Ultimate Makeup & Beauty Book [Hardcover]

Mary Quant (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1996

The visual guide to classic beauty from one of the best-known names in the makeup world.

Lavishly illustrated, Ultimate Makeup and Beauty is the definitive guide to creative makeup written by one of the 20th century's most celebrated and influential designers. Using self-analysis charts throughout, Ultimate Makeup and Beauty explains how to select products for different skin types, face shapes, and colorings. Superb photography demonstrates all the essential steps, from mascara to nail polish, and offers a stunning gallery of looks to re-create. There are also programs for skin-care and revitalizing body care. This is an invaluable book for any woman who wants to master the art of makeup or just look her very best on every occasion.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Mary Quant has been at the forefront of the fashion and cosmetics worlds for more than 30 years. Although she is probably best remembered for her contributions to the mod look, Quant's cosmetics have stood the test of time and are featured regularly on the pages of women's magazines, including Vogue, Elle, and Marie Claire.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 120 pages
• Publisher: DK ADULT; 1 edition (October 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789410567
• ISBN-13: 978-0789410566
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #556,835 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good basic make-up guide, October 16, 2000

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"spiralmaestro" (Longmont, Colorado United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ultimate Makeup & Beauty Book (Hardcover)

Mary Quant's book is a very good basic guide to make-up. It tells you what type of make-up to use for each skin type, hair color, and facial structure. It will let you know how to reproduce many different examples from start to finish. However, it does not go into the new creative techniques for when you really want to make an impact. Also, it does not use any type of make-up but hers. This book will give you a good base to work upon. If you are looking for more modern or exciting looks, Kevyn Aucoin is a much more interesting author.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book, July 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Ultimate Makeup & Beauty Book (Hardcover)

This book is a practical and in style book on applying makeup. It keeps the techniqes simple and answers questions that every woman who wears makeup wants to know. I recommend this book to every woman who ever was even a little bit confused about their makeup. Wonderful photographs even make it much easier to understand!

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Shows All She Knows, July 2, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Ultimate Makeup & Beauty Book (Hardcover)

I got this book and enjoyed it. It has everything from makeovers to diets. It shows different looks. IT shows many tools,colors,and choices.But the thing about it is the only line of cosmetics she used in this book was hers. Her cosmetics are great but for me being a teenager and all, it is kind of plain. I would have liked to see many different brands and colors. - bing me, I like different out of the ordinary colors and spralkes too. This book would be great for audlts in the other hand I would think that make up books would be more for teens because they're just learning how and the right way to make up on.