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Nov 18, 2012
Jacqueline M.
What is the best makeup book. I have heard and seen different books but which ones would some of you recommened?
Nov 18, 2012
Indigo P.
The books by Kevin Aucoin are great. So are Bobbi Brown's books, I love "The Makeup Manuel's hoping I get it for my bday.
Nov 29, 2012
Tia B.
I have Sam Fine and Kevin Aucoin and Nars
Dec 1, 2012
Shelli Z.
Aucoin
Dec 1, 2012
Shelley W.
Aucoin and Bobbi Brown
Dec 1, 2012
James V.
The Way Bandy book is a classic every artist should check out
Dec 2, 2012
Rebecca E.
Any of the books by Rae Morris - she's fabulous!
Dec 4, 2012
Gin S.
any of Scott Barnes books
Dec 4, 2012
Meaghan S.
Nars
Dec 5, 2012
Alma M.
All of them it really educates you on so many different techniques and ideas, don't be tied to just one.
Dec 5, 2012
Alma M.
I even have a makeup book dated back from the 1930's :-)
Dec 13, 2012
Yishan C.
http://beautyswatch.com/poutperfect/
Dec 13, 2012
Katie S.
Lauren Conrad beauty book is amazing
Dec 17, 2012
Mandu U.
I love Kevin Aucoin cause he details everything he does. Also I love bobby brown, Sephora is ok also Nars. :)
Dec 17, 2012
Aideen O.
Nars Make-up Your Mind is excellent :)
Dec 19, 2012
Fiona B.
Bobbi browns books are always really good, but if your looking for inspiration try 'Make-up is art' by Jana Rinuiri I think they are about to bring out a new edition
Dec 30, 2012
Vanessa W.
Jemma Kidd the beauty bible is one of my faves
Dec 30, 2012
Lizz D.
sephora:). they have this book at fuego and it just gives tips and advice for some products. its only $12.00
Jan 14, 2013
Mary B.
Aucoin they are so great, the pics are stunning
Jan 14, 2013
Esther T.
Robert jones
Jan 14, 2013
Shannon W.
Anything aucoin
Jan 14, 2013
Gemma R.
Bobbi Brown
Jan 14, 2013
Gemma R.
Bobbi Brown
Jan 15, 2013
Kat T.
if you want to get in depth with more than you could EVER want to know then look into Vincent Kehoe's Techniques of the Professional Make Up Artist! He covers bald caps and different prosthetic appliances for the face as well!! Tons of info - but it's not all glossy and pretty like most books have been marketed. Great suggestions from EVERYONE here though! Thanks everyone!
Jan 15, 2013
Sarah S.
I agree with the posts - I was recommended 2 books when I thought of becoming a MUA and they are Bobbi Brown's Make Up Manual and Making Faces by Kevyn Aucoin. Both are brilliant. Also I like the more creative Make up and have got a lot of inspiration from Illamasqua website :-)