Makeup: a Masterclass in Beauty

by Hannah Martin

The go-to glow up handbook, this book is the one-stop shop for everything you need or want to know about makeup, and how to look good while caring for your skin.

YouTube sensation and the ‘queen of radiant skin and smoky eye tutorials’, brings us the ultimate guide to flawless makeup.

Hannah Martin has created amazing looks using top British beauty brands. Now she shares her expertise in this must-have resource, so you can master everything from everyday look to special-occasion glamour.

With step-by-step photography, quick tips, product lists and how-to advice, Hannah's guide gives you the knowledge you need to create beautiful makeup applications that boost your confidence and give you a dazzling look.

Hannah shares everything you need to know
- A look at all the routine basics
- Tools and What do you need to own and what’s a waste of money
- The Prepping the skin, concealer, foundation.
- Glow Powder, bronzer, blusher, highlights.
- lip gloss, lipstick, differences between matte and gloss.
- eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara
- How to shape a brow, and when to ask a pro!

Hannah Martin's book 'Makeup' was a No.2 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2023-05-22.

Genres: Nonfiction

288 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 25, 2023

Reviews

[Rosie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a comprehensive book about makeup techniques and skills, you can tell that Hannah Martin shared a lot of her expertise in this book. Although a lot of the info was stuff I already knew, I still found that I was able to get some takeaways and learn tips I never heard before. I think this book is also very valuable at the time of reading it, just because she has a lot of product recommendations that are available in the present day. The book is very text heavy, but Martin’s writing style is very casual so it feels like she’s talking to you or you’re having a conversation, which made it a bit easier to digest at times. There were other times in the book where I found the writing style to be a bit wordy or distracting. Throughout the book she has multiple disclaimers that her advice is subjective and you can still wear makeup however you like and don’t need to follow rules — which is great, but a bit repetitive after the 4th time. I would have liked to see more detailed diagrams regarding makeup placement on the face, and illustrations about different brush shapes. Overall this is a solid, detailed and informative book (border lining on dense) about makeup products and placement that I recommend to makeup wearers of all levels.

[Haricleea · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very good overview. I just think I prefer videos for some of the topics discussed in the book. However, I think it can be a very useful book for those that want to know/read more on skincare, make-up etc.

[Lauren Nicol Deaton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really gorgeous book! Liked the fact she's brutally honest about what works and what doesn't. Love her stuff on instagram and I know she's done a few of the Royals make up so she's the person to go to, or read from.

Love all the suggestions in this too.

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this cover to cover and then went back to re-read some sections. Makeup is so aspirational to me and Hannah’s explanations, recommendations and step-by-step tutorials made it all seem accessible.

[Joanne Nock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this, I always try to brush up my make up skills every few years or so and this is ideal.

[Hayley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some good tips for make up! Really liked this and skipped parts that I didn't think were relevant to me.

[Yavanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 stars

Some great applications tips but would have loved more ideas for makeup looks etc.