Forget extreme makeovers! Robert Jones, makeup artist extraordinaire, outlines step-by-step how even the ugliest duckling can become a swan—with makeup alone! In hundreds of awe-inspiring before-and-after photos, Robert makes it easy for any woman to achieve true beauty in this book, which has become the definitive encyclopedia on the subject. Unlike most makeup books that focus on celebrities or the already-glamorous, this book shows every woman how to be her most beautiful. No matter what your age, skin tone, or profile, Robert can show you simple techniques that camouflage flaws and highlight each woman's unique beauty. Best of all, it's EASY! Even if you've never worn makeup before, you can learn how to bring out your best in just a few minutes. This stunning book is also a full-color guide to applying wedding makeup, with countless stunning before-and-after pictures of regular women throughout. It is highly instructional and does not just show model perfect women, instead it focuses on the girl next door, your best friend and you. Every woman can be beautiful on her wedding day, no matter what her age or ethnic background, with Robert's makeup techniques. It features special makeup techniques for morning, midday, afternoon and evening weddings; because with each time of day you will photograph differently and as we all know one of the most important things to think about is how you will photograph. There are also chapters on more makeup tricks for wedding photos, and, of course, makeup for bridesmaids and matrons of honor.

ロバート・ジョーンズの筆致は、単なる技術論を超え、一人ひとりが持つ「本来の美」を肯定する力強い人間賛歌に満ちています。モデルではない、ありふれた日常を生きる女性たちの顔に真摯に向き合う姿勢は、美容本という枠組みを突き抜け、自己肯定の哲学を綴った一冊のドキュメンタリーのような深みを感じさせます。 本書の白眉は、光と影を操る緻密な技法が、時間帯やシチュエーションという文脈の中で鮮やかに解き明かされる点です。劇的な変化を遂げる写真の数々は、まるで沈黙していた個性に命を吹き込むドラマのようです。誰もが自身の人生という舞台で最高の主役になれることを証明する、至高の指南書と言えるでしょう。