Robert Jones - Makeup Makeovers: Expert Secrets for Stunning Transformations

makeup makeovers expert secrets for
stunning transformations by robert jones

This book is dedicated to four very special people. Three have passed through my life, each of whom I believe are now watching from above as guardian angels: my grandmother, Carolyn Walker Scoville, who inspired me to love beauty; Bernardo Aldrete, no one ever believed in me more; and Diane Payne, a true inspiration. Finally, the most important, and here with me: Chip McFadin, the love of my life, my rock.

part one getting ready

embrace your own personal beautylove who you are today and everyday.

robert jones

true beauty

This book is all about you who you are, who you want to be, and who you can be. I truly feel that every woman is beautiful. It is just a matter of recognizing your beauty and making it your focus.

I have long been convinced that beauty is not just about possessing a perfectly symmetrical face. Obviously, its marvelous to be blessed with exceptional features, but not all of the women Ive made up in my many years as a professional makeup artist were flawless. Some of the most beautiful women I have ever seen or worked with are beautiful because of who they are and what comes from within. Beauty comes from the expression and character in your facenot just its symmetry. It doesnt matter if you are short or tall, heavy or thin, or if your features arent those of a fashion model or famous actress. Your beauty comes from self-awareness, self-confidence, and your own magnetic personality. Actually, I feel that self-confidence is the most important element of true beauty.

My goal in writing this book is to help you bring out that beauty from within by increasing your self-confidence about your outward appearance. I want to demystify the art of makeup and help you understand how to use it as a tool to better appreciate who you are. Some women think makeup is far too difficult to master, but its simple when you break it down. Its merely a matter of using the right products, good tools, and the correct techniques.

First and most importantly, let me say that every woman needs to remember she is beautiful. By identifying your most striking features and accentuating them, we can make you look and feel more beautiful. Certainly one of the reasons I love being a makeup artist is the joy it gives me when I see how my work can change the way you feel about yourself. No matter what your age, if you are beautifully made up with bright eyes and a healthy glow, you will exude an aura of confidence that will draw people to you.

LESS IS MORE

Modern makeup should be simple and natural so its the face we noticenot the makeup. I feel that cosmetics are to enhance the features God gave you, not to change them. Im not suggesting natural makeup means walking around all day looking washed out. By simple and natural, I mean your makeup palette should be suited to your complexion and should change with each season to complement the change in your skins natural tone. Sometimes Ill notice a woman who obviously has made an effort with her makeup but has chosen a foundation color thats all wrong for her skin tone, or shes wearing a lip color thats far too dark or vivid for her. The concept that less is more definitely holds true for makeup.

Makeup is meant to be beautiful, and beautiful makeup is all about the colors you choose and where you place themnever about how much you put on. I also think that it is important to remember that the face is not flat. Its not one-dimensional, therefore dont paint it that way. Makeup should be used to artfully sculpt and accentuate your best featuresthat is the very essence and purpose of wearing makeup.

YOUR MAKEUP MAKEOVER
Keep in mind that there are very few hard-and-fast rules in makeup and beauty. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. And since beauty is subjective, everything discussed in this book reflects my own personal views. Each professional makeup artist has his or her own style, as do each of you. Mine has been described by many as the Glamorous-Girl-Next-DoorI guess because I think all women should look beautiful but be approachable, and a little glamour never hurts. I want to help you discover your own personal style. Whatever the season or event, beautiful makeup will boost your self-confidence, which in turn will make you feel good about yourself, which will translate into true beauty. So read onexperiment with your makeup have fun with it, and together well discover a more self-confident and beautiful you.

Makeup is meant to be beautiful, and beautiful makeup is all about the colors you choose and where you place themnever about how much you put on.robert jones

the words

Mastering the art of makeup application begins with knowing some of the basic terms. As you read through the next couple of pages, youll find the definitions for some of the most commonly used words in the makeup business. Get to know and understand them, and youll soon be talking like a makeup pro.

Blush is for adding a wonderfully warm glow to the face. It can brighten the dullest of skin. If your cheeks are naturally rosy you might skip the blush and leave the glow up to Mother Nature.

Concealer is a miracle product that hides everything your foundation doesnt. It makes broken capillaries, undereye circles, age spots and any skin discolorations disappear.

Contour is the opposite of highlight. Everything that we contour we push away from the eye to make it appear less visible. A contour shade is usually a darker shade that gives your features more depth and definition by contrasting against the lighter shades used on your face and around the eyes. Contouring is also the last step in the three-color layering technique for the eyes.

Dewy often refers to foundation finishes that create a fresh and glowing look with a slight sheen.

Eyeliner is for defining and bringing out the eyes, though it is not always necessary.

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