The book then looks at the role of media in advertising makeup and the initial innovators, such as Max Factor. Interspersed through the chapters are short biographies of women who were makeup muses, some well known (e.g., Marilyn Monroe) and some not known to me. The book opens by examining three major colours in beauty – and no, pink isn’t one of them – and one isn’t used that much in current trends. Interestingly, the book isn’t structured as you would expect with all makeup discussed chronologically or a discussion of each product. In this gorgeously illustrated hardcover book, Eldridge covers the history of makeup and what things may look like in the future.

A highly skilled makeup artist with her own cosmetics line (the lipsticks are brilliant), she also knows a great deal about the history of makeup. To those who really enjoy makeup, Lisa Eldridge is a well-known name. Why I chose it: Love Lisa Eldridge’s lipsticks and makeup artistry. The not-so-good: Some topics I wanted to know more about in more depth. The good: Very interesting with some great photographs. Y ou'll find all her beauty secrets and musings ahead.In brief: The history of makeup, from colours to the cosmetics and the companies. Fun fact: She's also a collector of vintage makeup, and her assortment includes a Cartier lipstick holder created for Audrey Hepburn in 1954. You'll have no doubt watched her informative YouTube makeup tutorials, too, so you can believe she has plenty of makeup tips to share. She is the author of Face Paint: The Story of Makeup and has held the position of Lancôme's global creative director since 2015. This month, we're talking to iconic celebrity makeup artist Lisa Eldridge, who has not only worked with stars such as Dua Lipa, Kate Winslet and Keira Knightley but also every illustrious fashion photographer and publication that you can imagine. This is no-holds-barred beauty at its finest. Join them as they sit in our beauty hot seat and we fire off a round of quick-fire questions, giving you never-before-shared insight into the products they cannot live without, their secrets to red carpet–ready skin, pet peeves, and the genius tips they have picked up from experts along the way. Welcome to The Glowdown, our brand-new series where we'll be diving into the beauty secrets of our favourite celebrities and industry experts as they get real about their routines and nonnegotiables exclusively with us.

Face paint by lisa eldridge