I Love Beauty: Hollywood Makeover

$20, Nintendo DS

Teaches: creativity, makeup, fashion

CTR Rating: 84%

CTR Review

This program turns your Nintendo into a step-by-step hair, nail and makeup tutorial. There's also a game element that tests your ability to help the stars get ready for an A-list event. You will be in charge of hair, makeup, and choosing the right accessories. Content includes 36 types of cosmetics (e.g., base, lipstick, blush and so on). If you color the nails carefully, you earn a good score, and can unlock more customers. A Contest Mode lets you test your skill in three styling competitions, with 13 make-up & hair styling minigames. There are three game save slots. A lot of reading is required, e.g., "Holidays in California at last! Sun, sea and sandy beaches. Great!" The game is effective at introducing a lot of hair and makeup techniques, and the game element makes things interesting. It is definitely worth a borrow.