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2.0
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6 years ago

I agree with many other reviewers who say that this book is boring and she condescendingly pushes her opinions on to others. Considering this is a beginner's book, I found that the techniques were...

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Age19-24

SkinDry, Dark

HairBlack

EyesBrown



5.0
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7 years ago

The first makeup manual I purchased so many years ago. Bobbi, through her books and videos, taught me how to love my own features and how to make the most of them with natural makeup, and I've...

About reviewer (103 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Curly, Fine

EyesBlue


2.0
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14 years ago

although i did enjoy reading this book. i felt it didnt really deserve to be called a make up book as she rarely gave techniques on how to apply the right make up but rather just preached about...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesOther


1.0
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16 years ago

I really hated this book. Okay, let me rant by saying I got the impression from BB that she is the only MA who's opinion mattered and what she said had to go. I felt like she was pushing her...

About reviewer (349 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinOily, Olive, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown


4.0
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16 years ago

Having never used makeup myself before college (the strong smell of a lot of my mother's stuff turned me off as a child) I found this book a really good general introduction to beauty in that it...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


2.0
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16 years ago

I agree with priya2006. After reading this I felt like throwing some yellow powder right at BB. For ages I bought into the 'yellow undertones for everyone' philosophy. I now realize that it was...

About reviewer (49 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


3.0
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17 years ago

First of all I didn't but the book, got it on loan from the library. Anyways BB should add another B for "BORING". Sure I agree that she gives you good basic tips on beauty [that made go duh and...

About reviewer (41 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Tan

HairBlack

EyesBrown


2.0
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18 years ago

Aesthetically, I like this book, I like some of the photos and I like the clear layout. When it comes to the actual information though it seems dated - Bobbi is so preachy - yes, everyone knows...

About reviewer (157 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


4.0
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18 years ago

Great book for practical advice. Bobbi Brown's work is inspirational. I also love how she shows a variety of people in her book - from teenagers to mature women and addresses the issue of ethnicity.

About reviewer (123 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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18 years ago

I said I would buy this again even though I won't have to. So many people just look at the buy again column and make their decisions to try a product based on those percentages. Anyway this book...

About reviewer (87 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


3.0
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18 years ago

I actually liked the book and overall like Bobbi's philosophy towards make-up (natural, enhancing) It's funny looking at this book years later as it seems Bobbi goes against her own writings. Her...

About reviewer (188 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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19 years ago

This book is very helpful. I'm a makeup beginner, so this provides me with a framework of how to go about makeup application. The basic face is still the fundamental look for me, especially since...

About reviewer (194 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


1.0
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19 years ago

Well, I guess you could say that I was not very smart in purchasing her books twice, but I guess you could say that I like to look at different techniques from different makeup artists, and see...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination

HairOther

EyesOther


2.0
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19 years ago

I was not impressed with this book at all. I thought it was quite boring. If you have never washed your face, never put on any MU at all, etc, it could be helpful. It is disappointing that...

About reviewer (92 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


4.0
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19 years ago

I thought this was on the whole a pretty good book. I think Bobbis style is very different from that of someone like kevyn Aucoin, but no less valid. I love the neutral look a la Boobi sometimes,...

About reviewer (50 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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19 years ago

I know, I know, not many people would have given it five lippies but I absolutely love this book. In fact, I keep it in my bathroom (where I do my makeup) so that I can refer to it as often as...

About reviewer (216 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairRed, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


4.0
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19 years ago

i am very suprised with a lot of bad comments posted here on MUA. my sister recommended this book to me, and i think it's great. it emphasizes on natural beauty and provides advice on how to apply...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination

HairBlack

EyesBrown


3.0
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19 years ago

I, too, found the MU looks in this book too basic and the tone too prescriptive at times. She seems to use only two color schemes for e/s, for example: brown/champagne neutrals for day and grey for...

About reviewer (456 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Other

EyesGreen


3.0
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20 years ago

This is a good introduction if you are a beginner in makeup. The book starts of with an introduction to her philsophies about beauty, makeup, looking good and her beliefs about how to live your...

About reviewer (24 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily

HairBrown

EyesBrown


2.0
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20 years ago

I hate her rules and how she only focuses on "natural" makeup. But in that aspect, the book is good

About reviewer (44 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination

HairBlack

EyesBrown




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