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Mar 19, 2018 Marta rated it really liked it

The title was a smart move- this volume isn't really about being lazy, but the words minimal and (fifty-fifty) simple have such heavy connotations these days; they accept each get intimidating aspirations.
This book is about knowing what might be the least you can do to await appropriate and bonny. The tone is approachable without existence condescending. Patinkin is a makeup artist; I thought her tips were helpful.
Do I await different? No, only I will keep some of her thoughts in mind the next time I'g b The title was a smart move- this book isn't really most beingness lazy, but the words minimal and (fifty-fifty) uncomplicated have such heavy connotations these days; they have each get intimidating aspirations.
This book is virtually knowing what might be the least you can do to look appropriate and bonny. The tone is approachable without beingness condescending. Patinkin is a makeup creative person; I thought her tips were helpful.
Do I await different? No, simply I will keep some of her thoughts in mind the adjacent time I'grand buying something. ...more

Oct 13, 2017 Gina rated it information technology was ok

"This is a book for women who like makeup, but don't necessarily similar to wear a lot of information technology."

I am this woman. I love makeup...information technology's magic. However, information technology is very rare that I tin exist arsed to apply more than sunscreen, mascara, and a lip product with colour and SPF. On a adept 24-hour interval, I may slap on some a tinted SPF and a chip of blush.

Chapter One: The Ghost of Dazzler Past - This chapter focuses on gathering and purging old, unflattering, unworn, and/or broken cosmetics.

Regarding lipstick, Patinkin maintains

"This is a book for women who like makeup, but don't necessarily like to wear a lot of information technology."

I am this woman. I love makeup...it's magic. Notwithstanding, information technology is very rare that I can exist arsed to apply more than sunscreen, mascara, and a lip product with colour and SPF. On a good day, I may slap on some a tinted SPF and a fleck of blush.

Chapter One: The Ghost of Beauty Past - This chapter focuses on gathering and purging old, unflattering, unworn, and/or broken cosmetics.

Regarding lipstick, Patinkin maintains that "Everyone has TOO MANY!!" While I own a mere iv lipsticks, one is broken, one is a bit besides pale and unflattering, and 1 is a bit as well dark and unflattering...
Personally, I think that those who lack makeup conviction would exist better served by i) watching Jenny Patinkin's YouTube videos or 2) reading any of Bobbi Brown'south books. Patinkin and Brownish share a similar bent for creating a natural await - and building it up for evening drama.

Lazy Perfection offers more focus on cleaning out your makeup kit, as well equally other ways of achieving lazy perfection (hair, wear), but when information technology comes to makeup application, I want more than a few illustrations. I want colour photographs of the process and the terminal product on a person.

If makeup is a consummate mystery, this book may be helpful, as are Carmindy's and Bobbi Brown's books. If you desire guidance on decluttering your makeup bag (and your closet) Lazy Perfection and The Life-Irresolute Magic of Tidying Upwards (which is mentioned in this volume) would be good companions.

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May 16, 2018 Trish rated it liked information technology

I'one thousand a visual learner and this book would have been more helpful to me with pictures showing what the author is talking about. I'm a visual learner and this volume would have been more helpful to me with pictures showing what the author is talking well-nigh. ...more

Aug 06, 2017 Kathryn rated it really liked it

Excellent, splendid, excellent. This book is geared to all ages just virtually highly-seasoned to those of us that are no longer ownership all the trends in makeup. She is practical, whimsical, honest and makes things like shooting fish in a barrel. The only reason I am not giving this v stars is some of the print in the book is too small and hard to read. Having said that her table in the back suggesting products in iv different price points is a nifty resource. I only bought a new mascara today that she recommends.

Sep 12, 2017 Lauren rated it liked it

There is some helpful data in here, and I like how she levels things based on the corporeality of effort someone might want to make. My biggest upshot is figuring out which colors piece of work well for me, and I still am clueless about that, but I probably just need to spend some time with someone ane on i to determine what works best for my detail complexion (I ever hope i of these books will requite me an 'a ha!' moment with that stuff, but no luck and so far). There is some helpful data in here, and I like how she levels things based on the corporeality of attempt someone might want to make. My biggest result is figuring out which colors work well for me, and I notwithstanding am clueless nearly that, but I probably but need to spend some time with someone one on one to determine what works best for my item complexion (I always hope one of these books will give me an 'a ha!' moment with that stuff, only no luck and so far). ...more

Mar 13, 2018 Jessica rated it it was ok

I'm non really sure why the author kept saying "lazy". I retrieve of myself as depression maintenance, only not lazy, and I however don't do half the steps she suggests in the daily makeup routine of this book! I guess she'd say it's good that I've found what works for me, but then I guess that means I didn't really take a need for her book, did I? If yous're looking to learn how to apply makeup, become to YouTube. If you're looking to change upwards your skincare routine, talk to a dermatologist or go to YouTube. If I'1000 not actually sure why the writer kept maxim "lazy". I think of myself equally low maintenance, only not lazy, and I however don't exercise half the steps she suggests in the daily makeup routine of this volume! I guess she'd say it'south good that I've found what works for me, but so I guess that means I didn't really have a demand for her book, did I? If yous're looking to learn how to apply makeup, go to YouTube. If you lot're looking to change up your skincare routine, talk to a dermatologist or go to YouTube. If you're looking to notice apparel that flatter you, read books strictly devoted to dressing your body blazon or check out Pinterest. I guess this book just didn't go deep enough for my taste, and had the added insult of pretending it's for women after "lazy perfection." ...more

May 11, 2020 J rated it it was ok

When I picked this up from the library ages ago, I thought it was a fashion book. I was disappointed to find it was 215-ish pages of makeup and 5-ish pages of fashion. I love fashion, but I'm non that into makeup.

There are just a handful of drawings in the book, and so y'all are reading words virtually makeup 99% of the book -- which isn't the all-time experience. Makeup and fashion aids need to be visual, in my stance.

I read it easily in a day. But I'm not sure if I trust the information. Some things j

When I picked this upwardly from the library ages ago, I idea information technology was a fashion volume. I was disappointed to discover it was 215-ish pages of makeup and 5-ish pages of fashion. I love manner, but I'm not that into makeup.

In that location are only a handful of drawings in the volume, so y'all are reading words about makeup 99% of the book -- which isn't the all-time feel. Makeup and fashion aids need to be visual, in my opinion.

I read it easily in a twenty-four hour period. Just I'1000 not sure if I trust the data. Some things just didn't make sense. I did not connect with the author'due south personality or version of "natural" makeup. Plain, she is a famous makeup artist, but I had never heard of her. She makes many references to the blogger/youtube world, which I couldn't intendance less nigh. I did like her story about starting her makeup career after xl (and beingness a stay-at-dwelling house mom). Unfortunately, she swears a few times in the volume and uses Sofia Vergara, Angelina Jolie and Michelle Obama as her examples of "sexy" women. That and other things felt off and did not connect with me. It actually turned me off.

One takeaway: I'm not a big makeup user, but I have a bones look that I tin do. It uses Chanel and NARS makeup and is based off advice from makeup artists, who utilize to exercise my makeup for events when I held high-profile positions in various not-turn a profit and civic groups. The author lists both these brands as glamorous and designed to stand up out & be noticed. Non natural or subtle. She said that people would ever know you were wearing makeup with these brands. She listed other brands that were more than natural and might be worn without people knowing yous had on makeup. I had never thought about information technology like that. I'm not sure if I totally buy it. I thought the application of the makeup dictated how natural the makeup looked, not the make.

But information technology does make sense that certain brands are heavier than others. I know NARS is used heavily on runways, and it looks amazing in photographs... just the tradeoff is that it might not look natural in person. And so, it was bang-up for events where I was heavily photographed, but might not exist the all-time for a simple daily look. Just something to think about.

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Feb xx, 2021 Water Moon rated information technology did not like it

This volume annoyed me to no end. On the confront of information technology, information technology should involve every aspect of a woman's appearance. In reality, information technology is a book written by a makeup creative person that focuses heavily on, you guessed it, makeup. And not in a lazy way, either. While informative at times (the info on different production names and what they mean, or peel health in general), you accept to have a lot of information technology with a compression of salt because of the industry the author works in. I felt many times throughout the book that the person This volume annoyed me to no end. On the face of it, it should involve every aspect of a adult female's advent. In reality, it is a book written past a makeup creative person that focuses heavily on, you guessed it, makeup. And not in a lazy fashion, either. While informative at times (the info on different product names and what they hateful, or skin health in general), you take to have a lot of it with a pinch of salt considering of the industry the author works in. I felt many times throughout the book that the person writing has a narrowed view of beauty. It was irritatingly hypocritical; the author says not to compare yourself to celebrities but then later only uses celebrities equally your style/makeup inspiration. So ridiculous. She repeating the phrase "information technology's human nature to gauge" every bit if that was her personal motto. Besides, the claims that cheap and expensive makeup are no different needs to cease. There are multiple studies and tests that have come out showing that cheap makeup or cosmetic items ofttimes incorporate a smorgasbord of harmful ingredients, including allergens, irritants, chemicals, metals and more than - in stark dissimilarity to their more than expensive counterparts. I tin't stand beauty guides that don't practice their research. ...more than

Definitely expected I would enjoy this more...

I love all things girly but I have ii main complaints:
one. There was definitely an instance or two that came off every bit fatty shaming, and particularly since it happened somewhat early in the volume, it put a sour taste in my mouth for the remainder.
2. I just expected it to be something else. It was 80% virtually skincare and makeup. I similar those, merely I already had a makeup routine I liked (although, Patinkin did accept some good tips). I expected information technology to be more nearly

Definitely expected I would bask this more...

I honey all things girly but I have ii main complaints:
1. In that location was definitely an instance or two that came off as fat shaming, and especially since it happened somewhat early in the book, it put a sour taste in my oral cavity for the remainder.
2. I just expected it to be something else. Information technology was eighty% almost skincare and makeup. I similar those, only I already had a makeup routine I liked (although, Patinkin did accept some skillful tips). I expected it to be more than virtually fashion and accessorizing tips and ideas.

Notwithstanding, I did learn a ton about skincare that I didn't know, and she did have a way section in the very last section. I can definitely see myself referencing those sections in the future.

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May 26, 2018 Karen rated it liked it

I had high hopes for this volume, to get instructions on how to do sophisticated yet simple make-up in v minutes. Only information technology's 220+ pages of deadening plays on words, silly department headings (In a Lip Lock, Lip Sync) and at least a hundred pinkish boxes labeled "Only End" followed past scoldings such every bit accepting accidentally smudged eyeliner every bit your lot in life.

Two things I did accomplish: discard years-old makeup from my vanity drawer; and wearing sun protectant every day and moisturizer every night. Merely

I had loftier hopes for this book, to go instructions on how to practise sophisticated nonetheless simple brand-up in 5 minutes. But it'southward 220+ pages of tiresome plays on words, silly department headings (In a Lip Lock, Lip Sync) and at to the lowest degree a hundred pinkish boxes labeled "Merely Terminate" followed by scoldings such every bit accepting accidentally smudged eyeliner as your lot in life.

2 things I did reach: discard years-old makeup from my vanity drawer; and wearing sun protectant every day and moisturizer every night. But the makeup instruction was far too complicated and I gave up on it without getting what I wanted.

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3.5*** A lazy easy read about finding and using beauty products to define your personal level of perfection with minimal effort. Useful info without being preachy or relying heavily on celeberties. A nifty book for the real everyday adult female who's generally comfy with herself but needs a trivial guidance.

Jul 10, 2019 Marie rated information technology liked information technology

a conversational and somewhat amusing bit of fluff about makeup, peel care and hair. Not intimidating for someone who wants to know the basics. I found out a few things I didn't know. Bottom line: if you're going to wear makeup, apply it deftly and keep your stock streamlined and fresh. Just like your wardrobe. And your hair. a conversational and somewhat amusing fleck of fluff almost makeup, skin care and hair. Not intimidating for someone who wants to know the nuts. I found out a few things I didn't know. Lesser line: if you lot're going to clothing makeup, apply it deftly and proceed your stock streamlined and fresh. Simply like your wardrobe. And your hair. ...more than

Apr 02, 2018 K rated information technology really liked information technology

Picked out some make upwardly tips here. It's proficient for anyone - from someone who is just starting out their own makeup routine to a seasoned pro. The tips and tricks she shares are also applicative to people of all ages. Picked out some make up tips here. It'due south skilful for anyone - from someone who is simply starting out their own makeup routine to a seasoned pro. The tips and tricks she shares are also applicable to people of all ages. ...more

Apr 05, 2018 EMP rated information technology liked information technology

This was probably more like 2.v stars for me. If you lot're really new to brand-up and pare intendance, this would be a decent read. If y'all've been wearing brand-up since 7th class and enjoy reading product reviews & watching tutorials online (guilty), this might comprehend too much y'all already know. This was probably more than like 2.five stars for me. If you're actually new to make-up and skin intendance, this would be a decent read. If yous've been wearing brand-up since 7th grade and enjoy reading production reviews & watching tutorials online (guilty), this might cover too much you already know. ...more

Ten out of twelve chapters are about makeup. The last two chapters are about pilus and clothes. Not what I expected, but a nice starter book for people who aren't familiar with confront intendance or makeup application. Ten out of twelve capacity are about makeup. The last two chapters are about pilus and clothes. Not what I expected, but a squeamish starter volume for people who aren't familiar with face care or makeup awarding. ...more

Apr 26, 2021 Maryn rated information technology it was amazing

This is a nifty book for anyone who doesn't wearable makeup because they discover it intimidating or who is stuck in the aforementioned makeup routine they've used since loftier school and doesn't know how to update their wait. This is a nifty book for anyone who doesn't article of clothing makeup because they observe it intimidating or who is stuck in the same makeup routine they've used since high school and doesn't know how to update their look. ...more than

A humorous, authentic guide that offers advice without existence condescending or overly complicated. There were several recaps, lists, tables and figures which actually helped me understand how to put the advice into do without feeling overwhelmed.

This book was a breath of fresh air from my Pinterest or Instagram ! Nothing that I haven't already pinned, but it was nice to take it all so organized, friendly, encouraging, and (all-time of all) screen free! This book was a breath of fresh air from my Pinterest or Instagram ! Goose egg that I haven't already pinned, but it was dainty to have it all so organized, friendly, encouraging, and (all-time of all) screen free! ...more

Jul 29, 2017 Kim rated it it was amazing

I loved it! My mission statement on makeup in a book!

Quick, fun read. Reminded me of make up tips I knew at one time, picked upwardly a couple new ones. I enjoy reading a book about makeup every couple of years and this fit the neb!

Feb 24, 2018 Jean rated it liked it

Nice book. I like the focus on streamlined beauty and thrift. I'one thousand a product of the 1980's dazzler, then re-creating myself in my xl's - 50's has been an take a chance. No more "big hair" for me. Nice book. I similar the focus on streamlined beauty and thrift. I'm a product of the 1980'south beauty, so re-creating myself in my forty's - 50's has been an hazard. No more "big pilus" for me. ...more than

April 22, 2018 Anne rated it it was astonishing

I know nada about makeup. This was super helpful and informative.

Aug 07, 2018 Jenny rated it actually liked it

A lot of really dandy information in this, especially some great makeup ideas and products!

Jun 21, 2019 Holly Toledo rated information technology actually liked it

Lots of great tips only for those who aren't used to doing makeup, it'south not very lazy. Lots of great tips only for those who aren't used to doing makeup, it's not very lazy. ...more

Aug 25, 2019 Syrena rated information technology really liked it

I stumbled upon this book while searching for natural beauty books for skin. The championship and cover art totally caught my eye! Lazy Perfection focuses generally on makeup and a good pare care routine. In that location are also chapters on pilus and fashion at the end that ties everything together quite nicely.

The author does a great job of breaking down three tracks throughout the book: elementary, sophisticated and sexy. She refers to the our ideal muse as TPW (the perfect woman) don't we all have that someone we l

I stumbled upon this book while searching for natural beauty books for skin. The title and encompass art totally caught my eye! Lazy Perfection focuses mostly on makeup and a good pare care routine. At that place are also chapters on pilus and mode at the end that ties everything together quite nicely.

The author does a great job of breaking downwards 3 tracks throughout the book: simple, sophisticated and sexy. She refers to the our ideal muse as TPW (the perfect woman) don't we all take that someone we look to that just appears effortless and beautiful?

Most of the info was a refresh for me, but I recall this an excellent resource for the young gal just starting out, the gal looking to establish a dazzler routine or someone (like me) checking in to run into if what they're doing is still fresh and current and learn a new affair or two from a legit makeup creative person professional.

This was a fun, easy-breezy weekend read. Four stars for the way it the book was structured, writing manner, flow, fun tip "Just finish..." sections and readability for all levels. I really did feel like I was having a conversation with a girlfriend.

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Oct 01, 2018 Erin marked information technology equally abandoned

Based on the cover and tagline, I thought this volume was going to exist exactly what I was looking for. I wear very little makeup because it seems like such a carp, and so the idea of expanding that without making too much piece of work for me was ideal. Merely... this volume didn't really deliver. She has some keen ideas about slimming down your makeup collection (if it doesn't work perfectly, throw information technology out! If information technology's as well old, throw it out! If y'all never wear it, throw it out!) and starting with basic skincare, a Based on the cover and tagline, I thought this book was going to be exactly what I was looking for. I wear very little makeup because it seems similar such a bother, and so the thought of expanding that without making also much piece of work for me was ideal. But... this book didn't really deliver. She has some dandy ideas about slimming downwardly your makeup collection (if it doesn't work perfectly, throw it out! If information technology's too quondam, throw it out! If you never wear it, throw information technology out!) and starting with bones skincare, every bit well equally some demystifying of really convoluted beauty terms out there now. But even her tips for the lightest layers were more than I wanted to take on, and the utter lack of pictures meant that each folio was a wall of text. Not very enthralling for a visual medium. Other reviewers say she has tips most other aspects of "looking great without actually trying" (hair, clothes, etc) only I didn't make it in that location. Abandoned about 5 chapters in. ...more

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