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Face Forward Paperback – October 25, 2001

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4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 912 ratings
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Face Forward is an inspirational and how-to guide to make-up from one of the most sought after and successful make-up artists working today.
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"Kevyn enables each and every one of us to play the character we want to play, be the person we want to be, and, most important, feel the best that we can about ourselves. Thank you, Kevyn, for making my dreams come true!"
―Drew Barrymore

"Kevyn's progression of work over the years has elevated makeup to an art form."―Tina Turner

"Kevyn's the first person I've worked with who made me see makeup as an art form, like painting. At the same time he is fun, light, and hysterically funny. He's very collaborative and inspiring."―Winona Ryder

"I could pontificate for hours on the vast talent, versatility, and genius of Kevyn, but instead I shall simply say that the best thing about having him do your makeup is that it allows you to spend time with him."―Gwyneth Paltrow

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Kevyn Aucoin is world renowned as a leader and innovator in the field of beauty. His work is seen by millions in editorial features, fashion shows, music videos, and advertising campaigns, as well as on the covers of virtually every major magazine. He is also the author of the bestselling books The Art of Makeup and Making Faces.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown and Company; Reprint edition (October 25, 2001)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0316287059
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316287050
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.16 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.13 x 0.5 x 12.13 inches
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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. He was a guest on many television programs, including Oprah, the Today show, Good Morning America, VH-I's Fashion Television, MTV's House of Style and Entertainment Tonight. His client roster read like a Who's Who of the entertainment world's elite: this list included Sharon Stone, Whitney Houston, Linda Evangelista, Mary Tyler Moore, Cindy Crawford, Elizabeth Hurley and Bette Midler, among many, many others. Along with the numerous accolades he received is a special award from the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America), the first and only time such an honor was bestowed on a makeup artist. The author of the bestselling book The Art of Makeup, resided in NewYork City. Kevyn Aucoin passed away in May 2002.

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I love Kevin and have wanted to get the book for years but always put it off. Ordered both this one and Making Faces at the same time and was genuinely disappointed. I love old Hollywood and was excited to make the looks in his books- hope for no such thing. He only describes the eye style of the day or lip design but didn’t cover contouring, tools to use, secrets of application, how to use light to create a look almost as if he’s afraid to give out secrets of the profession! As I love seeing Hollywood actresses made up to look like my favorites from years ago this part of the book if beautiful and makes for a great conversation piece. But don’t use as a makeup tutorial and expect any practical use.It is a beautiful table top book but any decent YouTuber can give you a better step-by-step tutorials of the best make up artist of all time if using this book to create your looks!
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Julieann
5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! This book is incredible!
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2010
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I grew up with five brothers and never learned how to put makeup on correctly. I tried learning from Teen magazine and Vogue only to end up looking like The Bride of Dracula. I gave up until trying because I have really young looking skin and people always told me how nice my skin was. I turned 46 this year and read an article about aging skin and decided to try to figure out this make up stuff again. I went to Dillard's and asked one of the clinicians if she'd show me how to apply it to look natural. When I left there I looked just like her! Not exactly what I was hoping for. I found Face Forward on Amazon and the reviews were good so I bought it. The book teaches you step by step, everything from face shapes to contouring and how to make your eyes look awake.......since getting this book I've actually turned heads (I am 46 years old......OMG I thought that was a thing of the past!) I am interviewing for jobs and I feel so good knowing that I am putting my best face forward..........wonderful book!
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Rebeca Diaz
5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2024
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CJ Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars Book is more for a Professional Artist To Use
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2023
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I thought I was getting Making Faces which gives detailed instructions for Make-up Application
Face Forward is a book with lovely pictures of finished faces with no instructions
I will re-order Making Faces
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Oscar baby
5.0 out of 5 stars Used books are my favorite
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2023
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The book is in beautiful condition for being used and received it promptly.
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Alex
4.0 out of 5 stars Kevyn Aucoin doesn't think very highly of you.
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2006
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(Please bear with me: I have ADHD and organizing a commentary is tough!)

Kevyn Aucoin heaps praise and brandishes amazement over the ability of some actresses (but never any actors) to endure hours of being photographed or interviewed. He cannot go two sentences without criticizing conservatives or making some outrageous generalization about what Americans think. He actually spends more time talking about how everyone is so hateful and ignorant than he does about make-up.

He comments that he ran out of the movie theater trying to watch "Boys Don't Cry." I know he's dead now, but this is a guy who is missing a few screws. He can't even make up his mind about whether he's going to be bothered by other people's opinion of him. Frankly, I'm sure no one thinks much about him at all.

In case you were wondering, he also weighs in on fur, meat, transsexuals, gun control, Clinton, the environment, the 1960s, the (nonexistent) oppression of women, slave labor, child workers, animal testing, recycling, Bette Davis being the greatest actress the world has ever known (!), and on and on and on.

He seems to have written this book as a response to criticism of his earlier book (which apparently lacked details about how to apply make-up to achieve certain effects). He is a BAD WRITER. For example: He says one should apply "foundation (to match)," but he never once says to what.
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W.W.88
5.0 out of 5 stars Kevyn's artistry is absolutely astounding.
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2019
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Pleasantly surprised to learn that it's a book about feeling comfortable with yourself, no matter how made up you are. Multiple sections on the basics, looks developed for ordinary people (male and female) alongside their own stories, as well as multiple sections from celebrities, which is more on the glamorous side giving you the details of how to acheive those looks as well. The celeb pictures are stunning; look for Drew Barrymore, Winona Ryder and many others. A very informative, quick read with detailed pictures and instructions.
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Cybele A. Baker
5.0 out of 5 stars Tragic lose of talent and intelligence
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2002
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When Kevin Aucoin died earlier this year it was a loss of not only a great talent but a good human being.
This book is delightful and is very instructive on how to make your face transform withe either small effort or more in depth work.
I have no problem using the photos and instructions given in this to achieve what I desire. This book and "Making Faces" have changed my whole outlook on make-up and how I use it to my great joy!
You should read the entire front section and it may help to have "Making Faces" as well to understand all that he shows you in this book. But it is mostly intuative once you get going!
Hurrah for Kevin and my deepest sorrow that he was taken from this earth much too soon.
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Eileen
5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for different celebrity make over looks.
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2016
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This book arrived in good used condition as described, you could actually barely tell it was used as I have seen books on the shelves of bookstores that were no worse for wear. It is a great book with picture and detailed information for creating the each celebrity look created, with the picture on one side and the information on the other page. The make overs are amazing. I actually owned this book new and it was lost in my move so I was very pleased to find it for such a great price to replace it. I highly recommend it.
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kate
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in Canada on October 8, 2019
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Really enjoyed the book, arrived quickly and very happy with the purchase
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Alyssa .M
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read
Reviewed in India on January 19, 2019
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This book makes you feel like your not alone in your struggle as an arrist. Everythinf makes u realise that there are no rules. Love the essence and intention of it.
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VeronicaB
5.0 out of 5 stars Un volume da avere!
Reviewed in Italy on August 29, 2016
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Kevyn Aucoin é semplicemente un'icona per quanto riguarda il panorama dei makeup artist. Un volume di questo genere é bello da vedere, interessante da leggere e utile per chi desidera apprendere tecniche e nozioni di trucco da un caposaldo del settore. Arrivato nei tempi previsti lo consiglio a tutti gli appassionati dell'argomento: un volume da avere!
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Majose
5.0 out of 5 stars Libro de maquillaje FACE FORWARD Kevin Aucoin
Reviewed in Spain on January 31, 2016
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Básico para profesionales e interesados en el maquillaje profesional, me encanta este libro y lo recomiendo muchísimo. Me llegó genial y en muy buen estado a pesar de ser de segunda mano.
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Tinke
5.0 out of 5 stars Klassiker
Reviewed in Germany on November 7, 2014
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Dieses Buch ist einfach ein Klassiker unter MUAs. Es ist zwar ein etwas älteres Werk, was man an einigen wenigen Make Ups erkennen kann. Aucoins Techniken sind jedoch trotzdem zeitgemäß. Ich freue mich darauf bald auch seine eigene Make Up Linie auszuprobieren.
Aucoin ist nicht umsonst einer der bekanntesten und gefragtesten Make Up Artists und durch das Buch hat man das Gefühl sich ein bisschen was von ihm abgucken zu können. Vorallem da hier auch mal im Gegensatz zu vielen anderen Büchern dieser Sparte etwas über die 'Basics' hinaus gegangen wird und man sich inspirieren lassen kann.
Ein sehr gelungenes Buch.
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