Woman's Face (Chic Simple): Skin Care and Makeup (Chic Simple) [Hardcover]

Kim Johnson Gross (Author)

Book Description

Series: Chic Simple | Publication Date: July 26, 1997

Presents a complete guide to help women look their best, answering frequently asked questions about skin care, how to clean and protect the skin, simple and stylish makeup, and ways to accentuate one's best features. 50,000 first printing. Tour."

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About the Author

Jeff Stone and Kim Johnson Gross created the Chic Simple series of guides to modern-day living.  They are also the owners of the SoHo design firm Blue Sky Enterprises.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Knopf; 1st edition (July 26, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679445781
• ISBN-13: 978-0679445784
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 9.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,760,793 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great advice for women of ALL colors and races!!!, May 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Woman's Face (Chic Simple): Skin Care and Makeup (Chic Simple) (Hardcover)

So many times, it's difficult to find make-up advice if you happen to have a unique skin coloring--and especially if you're of a diiferent race! Chic Simple gives easy to follow advice on how to make the best of the features each one of us have--not just the 8 supermodels in the world!!! Not only that, but there are a lot of pictures to show what they mean. I really liked the section that explained what all these toners and cleansers are really for--and what they really do! Also, it tells you how to REALLY figure out what kind of skin you have & how to take care of it. If you don't need to use an astringent, it'll tell you. Believe me, this book will take away confusion from the make-up counter! You'll end up saving money because you'll get what cosmetics and skin care products you need--the first time!

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Some good information, but more of a coffee-table book,, November 14, 2000

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This review is from: Woman's Face (Chic Simple): Skin Care and Makeup (Chic Simple) (Hardcover)

this book is big on graphic presentation and stylish layouts with some helpful skincare and makeup guidelines. Skin types are broken down into just dry, oily, normal and sensitive (most women have skin that falls into more than one of these categories). There are some good suggestions for what color cosmetics to wear depending on your hair coloring, but skin tone is probably more important than hair color when it comes to choosing colors. There are nice basic instructions for makeup application and how to pick the right red/brown/etc. for your coloring, as well as a checklist of makeup and tools.

25 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is one of life's essentials!, July 10, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Woman's Face (Chic Simple): Skin Care and Makeup (Chic Simple) (Hardcover)

I have somehow managed to reach 20 without buying anything more in the way of makeup than lipstick, mascara and lip balm. The idea of buying foundation was scary enough, let alone knowing how to apply makeup properly. This book has eliminated the mystery of makeup and skincare. I believe every woman should own this book, it is essential in understanding your skin and enhancing your best assets.