The Makeup Artist's Design Book

PRODUCT + TOOL + TECHNIQUE = A RESULT

All makeup artistry relies on this simple equation. To achieve a successful and beautiful makeup application, it’s essential to use the correct products and tools, and to understand how to apply the makeup properly. This book focuses on the “technique” part of the equation.

The Makeup Artist’s Design Book teaches you anatomical makeup. By observing the face through geometric patterns, you will create a blueprint for success and a flawless makeup design. The methods presented in this book will enhance a person’s natural beauty by using makeup to manipulate light and shadow, creating balance and symmetry on the face. Inside, you will find detailed information about each part of facial anatomy, along with explanations, product recommendations, and tool suggestions for makeup application. This book also contains 50 practice faces, so you can create your makeup designs on paper.

Chapter 1 presents how to correctly highlight, contour, and apply blush to different facial combinations. Chapter 2 presents the 32 eye combinations, teaching you how to apply various eye makeup products that enhance the natural shape of the eyes. Chapter 3provides a glossary of lip shapes, detailing both normal and dehydrated lip conditions, and how to correct them. Lastly, Chapter 4 contains 50 full-faces for coloring to practice your makeup designs, complete with written explanations of each face. The Makeup Artist’s Design Book is your tool to practice on a variety of faces and to simplify your makeup application. Use the glossaries to identify specific makeup application techniques that create balance and symmetry.

With 50 face combinations, 32 eye combinations, and 36 lip combinations, you have a staggering 57,600 possibilities! Once you master the placement of products for each combination, your makeovers will be flawless, and your application speed will improve.