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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. In Face Paint, Lisa Eldridge reveals the entire history of the art form, from Egyptian and Classical times up through the Victorian age and golden era of Hollywood, and also surveys the cutting-edge makeup science of today and tomorrow. Face Paint explores the practical and idiosyncratic reasons behind makeup's use, the actual materials employed over generations, and the glamorous icons that people emulate and how they achieved their effects. An engaging history of style, 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.

This guide is your gateway into the alluring and sophisticated world of Korean beauty for every skin type and color.Kerry and Coco bring their expertise from years of experience and immersion in the beauty industry. Korean beauty is a blossoming trend, quickly weaving its way through Western mainstream culture. With Kerry and Coco as your mentors, you will discover everything you need to get in on the ground floor. From the multistep Korean skin-care routine to chic makeup looks from the streets of Seoul, this full-color guide offers detailed product explanations, tutorials, and insider information that will have you submerged in the trendsetting culture of Korean beauty in no time.