Makeup Books Buying Guide

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Makeup artists and women who enjoy experimenting with cosmetics  should have their very own makeup book If you are looking for tips, tricks, or inspiration, a makeup book is a great resource to have. They are beautifully presented with lots of full-page color photos and instructional illustrations. Use them to create any makeup look you want -- flawlessly. Any look you wish to sport was just made easier. Here are some of our top picks for makeup books. Have fun, beauty queens!

Quick Picks

 

Making Faces by Kevyn Aucoin 

This guy writes some of the best makeup books out there. Also check out his Art of Makeup  and Face Forward .

Bobbi Brown Teenage Beauty by Bobbi Brown 

The legendary makeup artist writes perfectly for teens. This book contains tips on dealing with braces, wearing age-appropriate makeup, and dealing with self-esteem issues. There's also a section on makeup for different ethnicities, so teens can find makeup tricks specifically made for their skin tone.

Beauty Flash by Stephane Marais 

This world famous makeup artist shows you his greatest techniques in this thorough and interesting book.

Makeup Your Mind by Francois Nars 

Watch over 63 women go from no makeup to glamour queen in detailed, step-by-step instructions.

Latina Beauty by Belen Aranda-Alvarado 

This book gives tips and tricks tailored to the needs and desires of Hispanic women.


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