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. Featuring clear text and illustrations that provide stepbystep instructions for his techniques, the makeup artist who does all of the famous faces of our era. In the 1990s, aucoin was wholly responsible for the sculpted look of many celebrities and top models, including whitney houston, cher, madonna, cindy crawford, and naomi campbell. From three eye shadows to the sculpting powder, this palette has every product you need and a howto guide to help you shape an expert look. Kevyn james aucoin february 14, 1962 may 7, 2002 was an american makeup artist, photographer and author.
Kevyn aucoins work was seen by millions in fashion shows, music videos, and on the covers of virtually every major magazine. How to use kevyn aucoin contour book vol 2 wake up for. Follow along with part 1 to learn secrets and tricks for contouring, in kevyn s own words. Body dynamics by christopherhart book drawing, drawing skills.
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Kevyn aucoins making faces contouring, a method of chiseling the face with shadow and light, was among kevyn aucoins pioneering tricks of the trade. Kevyn aucoin the etherealist skin illuminating foundation blends effortlessly into skin and helps you achieve a luminous, airbrushed appearance, delivering a healthy, radiant glow. Kevyn aucoin is considered to be one of the most iconic, influential makeup artists of our time. Kevyn aucoin the matte lip color forever hot pink 0. In this exclusive series, were celebrating the work and life of one of the most celebrated makeup artists of all time, the late kevyn aucoin. From cindy crawford, kate moss, and naomi campbell to julia roberts, demi moore, and oprah winfrey, everyone wants her face done by kevyn. If you are a darker skin tone and struggling to find the contour, then a powder foundation that is about two shades darker than your natural skin tone will be a great place to start. Kevyn aucoin s work was seen by millions in fashion shows, music videos, and on the covers of virtually every major magazine. I must remember to contour my eyes before i start my eye makeup. Kevyn aucoin the contour book volume ii for holiday 2015. Personally, i feel the colors offered are very safe and ideal for those who prefer subtle makeup or those whose makeup collection is limited. After the section on basics, theres a section of looks developed for ordinary people male and female the obvious aim of this book is to show people how to apply make up, which it does very well.
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