Washington, D.C. - January 16, 2009

Makeup a Change

Inaugural Glamour Tips from Ingrid Grimes-Myles

Late night leave you looking haggard? Imagine what two years of campaigning would do.

Makeup artist Ingrid Grimes-Myles tended to Michelle Obama through heat and ice, Iowa, and all the rest. Here are her tips for staying fresh on inauguration day.

1. Start with really healthy skin maintained by good skin care. Moisturize, drink water, and use sunscreen (even though it’s winter).

2. Cover any issues with a substantial, cream-based foundation topped with powder. It’s going to be very cold in D.C., and people tear up when it’s chilly, so use a product that won’t crack.

3. Women think that their eyes are most important, but the brow is the workhorse of the face. If you have a busy day, fill in the brow a little bit. As events become more formal, accent the eyes with liner and lashes.

4. The night before, exfoliate your lips with a bit of sugar or a nubby washcloth. Layer on hydrating cream and a petroleum- or oil-based product to lock in moisture.

Then have a ball.

Ingrid Grimes-Myles will demonstrate Michelle Obama’s inaugural looks today, 2-4 p.m., at Beauty 360, 1350 Connecticut Avenue NW, between N Street and Dupont Circle (202-331-1725).