Jill Biden Is Unrecognizable Without Makeup 》

Ever watch a Superman movie and end up yelling at the screen when Los Lane can’t recognize that the Man of Steel is secretly mild-mannered Clark Kent? It can often seem crazy that a talented and educated person like her can’t recognize someone who simply took off his glasses. We used to yell at Lois, too…until we realized how completely unrecognizable some people are without makeup.

Jill Biden, as it turns out, is one of those people. We got so used to seeing her with full make-up on that when she ditches it, well…it’s a bit like Clark Kent taking off his glasses. Don’t believe that this former FLOTUS looks completely unrecognizable when she ditches the makeup? Keep reading to discover everything you need to know!

Jill Biden’s signature look

While we are mostly here to focus on Jill Biden’s makeup, we would be remiss if we didn’t touch on her signature look. As Joe Biden’s wife, Jill became very accustomed to making appearances at major events. Accordingly, she developed a signature look that consisted primarily of power suits and, when she was feeling more casual or playful, color-block dresses.

These are two very different styles, of course, and they reflect the two sides of Jill Biden. The people-pleasing teacher, of course, is the one who favors wearing the dresses. And the veteran political insider is the one who favors wearing power suits. No matter which Jill made an appearance, though, we could always rest assured that she’d pair these powerful looks with equally powerful makeup.

No stranger to fancy makeup

What do we know about Jill Biden’s makeup? We actually know a lot courtesy of a very special insider. When she and Joe Biden appeared on the cover of People in 2021, Jill had a makeup artist help perfect her look. That artist was Casey Geren, who eventually spilled the details about Jill’s makeup to The Telegraph. And those details are, frankly, pretty surprising!

According to Geren, Jill used Giorgio Armani makeup products for this particular photoshoot. Those products included Luminous Silk Foundation and Luminous Silk Face. If those names already have your head spinning, don’t worry…you don’t have to be a makeup expert to know that Jill looked dazzling on the cover. The makeup did its job, though even some of Jill’s biggest fans may be shocked as to the reason behind her makeup preferences.

Jill Biden’s surprising makeup motivation

If you have a curious mind, you’re probably wondering why Jill Biden chose those specific Giorgio Armani makeup products. Like, she and Joe don’t flaunt it, but they are financially well off, and he was the most powerful person in the world at the time. She could have worn any makeup she wanted, so what was up with this pic?

We never heard Jill describe the makeup motivation in her own words, but we have the next best thing: a statement from her makeup artist. Casey Geren told The Telegraph that the goal for this particular makeup session was to “give a more refreshed look.” In other words, she wanted to make sure she didn’t look overly tired before appearing on the cover of this prestigious nationwide publication.

If that sounds vain, though, don’t worry…Jill Biden has historically had no problem flaunting it when she decides to ditch makeup altogether!

Ditching makeup for exercise

At this point, you might be asking when, exactly, we see Jill Biden without makeup. She’s been in the public eye consistently for decades, and she always has her game face firmly on. How, then, do we even know what she looks like when she ditches the makeup altogether? Simple: her exercise photos!

You may or may not know that Jill Biden is very enthusiastic about her exercise. Even while her husband was working in the White House, she would regularly jog or attend spin classes. She obviously ditched the makeup while working out, and she consented to the occasional workout photo.

In such photos, Jill Biden hardly looks bad. She simply looks like what she is: an older woman in great shape. But when you’re used to her dressing to kill and rocking designer makeup, seeing her with no makeup at all and in comfy clothes is something of a shock. And it’s a shock we may have to get over in very short order!

Going makeup-free more in 2025 and beyond?

The main reason Jill Biden has worked on her image so much over the years is her husband’s decades of political service. Because he was always in the public eye, so was she. And that meant looking the part whenever cameras might be rolling.

Now, though, Joe Biden is finally retiring from politics. This will give him and Jill a chance to relax and reconnect together. And we wouldn’t be surprised if Jill started ditching her makeup more often, going with a more natural look than she has been able to regularly enjoy for many, many decades.