Lauren Sánchez's Biggest Makeup Mistakes Will Always Haunt Her

When describing Lauren Sánchez, "subtle" isn't the first word that comes to mind. Known for her full lips, voluminous hair, and body-hugging clothes, the former reporter knows how to turn heads. Although it's clear she loves the attention, Sánchez's makeup isn't as bold as her fashion choices, and instead, she likes to keep the palette neutral — but that doesn't mean her several makeup mistakes are hard to spot. As an experienced makeup artist with over 15 years under my belt, I can easily see where she went wrong, whether it be a case of too much under-eye powder or an erroneous false-eyelash application.

With Sánchez's net worth, which rose significantly after marrying billionaire Jeff Bezos, she can easily hire a makeup artist for events. It seems, however, that she does her own face from time to time, which she probably learned to do as a news anchor. Still, even those experienced with applying products make mistakes, and if she could turn her husband's space ships into a time machine, Sánchez would probably go back and undo her many makeup blunders.

Back when baking makeup was all the rage in the early aughts, Lauren Sánchez hopped on the trend in 2007 for a benefit in California. Lauren Sánchez looked almost unrecognizable in the throwback picture with her jet-black hair, but what was most noticeable was the white powder residue around the eye area. While adding baking into your makeup routine has its benefits, it's clear Sánchez used too much powder and didn't brush it off completely. She most likely didn't see the mistake as she gave herself one last once-over before heading to the event, but the pale cast underneath her eyes definitely revealed itself on camera.

The whiteness under Sánchez's eyes could have also been caused by too-light concealer, but it appears that it reaches all the way to her temples, which suggests she used a large sponge to dab on the powder. Next time she considers baking, she should do a photo test with flash to see if her makeup needs more blending to avoid the reverse raccoon-eye effect.

Oopsie! If Lauren Sánchez had just done a quick look in a compact mirror before photo ops, she wouldn't have been caught with smudged eye makeup. That's what happened at the amfAR Gala in Cannes in May 2025, which was very unfortunate as the rest of her makeup looked impeccable (aside from one eyebrow being thicker than the other). Sánchez had kept her makeup soft and pretty, with feathery lashes, a thin line on her top lids, and barely there lip gloss. However, one eye had dark makeup transferred to her bottom lid that crept down to the top of her cheekbone.

A quick tip that can save ruined makeup is to have cotton swabs and a small pot of concealer on hand. Simply wipe the smudged makeup gently, being careful not to rub off all your hard work. Next, either using a clean Q-tip or a small makeup brush, dab on some more concealer to cover up the area. Sánchez likely saw the mistake and fixed her face later, but not before it was snapped by a camera.

Lauren Sánchez is rarely seen without a set of false lashes, and she really went for it at the Forbes Power Women's Summit in 2024. The licensed helicopter pilot opted for a super-long pair that grazed her eyebrows, with each individual lash crossing over each other as if they were fighting for their place. What Sánchez could have used was a good comb-through and a layer of waterproof mascara to set her falsies. Usually, fake lashes lie in a pretty uniform direction, so this flub may be from an improper application or simply a bad set.

If Sánchez's long lashes were aided by extensions, then it was time for a touch-up. Eyelash extensions are notoriously hard to maintain, as they need careful combing on the daily and regular salon visits. When they start looking wonky or you're seeing empty patches, you need to have them revamped. Whether her lashes were extensions or temporarily glued-on, Sánchez's spider-leg eyes just missed the mark.

Was Lauren Sánchez auditioning for Morticia Addams? It sure looked that way at the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, and it's not just because she wore all black. While Sánchez doesn't stray too far from her neutral-colored makeup, she usually has some sort of subtle color, such as a pale-pink lip gloss or peachy eyeshadow. This time, however, she failed to add anything other than brown and beige tones, giving her visage a deathly pale hue. From the matte eyeshadow to her nude lipstick with the harsh chestnut outline, Sánchez looked like a sepia Instagram filter.

The then-fiancée of Jeff Bezos could have used a foundation one step darker, as her face looked a tad pale, otherwise that could have been remedied with some carefully-placed bronzer on top of her forehead, cheeks, and chin. A brighter blush would have helped liven up her features as well. It seems Sánchez has an aversion to strong colors, but just a hint here and there can make all the difference in the world.