Facing The Mirror With Cancer: A Guide To Using Makeup To Make A Difference [Paperback]

Lori M. Ovitz (Author), Belle Press (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0974893803 | ISBN-13: 978-0974893808 | Publication Date: May 30, 2004 | Edition: 1

Facing the Mirror with Cancer is a guide to using makeup to make a difference. Written by Lori Ovitz, a sought after makeup artist to top models and celebrities for over 20 years, this beautifully photographed, 200-page book illustrates step-by-step tips and techniques for dealing with appearance issues during cancer treatment and beyond.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Look and feel like yourself, thatÂ’s an important message that Lori does a great job of communicating in her book." -- Bobbi Brown, Founder, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics

"provides easy-to-follow steps on how to maintain physical appearance and enhance your quality of life with, through and beyond cancer." -- Lance Armstrong, Founder, Lance Armstrong Foundation

I am so impressed by the power of LoriÂ’s work to literally renew the spirit and courage of cancer patients. -- Kathy LaTour, Senior Editor, CURE Magazine

Lori Ovitz uses her skills to help women look and feel better when battling cancer. -- Y-ME - Resource Library - Book Review

This book is a guide to using makeup to help face the mirror confidently and embrace life again. --Susan G. Komen - Books About Breast Cancer Review

From the Author

"Teaching makeup to cancer patients has been the most rewarding culmination of my professional career. To teach men, women and children how to take control over their appearance issues while undergoing cancer treatment by using makeup as a corrective tool is empowering. It works!"

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Product Details

• Paperback: 202 pages
• Publisher: Belle Press; 1 edition (May 30, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974893803
• ISBN-13: 978-0974893808
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #878,871 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely uplifting and very easy to use!, February 24, 2006

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Julie Penfield "huge fan" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Facing The Mirror With Cancer: A Guide To Using Makeup To Make A Difference (Paperback)

Cancer patients often experience not only chemotherapy hair loss, eyelash loss and even eyebrow loss, but also skin discoloration. I am so impressed by the power of this book to literally renew the spirit and courage of cancer patients and survivors. I highly recommend this book, everything you need to perk yourself up is in this book, (how to create eyebrows that look like the real thing, how to use camoflage to even out your skin discoloration, how to perk up tired eyes, it's all in this book)! The best part is the detailed instructions are so easy to follow! Order this book, it's amazing.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Life changing book, February 26, 2006

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Midwest Mama (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Facing The Mirror With Cancer: A Guide To Using Makeup To Make A Difference (Paperback)

This beautiful book is a life changing book for cancer survivors. In clear, simple chapters Lori Ovitz shows those coping with the dispiriting side effects of life saving cancer treatment how to restore and enhance their physical beauty. Ms. Ovitz's method is easy to use and I have found her suggestions have helped me long after my treatment was finished. This is a great makeup book for all phases of cancer treatment, for those suffering from aloepecia, and even those who are undergoing chemotherapy for rheumatoid arthritis. I highly recommend it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Look Good and Feel Better., July 6, 2010

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yarfe - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Facing The Mirror With Cancer: A Guide To Using Makeup To Make A Difference (Paperback)

Very comprehensive book on hiding the effects of chemotherapy and cancer treatment. Men and women can gain confidence using these techniques so they can look and be treated normally.

It allows the person to re-emerge rather than fade due to any visible effects. It restores vitality and social interactions to normal by re-focusing attention on the person as opposed to their condition.