Top 5 Makeup Books
Whether you're new to makeup or not, a great place to pick up new techniques and find inspiration for looks is in makeup books. Back when my love affair with makeup first started, there were no blogs or YouTube videos. All we had were books. I remember purchasing my first Kevyn Aucoin book and reading it in entirety from beginning to end in 1 hour. There is just so much you can learn from these pro artists. On top of that there are a ton of fun transformations to look at. Most of all I love them because they are written by artists that have worked over 20 years to master their craft. Here is my list of the Top 5 makeup books:
Kevyn Aucoin- Making Faces. Every makeup artist's bible. Amazing transformations and tons of great inspiration in this one.
Kevyn Aucoin- Face Forward. More stunning transformations and inspiration and cool celeb transformations as well.
Bobbi Brown- Makeup Manual. This book in particular is great for beginners.
Scott Barnes- About Face. I love this book when I am stuck with a particular technique or I want to challenge myself.
Jemma Kidd- Makeup Master Class. Tons of great tips in here.
What's your fav makeup book?
Kevyn Aucoin- Making Faces. Every makeup artist's bible. Amazing transformations and tons of great inspiration in this one.
Kevyn Aucoin- Face Forward. More stunning transformations and inspiration and cool celeb transformations as well.
Bobbi Brown- Makeup Manual. This book in particular is great for beginners.
Scott Barnes- About Face. I love this book when I am stuck with a particular technique or I want to challenge myself.
Jemma Kidd- Makeup Master Class. Tons of great tips in here.
What's your fav makeup book?
what do You think of Gretchen Davis's "The Makeup Artist Handbook" 1st edition and the new 2nd edition. Additionally, Rae Morris's "Makeup: The Ultimate Guide" and "Express Makeup"
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I've heard great things about Rae Morris's books! Definitely worth checking out. Haven't heard too much about Gretchen Davis though, from my understanding she writes makeup tips for film/tv? I'll give it a look next time I'm at the book store.. thanks for the suggestions!
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