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| Makeup Makeovers: Expert Secrets for Stunning Transformations | 
 enlarge | Author: Robert Jones
Publisher: Fair Winds Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  71 reviews
Sales Rank: 13558
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 184
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.7
ISBN: 1592331823
Dewey Decimal Number: 646.72
EAN: 9781592331826
ASIN: 1592331823
Publication Date: September 1, 2005
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Condition: Brand new book. Not a remainder.
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Product Description
Forget extreme makeovers! Robert Jones, makeup artist extraordinaire, outlines step-by-step how even the ugliest duckling can become a swan-with makeup alone! In hundreds of awe-inspiring before-and-after photos, Robert makes it easy for any woman to achieve true beauty. Unlike most makeup books that focus on celebrities or the already-glamorous, Makeup Makeovers shows every woman how to be her most beautiful. No matter what your age, skin tone, or profile, Robert can show you simple techniques that camouflage flaws and highlight each woman's unique beauty. Best of all, it's EASY! Even if you've never worn makeup before, you can learn how to bring out your best in just a few minutes.
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 The Make-up Bible October 31, 2005
187 out of 189 found this review helpful
I've been reading fashion magazines and frequenting make-up aisles since age 12, about a decade now. I read the Kevin Aucoin and Bobbie Brown books. Until last week I thought I knew make-up pretty well. Nope, nuh-uh, wrong.
This book should be required reading for anyone who buys so much as a tube of tinted lip gloss. It covers the fundamental principles of make-up as an art. You come away knowing not only how to apply mascara, but *why* to apply mascara... which features it accentuates, how it fits into an overall make-up regimen, how different mascara formulas work and how they should therefore be applied, and so on. He does this for foundation (can you explain the difference between liquid, creme, powder, liquid-to-powder, tint, and stick?), concealer, blush, lip, and eye make-up. He goes over applications for different skin types, tones, ages, complexions, bone structures, etc. And he does it all in an extremely clear way that's quick, easy, and very fun to read.
I wholeheartedly recommend this book. It'll completely change the way you think about make-up, take you from dabbling amateur to sophisticated artist. And of course the before-and-after makeover pics are lots of fun to look at!
WOW!!!! The best book ever on makeup!!!! November 29, 2005
116 out of 119 found this review helpful
This is the best book I have ever read on makeup, and I own them all even the vintage Way Bandy books!!!! This is the first book I have ever read that actually teaches you how to apply makeup!! Kevyn's books only show you pretty pictures, Bobbi's and Trish's are trying to sell you makeup!! Makeup Makeovers is actually showing me how to look my best and to love my own features not try to look like someone else!! I have never look so good as I do after using the techniques in this book, and at 40 I can use all the help I can get!!! BUY THIS BOOK (we all need it)!!!!
 Good picture book...information is not as appealing July 8, 2006
44 out of 49 found this review helpful
This book seems to have spent a lot of time on the photographs of the models/women and other images---this is great if you're looking for a good picture book. However, the book is misleading in that the reader is made to think that the simple instructions are written to help achieve the beautifully photographed looks in the book. This is not the case. The models are wearing looks that are more sophisticated than what one would achieve if the book's instructions were followed.
For one, on page 62, the author claims that all the looks in the book are achieved using simple eyeshadow colors which are beautifully displayed on page 63. However, on p. 62 itself, p. 174, p. 35 and maybe other pages, models are wearing colors that are not part of the "basic eyeshadow pallette" on page 63. The book also only dedicates 1/3 of a page on lipstick application. Overall, the book seems to make the images a priority--which is great--but the information has a lot of holes.
Blueprint for Beauty June 19, 2006
40 out of 40 found this review helpful
This is an inspirational primer on makeup technique. Most helpful are the diagrams which demonstrate the recomended placement of the different types of makeup. While much of the information is basic, the author assumes that the reader has mastered basic makeup skills, ie, brush technique and blending. The focus is on contouring the face and eyes; little detail is given on addressing major problems.
The makeover photos are fun. Women of all ages and races are included and the author includes notes about his objectives and application with each photo.
I applaud the approach that everyone can be beautiful. This book is part inspiration and part how to. Bottom line, practice makes perfect and don't be too serious about stuff that washes off. Buy the book and have some fun!
Great Info! Detailed Instructions! Beautiful Photos! October 13, 2005
30 out of 31 found this review helpful
This is a great book! I believe makeup should be fun, and enhance your natural beauty. It should be something nice that you do for yourself, like reading a good book in a candle lit bubble bath, taking care of your skin on a daily basis, or buying yourself fresh flowers. It should be an extension of who you are, not make you into another person; makeup should perk you up, not make you up. Robert Jones has taken the mystery out of makeup, and made it simple and accessible for everyone. This book includes fabulous pictures of REAL women of all ages and ethinic backgrounds (only a few of whom are professional models) in before-and-after makeup transformations. It also includes a glossery of cosmetic terms; an awesome section on product knowledge that covers foudation, concealer, powder, eyebrow, eyeshadow, mascara, eyliner, and lipstick; a great section on cosmetic tools; an absolutely wonderful section on chosing the right foundations and colors for YOU; and detailed instructions on how to apply everything! I'd say this book focuses on preparing the skin, applying foundations, and transforming eyes (including brows). There is lots of useful, detailed information on applying makeup for your face shape, and eye shape. I only gave this book 4 stars (but would have given it more like 4.5 stars if I could) because I was disappointed that it did not go into more detail about the lip colors used on the ladies. Overall I am very pleased. I find this book to be very helpful guide for personal use. As a MK consultant I find this book extremely useful in helpng my clients.
From the back of the book:
"International makeup artist Robert Jones shows you how to be beautiful- without plastic surgery, painful and expensive procedures, or dangerous injections! Look inside to see dozens of amazing before-and-after transformations- using nothing more elaborate than makeup! In minutes anyone can make facial flaws unnoticeable with Robert's insider secrets.
-Make any face shape apear to be a perfect oval
-Make small, deep-set, hooded, or too-close eyes look big and beautiful.
-Conceal skin flaws and uneven skin tone perfectly.
-Choose the perfect makeup colors for your skin, lips and eyes.
-The single most important trick in any woman's arsenal.
-Why women invariably choose the wrong colors to make skin look fresh and young and what you should choose instead.
-And thousands more!
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