Here’s the Maniac manifesto as to why Facepaint: The Story of Makeup is more than deserving of a space on your coffee table. If you’re a fan of her eloquent videos, she’ll have you at ‘hello’ (or at least the bold cover image), and if you’re yet to discover her genius, you’re in for a treat.
Suitable then, that a future classic has a woman as its author, and not just any woman, but the legendary makeup artist and online phenomenon that is Lisa Eldridge. Often, again not a shocker, said discourse is critical, satirical and didactic, paralleling makeup with morals and offering up a hefty dose of judgement. It is also a social history of women and the ways in which we can understand their lives through the prism and impact of makeup.When you look back through the literature, it’s hardly surprising that the majority of writings about makeup, and those that wear it, are penned by men.
Each chapter reveals great industry stories and larger-than-life tales from many of the founders of modern beauty, including Helena Rubinstein, Charles Revson, Elizabeth Arden, and Estee Lauder.Īlong with all the style and celebrity trappings, this lushly illustrated volume also explores the role makeup has played in women’s history-and the intriguing allure and fascination makeup holds for us all. History in Your Handbag: Folk Remedies to Global Brandsįace Paint explores the practical and idiosyncratic reasons behind makeup’s use, the actual materials employed over generations, and the glamorous icons that people emulate-from Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe to Madonna and Amy Winehouse-and details how they achieved their effect.The Beauty Pioneers: Visionaries and Vaudeville.Media and Motivation: Creating the Dream.In Face Paint, Lisa Eldridge reveals the entire history of the art form, from Egyptian and Classical times through the Victorian age and golden era of Hollywood, and surveys the cutting-edge makeup science of today and tomorrow. Makeup, as we know it, has only been commercially available in the last 100 years, but applying decoration to the face and body may be one of the oldest global social practices. “Clear your coffee table and turn off YouTube-Lisa Eldridge’s book is a must read.” ― Teen Vogue
“Makeup artist and Lancome global creative director Lisa Eldridge drops serious knowledge.” ― Marie Claire
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