The first makeup guide to celebrate and support women 40 and over, I Am Beauty is Riku Campo’s labor of love. Riku has worked with some of the most beautiful and recognized faces in the world, like Cindy Crawford, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Anne Hathaway. He has always wanted to create a book honoring those women we don’t always see on the runways and in magazines—women like his mother, whose beauty is everlasting. Riku chose the talented Samantha Rapp to create and photograph the beautiful portraits and stunning still-life images in the I am Beauty book.
Best in Beauty is the most complete guide to beauty products, tools, and makeup techniques, based on interviews with top beauty experts: skincare gurus, hairstylists, manicurists, eyebrow specialists, and a nutritionist. More than one hundred amazingly beautiful photographs of makeup, done by Riku, will show step by step how to create each and every look for your face.
This comprehensive guide offers the star treatment from experts such as skincare specialist Ole Henriksen, nutritionist Debra Santelli, spa director Donna Shoemaker, manicurist Beth Fricke, hairstylist Kevin Woon, and more.
Riku Campo’s first book Meikkiopas (Makeup Guide) was published in 2006 by Otava Media in Finland. It was sponsored by Swedish Makeup company IsaDora.
“Riku has been such a fabulous supporter and friend to the Sisley-Paris brand. We are aligned with his belief that beautiful skin, due to an effective skincare regimen, is the key to flawless and gorgeous makeup. We have enjoyed following Riku’s work in the editorial world and admire his strong talent. We are so lucky to call him a friend and cannot wait to see what he does next!”
Sisley Paris USA
“Not only is Riku an incredible makeup artist, but he is also such a joyful person. We work with our clients in such an intimate way and for Riku, sharing his joy is an integral part of his work.”
Karla Welch, Celebrity Fashion Stylist
“Riku Campo is one of the best makeup artists that I have worked with and he always makes me feel beautiful. A true talent. He is also one of the funniest people that I know and pure joy to be around.”
Tatjana Patitz, Supermodel
“I have met and worked with many great talents in the industry but not everyone has the ability to make magic. Riku does. He makes magic. He also has the ability to energize whatever he is working on. He brings to his work and the entire set energy that is contagious. It ignites and infuses the projects he is focused on, truly affecting the outcome of the final product. Those experiences are few and far between. That kind of collaboration creates true art. What a gem. What an honor.”
Carré Otis, Activist and Supermodel