). <\/p>\n

And of course, no red carpet beauty moment is complete without an on-theme manicure. Celebrity nail artist and OPI Global Ambassador Coca Michelle<\/a> also looked to the feathers of Tyla\u2019s gown when creating her manicure. \u201cI wanted to create a feather silhouette on the nails, and she suggested adding a pop of pink using OPI \u2018Strawberry Margarita<\/a>\u2019 under the tips \u2014 something we\u2019ve been doing recently with her manicures,\u201d she said of the peacock-inspired design. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe have a lot of fun and are very goofy,\u201d Edeme says of her pre-red carpet glam sessions with Tyla. \u201cIt’s just so silly, but we have the best time! We listen to good music, and to Tyla\u2019s new album!\u201d<\/p>\n

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