--- product_id: 52347951 title: "Face Paint: The Story of Makeup" brand: "lisa eldridge" price: "₨616" currency: SCR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sc/products/52347951-face-paint-the-story-of-makeup store_origin: SC region: Seychelles --- # Iconic vintage & modern looks 100+ years makeup history Authored by top makeup artist Face Paint: The Story of Makeup **Brand:** lisa eldridge **Price:** ₨616 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 💄 Unlock the timeless art of beauty with the ultimate makeup story! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Face Paint: The Story of Makeup by lisa eldridge - **How much does it cost?** ₨616 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sc](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/52347951-face-paint-the-story-of-makeup) ## Best For - lisa eldridge enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted lisa eldridge brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Expert Authorship:** Written by Lisa Eldridge, a globally renowned makeup artist with a massive following. - • **Visual Masterpiece:** Stunning vintage and contemporary imagery perfect for coffee table display and inspiration. - • **Iconic Inspirations:** Dive into the styles of legendary muses like Marilyn Monroe and Brigitte Bardot. - • **A Century of Glamour:** Explore over 100 years of makeup evolution from ancient rituals to modern trends. - • **Cultural & Feminine Insight:** Uncover the deep social and historical impact of makeup on women’s lives worldwide. ## Overview Face Paint: The Story of Makeup by Lisa Eldridge is a beautifully illustrated, authoritative history of makeup spanning over a century. Combining expert insights, iconic imagery, and cultural context, this book offers a unique lens on beauty’s evolution and its impact on women’s history, making it a must-have for makeup enthusiasts and style professionals alike. ## Description Make-up, as we know it, has only been commercially available in the last 100 years, but applying decoration to the face and body may be one of the oldest global social practices. Lisa Eldridge, one of the world’s foremost make-up artists―with a very large and loyal public following of her own―has written the first real history of the subject. Face Paint will explore the reasons behind make-up’s use, the actual materials employed and manufactured through the ages, the icons that people emulate and how they achieved their effects, the impact on women’s lives and the present and future of make-up from high profile practitioners artists to cosmetic breakthroughs. Along with the glamorous trappings, this is also about women’s history and the ways in which we can understand their story through the prism of make-up. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Dimensions | 20.32 x 3.05 x 25.4 cm | | Edition | 1st | | Isbn 10 | 1419717960 | | Isbn 13 | 978-1419717963 | | Item Weight | 1.05 kg | | Language | English | | Print Length | 240 pages | | Publication Date | 13 Oct. 2015 | | Publisher | Abrams Image | ## Images ![Face Paint: The Story of Makeup - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/818Jk2ruikL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stunning *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 13 January 2016* I love Lisa Eldridge so when I found out that she was bringing out a book about makeup I was ecstatic. It contains exquisite pictures of beautiful vintage makeup and pictures of Lisa's makeup muses such as Brigitte Bardot and Marilyn Monroe. This is a must have for anyone who loves everything about makeup. It contains everything right back to where makeup originated from to how it has been used since then. Absolutely fascinating and a brilliant coffee table book! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful book! *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 1 April 2020* I have watched Lisa’s YouTube videos for years and I finally decided to get her book and it is brilliant for anyone who is interested in make up and wants to learn more about its history. Really informative but also beautiful to look at. The narrative is distinctly Lisa and so it is wonderfully written.This would make a lovely gift and also a lovely coffee table book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A CONCISE HISTORY OF FACE PAINTING/MAKE-UP *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 5 January 2024* Lovely book for anyone interested in make/up through the ages. Great illustrations. Bought this for a birthday present for a beautician. ## Frequently Bought Together - Face Paint: The Story of Makeup - Classic Beauty: The History of Makeup - Color Theory for the Make-up Artist: Understanding Color and Light for Beauty and Special Effects --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sc/products/52347951-face-paint-the-story-of-makeup](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/52347951-face-paint-the-story-of-makeup) --- *Product available on Desertcart Seychelles* *Store origin: SC* *Last updated: 2026-09-02*