The Best Behind-the-Scenes Beauty Snaps From the Met Gala

Getting glammed up for the Met Gala (aka the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art) is no easy feat. From spa treatments to manicures to hours in the makeup chair, it can take time and manpower to pul off a put-together beauty look. Luckily, stars like Lea Michele and Taylor Swift shared their behind-the-scenes beauty routines for us to enjoy. Scroll through to see the night's gorgeous beauty snapshots, and don't forget to keep up with our editors by following POPSUGAR Beauty on Instagram! Source: Instagram user taylorswift

Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss

Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss

These two puckered up for a pouty shot.

Rashida Jones

Rashida Jones

It took a team to get Rashida prepared for the big night.

Suki Waterhouse

Suki Waterhouse

Suki was squeezed into the car with her gorgeous gown.

Alexa Chung

Alexa Chung

Alexa was dressed and ready for her big night.

Lea Michele

Lea Michele

Lea was all smiles while getting glammed up.

Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon

Reese picked a bright pink lip for the red carpet.

Rodarte

Rodarte

There's nothing sweeter than delicious treats while getting your makeup done.

Kate Upton

Kate Upton

Kate lounged with colorful baubles and some bubbly.

Lily Aldridge

Lily Aldridge

Lily showed off a sparkling choker by sweeping her hair back into a bun.

Emma Stone

Emma Stone

Hairstylist Mara Roszak showed off Emma's textured braid.

Beyoncé and Jay Z

Beyoncé and Jay Z

Beyoncé peered out from under a dramatic headpiece.

Emmy Rossum

Emmy Rossum

Emmy's mix of primary colors was anything but basic.

Anna Kendrick

Anna Kendrick

Anna borrowed this showstopping topper.

Kristen Stewart

Kristen Stewart

Makeup artist Jillian Dempsey shared a sneak peek of Kristen Stewart's edgy eye makeup.

Kirsten Dunst

Kirsten Dunst

Before the Met Gala, Kirsten showed off her dark eye makeup.

Shailene Woodley

Shailene Woodley

Hairstylist Keith Carpenter caught a candid of Shailene all dolled up.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

Rosie paired stick-straight hair with sexy cat-eye makeup.

Kate Upton

Kate Upton

Kate opted to finish her outfit with this dramatic floral topper.