A Rare Look At Nearly Makeup-Free Melania Trump

Donald Trump was one of the most controversial presidents ever, and his wife, Melania, was also a very divisive first lady. Melania has been criticized not only for her appearance but for not being as dignified as the wives of presidents who came before her. The former FLOTUS has gotten flack for wearing too much makeup, and non-Trumpers have no shame when it comes to roasting her about the topic.

One user on X, formerly known as Twitter, said,  “My license picture looks like Melania Trump with no makeup.” Melania has been perceived as deceptive, and her over-dependence on cosmetics is a major aspect of that reputation.

During Donald’s presidential term, the couple visited London, where Melania Trump decided to make an extra stop and meet some schoolchildren. One student commented on Melania’s appearance, saying, “I’m gonna be honest and say her make-up was a bit much. It made her look sad, but actually, she was very happy.” Other kids who had the pleasure of meeting with the Slovenian-born model agreed with that opinion, commenting that Melania was much kinder than they thought she would be based on her makeup-heavy aesthetic.

Some may think the thick spackling of makeup was an oversight on the former first lady’s part, but in reality, it was a meticulously crafted look. Nicole Bryl, who has been Melania’s makeup artist for many years, explained to US Weekly before Donald Trump’s inauguration that it takes approximately an hour and fifteen minutes of hard work to apply makeup “if you want the look to be flawless” and have it last all day long.

In throwback pictures of Melania, she looks like a different person without any makeup. Some will credit that to cosmetic procedures, but the star claims she never went under the knife. The power of beauty products is undeniable!