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11 Best Makeup Books

We analyzed 5+ expert sources, curated book lists, and recommendations from successful people to find the 11 best makeup books according to the internet — not just one person's opinion. Each book on this list was mentioned by at least two independent sources, and the ranking is based on how frequently each title appears across all sources studied. This consensus-based approach ensures you get recommendations backed by multiple experts, not a single reviewer's bias.

Goal: Find the best Makeup books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).

Method:

  1. Search for "best makeup books" and study the top 5+ pages.
  2. Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
  3. Rank the results neatly here.

11 Best Makeup Books

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1

Making Faces

by Kevyn Aucoin
2

Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual

For Everyone from Beginner to Pro

by Bobbi Brown
3

Face Paint

The Story of Makeup

by Lisa Eldridge
4

About Face

Amazing Transformations Using the Secrets of the Top Celebrity Makeup Artist

by Scott Barnes
5

Everything Eyes

Professional Techniques * Essential Tools * Gorgeous Makeup Looks

by Bobbi Brown
6

Face Forward

by Kevyn Aucoin
7

Jemma Kidd Make-up Masterclass

Beauty Bible of Professional Techniques and Wearable Looks

by Jemma Kidd
8

Jemma Kidd Make-Up Secrets

Solutions to Every Woman's Beauty Issues and Make-Up Dilemmas

by Jemma Kidd
9

Makeup Your Mind

Express Yourself

by François Nars
10

Sephora

The Ultimate Guide to Makeup, Skin, and Hair from the Beauty Authority

by Melissa Schweiger
11

Skincare

The Ultimate No-Nonsense Guide

by Caroline Hirons

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Edited by

Richard Reis

Software engineer whose passion for tracking book recommendations from podcasts inspired the creation of MRB.

Anurag Ramdasan

Lead investor at 3one4 Capital whose startup expertise and love for books helped shaped MRB and its growth.

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