Reba McEntire has spent decades in the spotlight, dazzling fans with her fiery red hair, bold outfits, and impressive vocals. From sold-out concerts to red-carpet moments, she has always been a style icon. However, with fame comes scrutiny, and Reba’s beauty choices have sparked their fair share of reactions.
While she usually stuns with her signature look, she has also had a few unforgettable makeup mishaps. Some of her choices left fans puzzled, while others were just plain embarrassing. Amid her fashion mistakes, she has had two of the most talked-about makeup fails.
Reba McEntire’s makeup mistakes we can’t forget
At the Genius: A Night For Ray Charles event, Reba walked in looking different. Her deep faux tan was too orange for her skin, and having that look with her deep purple eyeshadow and glittery light purple lip gloss on made her appear scary.
She had a similar problem at the 1991 Oscar Awards event when she wore an extra light foundation against her bronzed chest. Her smokey eye looked more muddy than sultry, making her face an eyesore at the star-studded ceremony.
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Reba McEntire once suffered an unfortunate flashback powder fail
Reba also fell victim to the dreaded flashback powder fail, a mistake even A-listers like Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes have made. In fan photos, a glaring white patch appeared on her nose and around her eyes. The culprit was later identified as a silica-based translucent powder that reflected harshly under the camera flash.
Flashback powder fails can make even the best makeup artists cringe. To avoid this mistake, experts advise avoiding white silica powders with bright lights before any event. Unfortunately for Reba, the damage was already done, and the internet never forgot. “We can forgive Reba McEntire for wearing skinny brows when it was on trend in the ’90s, but some of her other makeup mistakes are impossible to overlook,” someone posted on X.