Overview
Written by an author who teaches a college course on makeup, this authoritative, fully-illustrated handbook is written for working professionals, students of the art, and anyone considering a career in the field. After introducing the makeup artist’s equipment, it goes on to explain how to apply the perfect base, with essential information on cleansing, toning, and moisturizing for different skin types. Illustrations show how to use eye liner, mascara, lip color and gloss, highlights, and blush to enhance eyes, lips, and cheeks. Step-by-step photographs illustrate the proper techniques for shaping, bleaching, and tinting eyebrows and lashes. Also covered are facial waxing, tips on sun protection and self-tan make-up—as well as essential information on how to work safely with common skin problems.
Synopsis
Written by an author who teaches a college course on makeup, this authoritative, fully-illustrated handbook is written for working professionals, students of the art, and anyone considering a career in the field. After introducing the makeup artist’s equipment, it goes on to explain how to apply the perfect base, with essential information on cleansing, toning, and moisturizing for different skin types. Illustrations show how to use eye liner, mascara, lip color and gloss, highlights, and blush to enhance eyes, lips, and cheeks. Step-by-step photographs illustrate the proper techniques for shaping, bleaching, and tinting eyebrows and lashes. Also covered are facial waxing, tips on sun protection and self-tan make-up—as well as essential information on how to work safely with common skin problems.