Book Reviews
Ever wonder which makeup books would be the most helpful? Here’s two short book reviews on makeup that I believe should be part of every woman’s tool kit.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist, MAKING FACES by Kevyn Aucoin, is a wonderful step-by-step guide with large pictures and clear explanations on how to apply and why.
Kevyn opens the book talking about skin preparation and facial structure breaking down each area and defining. He talks about the different types of foundation and concealer. This is helpful for women who are unsure of how to begin.
This makeup book has a section for each part of the face and an explanation of the different choices for product.
For instance, most women with delicate eyebrows, who are blond or have sparse brows, do not realize the available options of brow-color. It’s packaged like colored mascara and made just for the brows. They’re easy to use and help pull the eye makeup together when the brows are finished.
Once you feel confident in the basics, there are beautiful illustrations on how to do different looks from glamorous to classical.
No matter how many times I refer to this book, I always find something helpful and exciting to try on a model. Whether you are a seasoned artist or a stay at home mother, I know you will enjoy this book. Review it often and have fun.
The second book I give high praise to is MAKEUP MAKEOVERS by Robert Jones. I love this artist and book as much as I love Kevyn Acouin. There are few men in the makeup business that understand women and their faces the way Robert Jones does, especially because of the simplicity of his approach. You will find--even if you are totally unsure of yourself--that the clarity and step-by-step guide will give you complete confidence.
To begin with, he takes each product for the face and explains its different textures and use. He’s very clear and precise on the different types of products available and how they are best used. Next he covers the color choices in foundation and face shapes, showing women before and after in beautiful clear pictures, and tells how and why to contour the face. Then he covers eye shadow, lipstick and blush, and the best colors for eyes and skin tone. Nothing is left to chance if you are unsure of what to choose.
In chapters 6-9 he talks about each face and eye shape, and how to contour and create balance for a face that is unique. No one has perfect features and his easy guide on shadow placement can make all the difference. The final 3 chapters pull everything together. No matter what ethnic skin or face shape there are examples for everyone to feel confident, natural and beautiful.
This book is for EVERYONE and the photos are beautiful, clear and show what I believe, and that is, “Everyone is born beautiful- but no one is born perfect!” Enjoy.
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