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Kelly Ripa Explains On-Air Makeup Mix-Up on First Live Show of 2026

The host said vacation disorientation led her to mistake a contour stick for foundation in a dark room.

Overview

  • On January 5, Kelly Ripa told Live with Kelly and Mark viewers she accidentally applied contour across her face after confusing it for foundation.
  • She explained the mistake happened as she got ready before dawn without turning on the lights following a return from vacation.
  • Mark Consuelos reassured her on air by saying, "You look great," as she quipped that people assumed she was tan.
  • The lighthearted moment was framed by outlets as part of the couple’s open, unscripted rapport, recalling Ripa’s December 9 wardrobe hiccup.
  • Coverage also referenced Ripa’s previously shared go-to foundation, L’Oréal Paris True Match, reflecting ongoing interest in her beauty routine.