Ideal to learn about an iconic person in the industry and its work. His influence spread far and wide, firmly establishing him as one of our alltime makeup greats. I do recommend the book for people with a passion for the industry andor people with intermediate to advanced makeup skills for the next reasons. Kevyn aucoin making faces beauty book like having kevyn himself.
When i was 7 or 8, i picked up making faces in a shop in london, editorial makeup artist isamaya ffrench recalls of discovering aucoins revolutionary 1997 howto book. In making faces, makeup artist kevyn aucoin shares his secrets, explaining not only the basics of makeup application and. For contouring, create dimension and depth by selecting a color that is two shades darker than your natural skin tone. Sep, 2017 miss fame explains how kevyn aucoin influenced her makeup journey.
The kevyn aucoin documentary is finally happening allure. There are two feature photos of tori the first one is on page 85 under mary queen of scots. In the brand, ive always a blend of shades 5 and 6, but at the aucoin counter in the beauty basement of bergdorf, in under an hour, i got the first and only shade khou made just for me. With cult classics such as the multitasking, versatile sensual skin enhancer and the famous sculpting powder being joined by new and innovative products like a shimmering eye gloss and a radiantfinish foundation, youre sure to find a product to.
This travelsize, fully magnetized book is separated into three removable chapters. Doc on makeup artist kevyn aucoin shares neverseen star footage and familiar tragic tale. Cher, tina turner, vanessa williams, and julia roberts are but a few of the stars in aucoin s galaxy. Sep, 2017 when i was 7 or 8, i picked up making faces in a shop in london, editorial makeup artist isamaya ffrench recalls of discovering aucoins revolutionary 1997 howto book. Miss fame explains how kevyn aucoin influenced her makeup journey. The instagram makeup antidote you didnt know you needed. The selfmade makeup artist turned industry icon painted and sculpted some of the days most famous and beautiful faces his.
Their products are created to bring out the true beauty in every woman. The main characters of the book are fern taylor and ambrose young. Dec 30, 2016 let this photo of cher in kevyn aucoins making faces be your inspo for a subtle yet glam new years eve look this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. You should be able to find this book in most bookstores now. Throughout his 20year career, kevyn aucoin was one of the most indemand makeup artists in the beauty industry. Aucoins worldview is laid out most clearly in two beautiful coffeetable books, making faces and face forward. Kevyn aucoin s faces appeared in editorial features, fashion shows, music videos, and advertising campaigns as well as on the covers of virtually every major magazine. In the makeup world, kevyn aucoins iconic 1997 book making faces is largely considered the bible of its fieldand not without reason. The book i read throughout the 6 weeks is making faces by amy harmon.
May 08, 2002 kevyn aucoin, the makeup artist who attained an unusually widereaching fame ministering to faces both iconic and ordinary, died yesterday at the westchester medical center. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Inside celebrity makeup artist kevyn aucoins world yahoo. This book contains three palettes for a host of modern looks, the making faces beauty book features some of kevyn aucoin s bestloved products, plus a beauty howto card to help you achieve some of his iconic looks. Kevyn aucoin the making faces beauty book beauty statement. Kevyn aucoins set is inspired by the iconic makeup artists bestselling making faces beauty book. He is known for his work on zoolander 2001, the night we never met 1993 and liza minnelli.
Using the highest quality ingredients, innovative new formulas, and exciting seasonal twists on timeless staples, kevyn aucoin is a musthave for the modern woman. Kevyn aucoin makeup making faces book pictures a kevin aucoin masterpiece. Kevyn aucoins faces appeared in editorial features, fashion shows, music videos, and advertising campaigns as well as on the covers of virtually every major magazine. These books taught me the basics of makeup application, using brushes, and introduced me to the wide, wide world of different products that can transform the face. Biba creator barbara hulanicki called this biba girl with a bright face and. Kevyn aucoin, 40, an artist whose best work was unseen the. Miss fame explains how kevyn aucoin influenced her makeup. The late kevyn aucoin was a makeup artist and author who changed the beauty industry by making pro techniques approachable. Fast and close friendships with clients were a hallmark of aucoins, who died in 2002 from. Find bestselling products for contouring, sculpting, and highlighting. He was the cosmetics superstar of his generation, and was an actual celebrity makeup artist, back when no one else really was or called. It comes with three separate magnetic chapters contour, blush and eyes each with its own palette, illustrated instructions and quotes from the artist. Included is a biography of kevyn and many, many personal and private pictures on just about every page. Oct 31, 2001 face forward is a great book for all of you guys who are interested in makeup and the great work of makeup guru kevyn acoin.
A musthave, exclusive, howto beauty book of kevyn aucoins cult products including new trendsetting shades. Face forward is a great book for all of you guys who are interested in makeup and the great work of makeup guru kevyn acoin. It can be used as a spot foundation, concealer, allover foundation, highlighter choose a shade lighter than your actual skin tone or mixed with your moisturizer for a tinted moisturizer effect. The brands ever expanding line of products pays tribute to kevyn aucoins passion for the transformative and uplifting powers of makeup. Kevyn aucoin makeup making faces book pictures refinery29. From cindy crawford, kate moss, and naomi campbell to julia roberts, demi moore, and oprah winfrey, everyone wants her face done by kevyn. Weirdly, it turns out that the process of making a fancy, custom concealer doesnt look much unlike creating organic peanut butter at whole foods. His work graced hundreds of magazine covers, billboards and runways, and adorned the faces of celebrities such as madonna, tina turner, kate moss and elizabeth taylor. Kevyn aucoin s work was seen by millions in fashion shows, music videos, and on the covers of virtually every major magazine. Buy a cheap copy of face forward book by kevyn aucoin. May 17, 2002 kevyn aucoin is the author of making faces 4. This book contains three palettes for a host of modern looks, the making faces beauty book features some of kevyn aucoins bestloved products, plus a beauty howto card to help you achieve some of his iconic looks.
Cher, tina turner, vanessa williams, and julia roberts are but a few of the stars in aucoins galaxy. He was the best of the bests in my opinion he followed his dream and proved to everyone hes the best. On may 14, 2002, the style network, a cable network created by the same people who created the e. A musthave, exclusive, howto beauty book of kevyn aucoin s cult products including new trendsetting shades. Buy the paperback book making faces by kevyn aucoin at indigo. Many pros remember the first time they pored through the.
He was a guest on many television programs, including oprah, the today show, good morning america, vhis fashion television, mtvs house of style and entertainment tonight. Miss fame used aucoins making faces to learn how to. Remembering the flawed beauty of makeup god kevyn aucoin he was the most famous makeup artist ever, creating the iconic looks of cindy, christy, and naomi. I read this book because my mom read it and strongly recommended it. Kevyn aucoins making faces contouring, a method of chiseling the face with shadow and light, was among kevyn aucoins pioneering tricks of the trade. Sep 14, 2017 remembering the flawed beauty of makeup god kevyn aucoin he was the most famous makeup artist ever, creating the iconic looks of cindy, christy, and naomi. The books making faces and the art of makeup by kevyn. May 10, 2002 if all it says on my gravestone is he did good lipstick, id rather it say nothing at all, said the american makeup artist kevyn aucoin, who has died aged 40. Kevyn aucoin the sensual skin enhancer was created to mimic the appearance of healthy, radiant skin. An inspirational howto guide to makeup from one of the most successf. The iconic kevyn aucoin is considered to be one of the most influential makeup artists of our time.
These lipsticks wear extremely well four hours or longer, and theyre not at all drying. He was the best of the bests in my opinion he followed his dream and proved to everyone he s the best. Let this photo of cher in kevyn aucoins making faces be. Kevyn aucoin, the makeup artist who attained an unusually widereaching fame ministering to faces both iconic and ordinary, died yesterday at the westchester medical center. The faces that kevyn aucoin has made are stellar and luminous. Kevyn aucoin was a smalltown kid from lafayette, louisiana, who. Kevyn aucoin custom sensual skin enhancer best concealer. Kevyn aucoin the sensual skin enhancer sx 08 dermstore. Doc on makeup artist kevyn aucoin shares neverseen star.
I bought face forward and making faces when i was about, and fell in love with makeup artistry. I learned how to design my face by looking at pictures of kevyn. Face forward by kevyn aucoin is my absolute favorite of his book line, but this comes pretty close. Oct 25, 2001 kevyn aucoin s faces appeared in editorial features, fashion shows, music videos, and advertising campaigns as well as on the covers of virtually every major magazine. For this installment of itgs book club, were going allthenotsoway back to 1996 and the frosted taupe liplinin days of kevyn aucoins the art of makeup. Cindy crawford, naomi campbell, and more supermodels.
The former is a bible for the aucoin look, with an emphasis on soft, natural makeup. If all it says on my gravestone is he did good lipstick, id rather it say nothing at all, said the american makeup artist kevyn aucoin, who has died aged 40. After making a name for himself, kevyn created the kevyn aucoin. If youre a fan of the kevyn aucoin beauty brand andor have the making faces book, which is a cult classic in the beauty industry, i would say that this beauty book is a musthave in your collection. If youre new to makeup or youre not really experienced with different techniques then this an absolute musthave. A musthave, exclusive, howto beauty book of kevyn aucoins cult productsincluding new trendsetting shades. When you first open the book there is collage of pictures on the upper right hand corner there is one of tori and kevyns mom. Americas preeminent makeup artist shares his secrets, explaining not. Making facesquick view face forward quick view everybodys different, and that is the essence of their beauty. He pioneered the art of contouring and his innovative techniques transformed the faces of supermodels, celebrities, and women everywhere.
He appeared on countless television shows and was the author of three bestselling books, the art of makeup, making faces, and face forward. The selfmade makeup artist turned industry icon painted and sculpted some of the day s most famous and beautiful faces his. Discover kevyn aucoins worldrenowned make up range at cult beauty. A beautiful lifethe success, struggles, and beauty secrets of a legendary makeup artist was published in 2003 by atria books and simon and schuster. I learned this from reading kevyn aucoins making faces, a glossy volume published in 1997 that quickly became a kind of sacred text. One of the most adored stylists among fashionistas. The sensual skin enhancer concealer kevyn aucoin sephora. Face forward is a great book for all of you guys who are interested in make up and the great work of make up guru kevyn acoin. The sensual skin enhancer concealer in shade sx09 doubles as a color corrector, neutralizing hyperpigmentation.
Kevyn aucoin was born on february 14, 1962 in shreveport, louisiana, usa. Inside celebrity makeup artist kevyn aucoins world exclusive. Kevyn aucoin s set is inspired by the iconic makeup artist s bestselling making faces beauty book. Remembering the flawed beauty of makeup god kevyn aucoin. Kevyn aucoin the making faces beauty book netaporter. Kevyn aucoins work was seen by millions in fashion shows, music videos, and on the covers of virtually every major magazine. This book is really awesome for someone looking to have some extra added makeup tips and new looks i really like the books layout and how it. I have reports about this book from a couple toriphiles below. He fulfilled his biggest dream which was working with his idol barbra streisand. For highlighting, select a shade two shades lighter than your natural skin tone. A beautiful life is a wellwritten, candid look at the life and beauty techniques of one of the best makeup artists in the world. Makeup should be fun, not fascist, celebrity makeup artist kevyn aucoin avers in face forward, his third book. A style tribute, which will be a half hour look at his life.
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