According to Allure, who interviewed presidential makeup artist Lois Cassano, Barack Obama likely did wear makeup under certain circumstances. However, it’s unlikely that the president was going for a full face with bronzer and all, as the rumors suggested. Instead, the beauty professional told the outlet that most presidents opt for light coverage concealer and foundation to “even out [their] skin tone.” The reason for this pretty much boils down to having to sit under bright, unforgiving studio lights. “Anyone who has ever seen himself on television without makeup will never do that again,” said Cassano. Given Obama’s endless public appearances, which resulted in hundreds of thousands of photos taken of himself in office, a little photo-ready coverage makes sense.
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Still, we may not ever get a full answer about what products the president used, because despite personally working for Richard Nixon and George Bush Jr., Cassano wasn’t actually Obama’s personal makeup artist. Obama’s makeup artist is none other than Karen Lynn Accattato, who shared her best client-based secrets to Forbes. “It’s designed to fit into any guy’s routine—even the president of the United States,” Accattato shared. “Cleansing, shaving, and moisturizing are key for every man.” Accattato also stressed the importance of regular trims, lip care, and eyebrow maintenance.
