China's first lady Peng Liyuan make-up mishap at lavish Lord Mayor's banquet

China's first lady seems to have suffered a regrettable make-up mishap at a swanky dinner last night.

Peng Liyuan - dubbed the Chinese Kate Middleton - was attending the Lord Mayor's banquet as part of her husband Xi Jinping's historic state visit to the UK.

But when Madame Peng, who was a famous folk singer before she married President Xi , arrived at the lavish do at London's Guildhall, something seemed odd with her foundation.


The fashion-conscious first lady had unsightly white powder all over her forehead and nose.

Silica powder could be behind the gaffe.

The powder can help absorb oil and control shine - but if too much is applied it can really stand out in photographs.