Cindy Crawford's Basic Face

by Cindy Crawford

Cindy Crawford demonstrates how to put on a "basic" face simply and effectively. Drawing on the invaluable advice of world-renowned makeup artist Sonia Kashuk, Cindy offers how-to tips on skin preparation and the tools you need to get started. Then, in separate sections, she discusses using concealer and powder to create the perfect foundation and teaches ways to enhance eyes, cheeks, and lips to bring out the natural beauty in all women.

Cindy knows that in the '90s, women are too busy to spend a lot of time and fuss putting on makeup. She doesn't suggest imitating the glamorous, made-up looks of models who adorn magazine covers, but gives practical advice for every woman who wants the face she sees in the mirror in the morning to look its best.

Genres: Nonfiction

112 pages, Spiral-bound

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

Cynthia Ann Crawford is an American supermodel, MTV television personality, celebrity endorser, cover girl, and actress.

Reviews

[D · Rating 5 out of 5]

This saved me a lot of embarrassment as a teenager who was wearing a lot of dumb makeup. The advice is timeless.

[M · Rating 2 out of 5]

Got from a Little Free Library. Expected more but it was not for me. Planning to donate.

[Tomoko Enomoto · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not exactly read- jumped through the pictures, rather.

[Andy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good remedial guide to applying makeup with all the bases covered: brushes, eye makeup, facial makeup and all the rest. The person that loaned me this book said, "First you read Cindy Crawford, then you move up to Kevyn Aucoin". Word!

P.S. Some of Cindy's advice is presented in comic book format for those of you who spend more time taking foxy selfies and collecting friends on Goodreads than you do actually reading books.

[Finn Oliebollen]

If you know Zip about make up, this is a good book to read. Being nearly 40 & never having worn make up, I discovered this book on a free table at my local recycling depot.Timeless advice on how to give yourself a natural looking makeover. Perfect for old Ladies getting back into the workforce.

[Sonya · Rating 4 out of 5]

Who better than Cindy Crawford than to put out a book on making up your face? I thought the photography was beautiful and that the steps were clear and concise. I especially liked the tip about putting on concealer after foundation.

[Meltha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love her or hate her, but the woman knows what she's doing when it comes to slapping stuff on her face.

[Carma Spence · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent primer for basic makeup techniques ... good for those who don't really like wearing makeup, but have to once in awhile anyway.

[Trisha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great for makeup tips at the time it came out. Still good tips for today!

[Bekah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very basic book about makeup. I preferred Carmindy's "5 Minute Face" to this one.

[Jim]

A makeup "DIY" guide before DIY was in!
Who knew Cindy was so progressive!
Seen at a used bookstore in Chattanooga, TN.

[Rebecca · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't find it that interesting. I think it's an easy skip before you move on to Bobbi Brown, Kevyn Aucoin, Scott Barnes, or many other talented artists.