You eat, you sleep and you breathe all things beauty so why not add a cosmetic centred read to both your morning commute and bookshelf? After many months of trawling through the archives of Amazon and snapping up all the recommendations I could muster from those within the beauty industry, I have narrowed my currently over-heaving library down to four must-read books for the beauty obsessed, to further expand your knowledge and thirst for all things cosmetic.
Color Stories - Behind the Scenes of America's Billion-Dollar Beauty Industry by Mary Lisa Gavenas
Best described as a behind the scenes look at what keeps the hugely profitable Western beauty market ticking so furiously, what tricks the brand leaders deploy to keep us coming back for more...and then some more, alongside all the in's and out's of the industry. Admittedly on paper this may read a tad dry as a subject matter but I can assure you that it is a fairly light, entertaining and all together fascinating and educational read. Find it here for £12.99 - link.
No More Dirty Looks by Siobhan O'Conner and Alexandra Sprout
For complete transparency I will quickly state that there are elements of this book that I don't personally agree with - some of it can lead a tad scaremongering, however I did appreciate that this is an insightful and helpful guide to not only what goes into the majority of beauty products in terms of ingredients but also as to why they are typically included. I particularly found the occasional case study scattered throughout the book interesting, as well as the included FDA's stances on certain ingredients. No More Dirty Looks may just cause you to re-evaluate your entire beauty regime. You can get it here for £8.99 - link.
The Little Book of Skin Care - Korean Beauty Secrets for Healthy, Glowing Skin by Charlotte Cho
Korean beauty is big news and not going anywhere quick due to constant innovation and general affordability. Off of pure hype you've bought a sheet mask or two but where to next? The Little Book of Skin Care is your new skincare bible; not only does it break down what you should be using and why but it erases the mystery from some of the biggest skincare routines such as double-cleansing, the 10 step Korean routine and even SPF woes. Let The Little Book of Skin Care answer all the questions you are too shy to ask - or in my case, the ones my ego wouldn't allow me to ponder out loud. It is available here for £13.32 - link.
Pretty Iconic - Sali Hughes
I don't know Sali personally but I wish I did as I am sure many do too; her personable but knowledgeable writing style makes for the perfect rainy afternoon read and feels very much like you are in the company of a dear friend. Let Sali whisk you down memory lane, divulging into great detail all the beauty finds, scents, textures and mishaps that have moulded both her life and career. It is not often that I can state that a book based around cosmetics, fragrances and all things frivolous is charming but I truly can't think of a better way to describe Pretty Iconic and after finishing the last page, I was left yearning for more. Snap your copy up for £13 here - link.
Speaking of wanting more, if you are eager to add more beauty titles to your bedside table or Kindle, here are four more great recommendations to flick through.
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