Sure, the over-the-top fashion at the Met Gala is what most of us tune in to see year after year, but if you're not paying attention to what goes on at the after-parties , you're missing half of the entertainment, especially where glam is concerned. The best beauty looks on this year's red carpet included lots of grungy makeup and extravagant manicures, but once it came time for every celebrity attendee to leave, they took off their "Fashion Is Art"-themed hair, makeup, and attire to let loose at various after-parties throughout New York City.

To see some of the best beauty looks from the 2026 Met Gala afterparties, read ahead.

Sabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter attends a Met Gala after-party on May 4.

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Sabrina Carpenter looked great in her Old Hollywood glam , but she decided to remove the diamond headpiece and brush out her curls once it was time for the after-party.

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Margot Robbie

Margot Robbie attends the Saint Laurent Met Gala after-party.

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