I must admit I was very excited about this book when I bought it. However, I became dissapointed after 5 minutes of openning it. The pictures are beautiful however, there is not a lot of information about techniques and makeup in general. The makeover examples are not innovative at all.

As a makeup artist I can simply state that Robert Jones has written the finest, most comprehensive book on makeover/makeup application I have ever read. All others pale in comparison and are somewhat self-serving in nature compared to Robert's book. If you are new to makeup, want to study application techniques or just a FAN of makeup artistry in general... BUY THIS BOOK. You will thank yourself and find that you refer to it more than any other book on the subject.

Lisa Johnson, MUA
Face Artistry

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.

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!

The were many great photos of regular ladies. Before and after stuff with a little how to according to your face type. Most of the book was defenitions of the different types of make up available and which ones may work better than others. I'm 25 and have been doing my makeup everyday since highschool. This book didn't tell me anything that the makeup lady at Sephora hadn't already. So I'd conclude it's a great book for your teenage daughter, otherwise just go to Sephora.