The Facechart Book is the definitive reference guide for professional face charting in makeup artistry.
This book teaches you everything there is to know about facecharts — what they are, why they matter, and how to create them with confidence and intention. It sets the current professional standard for face chart work, used by makeup artists worldwide as both a learning tool and a long-term reference.
You will learn how to translate makeup ideas into clear, structured visual designs. From understanding facial proportions and light placement to mastering color relationships and texture, the book guides you through the full process of building facecharts that are both technically correct and creatively expressive.
Rather than focusing on trends or finished looks, The Facechart Book trains how to think, see, and design — giving you a solid foundation you can return to throughout your career.
The Facechart Book is structured into 12 in-depth chapters that build knowledge step by step.
It starts with the fundamentals:
what facecharts are, how they are used professionally, and which tools and materials are essential — from paper and pencils to makeup products and art supplies.
From there, the book dives into color theory specifically tailored to makeup artists, along with light and shadow principles that help you understand form, depth, and structure on the face.
From chapter four onward, the focus shifts fully to practice. Each phase of creating facecharts is explained in a clear, easy-to-follow, step-by-step system. You’ll work through multiple approaches and variations, learning how different techniques affect the final result.
The system is designed to be logical, progressive, and accessible — allowing you to build skills gradually while understanding why each step matters.
Language : English
Print length : 290 pages
ISBN-13 : 979-8277395349
Item Weight : 1.79 pounds
Reading age : 14 – 18 years
Dimensions : 8.49 x 0.87 x 11.24 inches
This book is ideal for those who want to understand makeup on a deeper level — and who value foundations over shortcuts.
If you’re looking for step-by-step skin application or trend-based techniques, this may not be your book.
But if you want to master face charts, strengthen your visual thinking, and build skills that last beyond trends, The Facechart Book – Master Edition offers exactly that.
How it works
The Facechart Book works as a self-paced learning and practice tool.
After understanding which tools and materials to use — including paper, makeup, and art supplies — you first build a strong foundation in color theory, light, and shadow. These elements form the visual language behind every successful facechart.
You then begin working directly on face chart templates, following the book step by step. Each chapter guides you through specific stages of the process, starting with the skin as a base canvas and gradually adding elements such as brows, lashes, eyeliner, eyeshadow, and lips.
You can stop and continue at any point, working at your own rhythm. The book encourages repetition, exploration, and variation. Once you’ve practised the structured exercises, you’re free to move beyond them and create your own designs with confidence and creative freedom.
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