Our eternal First Lady Michelle Obama continues to serve looks on the scene. From effortless fashion to a glow that warms any arena she enters, Mrs. Obama has figured out the way to live a well-balanced life. However, we couldn’t help but wonder, what does she do to maintain such flawless skin?
Come to find out, Michelle Obama’s skincare secrets are quite surprising. Here’s what we were able to find out about how she keeps her skin looking fabulous at all times.
1. Michelle Obama prefers a special fruit
While Michelle Obama is glamorous on many fronts, it appears that a special apple may be one of the contributing factors to her youthful appearance. According to Vogue magazine (via Marie Claire UK), Michelle is a fan of a $275 face serum. The product takes stem cells from the Uttwiler Spatlauber apple, which is said to protect against wrinkles and rejuvenate skin cells.
An apple a day keeps the wrinkles away!
2. She loves a vitamin C facial
While chatting with Refinery 29, skin guru to the stars, Jennifer Brodeur, opened up about working with Michelle Obama. The two met in 2014 when Michelle was experiencing some discoloration. Jennifer shared that this is common in women of color and knew what to offer: a collagen-based vitamin C facial.
Jennifer continued by sharing that Michelle Obama gets a vitamin C facial before every speaking engagement. And this is proof that vitamins in any form have great benefits.
3. Her favorite PSF for sun protection
Michelle Obama is known to travel internationally to meet with the heavy-hitters of the world. That’s why it’s important for her to maintain an easy skincare routine. “It’s really basic,” she told Prevention website. “I wash my face with a good cleanser, and I use a moisturizer with SPF.”
According to Essence, her favorite product is CyberDERM Natural Simply Zinc Ultra Sunscreen Lotion. *Heads to Amazon to stock up*
4. Her go-to lipstick and gloss combo
Carl Ray, the man behind many of Michelle Obama’s makeup looks, shares a helpful tip on how he applies some color to her lips. “I like to apply cream liquid lipstick for longevity,” he told Into The Gloss. “And then add gloss on top for that shine and moisture.”
Talk about a simple, yet effective lip routine.
5. She received a royal referral
Michelle Obama’s skincare routine received some major help from a royal. Her makeup artist Carl Ray old Marie Claire (via The Zoe Report) that Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge suggested an organic Botox gel. Michelle Obama love it so much, it made her way into her beauty product arsenal.
The product, Biotulin Supreme Skin Gel, is said to have the same effects of a Botox injection minus the pain.
No needle, but the same outcome? Sign us up!
6. Pencil and liquid liner gets the job done
Never underestimate the importance of a good eye. Michelle Obama’s makeup artist Carl Ray shared with Elle how he combines a few of his favorite products to create the perfect look. “I like black eyeliner and I like pencil,” he said.
According to Carl, the combo of a pencil liner with a liquid felt-tipped pen helps to create the perfect line. And of course, he tops it off with mascara.
7. It’s all about self-care
While most of us associate self-care with a spa day or pulling the curtains back to catch up on sleep[, Michelle Obama has worked hard to reframe the idea of self-care. Skincare expert Jennifer Brodeur told Refinery 29 that Michelle Obama’s outlook on skincare has evolved throughout the years. “The whole gesture of cleansing your skin and applying your serums and creams… it’s the best display of self-love,” she said.
8. The perfect line of products
When it comes to Michelle Obama’s skincare secrets, there’s one line of products she can’t live without, skincare expert Jennifer Broduer’s own line of products called JB Skin Guru. But in particular, Michelle Obama is a fan of the peoni line of products, which include a serum, cleanser, and primer, Jennifer told Refinery 29 .
9. Less is more
Michelle Obama is aware of the platform she has, so she finds it important to set an example wherever she goes. This translates into her appearance, as well. Her makeup artist Carl Ray told Glamour, “For Mrs. Obama, it’s about being polished in an authentic way.”
10. Michelle Obama’s skincare secret involves Cetaphil
Cultress spoke with Michelle Obama’s makeup artist Carl Ray, and he revealed his favorite drugstore product to use on her skin: Cetaphil. Yes, you read that right. An everyday product that’s under $10 is a key part of Michelle Obama’s skincare secrets!