Makeup artist Ingrid Grimes-Myles has spent the last two years keeping Michelle Obama looking her best on the campaign trail. As such, it was no secret that she was the makeup artist for First Lady Michelle Obama on the day of the presidential inauguration. In an interview with Daily Candy, Grimes-Myles talked about the key points for making the First Lady look her best:
- Start with good skin care. This means drinking plenty of water and ample use of sunscreen.
- Use a cream-based foundation topped with powder to smooth the skin. In the cold weather, using a foundation makeup that won't crack is essential.
- Filling in the eyebrows can take a makeup day look to an evening makeup look in less than five minutes.
- Exfoliate and hydrate the lips to keep lips look full, soft, and full of pout.
Michelle Obama's choice of makeup is kept minimal and easy to maintain. Any woman can achieve the same makeup look Michelle Obama wore for the evening of the inauguration by using products that are easily found in most department stores.
Michelle Obama's Makeup - Blush
Grimes-Myles chose to use Laura Gellar Blush and Brighten in Berry for Michelle Obama's makeup. This blush is a beautiful melange of several liquid colors that are poured and then baked overnight. The result is a soft, natural blush that looks good on every skin tone, from the fairest skins to the darkest skins. The cream-to-powder texture creates a subtle glow on the skin, and is nearly impossible to over-apply. Apply with fingertips or a foundation brush, and layer until the desired intensity is achieved.
Michelle Obama's Makeup - Lipstick
When it comes to lipsticks, the lipstick worn by First Lady Michelle Obama has it all – sheer color, SPF15, long-lasting pigment, and a hydrating formula. For the inauguration balls, Michelle Obama wore Paula Dorf Lip Color Sheer Tint in Innocence. Paula Dorf lipsticks are known for giving women a natural look with a hint of color. This lipstick is ideal for anyone who prefers a soft, natural makeup look that is easy to maintain all day. It will not leave any residue as it slowly fades throughout the day.
Michelle Obama's Makeup - Eye Shadow
Mineral makeup is all the rage and Michelle Obama is no exception. Grimes-Myles chose to use Mineral Essence mineral eye shadow in Merlot to create a neutral, subtle smokey eye. Eye shadows with a deep plum enhance every eye color and appear less harsh than blacks and greys. May be used as an eyeliner, or in the crease of the eye to contour and make the eyes look larger.
Michelle Obama's Makeup - Eyeliner
The eyeliner worn by Michelle Obama was Jet Black eyeliner by Bloom Cosmetics. Water-resistant, this formula uses silica to help keep the eyeliner on all day. This eyeliner comes with a microfine brush, but is best applied with an angle brush to mimic the makeup worn by Michelle Obama. Apply in a thin line that angles up at the corner of the eye to get the eye makeup look Michelle Obama wore the night of the inauguration. Complete the look by curling the eyelashes, and adding a sweep of mascara.
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