Facing the Mirror with Cancer: A Guide to Using Makeup to Make a Difference

by Lori M. Ovitz

Book Overview

Facing the Mirror with Cancer is a guide to using makeup to make a difference. Written by Lori Ovitz, a sought after makeup artist to top models and celebrities for over 20 years, this beautifully... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0974893803
• ISBN13: 9780974893808
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: Belle Press
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 6.25 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Very Helpful

I found this really helpful. I got it before I lost all my hair and was well prepared for when my eyebrows fell out and I got sort of dark circles under my eyes. I still refer to it from time to time, eventhough I have my routine set now.

Pizazz, Color and a lot of Heart !

Who would ever think MAKE-UP could develop a greater sense of control? I am not a BIG make-up girlie... in fact, at the tender age of 58, I wear blush, lip balm and lipstick. My daughter and granddaughter take at least 60 minutes each morning to make their faces street-ready. So when a good friend recommended "Facing the Mirror with Cancer" I resisted, until she explained the premise and how much confidence and healing was occurring as a result of using make-up. WOW! I was sold. This book demonstrates Lori Ovitz's compassion and determination to share healing through the art and application of make-up; at once, extraordinary and simplistic. The book offers excellent tips and how-tos for novices LIKE ME and maybe you, too. The photograhy is well-done, the entire "texture" inside mimicks the colors and feelings of make-up. It's a brilliant execution. The women & man featured are gorgeous, with and without make-up... their spirits shine through their cancer. Lori Ovitz, her make-up advice, teaching skills and LOVE have obviously made a big difference in the lives of hundreds, if not thousands of cancer patients, including children. This is a very good-feeling book PLUS she donates 50% of her personal profits to cancer research. What better way to help a noble cause and discover helpful tips for yourself? Whether about lips, eyes, brows, camouflage, powder, wigs, fingers & toes... for men, women and teens, she "covers" it all with pizazz, color and heart! Pie Dumas - Author & Life Coach

Life changing book

This beautiful book is a life changing book for cancer survivors. In clear, simple chapters Lori Ovitz shows those coping with the dispiriting side effects of life saving cancer treatment how to restore and enhance their physical beauty. Ms. Ovitz's method is easy to use and I have found her suggestions have helped me long after my treatment was finished. This is a great makeup book for all phases of cancer treatment, for those suffering from aloepecia, and even those who are undergoing chemotherapy for rheumatoid arthritis. I highly recommend it.

Extremely uplifting and very easy to use!

Cancer patients often experience not only chemotherapy hair loss, eyelash loss and even eyebrow loss, but also skin discoloration. I am so impressed by the power of this book to literally renew the spirit and courage of cancer patients and survivors. I highly recommend this book, everything you need to perk yourself up is in this book, (how to create eyebrows that look like the real thing, how to use camoflage to even out your skin discoloration, how to perk up tired eyes, it's all in this book)! The best part is the detailed instructions are so easy to follow! Order this book, it's amazing.