Clothes don't make the man, but makeup might just make the French politician.

Le Point, a French news magazine, revealed Thursday that French President Emmanuel Macron has spent 26,000 euros on makeup services since taking office in May. That's more than $30,000 on cosmetics during his first three months as president, or about $330 spent on makeup each day.

And taxpayers are fronting the cost.

The Élysée Palace, the official residence of the French president, paid a freelance makeup artist the money in two installments – 10,000 euros in one and the remaining 16,000 in another, according to Le Point. Macron's office confirmed the report, and said it's looking for a cheaper alternative.

Macron's makeup was reportedly done ahead of news conferences, public appearances and various travels.

News of Macron's cosmetics budget drew steep criticism from French social media users at a time when the president's image is already struggling. His popularity has taken a turn in recent weeks amid a dense domestic agenda and recently criticized cuts to France's military budget. His approval rating sits at just a 36 percent.

L'image de la France une nouvelle fois humiliée. Avec ses 26 K€ de maquillage par trimestre, #Macron devient la risée de la planète entière. pic.twitter.com/V0mmAz4csf — François Asselineau (@UPR_Asselineau) August 25, 2017

Critics argue Macron's scrappy candidacy has actually resulted in a president with a rigid and uncompromising governance style. Skeptics say Macron is intolerant of criticism and question his tight grip on communications from the Elysee Palace.