Lauren Boebert's Major Makeup Fails Are Hard To Look Away From

Lauren Boebert is almost as famed for her heavily made up appearance as her divisive political opinions. If you need further proof, look to the photo history. Boebert looks almost unrecognizable without makeup, because she's so easily identified via her striking lipstick and, of course, her dramatically filled in brows. But the heavier she applies her cosmetics, the more chance there is of making a mistake — something she learned that the hard way.

The U.S. representative for Colorado's 4th congressional district acts as a cautionary tale for makeup fails, with a 2022 Instagram snap showing exactly why. In the photo, she can be seen posing and smiling alongside her son at a football event. But as sweet as the family photo is, it's hard to look away from Boebert's glaring mistake. The gray eyeshadow under her eyes was applied unflatteringly low, which made it look more like a bruise than a technique to frame and emphasize her peepers. But that's far from the only major cosmetic fail we've seen from this controversial political figure.

Lauren Boebert's bold leather jacket and paisley headscarf couldn't distract us from her seriously cakey foundation in a 2021 Instagram selfie. The Republican politician's foundation was thick, dry, and highlighted her skin texture and fine lines. She added to the problem by applying too much mattifying powder all over.

To avoid making the same aging makeup mistakes, try beauty expert Jenna Garagiola's technique for the perfect blend of dewy and matte skin. In addition to figuring out the skincare routine that works for you and choosing the right primer, Garagiola suggests using a sheer, buildable foundation and only applying powder where it's needed.

Though we know heavy makeup is Lauren Boebert's signature, she took it a little too far at her son's baseball game in spring 2023. Boebert flashed a smile alongside her child in the filtered Instagram photo, but her thick foundation, faux lashes, dramatic liner, and bright red lipstick was distracting. Though the look was elegant, it seemed better suited for a red carpet or party rather than a wholesome baseball game. Getting too made up for the wrong occasion can give the impression or trying too hard or attempting to steal focus.

Eyebrows can be the hardest part of our makeup routines to get right, so we understand why Lauren Boebert struggled with hers. During a budget hearing in Washington, D.C. in 2023, we found it hard to focus on anything else but Boebert's dark brown brows. She only used one shade to overfill them, which made them look flat and harsh. To make matters worse, the brows appeared to be different lengths. Boebert's left arch started a little closer to her nose than the one on the right, which was distracting.

When Lauren Boebert stepped out for Donald Trump's second inauguration in early 2025, she made the faux pas of wearing a foundation shade that didn't match her body. One photo showed the politician putting her hand to her face, which highlighted how tan her complexion was to the rest of her skin. It's a makeup mistake Nicole Kidman has also fallen victim too, so she's in good company.

The best way to stop it is to avoid foundation shades that are drastically different to the rest of your body. Or, match your body to your face using faux tan or body makeup.

Lauren Boebert posted a sweet Instagram selfie with two kids in 2021, but she showed off dry, crepey undereyes thanks to thick concealer and too much powder. The unfortunate mistake was unflattering and aging, and couldn't even be softened by her glasses.

To side step dryness, makeup artist Kirin Bhatty told Allure it's imperative to prime the undereye with a hydrating eye cream first. When it comes to adding powder, she recommended using Laura Mercier's Translucent Loose Setting Powder – but only "[a] very light dusting."