Example-Based Cosmetic Transfer

Abstract

Cosmetic makeup is used worldwide as a means to enhance beauty and express moods. An art form in its own right, cosmetic styles continuously change and evolve to reflect cultural and societal trends. While countless magazines and books are dedicated to demonstrating cosmetic art, the actual application of makeup still remains a physical endeavor. In this paper, we describe a procedure to apply cosmetic makeup to the image of a person's face with the click of a mouse. Our approach works from before- and-after example images created by professional makeup artists. Using our "cosmetic-transfer" procedure, we can realistically transfer the cosmetic style captured in the example-pair to another person's face. This greatly reduces the time and effort needed to demonstrate a cosmetic style on a new person's face. In addition, our approach can be used to mix-and- match, and even fine-tune, example styles, all virtually, without the need for any physical makeup.