Making Faces

By Kevyn Aucoin

Kevyn Aucoin is North America's pre-eminent makeup artist. In Making Faces he shares his secrets, explaining not only the fundamentals of applying makeup but also how to use those basic techniques, often in unconventional ways, to create a wide range of different looks.

In addition to step-by-step instructions with accompanying full-color sketches, Making Faces features a gallery of noncelebrity makeup transformations, as well as fabulous images of stars and supermodels as you've never seen them before.

A lush and enticing book, Making Faces satisfies on many levels: including extraordinary photography, surprising makeup looks on celebrities (like Julia Roberts, Demi Moore, Courtney Love), and recipes for doing it yourself.

Despite all the glitz, beneath the surface is a simple approach that is easily accessible to all. From the basics through to sophisticated makeovers, this book covers it all. And it makes it look easy. What's more - following the simple steps, clearly presented, it actually IS easy.

This will be one of the books you'll consistently turn to for tips and tricks. It's an excellent resource and a whole lot of fun from start to finish. The styles and accompanying stunning photos cover all ages, from young and teenage to mature, sophisticated and sexy women. It aso takes a look at male makeup.

You're going to discover exciting new looks you never dreamed of. You'll also uncover the full potential of every makeup tool you own.

The advice given by Aucoin comes alive with his own amusing anecdotes on discovering and experimenting with makeup.

The book is well-organized in three sections. The first covers the basics of what you should know about every region of your face and how to apply makeup in these locations; which tools to use and how to enhance and benefit the most from your strongest features.

The second part shows you makeovers on ordinary people, including before-and-after photos. Many types of skin and color combinations are considered, and the resulting impact of well-applied makeup is clear to see.

The third and final section shows well-known celebrities made up in the style of other celebrities with iconic looks. Take a look at Lisa Marie-Presley made up as Marilyn Monroe or Isabella Rosellini as Barbra Streisand!

Also included are several male makeup techniques, from the conservative (using just concealer and powder) to the more adventurous (using eyeliner and eyeshadow) to the downright extremist (using everything from blusher and powder to lipstick and a wig).

Its clear advice, easy to follow instructions, humorous anecdotes, and of course the wonderful photographs, make this book a must-buy for anyone who uses makeup.

It's great for the basics. It's great for improving an already glamorous look. And if you want a complete glamorous, sophisticated, sensual or fun makeover -- it's great for that too!

Making Faces will become an essential part of your makeup repertoire.

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