{"id":21750,"date":"2025-04-28T09:05:43","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T08:05:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wowbeauty.co\/?p=21750"},"modified":"2025-11-11T12:27:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T11:27:13","slug":"6-books-every-beauty-lover-should-read","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wowbeauty.co\/makeup\/6-books-every-beauty-lover-should-read\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Books Every Beauty Lover should Read"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you ready to level up your beauty game? If you\u2019re obsessed with skincare, want to perfect your makeup<\/a> skills or simply want to explore deeper stories behind beauty and the industry, there\u2019s a book out there that you need to read!<\/p>\n

From expert tips to industry insights, here are some of the must-read beauty books that provide knowledge, inspiration and a deeper understanding of beauty in all forms. Let\u2019s talk all about skincare essentials, makeup<\/a> and the importance of inclusivity in the industry.<\/p>\n

Get ready to expand your beauty wisdom!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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<\/span>Caroline Hirons \u2013 Skincare<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Caroline\u2019s debut book Skincare: The Ultimate No Nonsense Guide is an essential resource in the skincare space! It covers where to start with skincare, building a routine, what ingredients to look for and avoid\u2026 for all skin age, concerns and budget. It\u2019s accessible, straightforward and informative\u2026 no nonsense!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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<\/span>Dija Ayodele \u2013 Black Skin<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Black skin, created by skincare expert Dija Ayodele, is the one stop shop in caring for Black skin. It addresses common complaints from hyperpigmentation to scarring, investigating identity, along with the historical relationship between the beauty industry and Blackness. This is the guide that every Black woman has been waiting for.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Buy Black Skin<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span>Bobbi Brown \u2013 Makeup Manual<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Bobbi Brown\u2019s 25-plus years of makeup expertise is in this guide! Bobbi covers skincare basics, to all aspects of facial makeup. This includes finding your perfect foundation shade and so much more\u2026 informative chapters about make-up from head to toe.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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<\/span>Funmi Fetto Palette \u2013 \u00a0A Black Beauty Bible<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

This gorgeous book from Vogue Contributing Beauty Editor Funmi Fetto covers all aspects of hair, skincare, makeup and beauty products that are available for women of colour. An inclusive guide to beauty products, with a chatty and warm tone like you\u2019re shopping with a friend.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Buy Palette<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span>Face Paint \u2013 \u00a0Lisa Eldridge\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

This beautiful book is all about the history of make-up. Crammed full of stories on why the items in your make-up bag got there, this book also includes gorgeous paints, illustrations and iconic photography, to tell the story. This is not a how-to guide, it\u2019s a love story to makeup and its history. It\u2019s bold, beautiful and iconic!<\/p>\n<\/div>

Buy Face Paint<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span>Ugly \u2013 Anita Bhagwandas\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

In this deep dive into beauty, Anita is uncovering beauty stands and unmasking the structures that continue to support them. It\u2019s all about breaking free from limited beauty standards, about the pressure to \u2018look perfect\u2019 and more. Part memoir, part analysis, this book is a thought provoking and powerful dissection of the beauty industry and how our perception of beauty is formed\u2026 and how you can shift your own mindset into something more positive.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Buy Ugly<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

These books deserve a spot on your shelf. Have you read any? Or do you have a beauty book you swear by? Let us know in the comments below!<\/p>\n

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