Rihanna Had the Best Nude Lip at the 2025 Met Gala—Here's How to Copy the Look

It's the only lip combo you need

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By Destinee Scott

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Published May 6, 2025

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Rihanna Met Gala 2025 Fenty Beauty Nude Lip UNI

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Our favorite celebs did not come to play at the 2025 Met Gala. However, if there's anyone who stole the show on the red carpet, it's Rihanna. Not only did she come suited and booted with a *baby bump* (which you can read all about in this story), but she also debuted a new nude lip combo that's per-fect for summer. And guess what? I found the exact products she used to get the look, so you can copy it ASAP!

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In an Instagram post, Rihanna's beauty brands revealed her full makeup and skincare routine for the Met Gala. Unsurprisingly, her look was created using all Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin products. What was surprising, though, is that her alluring nude lip consists of only two Fenty Beauty products: the Trace'd Out pencil lip liner in Extra Thigh ($20) and the Gloss Bomb Stix high-shimmer gloss stick in Fu$$y ($25).

In other words, for only $45, you can copy RiRi's versatile nude lip to a T just in time for summer. Both of the products are currently in stock at Ulta Beauty, but probably not for long, so here's what you need to know about the cult-favorite lip liner and lip gloss.

Rihanna Met Gala 2025 Fenty Beauty Nude Lip 1

Ulta Beauty

The Trace'd Out pencil lip liner has a velvet-matte finish that lasts up to eight hours for extended wear. So, it's no wonder Rihanna opted for this product at the Met Gala. While I can't confirm whether she had to touch up during the night, buyers swear that the liner does not move and lasts all day, so once you glide this product across the lips (without any dragging or pulling), you don't have to worry about it transferring, feathering or fading. "I've worn it on its own and under lipstick, and it looks great either way," one reviewer raves, adding that the inclusivity of the shade range is also impressive.

$20 at Fenty Beauty

Rihanna Met Gala 2025 Fenty Beauty Nude Lip 2

Ulta Beauty

Rihanna's nude lip was completed using her Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Stix high-shimmer gloss stick, known for bringing the shimmer without the stickiness. After all, the formula is loaded with vitamin E, shea butter and squalane, which work together to lock in moisture so your lips stay nourished and glossy for up to eight hours. Here's why one buyer is obsessed with this lip gloss: "I had high hopes for this shimmer stick, but it even dominated my expectations. This shimmer stick is one of the prettiest lip products I own. The glitter payoff is insane and feels so smooth on the lips. Not only does it look pretty, but it leaves my lips feeling hydrated, too. I can't wait to get more shades, it's so beautiful!"

$25 at fenty Beauty

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