Alright, so I’ve been meaning to share this for a while now. I’ve always been fascinated by the idea of makeup as art, not just, you know, slapping some color on your face. So, I grabbed a copy of “The Art of Makeup” by Kevyn Aucoin, a book I’d heard tons about. I’d heard that it can help you learn how to use makeup, and so I was curious and wanted to try.
First off, I started by just flipping through the pages. And the book showed me step-by-step instructions, some makeovers and explained to me some beauty mistakes. I thumbed through the book and saw that Kevyn had his hands on almost every chapter. It was pretty cool to see all the different looks and transformations. Then I decided I wanted to actually try some of the techniques.
I picked out a few looks that seemed doable for a beginner like me. I mean, I’m no pro, but I figured I could handle the basics. I gathered all my makeup, which, let’s be honest, wasn’t nearly as fancy as what the pros use, but it was a start. And then I followed the instructions as closely as I could, step by step, just like he outlined in the book.
- I started with the base, trying to get that “flawless” look, which, believe me, is harder than it sounds.
- Then I moved on to the eyes, playing around with different shadows and liners.
- Finally, I ended up trying some of the contouring, which was a whole adventure in itself.
Honestly, it took me a few tries to get anything that even remotely looked like the pictures in the book. There were some epic fails, let me tell you. But I kept at it, practicing whenever I had some free time. Slowly but surely, I started to see some improvement. My blending got better, my lines got cleaner, and I even managed to do a decent contour without looking like I had dirt on my face.
After weeks, I finally achieved a complete makeup look. I followed the steps and used the book’s tips. It took time, but I learned a lot about makeup. I realized it’s about more than just looking good.
So, yeah, that’s my journey with Kevyn Aucoin’s book. It was a fun ride, and I definitely learned a lot. If you’re thinking about diving into the world of makeup, I’d say give it a shot. Just be prepared for some messy attempts and a whole lot of practice. But hey, that’s part of the fun, right?
