Eye Candy: 55 Easy Makeup Looks for Glam Lids and Luscious Lashes (Paperback)

by Linda Mason (Author)

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Teens and 20somethings will love these 55 colorful eye makeup looks from acclaimed makeup artist Linda Mason. Modeled on real young women, the 55 looks range from subtle everyday makeup to flirty, funky, and full-on dramatic looks perfect for nighttime, prom-time -- any time you want to make a statement! Each is presented with a list of what's needed, a simple diagram showing what to put where, and a palette you can use to find the right colors in your makeup drawer or any cosmetics aisle. Has anyone ever told you you have beautiful eyes? Now everyone will --thanks to Eye Candy!

About the Author

Linda Mason, a professional makeup artist for more than two decades, is the author of the top-selling Teen Makeup and Makeup: The Art of Beauty. Her clients include music and movie stars, photographers, art directors, and fashion designers. She lives in New York City.

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Product Details Paperback: 160 pages Publisher: Watson-Guptill (April 1, 2008) Language: English ISBN-10: 0823099695 ISBN-13: 978-0823099696 Product Dimensions: 7 x 6.9 x 0.5 inches Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (35 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #35,938 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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35 Reviews 5 star:  (12) 4 star:  (6) 3 star:  (2) 2 star:  (7) 1 star:  (8)           Average Customer Review 3.2 out of 5 stars (35 customer reviews)		Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews 17 of 19 people found the following review helpful: 3.0 out of 5 stars average eye makeup book, April 6, 2008 By  merlot (Texas) - See all my reviews this book is okay but not what i expected. like the other poster mentioned most of the women in this book look to be teenagers. i buy a lot of makeup books and this one definitely has a juvenile versus a grown woman feel. honestly i probably wouldn't replicate many of the looks but i do see the artistic value of the book so i'm glad i got it a low price. i noticed the author has a book for teens and i wonder if there are some of the same pics in this book. i also agree that in many pics the eye is open and it would be far more beneficial if the eye was closed so you could see the full effect....maybe even having a pic of one close and one open eye would be valuable. i think this would be a great book for a young girl interested in makeup. many of the models are white, there are a few ethnic models but not as many as i'd like to see. there are some interesting tips in the book so all is not lost. 8 of 8 people found the following review helpful: 2.0 out of 5 stars Nothing special, May 14, 2008 By  Heather White "imamakeupaddict" (Manhasset, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    With all of the other helpful makeup artistry books available (hello, Kevyn Aucoin), this book really becomes a "why bother?" Some of the looks are pretty, but most are very abstract and, at least to me, don't look like a professional artist applied them. Many of the looks would not translate well into real life, either, and this is coming from someone who frequently wears hot pink, turquoise, and other bright shades of eye makeup. While I do think it's nice that the models are not airbrushed and made to look fake, it would certainly be possible to present an un-airbrushed photo while still making the model look beautiful and...well...clean. I agree with the posters that some of the models looked oily and a little grungy. Overall, I'd say it's very crude makeup application that should not be replicated. If you are looking for real makeup tips and application techniques, purchase any (preferably all) of Kevyn Aucoin's books, which are GORGEOUS and display real cosmetic artistry talent. 13 of 15 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars hard candy, April 4, 2008 By  Lady Goodman (everywhere and anywhere, USA) - See all my reviews Unlike the first reviewer, I enjoyed this book. I agree that most of the looks are catered to a younger audience. If you like the cover, you'll enjoy its funky and unique styles. There are some every day and less dramatic styles, but the strength of this book lies in its more playful and avant-garde looks; so if this doesn't appeal to you, you might want to look into a more traditional make up book. On the downside, some of these looks require a skilled hand to pull off that no amount of reading (only practice) will give you; but by and large the looks can be achieved by beginners. I also would have liked for there to be more closed eye illustrations to better demonstrate how to apply the eye shadow, as the first reviewer suggested. However, in most cases the illustrations and descriptions are sufficient enough to create the look- but still, it would have been nice to have a closed eye illustration on each page for clarification. I disagree with the other reviewer that the fresh faced/light foundation look is out of place with the more dramatic eye. The colorful eyes are in perfect balance with a subtle lip-gloss shown in most of the pictures; and because this book focuses on a younger aesthetic, it is completely appropriate. Furthermore, while the models are wearing a minimal base, there are no "blackheads", "pimples", or "oily skin" shown. Some of the models' looks include natural eyebrows and -gasp- freckles! I really appreciate the use of natural looking models and the author's choice to showcase their natural beauty in lieu of a heavy, overly pruned, cookie-cutter look. Over all, I'd recommend this book to anyone who wants some inspiration for more high fashion, funky, and hip looks. There's no question that this look isn't for everyone, but if it interests you, I think you'll enjoy this book. On a side note, I'd recommend L'Oreal HIP and Medusa's Makeup brands to those looking for the funky, high pigment colors shown in the tutorials. Loreal Hip High Intensity Pigments Concentrated Eye Shadow Duo, Spirited 218 - 2 ea [...]		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 1.0 out of 5 stars Worst makeup book ever published. Out of all the makeup books I have come into contact with, this one is by far the worst I have ever seen. Read more Published 10 days ago by K. F. 5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE this book! I have to write a review in defense of this fabulous book. After turning 40 last year, I have come to the conclusion that life is too short to continue doing the basic "lightest... Read more Published 23 days ago by Lady Alexandra 4.0 out of 5 stars Good for learning. With this book you can learn more than one trick and has many examples to follow. Published 1 month ago by María Dolores Picallo Castro 4.0 out of 5 stars Fairly good makeup book This book has vibrant, clear photos. I agree with the other readers that it is nice to see that the models in this book are normal people (not airbrushed or edited photos)... Read more Published 5 months ago by Cygnus 3.0 out of 5 stars Ok.... this book is ok. i expected a lot more (they dont have instructions on how to do the eye on the cover). Read more Published 5 months ago by Lyra Rose 4.0 out of 5 stars Eye Candy: 55 Easy Makeup Looks I enjoyed this book. This book is for people like myself who are trying to master the art of applying eye makeup (eye shadow) in various different ways. Read more Published 6 months ago by "Leo" 5.0 out of 5 stars If you want basic this not the book for you I think that this is a great book for someone who wants to learn how to blend shades. I have read a lot of the other reviews on this book and some say that it is a waste. Read more Published 6 months ago by Penwood 1.0 out of 5 stars This book is a joke Terrible, don't waste your money. You would get more information and creative ideas from any free web-site. Published 7 months ago by Annie Josee 2.0 out of 5 stars Teenage appeal As some of the reviewers already note. It looks like most the models in the book were teens. It showed illustrations and photos of the look with the eyes open only, not closed... Read more Published 7 months ago by I love RED 2.0 out of 5 stars I resold this I love creating eyeshadow looks but this book is horrible, all of the looks seem like they were blindly done with a fingertip. 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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Watson-Guptill (April 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0823099695
• ISBN-13: 978-0823099696
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 6.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #35,938 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars average eye makeup book, April 6, 2008

By	merlot (Texas) - See all my reviews

this book is okay but not what i expected. like the other poster mentioned most of the women in this book look to be teenagers. i buy a lot of makeup books and this one definitely has a juvenile versus a grown woman feel. honestly i probably wouldn't replicate many of the looks but i do see the artistic value of the book so i'm glad i got it a low price. i noticed the author has a book for teens and i wonder if there are some of the same pics in this book. i also agree that in many pics the eye is open and it would be far more beneficial if the eye was closed so you could see the full effect....maybe even having a pic of one close and one open eye would be valuable. i think this would be a great book for a young girl interested in makeup. many of the models are white, there are a few ethnic models but not as many as i'd like to see. there are some interesting tips in the book so all is not lost.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Nothing special, May 14, 2008

By	Heather White "imamakeupaddict" (Manhasset, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

With all of the other helpful makeup artistry books available (hello, Kevyn Aucoin), this book really becomes a "why bother?" Some of the looks are pretty, but most are very abstract and, at least to me, don't look like a professional artist applied them. Many of the looks would not translate well into real life, either, and this is coming from someone who frequently wears hot pink, turquoise, and other bright shades of eye makeup. While I do think it's nice that the models are not airbrushed and made to look fake, it would certainly be possible to present an un-airbrushed photo while still making the model look beautiful and...well...clean. I agree with the posters that some of the models looked oily and a little grungy. Overall, I'd say it's very crude makeup application that should not be replicated. If you are looking for real makeup tips and application techniques, purchase any (preferably all) of Kevyn Aucoin's books, which are GORGEOUS and display real cosmetic artistry talent.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars hard candy, April 4, 2008

By	Lady Goodman (everywhere and anywhere, USA) - See all my reviews

Unlike the first reviewer, I enjoyed this book. I agree that most of the looks are catered to a younger audience. If you like the cover, you'll enjoy its funky and unique styles. There are some every day and less dramatic styles, but the strength of this book lies in its more playful and avant-garde looks; so if this doesn't appeal to you, you might want to look into a more traditional make up book.

On the downside, some of these looks require a skilled hand to pull off that no amount of reading (only practice) will give you; but by and large the looks can be achieved by beginners. I also would have liked for there to be more closed eye illustrations to better demonstrate how to apply the eye shadow, as the first reviewer suggested. However, in most cases the illustrations and descriptions are sufficient enough to create the look- but still, it would have been nice to have a closed eye illustration on each page for clarification.

I disagree with the other reviewer that the fresh faced/light foundation look is out of place with the more dramatic eye. The colorful eyes are in perfect balance with a subtle lip-gloss shown in most of the pictures; and because this book focuses on a younger aesthetic, it is completely appropriate. Furthermore, while the models are wearing a minimal base, there are no "blackheads", "pimples", or "oily skin" shown. Some of the models' looks include natural eyebrows and -gasp- freckles! I really appreciate the use of natural looking models and the author's choice to showcase their natural beauty in lieu of a heavy, overly pruned, cookie-cutter look.

Over all, I'd recommend this book to anyone who wants some inspiration for more high fashion, funky, and hip looks. There's no question that this look isn't for everyone, but if it interests you, I think you'll enjoy this book. On a side note, I'd recommend L'Oreal HIP and Medusa's Makeup brands to those looking for the funky, high pigment colors shown in the tutorials.

Loreal Hip High Intensity Pigments Concentrated Eye Shadow Duo, Spirited 218 - 2 ea

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