Everyday Makeup Secrets: Tips for Choosing the Best Makeup for Your Unique Features (Idiot's Guides) Paperback – August 4, 2015

I was not sure about getting this one since I already got other books, but I couldn't resist it. I am new to make up and I want to know basics and everything. I am kinda in between becoming a make up artist and mastering make up art for myself. So I really want to know about face shapes, face tone, etc. (not just being able to recognize me own features). I am curious to read about eyes shapes, skin care, skin types and skin tones, how to apply make up in a right way (build layer by layer), how to find right shades of eyeshadows or lipstick, etc. This book got everything! And even more.I love it as my other books on make up recommended by pros. Actually, I like it even better than some other books. It is great to have on hands. It got everything. Finally, there is a book that got section on face shapes! I looked for it since it helps to make a right corrective make up. This section is well-written and contouring is well explained. Book also got page on brows' shapes in relation to a face shape (really great stuff, I always wanted another shape for my brows, but now I see that nope, I got right one.) And eyes shapes and how to correct your eyes (so helpful!). And nose shapes and how to correct your nose! I am so exited!I enjoy reading this book. It provides all sort of information that you need in a comprehensive way, keep it simple and straight to the point. It got tips and tricks that I haven't seen before. I feel like it helps reader to keep 'beauty on budget' so to say, not getting too crazy with purchasing different brushes or all sorts of foundation.Some parts of book could be covered more in depth, but there is a lot of information to cover already. It got great variation ob eye shapes, nose shapes, face shapes, while other books may tell you just about four types. It got good variation of looks in the end of the book, easy to follow. I think this book is really good and becomes great if you'll add Jemma Kidd's book (Make up secrets or Make up masterclass). These books compliment each other. They are made for beginners and each got something to add. I feel like Idiot's Guide is great starting point.If you are experienced in make up or a pro then move on and purchase other books (like one by Aucoin, for example) since you probably won't find anything new or exciting in this one. But if you're looking for beginning and trying to work out you're look at first before transforming other people, here is the book!

I havent read the whole book yet. It is very informative and I have learned a lot. I am a mature woman just starting to wear makeup again. Things are not the same as they used to be. Makeup is a whole lot better now than it used to be. So many new techniques.

If you're just beginning it's perfect. It goes over tools, skincare, face shapes and tons of looks. Lots of little tips sprinkled all over. I'm satisfied and will register it. :) Thank you!!

This is a great book to have when you are learning how to do making. It's not overly complicated and very detailed.

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Loved this book from beginning to end. I learned so much about how to apply make-up correctly. A good resource to have on hand!

My daughter asked for this book for Christmas and was very happy to receive it. I am not fond of the title "Idiot's Guide" but again she is happy with it and that is all that matters.

easy to follow love the illistrations..very happy with the book