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A glamorous, empowering masterclass in self-transformation that treats makeup as both high art and accessible play. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Making faces.
- inspiring
- visually lush
- intimate
- transformative
- 01
Face Forward
Kevyn Aucoin · 2000
A dazzling, empowering masterclass in the art of physical transformation and self-expression.
- 02
Makeup
Linda Mason
A joyful and personal celebration of the art of cosmetics, blending professional expertise with genuine enthusiasm.
- 03
skinCARE
Caroline Hirons
A tough-love, highly practical intervention that cuts through beauty industry noise to deliver clear, empowering advice.
- 04
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.
- 05
Sewing for style
Editors of Cy DeCosse Incorporated
A meticulous and inspiring manual that invites readers to slow down and master the tactile art of dressmaking.
- 06
Clean
James Hamblin
A clarifying look at modern wellness that invites you to step back from the sink and rethink what it means to care for your body.
- 07
Sewing for dummies
Jan Saunders Maresh
A warm, judgment-free mentor guiding you from a tangled mess of thread to the quiet pride of making something with your own two hands.
- 08
Heads, Features and Faces
George Brant Bridgman
A masterclass in structural observation that transforms the daunting complexity of the human face into graspable, interlocking forms.
- 09
Jane Asher's fancy dress
Jane Asher · 1983
A practical, hands-on guide to bringing imaginative costumes to life through careful craftsmanship and design.
- 10
Keep Going
Austin Kleon
A warm, pragmatic pep talk for the burnt-out creator trying to find joy in the daily grind.
- 11
Sew easy!
Margaret Jones Hoffmann
A gentle, hands-on guide that turns a needle and thread into a quiet afternoon of creative discovery.
- 12
The care & keeping of you
Valorie Lee Schaefer · 1998
A warm, judgment-free companion that demystifies the awkwardness of growing up and turns adolescent anxiety into bodily confidence.
