How to Fake Real Beauty Tricks of the Trade to Master Your Makeup

Celebrity makeup artist and TV makeover specialist Ramy Gafni knows no one is born perfect, not even his famous clients. In How to Fake Real Beauty, the makeup guru shares his secrets to enhancing a woman's natural beauty while "faking" what she doesn't have.

Some people are thought to be born with flawless features, but many of these gifts are acquired, and the quickest, easiest way is to create the illusion using makeup and a little moxie. The power of makeup goes a long way toward helping you fake anything -- a clear complexion, fuller lips, brighter eyes -- whatever you want! It's all a matter of knowing how!

In How to Fake Real Beauty, Ramy shares the tried-and-true tricks of the trade. So prepare for the red carpet -- whether it's the one in your head or an actual awards show. This guide will teach you how to get ready for your close up and confidently take center stage in any situation.

Ramy Gafni is a professional makeup artist who has worked with celebrities from Taylor Swift to Britney Spears and Rihanna. Ramy opened his New York City salon in 2004, and has since launched his own brand of cosmetics. His ability to select the ideal colors for people and his gift for eyebrow shaping have been featured in the pages of top magazines, including Vogue, Allure, InStyle, Lucky, and People, and on television shows, such as Fashion File, Today, and the Rachael Ray Show. He lives in New York City.