Book Erudition..!!
Title: 31 Makeup Essentials{Unlock Your Ultimate Beauty Kit}
Author: Amita Goel
Pages: 131
Genre: Non-Fiction
Publication date: 08 April 2025
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨
About Author..!!
Amita Goel is a National Beauty Pageant winner whose transformative journey began at age 52. She was crowned Elite Queen Of The World India 2023-2024, earning the honour of representing India on the global stage in New York in April 2024, where she achieved the prestigious title of First Runner-Up at Elite Queen Of The World. Amita’s writing shines with warmth, relatability, and encouragement. Through practical tips and empowering reflections, she aims to guide the reader through the vibrant world of makeup, inspiring them to embrace their unique style and feel confident at every stage of life.
After more than 30 years as a homemaker, stepping into the world of pageantry reignited her love for makeup, not just as an art form but as a powerful means of self-expression. She had the opportunity to walk in fashion shows, not only as a fashion model but also as a role model, breaking stereotypes. Along the way, she embraced a medicine-free, healthy lifestyle and became a certified makeup artist and an International Airbrush Makeup Artist, proving that reinvention is possible at any age.
Book Description..!!
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Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the endless sea of beauty products on store shelves? Confused about what to buy, what to skip, and how much is too much? It’s time to embark on a journey of self-discovery and confidence through makeup. Mindful makeup is a celebration of who you are and how you want to be perceived.
Whether you are a homemaker rediscovering yourself after decades or a teenager exploring the world of cosmetics, this book empowers you to embrace your unique beauty. With practical tips, personal stories, and thoughtful exercises, Amita Goel shares her inspiring journey from homemaker to beauty queen and certified makeup artist.
Through these pages, she invites you to take control of your image, boost your confidence and embrace your true self. Discover how mindful makeup choices can enhance your appearance while helping you save time, money, and energy. To uncover a confident new you, get ready to rediscover yourself through the art of makeup.
Confessive Preamble..!!
Let me start with a confession, being a typical male mindset, makeup is all about hiding flaws or disguising one’s natural appearance. Like all men, I too had the perspective that women to look “natural” without any enhancement, assuming that makeup is unnecessary or superficial. There’s also a misconception that a woman’s worth or attractiveness diminishes without makeup, which overlooks the importance of confidence and authenticity.
What is ’31 Makeup Essentials‘..!!
Amita Goel’s “31 Makeup Essentials” is purposefully written to shatter every damn myth about makeup and being beauty conscious. Being a conservative daughter, adorable house maker, victorious wife, compassionate mom, and the journey of becoming Elite Queen Of The World India (winner and runner-up consecutively) isn’t that facile.
Under the assistance and guidance of legendary dignitaries from the world of artistic beauty, this book is an amalgamation of makeup aspects that the author wanted to gift to the readers who are striving to make their beauty impression on the world.
What to expect from this book?
This book is a beauty compendium for those who desire to look beautiful and, most interestingly, for quinquagenarian and beyond homemakers, plus Gen-Alpha assemblage. Amita’s intent to save money and time for readers on beauty essentials is crystal clear throughout this entire read. This is one of those books that I read, and it was written with passion and ardor from start to end.
Book Emphasis..!!!
The author accompanied every aspect presented in the book with its purpose of existence, layman’s terminology, deeper insights, applicability, reflective exercises, a quiz for self-evaluation, a personal story, and a to-do activity(s) guide. My favourite discussed elements from the book are Blush, Primers, and color correctors.
Notable Reverence..!!
Commendable effort for detailing the ‘eye makeup and contact lenses’, this is very much needed for modern women after all, ‘Eyes are the heralds of the soul’s true nature‘. Not to miss to mention the bonus chapter “Air Brush” where the author uncovers the secret of flawless finish and blemishing radiance.
Is this book a value add to readers?
This book resonates with the quote, “True beauty radiates from confidence and self-care; when you feel good in your skin, you naturally shine.“. While the book is a memoir of Amita’s beauty journey, it equally carries emotions, self-discovery, and learnings to help beauty aspirants.
Book Highlights..!!
Spread across the multi-layer approach, the author bisected this book into products, techniques, and their pertinence. This illustrative guide unveils the knowledge, exercise, and deeper understanding of all beauty elements that are needed to make a perfect cosmetic composition.
Amicable Suggestion..!!
The animus of the book is to cater to the needs of those who wish to start their journey towards gaining confidence and to rediscover themselves in the art of makeup for women. I wish the author had spared a chapter for men with minimal tips and tricks of basic makeup technique.
Conclusion..!!
Overall, suppose you are someone who wishes to start your beauty consciousness and to showcase yourself with confidence and empowerment through the minimal makeup techniques, plus getting rid of costly salons/cosmetic expenses, or to prepare and present yourself in global beauty contests. In that case, this book is an idle pick.
Let this book motivate you to be a ‘makeup-ready’ woman…!!!
Quote(s)..!!
- Makeup is a powerful tool that celebrates the unique beauty within each of us.
- Mastering makeup wasn’t just an option but a necessity
- Face is a canvas when brushes/sponges become tools, and hands learn through trial and error.
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