Face Forward (Paperback)
Amazon.com Review
“Makeup should be fun, not fascist,” celebrity makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin avers in Face Forward, his third book. One of the most adored stylists among fashionistas, entertainment divas, and high-society jet setters, Southern-born Aucoin arrived on the New York fashion scene in the early ’80s, a period he ridicules for its ’50s-era conservatism and McCarthyist us-against-them values. His career since has been motivated by the feel-good ideals of acceptan (more…)
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book on makeup
I got this book after finding it in a library. I have a houseful of teenage and soon-to-be teenage daughters who are all very interested in makeup although they haven’t started…
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A MUST-HAVE FOR MAKEUP ARTISTS!!!
This book is an absolute must-have for makeup artists! I found the photography to be absolutely beautiful, and the makeovers are exquisite and intriguing.
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Great book!
I purchased this book for my daughter-in-law who is in cosmetics and sales and she said it was a great book. She picked up a lot of tips to use in her profession.
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Creative, artistic and inspiringThis book is perfect for a wide variety of people. It not only has practical applications for people who want to learn the basics, but it also has creative, artistic, and…
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Great !
The book is really great, I bought this book for my sister and they love it !!
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Amazing Artistry
Kevin really was a genius… He treats the face as a canvas, and shows the transformative power of make-up.
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Awesome book!
I purchased 5 different books in this category. This was by far the most inclusive. I immediately starting using the techniques and was amazed by the difference.
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Photographers point in this review
From a photographers point of view, this book is a great addition. In that it gives the photographer and the MUA some ideas of what’s possible..
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Fabulous!!!!!!!
I am an aspiring MUA and I must say this book is fabulous. Whether you are a professional or just the everyday gal who loves to look great, this book is for you.
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inspirational
For make up artists or anyone who just loves make up, you have to check out Kevin’s amazing work!