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Beaute' Made Simple

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This is a great book whether you are just buying it for yourself or if you are in the cosmetics business. I am a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant and got to attend one of Robert's workshops (6 hours), and he is fabulous (and VERY funny)!! He is an International Makeup Artist, and everything taught at his workshop is covered in the book. He makes it so easy! He discusses what colors to use on what eye colors, etc..., face shape, eye shape, how to cover up imperfections, etc... He also discusses all the different products used (foundation, powder, concealer, color, skin care, etc...) and how to use them correctly. The book contains LOTS of before and after pictures, all ages, many NOT models with descriptions of their imperfections and how he corrected them. He lists colors too, so you can recreate the looks yourself. If you want to look younger and look beautiful, Robert can show you how. It really is much easier than we all make it seem! :) There is also a video/DVD that is really helpful.

Okay, granted, this is probably one of the best books I've seen on make-overs, but once again I am disappointed by the comparison before and after pictures. The techniques presented herein are excellent and do really enhance a woman's beauty, so why resort to the old photographic trickery of presenting horribly exposed and flat "before" pictures to compare against professionaly lighted "after" pictures? As a professional photographer, I want to see a real side-by-side comparison of applied makeup in the SAME lighting conditions. It would be much more helpful.

Again, though, this is still an excellent book.

This is large-size, full color, fabulous introduction to using makeup to enhance the beauty God gave you! First there is a glossary that defines terms you'll hear in describing makeup and glamour. The next 20 pages are "Product Knowledge"... an overview of what the products are, and how to use them: foundation, concealer, powder, eyebrow liners, mascara, eye liners, eye shadows, blush, bronzer, and lip stick and liners. The next chapter discusses applicators and tells you when to use different types of brushes. Chapter five focuses on color choices for foundation, concealer, powder, eye shadow and liner, blush, and lipstick. Next is an overview of the basic face shapes, then how to prepare the face for makeup. Chapter eight digs deeper into using foundation, concealer, and powder to sculpt and mask the face so as to create the illusion of the perfect oval face shape. Chapter nine focuses on eye shapes and the next chapter gives details on scuplting eyebrows, eye shadows and liners, lashes, cheeks, and lips. Throughout there are "before" and "after" pictures.

There are two extra-special features to all the photos: 1) he uses a basic, neutral, color palate for _everyone_ so you can see how the same beautiful and natural shades can be used on everyone. For eyes he uses flesh, beige, gold, taupe, dark taupe, mahogany, golden brown, dark brown, burgundy, and black.
2) As a Mary Kay Beauty Consultant, I love seeing so many National Sales Directors "before" and "after": Arlene Lenarz, Gloria Mayfield-Banks, Sherril Steinman, Sonja Hunter Mason, Karen Piro, Pamela Waldrop Shaw, Jan Harris, Judie McCoy, Lisa Madson, Kathy Helou (and her daughters!), Debi Moore.

A "must-have" for any Mary Kay consultant!

I am a Mary Kay independent beauty consultant. I purchased this book, with the intent for using it in my business. Well, I found it so incredibly good, I am using his methods and techniques exclusively. It is absolutely fantastic, and I would give the book 10 stars, if I could.

It is a great book! He gives you step by step application on, eyes,cheeks,lips,etc... All suited for your different eye shapes , etc..
He has made it very easy to follow.
I have always had problems to wear eye shadow and after taking his course (7 hours) I am now able to wear eye shadow and feel & look great. He was funny,exciting to learn from. I have in the past have taken a course from another professional artist they were good but Robert Jones is amazing!
I am a Mary Kay Consultant & now I can better service my customers.
His book & DVD is so easy to follow, anyone can look great & feel comfident.
Enjoy! the book it is worth it! It is a must have!

It is a great book. It does make the art of makeup less mysterious. The pictures are glorious full color pages. It holds the attention of even the most finicky teenage, and since he promotes a more natural look and I would encourage anyone with teenage girls in the family to get this book. I'm long past being a teenager and still learned things from reading this book.

Very well done. It was not only easy to read but it was easy to follow and reproduce the makeup demonstrated. I could also relate to a lot of the women in the book as they were not all 15 year old supermodels.

This book is a must have for all women! It gives step-by-step advice on makeup selection, application and even how to deal with problem areas. The before and after pictures are great and show that women of all ages can look fabulous! Beautiful photography and easy to follow instructions make this a great gift for yourself or someone else!

AS A VERY FORTUNATE MARY KAY CONSULTANT, I PARTICIPATED IN AN ALL DAY ROBERT JONES WORKSHOP LAST YEAR. THIS MAN IS AMAZING.HE IS DOWN TO EARTH, KNOWS HOW TO ACCENTUATE THE POSITIVE AND MAKE ANYONE FEEL MORE CONFIDENT AND BEAUTIFUL. HIS TECHINICS ARE EASY AND DO NOT TAKE MUCH TIME TO ACHIEVE. IF YOU ARE SERIOUS ABOUT PUTTING YOUR BEST FACE FORWARD, READ THIS BOOK. AS ROBERT HIMSELF TELLS US, LESS IS MORE.

I AM SO IMPRESSED WITH THIS BOOK. THE PICTURES ARE JUST AWSOME AND IT GIVES YOU THE HOW-TO AND PRODUCT DESCRIPTION. HAS DIFFERENT LOOKS FOR ALL TYPES AND APPEALS TO ANYONES!! FAR BETTER THAN THE KEVIN AUCOIN BOOKS!!!