Beauty books for beginners

No matter where you go, both in person or online, there is always something to do with beauty 

and makeup. In this society and industry there is so much pressure to be the best and have perfect 

makeup all the time, but in reality that's not possible. We don't all have time to sit at home, practising 

the perfect cut crease with a sharp brow and bold lip. Makeup books are something that I have used 

to get a lot of my tips and tricks from. I'm still not perfect or do I think I am, but by using books and 

seeing how other people have progressed, gives hope that all of us can do it. 

Since I have gained a lot of my tips and tricks as well as knowledge about makeup and all things 

beauty, I wanted to share the best beauty books for beginners as a guide to all your information. 

The first makeup book that I ever got was the Makeup your mind by François Nars. I was gifted this 

for a birthday and loved it, as I could practice and replicate looks with my own products. Out of all 

the makeup books I own this is the one that I recommend the most, as it's purely makeup based and is 

perfect for those who want to become more creative and experimental. 

When I think of makeup artists, I always think of Nic and Sam Chapman from Pixiwoo. I was 

really excited when I saw they had released books targeted at specific areas of beauty, whether that 

be makeup or skin. I picked up the Pixiwoo Face and Pixiwoo Perfect Skin. The Face book includes 

all techniques for creating any and every look on the face and also eyes (although they have a book 

specifically targeted for eyes). Their Skin book focuses on identifying your skin type, skincare and 

how to make sure your makeup work for you and look it's best.

Tanya Burr is someone who I have watched for years and loved her story for being in the makeup 

industry and also the looks that she creates. Love Tanya is the first book that she wrote, and focuses 

on everything she loves and has experienced throughout her life. One of the major sections in there is 

beauty. Covering everything from; skincare, makeup to hair and nails. Each chapter goes into depth 

on routines, recommended products, tips and tricks as well as do and don'ts. This is a great book for 

those who are getting into makeup and beauty as it's an easy read for those who don't have any 

previous experiences or knowledge of this industry.

One of the OG (original) British YouTubers that that I think of is Fleur De Force. She has grown on 

Youtube, from making videos on a webcam to creating a lipstick with MAC and starting a family. In 

her career she has also created and wrote 2 book; The Glam Guide and The Luxe Life. The Glam 

Guide is more beauty based, including application tips and what will work for you. The Luxe Life is 

targeted at those who want to create more high-end looks and make the most out of all the makeup 

you already have and those that love the luxury end of beauty. 

All beauty and makeup books can be helpful for beginners, however these are the books

 that I think are most helpful and have the best techniques for those just starting out.

xoxo

Lea-Mai