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Plastic Surgery Without the Surgery: The Miracle of Makeup Techniques

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Eve Pearl writes in her introduction that her roots are in theatrical makeup. That theme reoccurs in almost every makeover she does. While her tips are interesting, some of them are just not really doable in real-life working situations. For example, of you cover your entire mouth in foundation and redraw your lips, it looks like you re-drew your lips. It's not any special effect. But in a photo studio, with nice lights and special lenses, it can look like you had lip surgery. The basic principles behind her suggestions are based on contouring and illusion. It was an interesting read, but not worth to buy it. The before-and-after photos are quite remarkable, but if you can tell in the photo that the subjects have 3 inches of makeup on, how awful would they look upclose and personal?

This book is really good..

First thing that impress about this book the people that are in it are not just beautiful young models. There is a wide range of people with different ages.. young - middle age - mature..( Pearl has her neice and her mother and mother inlaw in this book).. and different races too (White, Black and Asian). It is the first makeup book I have ever seen that deals with problems that mature faces have.. sunken areas under the eyes, lines, bleeding lipstick... The colour corrective and shading technique were very interesting..

Although I am in my early 30's.. I do have darkish circles underneath my eyes.. and red patches of skin on my face.. using her colour corrective techniques made a big difference.. I can hide these now if I whish too...

Ceelly

This book is great for begginers and i guess also for experienced people.

They've exaggerated with the title, but even so i think you can get incredible results in your makeup after having this book. It is true that you won't achieve with normal amount of make up the results that you see in the photos and trying to get the flawless faces that shows the book would look too unreal in person, but probably it would work for a photo session.

I like the fact that anyone can follow all the advices in the book without spending too much money, also the chapter of the tools (brushes,etc) was great, i learned a lot. I must say that this book gives you the general techniques and tools needed to get the effect you want, the rest is practice.

The book has a good presentation and nice paper, but i expected a bigger size, fortunately the content was worthy.

I don't regret that i bought this book, it's a good beggining.

This book is a really great book. The author teaches you to hide many different imperfections on your face and body. It helped me to be able hide the bump on my nose that is there because I broke my nose. I think that any one who considers getting plastic surgery should read this book. The author allows your to alter your appearance without all the costly mess.
I love how the author uses everyday, ordinary people in the book. She never uses a girl whose is the picture of perfection, But when she is done, the ordinary girls look like the picture of perfection. I think the techniques are simple to learn and she shares great advice on makeup products.

I was amazed at how some simple makeup techniques could make my face look younger and healthier. And it isn't just for the face. Eve Pearl shows how to make your bust line look fuller and larger. We're given easy instructions on how to increase the bust size from one to two cups without any surgery. Similar easy instructions are given to improve lips, dry skin, eyes, and brows. I use to avoid makeup because I didn't think it did much for me but when I tried Ms. Pearl's techniques I was flabbergasted at the results. This book is a must for every woman even if she rarely or never used makeup before. Great, wonderfully informative book. I love my copy.

This book starts with the premise that everyone has unique qualities that are beautiful. Rather than expend large sums of money, suffer the pain and risks and possible dissatisfaction of permanent surgical options, the author suggests using makeup. Sharing techniques she honed as a professional make-up artist, the author takes regular people, wrinkles and all, and transforms them. Each step is photographed and described in the text and the make-overs are impressive. The models include the author, her family and friends and she addresses everything from covering tattoos and age spots to enhancing the eyes, straigthening the nose and enhancing the bust line.

Scattered throughout the book are the author's "pearls of wisdom", essentially cheap and easy beauty tips. There is a section on make-up tools and how to buy makeup.

I enjoyed this book for its upbeat tone and simple and clear instructions. It is basic but the results can't be beat. I applaud the author for advocating a healthy approach to beauty. People should learn to feel good about themselves and accept that age and beauty are not incompatible. The models in the book represent a good cross section of the population including minorities, young girls, and seniors. All are refreshingly individual--no botoxed Barbie dolls here. This book is more than a manual, it is a mood lifter too!!

This book was a life saver. It pinpointed every single little thing that I wanted changed on my body. I saved thousands of dollars in plastic surgery and all I did was pick up a make up brush. She talks about make-up tricks to get rid of bags under your eyes, how to hide a double chin, how to make your nose appear smaller and even how to make your breasts look bigger. Every woman should own this book!

i enjoyed reading through the book once....it was "interesting" but it's not something i would constantly refer back to because i felt the makeup was too heavy and the "tricks" were too over the top...BUT if you work in a business where you MUST look different say for photos or whatever then this would be helpful. i personally have adopted more of a "take what you have and work with it stance" so i would never pile on this much make-up for the sake of appearing different. it's not a bad book just not something i'd use for everyday or really even special occasion good looks...the content of this book would have been great as a tv program you watch once then move on with your life.

I had the opportunity to attend a lecture/demonstration by Ms. Pearl at the International Makeup Artist Trade Show in Pasadena a few years back. She is an amazing artist and has lots to offer. While her methods echo methods found in other artists' books, I was pleased to see someone finally compile these techniques in an easy to follow format specifically for people considering plastic surgery.

Ms. Pearl not only describes methods for disguising flaws; she also outlines the risks and costs associated with the surgical option. As a makeup artist living in Los Angeles, I can't tell you how many people I have encountered who are suffering severe complications (and in some cases, disfigurements) from their elective surgeries - surgeries they didn't really need. You can accomplish so much with makeup; I would encourage anyone considering surgery to try makeup first.

Many of the reviewers have expressed concerns about "caking" too much makeup on. In some instances that's necessary (tattoo cover, raised freckles), but in most cases you don't have to cake it on as long as you put the right product in the right place, and blend it well. Good luck!

FINALLY!!! A book that gives women the tools to create the looks we want without the risks of surgery. this book is great...from removing under eye circles to improving the looks of my bustline...this book was written for everyday women with everyday problems. PLUS, unlike most makeup books, it's really easy to follow the author's step by step processes. AND it's fun to read. FABULOUS! I would recommend this highly to anyone.