Learn the tricks of an international make-up artist with Jemma Kidd Make-Up Masterclass, the bestselling guide to becoming a pro at home. This accessible, fresh and down to earth guide demystifies the art of make-up and shows every woman how to enhance their best features and feel confident and glamorous in her appearance, whatever her age or style. Drawing on Jemma’s years of experience this book will give you practical tips, professional secrets and step-by step instructions. Divided into 3 sections: In ‘Beauty Basics’ you will learn: The essentials tools and equipment needed Skin care Colour and textures for different skin tones and types In ‘Make-Up Masterclass’ you will: Learn to create perfect eyes, base, cheeks, lips and nails Get step-by-step guides for foolproof application Learn how to achieve a professional finish ‘Get the Look’ will be your ultimate sourcebook: Learn wearable daytime, night-time and holiday looks From ‘Boardroom Beauty’ to ‘Beach Babe’ there are tailor made looks for all occasions and lifestyles User-friendly and relevant to the modern woman, it includes suggestions for colour and style variations.

In hundreds of awe-inspiring before-and-after photos, Robert makes it easy for any woman to achieve true beauty in this book, which has become the definitive encyclopedia on the subject.

Jemma’s Make-up Secrets is the must-have follow-up to Jemma Kidd’s best-selling first book, Make-up Masterclass. Sharing her wealth of knowledge from years of working in the beauty industry as a professional make-up artist, product developer and teacher to a new generation of make-up artists, Jemma addresses the key make-up issues and answers the questions about beauty that every woman wants to know. Part 1: Making Make-up Work for You covers the groundwork, demystifying ingredients and formulations and explaining which products to use and how to apply them. Jemma demonstrates how to achieve a flawless complexion and how to make up eyes and lips to best effect. She then reveals how to wear colour, how to keep your make-up on-trend, and how to achieve the most iconic make-up looks of all time – from Audrey Hepburn to Brigitte Bardot. Part 2: The Problem Solver addresses key beauty concerns, such as how to take care of your skin, how to look younger and how to combat the damaging effects of the sun and cold weather. ‘Beauty First Aid’ is a troubleshooting section, dealing with problems such as eye bags, blemishes and dull skin. Lastly, ‘Stop the Clock’ provides fail-safe five-minute make-up regimes for when you’re pressed for time, from running late for work to a last-minute party.

Laura Mercier's philosophy is simple. A perfect face -- radiant, flawless, and soft -- is the first and most important step in achieving your best possible look. For years Laura has been transforming celebrities such as Sarah Jessica Parker, Julia Roberts, and Mariah Carey with her hallmark Flawless Face method. Her signature product line, Laura Mercier Cosmetics, is an international success, and her editorial work frequents the covers of the most chic fashion magazines. Her products are loved by everyone from makeup artists to real women, people who appreciate straightforward products that deliver what they promise. Now, for the tenth anniversary of Laura Mercier Cosmetics, Laura's handing her time-tested tricks over to you. The New Beauty Secrets presents the techniques that she's mastered and honed through an extraordinary life in beauty in a simple, professional manner. Alongside Laura's easy-to-follow, step-by-step advice you'll find the straight beauty talk that has made her the trusted confidant of so many. Whether she's exploring the pros and cons of plastic surgery, divulging the secrets of perfect lip liner, or sharing her recipe for the most relaxing bath, Laura's warm, expert voice welcomes you into her world -- a world brought to life with personal snapshots, elegant sketches, and glamorous photographs of renowned beauties wearing makeup by Laura. Read along as Sharon Stone, Julianne Moore, and others reveal what makes Laura such a genius. The New Beauty Secrets is the ultimate handbook for every woman who loves makeup and wants to look her best. In The New Beauty Secrets you will learn how to: • Streamline your skincare routine to get the best complexion • Replicate the Flawless Face Method that Laura uses on her celebrity clients • Find the eyeshadow hues that best complement your eye color • Prevent your lipstick from feathering, bleeding, or fading • Design an eyebrow shape that's perfect for your face • Indulge in at-home beauty treatments that will help you glow, de-stress, and detox

This must-have follow-up to the bestselling Jemma Kidd Make-up Masterclass will show you how to create the perfect look Jemma Kidd's philosophy is that makeup should be used cleverly and sparingly to bring out a woman's natural beauty, enhancing her best features and disguising any perceived imperfections. In Jemma Kidd Make-Up Secrets, she shows you how. In Part 1: Making Makeup Work for You, Jemma demystifies the new wonder products in the market, and shows how to use and apply them. She demonstrates how to achieve a flawless complexion and bring out the best in every face shape, and how to make up eyes and lips depending on your face and eye shape, age, coloring, and overall style. In Part 2: The Problem Solver, Jemma addresses all the main beauty concerns of every woman—how to take care of your skin, how to look younger, how to keep your makeup up-to-date, and how to cope with environmental onslaughts like the damaging effects of the sun and cold weather. Also included are ten great eye and lip combinations, a tutorial on how to achieve iconic looks—from Kate Moss to Audrey Hepburn, plus a fail-safe, five-minute makeup regime for whenever you're pressed for time and much more. Beautifully photographed and designed, this book offers expert advice in an accessible way, with informative text in bite-size chunks, quotes, tips, top tens, insider secrets, and practical step-by-step instructions—all the know-how to create the perfect look for every occasion.