Designing Your Face

by Way Bandy

1 OVERSIZE HARDCOVER BOOK WITH DUST COVER

Genres: Nonfiction, Fashion

101 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1977

Reviews

[Roya · Rating 2 out of 5]

Way Bandy was one of the first celebrity makeup artists. I liked the book for its historical significance and it's interesting to see how little technique has changed since the 70s. I wasn't a fan of the chemical fear mongering. As you would expect, the book is dated in many ways. I think I'll keep it though just for the sake of memorabilia and because it wasn't easy to acquire.

[Martha · Rating 4 out of 5]

We used the instructions in this book to do my sister's face and it looked great — natural but better, just like it says. If you like experimenting with trendy makeup and color, this isn't the book for you, though. He tells you to use only shades of beige, brown and white, with just one shade of red for both lips and cheeks. Also, his system calls for mixing your own foundation out of various creams and liquids, using different combinations of each according to the season. Besides the fact that that would be a pain in the neck, it's kind of hard to find the products he advocates. He tells you you need things like "transparent bronze fluid" and "opaque white liquid foundation" and two different shades of totally neutral brown contour cream with no undertones.

But even if you don't use his exact system, you *will* be a real pro at using makeup after reading this book. It explains exactly how to use makeup to contour your face and why, and there are diagrams on just about every page.

[Deb Stevens · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an amazing book - both for the makeup info and for the skin care advice. I SO wish I had held onto it, but it went to the local money-raising book sale, years ago. Way Bandy was a man ahead of his time.

[Ilena Holder · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent book if you are interested in perfecting your makeup. And this means anybody, housewives, working women, you name it!

[Valeria · Rating 2 out of 5]

I've read books on makeup written in the 1940s that were much more informative and useful.

[Enikő · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just arrived today. I have already read it. Very great book, the rule is simplicity.