As it supplies readers with a history of makeup, style, and color through the lens of Dior, I think this book is a perfect mix of all the things I love. Through a blend of historical context and visually stunning content, the book takes you on a mesmerizing journey through changing makeup and fashion trends. Delve into their pages, let your creativity flourish, and paint your own masterpiece on the canvas of makeup artistry.

There are a wealth of makeup-related reads that have been coveted resources since their publishing, and rightfully so. Published in 2018, the book follows career highlights and the inspiration behind the iconic MUA’s most memorable looks. While yes, some of the information in it is a little bit dated, I still consider it to be one of the greatest reference makeup books out there. Here are five books to inspire makeup artists and remind you of why you first fell in love with face painting and play.Hey friend – I’m Kerrin and welcome to The Makeup Refinery – where we put the art back into makeup artistry. Using hair as a lens through which the black experience from slavery to social media is addressed, this book is not just for anyone interested in inclusive hairdressing – it's a wonderful and important read for everyone. She share a plethora of different makeup looks with names such as “The Vamp”, “Ghetto Fab”, and “New Wave Noir” to name a few. There are so many versatile looks there with different ethnicities and ages (there are even looks for males). A lot of the books on the list above show you completed looks and explain in text how to accomplish these ‘looks’.

Suitable for aspiring make-up artists, this book embraces various aspects of make-up and make-up artistry. Overall though, if I was picking one book on make-up and how to apply it, this would definitely be 'the one'. A must-have for individuals dreaming of becoming make-up artists, this books covers everything you need to know about creating looks, alongside striking photography. Love this book, and have been fortunate enough to work on a number of Weta-involved movies, and even at their neighboring Stone Street Studios on The Hobbit films over 10 years ago now.Featuring iconic beauty figures like Naomi Campbell, Bella Hadid, Tilda Swinton, and Sharon Stone, this limited-edition 300-page book is another offering from Nars that deserves to be front and center on your coffee table .

Fully illustrated with vivid color-true palettes and full-color photos showing right and wrong looks for each season, this is the best make-up investment you'll ever make. The author has a chatty, conversational style, and it is almost like you’re having a coffee and a makeover with a friend. Divided into 12 chapters, the 272-page book showcases the source of inspiration for many of Dior's creations, including the work of renowned artists and Dior makeup advertising campaigns from greats like Serge Lutens, Tyen, and Peter Philips.

This book is a must-have resource, providing a solid foundation to master the art of makeup application and business acumen for success. So enjoy it for the high-fashion and avante-garde looks, and perhaps look to Richard Corson to get your historical recreations spot on. With beautiful imagery, these makeup books also make a great gift or coffee table book that you will come back to again and again. Published by Rizzoli in 2011, this book was a revolutionary instruction manual on makeup for today’s women.