Making Up by Rex (Paperback)

~ Diana Lewis Jewell (Author), Rex Hilverdink (Illustrator) "Some women put their makeup on in the strangest places: seated in the front of a moving car, riding in a public bus, standing in..." (more)
Key Phrases: makeup placement, makeup strategy, complexion tone (more...)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Makeup artist Rex Hilverdink, who is known internationally as Rex, brings a measure of common sense to the beautification of women, and freelance writer Jewell expresses his advice with an above-average writing style and a minimum of pap. The book discusses such paraphernalia as brushes for brows, cheeks and lips as well as various creams, bases, shadows and other cosmetics. Skin care and makeup instructions are tailored to facial shape, skin type and, to some degree, personality type. This beauty book provides facile, easy-to-follow tips on correcting "nature's" flaws, from minimizing bulging eyes to making thin lips fuller. The illustrations, all drawn by Rex, add much appeal to the attractive package, although more how-to pictures would have made this an even more practical book. The format of the oversize volume is generous, though perhaps not so efficient for easy reference. First serial to Woman's Day.
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Product Description

One of the world's most sought-after makeup artists, whose clients include Brooke Shields and Sophia Loren, shows how every woman can make the most of her looks. 90 full-color drawings.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 132 pages
• Publisher: Three Rivers Press (March 16, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0517569558
• ISBN-13: 978-0517569559
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 9.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,311,502 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Just Basic Advice, January 2, 2004

By	Kathe Romano (Las Vegas, NV United States) - See all my reviews

This book is really for the true cosmetics novice. I enjoyed the lovely presentation, but this is truly an example of style over substance. In addition, I spoke with a male acquaintance of mine who stated that he was surprised by just how elementary this book's advice is. "Don't most girls learn that from their mothers?" he asked. I would say he is right! Rex shares very little of his knowledge. Only buy this at a greatly discounted price.

4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Pictures, Great Advice, October 24, 2000

By A Customer

I love books that combine beautiful pictures and fashion artistry with common-sense application tips for those of us that might be just a little make-up impaired! I enjoyed Rex Hilverdink's approaches to make-up, I think he makes high fashion entirely accessible to the average, normal woman. And the pictures! Absolutely gorgeous. With tons of work for Vogue and other magazines under his belt, Hilverdink has much, much more to offer to women everywhere. This book is a great start, I enjoyed it immensely.