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Michelle Obama with glittering eyeshadow pictured with her makeup artist Carl Ray

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Ray, seen here at work last night, first collaborated with the former First Lady in 2009.

It’s so precise and glides on effortlessly," says Ray.

Michelle Obama gets her makeup done by Carl Ray

Ray, seen here at work last night, first collaborated with the former First Lady in 2009.

“I went for a soft glam.”

Obama is seen here before the final stop on her book tour a sit-down interview with Oprah.

As he did throughout the tour, Ray focused on adding sheen not saturated color to Obama’s lips.

Michelle Obama in allwhite outfit and glitter eye makeup

Obama is seen here before the final stop on her book tour — a sit-down interview with Oprah.

“The glossy lip really highlights her fun and playful side,” he says.

Obama paired her shimmering eyeshadow with a head-to-toe white ensemble.

Not that we ever need an excuse to follow Michelle Obama’s stylish lead.

Michelle Obama in allwhite outfit

Obama paired her shimmering eyeshadow with a head-to-toe white ensemble.