FIRST LADY’S MAKEUP ARTIST DISHES ON SPRINGS BEST BEAUTY SECRETS

Spring has sprung and it is time to wash away those winter time blues and jump start your beauty regimen with beauty tips from Carl Ray, personal makeup artist to America’s First Lady Michelle Obama. Get the full scoop as he keeps us in the know with his many tips, tricks, and hacks for tackling all of your beauty needs.Conceal dark circles and puffy eyes the right way by creating a triangle withyour cover-up.

• Make contouring look more natural by using a pencil, pen, or makeup brush handle as your guide to finding exactly where your cheekbone is.
• Hit your eyelash curler with a hair dryer to heat it up, so your lashes curl easier
• Use a white or light eyeliner to really make your eyes pop (or hide how tired/hungover you are).
• If you want to fake fuller lips, applying light pencil in the center of your lips will do the trick.
• Prime your eyes with white eyeliner or eyeshadow to really make your colorful shadows and liners stand out.
• To make your lipstick last all day, hold a tissue over your lips and dust them with translucent powder.
• In a pinch or for a long weekend try applying a flesh tone cream blush or lipstick on Cheeks, Lips & Lids for a soft fresh monochromatic look.
• If your lips are a bit chapped or flaky, take an old toothbrush to brush away the flakes to reveal softer, kissable lips.
• If you start to see thinning or bald patches on your eyebrows, apply Rogaine or lash growth serum to the area to help your eyebrows grow.

“Always put on your eye makeup before any other makeup application. Why? Because eyeshadow powder tends to fall out quicker and in the end, there’s less cleanup."

ABOUT CARL RAY

Carl Ray is the personal makeup artist to America’s First Lady, Michelle Obama. He is available for bridal, special events, galas, red carpet, HDTV, commercial and editorial print, speaking engagements, and much more.

A self-taught artist, Carl learned and perfected his skill by applying his mother’s makeup as a young man. This craft has been well received by his clients, which include celebrities, actors, musicians, models, authors, politicians, and dignitaries.

Carl’s services are in high-demand with Washington clientele who know that his touch will make them look and feel their best for those very special occasions. Carl’s work has appeared in magazines and periodicals including Vogue, The Wall Street Journal, Better Homes & Garden, More, The New Yorker, Michigan Ave., Ebony, Glamour, Allure, Town & Country, Elle, Health, Washingtonian, Capital File, Bride & Groom, Bride, The Knot, Parents Magazine, Lady’s Home Journal, American Grown and Engaged Magazine.

Carl’s work has also been seen on the catwalk for Donna Karan, Escada, Gucci, Carolina Herrera, Dolce & Gabbanna, Yeollee, the Vera Wang Fashion Show and more recently; Reem Acra Bridal Show, Oscar De La Renta Bridal, Monique Lhuiller Bridal, Rivini Bridal and Marchesa Bridal. Carl Ray has been voted top makeup artist for 17 consecutive years by the renowned Washingtonian Magazine.