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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
  1. 01

    Making faces

    Kevyn Aucoin · 1997

    A glamorous, empowering masterclass in self-transformation that treats makeup as both high art and accessible play.

    Shares:
    • glamorous
  2. 02

    Face Forward

    Kevyn Aucoin · 2000

    A dazzling, empowering masterclass in the art of physical transformation and self-expression.

    Shares:
    • glamorous
  3. 03

    Palmistry

    Roz Levine

    An introspective journey into the esoteric art of finding your unique character mirrored in the lines of your own hands.

    Feels:
    • introspective
    • curious
    • quiet
  4. 04

    Living a Beautiful Life

    Alexandra Stoddard

    A gentle, encouraging guide to transforming mundane tasks into moments of personal enrichment and beauty.

    Shares:
    • uplifting
  5. 05

    The Tarot

    Robert Place

    A reflective exploration of esoteric subjects viewed through the lens of a lifelong artistic fascination.

    Shares:
    • personal
  6. 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.

    Feels:
    • bracing
    • energetic
    • empowering
  7. 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.

    Shares:
    • uplifting
  8. 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.

    Feels:
    • focused
    • methodical
    • academic
  9. 09

    Fountain Pens of the World

    Andreas Lambrou · 1995

    A quiet, reverent exploration of the history and intimacy of our most personal writing instruments.

    Feels:
    • nostalgic
    • contemplative
    • refined
  10. 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.

    Feels:
    • warm
    • intimate
    • nostalgic
  11. 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.

    Feels:
    • contemplative
    • grounded
    • welcoming
  12. 12

    Condensed Chaos

    Phil Hine

    A delightfully irreverent and deeply practical toolkit for hacking reality and reshaping your own consciousness.

    Feels:
    • empowering
    • subversive
    • grounded

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