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How to do Barack Obama's makeup

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By Danica Jardien
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do Barack Obama's makeup
do Barack Obama's makeup

I was just fortunate enough to meet Barack Obama and be his makeup artist for the day. Here I will give a couple of tips on how to create his makeup for television. He was in Denver shooting a live interview for television and was an amazing man to meet! This makeup technique is good for most men with a good complexion, when they are going to be on television.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • MAC Blot Powder in Dark
  • MAC Moisturecover Concealer in NW40
  • MAC Matte Texture
  • Chanel Precision Lip Corrector
  1. Step 1

    Apply MAC Matte Texture using the #191 Brush to even out the skin texture and to create a matte surface without refelection for the camera.

  2. Step 2

    Apply MAC Moisturecover Concealer NW40 with the MAC #249 brush under the eyes, around the nose, around the lips and anywhere that the skin may need to become more even.

  3. Step 3

    Finish all over the face with MAC Blot Powder/ Loose in Dark using your MAC #150 brush.

  4. Step 4

    Use the Chanel Precision Lip Corrector to create a shineless and moisturized lip! This product does not feel heavy and is great for men who are not used to product on their lips.

Tips & Warnings
  • Less makeup is more! Barack has an amazing complexion and really doesn't need very much!

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on 1/21/2009 Hello! I also had the awesome privilege of touching the face of our new President! He filmed a commercial that ran in Puerto Rico and I was hired for makeup and wardrobe assistance. You can see the video at www.completemedia.com if interested. I used very similar techniques though not necessarily the same brands. Less is definitely more, though I have seen some incidence of artists using pink toned products on him that have turned ashy. The key is gold toned concealer and powder, and keeping the center of the face lighter than the outside edges, as with all people of color.

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on 11/10/2008 LOL Kilogram, Make us seems to make the world a more beautiful place./

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on 11/9/2008 Well well never knew men wore makeup, even for tv! I mean I feel as if Barack can do it, I mite need to branch out and try!

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