Key Highlights
- Margot Robbie attended the 2026 Met Gala as CHANEL House ambassador, wearing a custom CHANEL dress
- Her beauty look centred on all-over radiance: glowing cheeks, luminous-matte lips, and dazzling lids
- N°1 DE CHANEL Lip and Cheek Balm in 3 Vital Beige provided the flush of colour on cheeks and lips
- ROUGE ALLURE VELVET in 62 Libre delivered the signature luminous-matte lip finish
- LES BEIGES Volume and Definition Mascara in 20 Deep Brown and N°5 Eau de Toilette completed the look
All-Over Radiance at the 2026 Met Gala
At the 2026 Met Gala, Margot Robbie appeared as CHANEL’s House ambassador in a custom CHANEL dress whose shimmer set the precise terms for her beauty approach. Rather than competing with the gown, the makeup aligned with it — an all-over radiance effect that balanced warmth, luminosity, and restraint across every feature. The result was a coherent vision, each product chosen in deliberate dialogue with the next.
The N°1 DE CHANEL Lip and Cheek Balm in 3 Vital Beige was the foundation of the look’s warmth. Formulated to enhance colour, nourish, and plump simultaneously, it brought a natural flush to both cheeks and lips that read as radiance under the Gala’s lighting. Against the shimmer of the custom dress, this natural glow held its own without overwhelming the overall composition.
The Products Behind the Look
On the lips, ROUGE ALLURE VELVET in 62 Libre carried the distinctive luminous-matte finish that has made this formula a red-carpet staple. The shade offered depth without heaviness, its matte texture catching light in a way that felt thoroughly considered. This is a lip colour designed for visibility at distance and intimacy up close — both demands the Met Gala makes in equal measure.
The eyes were defined with LES BEIGES Volume and Definition Mascara in 20 Deep Brown — a warmer alternative to black that softened the dazzling lid effect described by the House. Completing the sensorial portrait, a few drops of N°5 Eau de Toilette were applied, allowing the fragrance to become as much a part of the look as any visible product. CHANEL’s signature scent as the invisible final layer is a choice as considered as any shade selection.
Why It Matters
The 2026 Met Gala appearance demonstrates how CHANEL constructs a total image: custom couture and curated beauty working as one, not as separate concerns. For GCC readers with access to CHANEL boutiques, the full look is replicable — and the House invites exploration of every red-carpet beauty reference through a dedicated in-store experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What products did Margot Robbie use to achieve the all-over radiance look at the 2026 Met Gala?
Margot Robbie’s radiance look combined N°1 DE CHANEL Lip and Cheek Balm in 3 Vital Beige for warmth on cheeks and lips, ROUGE ALLURE VELVET in 62 Libre for a luminous-matte lip finish, LES BEIGES Volume and Definition Mascara in 20 Deep Brown for defined eyes, and N°5 Eau de Toilette to complete the sensorial portrait.
Why did CHANEL choose warmer tones like Deep Brown mascara for the Met Gala look?
LES BEIGES Volume and Definition Mascara in 20 Deep Brown was selected as a warmer alternative to black that softened the dazzling lid effect while complementing the overall radiance composition and the shimmer of Margot Robbie’s custom CHANEL dress.
What is CHANEL known for in luxury beauty and fragrance?
CHANEL is renowned for iconic fragrances and beauty products that emphasize timeless elegance and meticulous craftsmanship, with N°5 Eau de Toilette serving as the House’s signature scent and a foundational element in complete beauty looks.
