Makeup is Not (just) Magic by Ikumi Rotta: In this cute Manga illustrated book about cosmetics and skincare, beauty consultant-turned-comic illustrator Ikumi Rotta draws up a make-up guide for beginners. Apt for young adults curious about how to start make-up in the right way as well as adults who stay away from text-based books. This fun read and easy-to-understand illustrated manual could help you with the basics and further fuel your interest in learning about make-up through books.
Make It Up by Marie Rayma: If the fear of damaging your skin with harmful chemicals from make-up products is keeping you away from exploring cosmetics, this book might help you to give it a try by getting over the fear. Rayma shares natural skincare recipes, homemade make-up products with natural ingredients like clay, extra-virgin coconut oil and jojoba oil, clean-up tips, shopping lists, vegan alternatives, face make-up, eye make-up and lip make-up solutions for people who have a knack for DIY and love safe and customised homemade products. You can make a lifestyle choice, too, by switching to natural ingredients for make-up.
Pretty Sick by Caitlin M. Kiernan: As a person with journalistic experience in the beauty beat and being affected by breast cancer, Caitlin offers first-hand knowledge on how to keep a balance between the beauty regimen and health treatment for women dealing with cancer. Caitlin puts it across encouragingly and informatively that one doesn’t need to keep their beauty regimen or make-up aside while undergoing a prolonged health treatment, rather knowing what to wear and how to wear it is important. She follows the mantra of “look your best when you feel your worst” and specifically talks about how cancer patients can look after their hair, nails and skin problems that make the effects of the treatment visible. She conveys that happiness is a state of mind and shows how make-up can help cancer patients to feel their confident best and happy even during troubled times.
The Nature of Beauty by Imelda Burke: In this book, Imelda provides a comprehensive guide to natural alternatives when it comes to skincare and make-up. She gives an account of why one should make a switch to natural products, understanding skin types, organic skincare and botanical beauty ritual options and clean cosmetics. She talks about embracing the kind of beauty that each of us are in our own ways and provides information about various make-up product categories, ingredients to choose while buying cosmetics and beauty products and application of natural make-up.
Make Your Own Pure Mineral Makeup by Heather Anderson: Mineral make-up gained a lot of popularity in recent years and Anderson in this book provides 79 DIY hypoallergenic recipes to create mineral make-up essentials. Starting with an introduction to mineral make-up, the author talks about the ingredients, equipment, preparation and application of mineral make-up. The book is made for an interesting read with colourful images, looks, product details and reference to notable personalities like Coco Chanel and Cleopatra by putting them in the context of the history of make-up. Free from various toxin-based ingredients, Heather provides recipes from easy lip balms to foundation and concealer. Even if DIY hacks are not your game, the book is an interesting coffee table read for any make-up enthusiast.
Robert Jones’ Makeup Masterclass by Robert Jones: Intended for beginners to advanced learners, this book by international make-up artist Robert Jones can be a companion for beauty enthusiasts of any age. He provides an informative, easy-to-follow guide on make-up tools, the use of colours, the use and understanding of various products, understanding of the skin and details on face, eye and lip make-up. The tips, techniques and quick fixes that he shares from his industry experience are added bonuses for beginners, self learners and advanced learners alike.
The Mercenary Makeup Artist by Kaylin Johnson: For those who are curious about not just the art of make-up but also the business side of it as a make-up professional, this book can provide insights. Kaylin gives suggestions on the kind of training required to become a professional, tips for self-taught make-up artists, getting a professional make-up kit ready, starting the business from scratch, marketing it, making money out of this profession and survival tips in the industry. From a freelancer to a budding professional, this book can answer your queries about the business.
In Your Face by Bernadette Fisers: Choosing the right make-up product can be tricky in today’s time with so many beauty brands and new products launching so often with captivating marketing strategies. Fisers, with her extensive industry experience and knowledge, gives make-up lovers a relief from the cobweb of truths and lies, and guides them to choose products from various global brands that are right for their usage. She creates a make-up lookbook for various occasions and for all age groups too, making the book user-friendly and handy.
Asian Faces by Taylor Chang-Babaian: Make-up enhances our facial features and adhering to techniques suitable for a particular face type or facial feature is the best way to get the desired look with the help of make-up. Catering particularly to cosmetics, tools, shades and techniques suitable for Asians, make-up artist Chang-Babaian, with the use of illustrations and photographs, demonstrates a variety of looks. The book guides readers on day and night looks, creating classic and contemporary looks, and provides tips and tricks on how to enhance the beauty of Asian facial features. The book is particularly helpful to follow for those with a basic understanding of the make-up process.
