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Summary: Consider this book!!
Review: I knew nothing about applying makeup outside of what I had learned about applying the basics. I stumbled up this book and althought the price is a little high, I was sure this was the make-up book I had been waiting for. There are before and after pictures of all the girls and then a clear sheet to lay over the picture to tell you where/what color to apply to achieve the desired look in the image. Then he explains later at the end of each chapter what techniques to use.
The most helpful book I have ever bought about applying make up.
Good for the beginner and the advanced.
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Summary: Not For Me
Review: I really looked forward to seeing this book after hearing about it. It seemed like the format, with before and after pictures and plastic overlays, would be terrific for showing exactly what to do to create the looks. Unfortunately, I hadn't at all counted on the fact that I would have no interest in the looks themselves. There is a lot that is bizzare here, much that is fairly plain, and nothing that I could or would do for myself. The models are all young and gorgeous; they've no need for makeup. Certainly there are no techinques shown for improving weak features. I couldn't have been more disappointed with the book--but I have to give it three stars because it does what it does well. It's just nothing I need or can use.
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Summary: Not For Me
Review: I really looked forward to seeing this book after hearing about it. It seemed like the format, with before and after pictures and plastic overlays, would be terrific for showing exactly what to do to create the looks. Unfortunately, I hadn't at all counted on the fact that I would have no interest in the looks themselves. There is a lot that is bizzare here, much that is fairly plain, and nothing that I could or would do for myself. The models are all young and gorgeous; they've no need for makeup. Certainly there are no techinques shown for improving weak features. I couldn't have been more disappointed with the book--but I have to give it three stars because it does what it does well. It's just nothing I need or can use.
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Summary: Lacking in Ethnic Diversity.
Review: I really must say that I LOVE the format of this book and all of the excerpts written by Françoise Nars. The make-up aficionado and novice admirer both will benefit from his ideas of beauty and the concepts behind makeup. It truly is a must have for those who simply adore make-up and furthermore adore the Nars line.My only complaint about this book is his lack of skin diversity. Most of the models used seem to be pale and freckly, not at all an accurate description of the different women there are in this world. I would have enjoyed to see models with darker skin complexions as well as different skin textures (older models, models with skin problems, etc). Hopefully his next book will play host to more of these different and diverse characteristics, thereby providing a base of enhancing beauty through make-up for people of all ages and all races.
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Summary: Lacking in Ethnic Diversity.
Review: I really must say that I LOVE the format of this book and all of the excerpts written by Françoise Nars. The make-up aficionado and novice admirer both will benefit from his ideas of beauty and the concepts behind makeup. It truly is a must have for those who simply adore make-up and furthermore adore the Nars line. My only complaint about this book is his lack of skin diversity. Most of the models used seem to be pale and freckly, not at all an accurate description of the different women there are in this world. I would have enjoyed to see models with darker skin complexions as well as different skin textures (older models, models with skin problems, etc). Hopefully his next book will play host to more of these different and diverse characteristics thereby providing a base of enhancing beauty through make-up for people of all ages and all races.
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Summary: Great Book!
Review: I thought this book is a really great way to see NARS products on actual faces. I must say after I purchased it, I really got into the NARS makeup line. It has great pictures and cool trasparent pages that show directions for applying the makeup.
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Summary: Work of art!
Review: I was surprised with the beauty and the creative format of the book. The photos are great and the models even greatear. Wasn't a waste of money but the only bad thing is that i don't have Nars products to buy in my country!!! It's a pity!
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Summary: Excellent guide to makeup application, but..
Review: I will agree with the other reviewers that I felt this book could use more ethnic diversity. As for the review that found their facial expressions "horrifying", my take on it is that he wanted everything to look absolutely the same from the before to the after, except for the makeup, of course. Hence the same lighting, same hairstyle, same expression. I will warn people that some of these looks are not for everyday, but if you feel like having a little fun with makeup, you should enjoy this book. The plastic overlays on each face are a great guide to show you where to place each color.
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Summary: Creative Ideas With Great Layout!
Review: I work as a makeup artist and I love the creative makeup applications throughout this book. I also love the way the book is set up. On the left page you see the woman with no makeup. On the right page is the woman wearing makeup. In between is a clear plastic page that can be placed over the photo with makeup to show exactly which colors were applied where. It is really ingenious! However, I could see that it would be very difficult if not a little avant gard for those who are novices with makeup, but if you love to have fun with makeup or are a makeup professional such as myself, you will love it!
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Summary: Creative Ideas With Great Layout!
Review: I work as a makeup artist and I love the creative makeup applications throughout this book. I also love the way the book is set up. On the left page you see the woman with no makeup. On the right page is the woman wearing makeup. In between is a clear plastic page that can be placed over the photo with makeup to show exactly which colors were applied where. It is really ingenious! However, I could see that it would be very difficult if not a little avant gard for those who are novices with makeup, but if you love to have fun with makeup or are a makeup professional such as myself, you will love it!
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