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Books like Makeup
A joyful and personal celebration of the art of cosmetics, blending professional expertise with genuine enthusiasm. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Makeup.
- vibrant
- glamorous
- uplifting
- 01
Making faces
Kevyn Aucoin · 1997
A glamorous, empowering masterclass in self-transformation that treats makeup as both high art and accessible play.
- 02
Face Forward
Kevyn Aucoin · 2000
A dazzling, empowering masterclass in the art of physical transformation and self-expression.
- 03
Palmistry
Roz Levine
An introspective journey into the esoteric art of finding your unique character mirrored in the lines of your own hands.
- 04
Living a Beautiful Life
Alexandra Stoddard
A gentle, encouraging guide to transforming mundane tasks into moments of personal enrichment and beauty.
- 05
The Tarot
Robert Place
A reflective exploration of esoteric subjects viewed through the lens of a lifelong artistic fascination.
- 06
Beauty fades, dumb is forever
Judy Sheindlin · 1999
A tough-love manifesto that delivers a sharp, humorous kick in the pants to anyone waiting for someone else to fix their life.
- 07
Confidence
Barbara De Angelis · 1995
A warm, steady hand on your shoulder guiding you out of the shadows of self-doubt and into your own power.
- 08
Cosmetics, fragrances and flavors
Louis Appell
A rigorous, formula-driven deep dive into the chemical architecture of the scents and tastes that shape our daily lives.
- 09
Fountain Pens of the World
Andreas Lambrou · 1995
A quiet, reverent exploration of the history and intimacy of our most personal writing instruments.
- 10
The Rana Look
Sandra Brown · 1999
A cozy, nostalgic romance about shedding the weight of the world's expectations to find love in the quietest of places.
- 11
Learning the tarot
Joan Bunning · 1998
A patient, grounded guide that transforms a deck of mysterious cards into an accessible tool for self-reflection.
- 12
Condensed Chaos
Phil Hine
A delightfully irreverent and deeply practical toolkit for hacking reality and reshaping your own consciousness.











