- Paperback: 160 pages
- Publisher: Prion Books Ltd; New edition edition (17 Aug 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1853753556
- ISBN-13: 978-1853753558
- Product Dimensions: 30.2 x 22.8 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 611,293 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Kevyn Aucoin, make-up artist to people like Gwyneth Paltrow, Julia Roberts and Tina Turner, takes many different faces, including all physical and racial types, and shows in detailed step-by-step illustrations how to make the most of your beauty, and how to radically change your mood with makeup.
About the Author
Kevyn Aucoin's faces appeared in editorial features, fashion shows, music videos, and advertising campaigns as well as on the covers of virtually every major magazine. He was a guest on many television programs, including Oprah , the Today show, Good Morning America , VH-I's Fashion Television , MTV's House of Style and Entertainment Tonight . His client roster read like a Who's Who of the entertainment world's elite: this list included Sharon Stone, Whitney Houston, Linda Evangelista, Mary Tyler Moore, Cindy Crawford, Elizabeth Hurley and Bette Midler, among many, many others. Along with the numerous accolades he received is a special award from the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America), the first and only time such an honor was bestowed on a makeup artist. The author of the bestselling book The Art of Makeup , resided in New York City. Kevyn Aucoin passed away in May 2002.
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86 of 87 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The great thing about this goal-oriented, generous book is the fact that Aucoin is not tied to any specific company. So it does not rip off the reader by recommending products that are currently in fashion or on department store stands. Instead, for his myriad styles, Aucoin will merely identify "light flesh-coloured lip pencil", or "liquid black eyeliner". No brand names - yippee! Thus it tremendously increases your awareness of products and the standbys and treats that you'll need in your artillery to achieve the looks you want, whether on yourself or on others.
Also, Aucoin clearly and productively analyses each feature of the face at the beginning. He explains the principles of applying foundation, blush, eyeliner, eyeshadow, lipliner, lipstick - even eyebrow pencil (telling you to make a "box" at the inside corner - hello, Ava Gardner!). Very clever, very helpful.
Also, Aucoin clearly and productively analyses each feature of the face at the beginning. He explains the principles of applying foundation, blush, eyeliner, eyeshadow, lipliner, lipstick - even eyebrow pencil (telling you to make a "box" at the inside corner - hello, Ava Gardner!). Very clever, very helpful.
Finally, Aucoin is brilliant in his analysis of brushes, and again, does not plug any particular line. But he does explain what different brushes do, and you can therefore conclude for yourself which of them you'll need. Best is to go to a theatre make-up shop, where you'll get (usually) disinterested advice.
The illustrations and "types" of look are wonderful and really extend one's range and comprehension. As a professional entertainer, I have found this book indispensable for my own make-up, and also incorporate its principles at home for day or innocent make-up, reserving dramatic styles for stage or evenings.
Enjoy! Brush up your brushwork!
34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a excellent book, both for those interested in cosmetics and those just wondering how to change their look. The book begins with the basics, such as skin care, different types of cosmetics and techniques. There are excellent explanations, and if you've ever wondered which types of products are best for you, this is perfect. Following on from this are pages and pages of celebrity "makeovers." The photos alone are great and illustrate how extremely different looks can be accomplished easily with cosmetics. Accompanying each photo is full instructions on how to achieve that look, what products are needed and what techniques are used.
This book will make you want to run to a mirror and start experimenting!
33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
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This guy, WOW! I picked up the book for general advice and instead found myself discovering how wonderful makeup can be. Kevyn Aucoin's approach in this book, is to not only show what can be done, but encourage YOU to learn and experiment. This book is a fantastic resource for how to do everything from start to finish and the best bit is he tells you HOW to do it and not lecturing on whether you SHOULD be doing it. He uses his techniques as tools, and places them in front of you and tells you to go forth and try. There are loads of Celebrity and ordinary people makeovers. But the best thing is, he tells how to obtain the LOOK YOU WANT. In this book there are no rules, only incredible possibilities.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great book
I am very interested in make up thought this book was one of the best. Very clear instructions and pictures. Doesn't tell you brands just the products you need.
Published 3 months ago by Cab
Kevyn Aucoin
This is my favourite book in my book case. The photographs are stunning, this book is full of classic looks which can be achieved. Read more
Published 4 months ago by jamtart161
The artist was a genious, but the book is a different story...
I hate to be a party-pooper but...
Let's assume for a moment that the name of the author does not awe us. Read more
Let's assume for a moment that the name of the author does not awe us. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Marianthoula
Perfect
This is an amazing book, it doesn't just tell you the basic side of makeup but it also tells you the artistic side of it as well, it is amazing looking at the before and after or... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Pinuplover
From someone who never thought of buying a book on makeup
This book really is one of a kind. The author gives you ideas, techniques and tools, without passing on judgement. Read more
Published 6 months ago by ICCM
fantastic a must buy for any wannabe make up artist
i bought this book after completing a basic make up
course as it was recommended by the teacher i also went on to buy Aucoin's second book Face Forward which mayb doesnt have... Read more
course as it was recommended by the teacher i also went on to buy Aucoin's second book Face Forward which mayb doesnt have... Read more
Published 7 months ago by lulu
I value this book as highly as I value my £6000 makeup course
Working as a makeup artist I've spoken to hundreds of women who tell me that they buy expensive products and then don't know what to do with them my advice is always the same:... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Nina-Marie
Amazing book!
Would expect anything less from the great late Kevyn Aucoin? I have been dying to get this book in my collection for some time and i was not disapointed. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Ms. C. Clark
Making Faces
This is good for teaching you make up basics and the tips and tricks that make up artists use
Published 19 months ago by Nikki Brooks
Making Faces
I bought this book to get some ideas of make over for my daughter's prom.
The is just perfect for me also reminds me of my mother who is a beautician. Read more
The is just perfect for me also reminds me of my mother who is a beautician. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Juliet
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