We're hoping for more bits of wisdom like these when we get our hands on the book. In Face Paint, Lisa Eldridge reveals the entire history of the art form, from Egyptian and Classical times through the Victorian age and golden era of Hollywood, and surveys the cutting-edge makeup science of today and tomorrow. New York Times bestseller 'Makeup artist and Lancome global creative director Lisa Eldridge drops serious knowledge.' Marie Claire 'Clear your coffee table and turn off YouTube-Lisa Eldridges book is a must read. We could nerd out on these topics for hours. You may look ridiculous, but you'll have the dewiest skin at bag claim. Or this gem, for when you're traveling: Apply a hydrating face mask at 30,000 feet. She has worked with many of the world’s top fashion photographers and on the faces of the biggest stars and models. In her other videos, she taught us things like the art of pinpoint concealing, which is when you use a tiny eyeliner brush to apply concealer over just the spots you need to cover, almost like Photoshopping your face. Lisa Eldridge is a London-based professional makeup artist who has developed a huge online following with her award-winning website,. Face Paint explores the practical and idiosyncratic reasons behind makeup’s use, the actual materials. Those included a look a look at her own vintage makeup collection, a tour of makeup historian Madeleine Marsh's beauty archives (they're unbelievable), and tutorials of beauty looks from the early '70s using only vintage makeup. In Face Paint, Lisa Eldridge reveals the entire history of the art form, from Egyptian and Classical times up through the Victorian age and golden era of Hollywood, and also surveys the cutting-edge makeup science of today and tomorrow. Eldridge has explored the history of beauty before, with a series of 'Vintage Week' videos. It explores the reasons we use makeup, history's biggest beauty icons, and what we can expect in the future. The book, which will be on sale October 13, 2015, delves into makeup's deep, rich history.

Face Paint by Lisa Eldridge