Former first ladyMichelle Obamacaptivated viewers watching President Joe Biden’sinauguration ceremonyin January for her timeless elegance.Mrs.

Mrs. Obama’s makeup artist Carl Ray toldElle, “I started thinking about the look weeks in advance.

I knew she would be wearing a mask and a monochromatic outfit.

Barack Obama and Michelle Obama

So focusing on eyebrows and eyes were especially important in framing the face.

In fact, celebrity makeup artist Erin Parsons uses the liner to create sharp, pitch-black lines.

Former first lady Michelle Obama