In "The 5-Minute Face", Carmindy (the makeup artist on the US TV show "What Not to Wear") shares her beauty philosophy, offering a practical, easy, and always-successful makeup routine that works for all ages and skin types. The steps for achieving the five-minute face - from smoothing on foundation, to slicking on lip colour - are simple. But as Carmindy demonstrates, many women don't know which product is right for their skin tones, or are clueless on how to apply makeup for optimal results. Throughout every chapter, she provides valuable advice on perfecting the makeup technique that is right for your face, including product tips and accompanying "toolbox" sections that describe which tools to use with each type of makeup. No matter what your age is, or whether you have porcelain skin or rosacea, Carmindy will help you look fabulous.
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Editorial Reviews
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“We’re so happy that the amazing advice Carmindy has contributed to the show is now available for all women.” (Stacy London and Clinton Kelly, style experts for TLC's What Not to Wear )
“An easy-to-follow, foolproof routine that . . . gives radiant results in a mere five minutes.” (InStyle )
“An easy-to-follow, foolproof routine that . . . gives radiant results in a mere five minutes.” (InStyle )
About the Author
Carmindy was raised in Southern California, where she started doing makeup fifteen years ago. She has worked in Milan, South Beach Miami, and New York. Today she is featured on TLC's What Not to Wear, and has worked with celebrities such as Cindy Crawford, Isabella Rossellini, Heidi Klum, Bjork, Ricky Martin, and Christie Brinkley. Her work can be seen in Cosmopolitan, Elle, Vogue, GQ, Essence, Details, Marie Claire, and InStyle.
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Organized by feature, the book covers everything from eyes and brows to cheeks and skin care, and includes travel tips and ways to channel your inner "glamazon." Whether you want advice on creating perfect smoky eyes or need help picking the perfect shade of foundation, Carmindy has tips for daytime routines, nighttime glamour, travel, and every other time you want to look and feel beautiful in your crazy, busy life.
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143 of 154 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I hate to be a dissenting voice amongst the other reviewers, especially since I really like Carmindy on WNTW, but there it is. This is an okay, not great book. If you are experienced with makeup application you might find this to be a repeat of the basics, with no real new tricks added. There are many pictures of Carmindy, and even though I think she is lovely, I would have liked more (before and after) photos of other women -- I already know what Carmindy looks like.
There are a couple of lists in the back that are interesting: they detail the products Carmindy uses (and cheaper alternatives). I was pleased to see many of the same brands I like and use: Smashbox, NARS, Cargo, Dior, MAC, Lorac, Benefit, etc. and for these lists I gave the book three stars. On another positive note, if you are inexperienced with makeup or if you are a teenager, then this would probably be a useful book for you to purchase. I am 40, I have been using makeup for a long time, and was a bit disappointed by this book. I still think that Carmindy is a great makeup artist, I just didn't glean a whole lot from "The 5-Minute Face."
There are a couple of lists in the back that are interesting: they detail the products Carmindy uses (and cheaper alternatives). I was pleased to see many of the same brands I like and use: Smashbox, NARS, Cargo, Dior, MAC, Lorac, Benefit, etc. and for these lists I gave the book three stars. On another positive note, if you are inexperienced with makeup or if you are a teenager, then this would probably be a useful book for you to purchase. I am 40, I have been using makeup for a long time, and was a bit disappointed by this book. I still think that Carmindy is a great makeup artist, I just didn't glean a whole lot from "The 5-Minute Face."
73 of 77 people found the following review helpful
By Mads
Format:Hardcover
I am a huge fan of the show, and love the makeup Carmindy does. She always makes women look natural, beautiful, and sexy. I love the book because she gives all her teqniques, and better yet ACTUAL products, for acheiving the looks. And she does this for every age, skin tone, special occassion, and everyday look possible. Plus, it's easy to do yourself. As a young mom who no longer hits the night scene, I find myself stuck in the same old without the expendible money to try the newest products in the newest colors for my skin and hair color. That's why this book is great. It's simple, but complete. My only critique is that she stops giving advice past the 50's crew, and there's no makeup suggestions in there for us fitness fanatics (we want to look good too - hey sometimes it doesn't happen till the end of the day!). Carmindy does a beautiful job and I found the number of pics just right to give a visual to the look she was portraying. I am buying two of these books as gifts for Mother's Day. Highly recommended!
30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I was always so frustrated that she never seems to explain makeup application on the show! I'd think to myself, wait! Slow down!!! Now its all explained, and anyone can know how she does it whether they watch the show or not. Carmindy seems like a very sweet lady who loves all people and wants them to look their best. She has helped me, by watching What Not to Wear, to wear more age-appropriate makeup. I'm in my late twenties and was constantly wearing dark and bright lipstick, and love my red. Not that I can't wear them anymore, but she's done so many makeovers on the show, showing how making people pretty can mean a paler, pearlier lip and a smoky eye. I've been trying out her tips for women in their 20's, again the smoky eye, pearly, semi-glossy lip, and bronzer, and am finding it way sexier and age relevant. I'm also a beauty analyst at a large makeup company and am begining to take my "cheat sheet" of her tips for women of all age groups (I just apply the 50's to women 50 and above) to work with me. Not that she gives rules. I find her watercolor approach to makeup fun and revealing. I also like her tip about using a blush brush for powder application for more control of where the powder ends up (no more powder in the eyebrows) and using a powder brush for blush because she says it huggs the cheek better.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
great tips
i have never used makeup in my life, had no interest in it but after I started watching what not to wear I started thing I could enhance the parts of my face I like. Read more
Published 10 days ago by christine poole
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for a beginner
I am in my 30s and decided to start wearing make-up for the first time in my life. I went first to the make-up counter at the department store and came away with my head spinning... Read more
Published 15 days ago by Dr. B. Bear
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
I loved it! It taught me many things and even boosted my self esteem!! I recommend this book to everyone!
Published 3 months ago by Bart Mower
5.0 out of 5 stars
Really.
Average looking Guy, but my wife loves Carmindy and usually finds advise helpful. Always a fun part to watch on "What not to wear."
Published 4 months ago by tomjohanson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great hints.
Now, if I could look like Carmindy my life would be perfect. I need someone to put the makeup on me.
Published 4 months ago by Karen E Mossbarger
3.0 out of 5 stars
Helpful, but kindle format has bugs
The actual content of the book is quite good. I would have like more information on the sections that were relevant to myself it was also fun to read the other portions as well. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Kathy Wei
2.0 out of 5 stars
I was disappointed.
I love watching "What Not to Wear" on TV, so I was disappointment that this book wasn't terribly good at guiding you through make-up applications and purchases. Read more
Published 10 months ago by barrel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Five minute make up really is possible!
Carmindy is GREAT!! She gives great tips and advice. And she makes a five minute makeup job actually possible!! Read more
Published 11 months ago by gypsygoddess
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great beauty book
This book is beautifully photographed and well organized. It not only has wonderful tips but gives you both high end and low end product suggestions.
Published 15 months ago by MilleG
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best makeup book EVER!
I just got this book and thought it might be useful for me to relearn makeup tips after many years of not wearing it due to medical issues.
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Published on April 23, 2011 by D. Vance
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