Top Beauty Tomes Beauty Enthusiasts Should Read Now

Friday, April 16, 2021



French Beauty 
The French Beauty Solution: Time-Tested Secrets to Look and Feel Beautiful Inside and Out
By Mathilde Thomas
Much like her brand philosophy, Mathilde Thomas, cofounder of Caudalie, has taken the same natural-focused, simple approach to beauty itself. This wonderful tome details a wealth of beauty gems and secrets acquired during her upbringing in rustic France along with expert commentary and knowledge on the science of skincare. To Thomas, beauty doesn't require harsh tactics or ingredients but rather highlights healthier alternatives and practices to achieving a youthful, radiant appearance. A wonderful reflection of unique experiences. readers are treated to the presentation of beauty through both the European and American lens and ways we can jumpstart our health the French way. 




Ageless Beauty the French Way: Secrets from Three Generations of French Beauty Editors
By Clémence von Mueffling
A truly special guide, Ageless Beauty the French Way is a unique comprehensive French beauty manual revealing the greatest secrets, tips, practices and more by three generations of French beauty experts. If you've ever wondered about French women's luxurious lifestyle customs or their effortless approach to beauty, the pages of this book are filled with details that reveal just that and more. From skin and hair to their signature makeup aesthetic and far more, Clémence von Mueffling along with her chic mother and grandmother have spilled their top professional secrets and classic beauty traditions on the pages of this beauty treasure. 




Cosmetics Connoisseurs 
The Makeup of a Confident Woman: The Science of Beauty, the Gift of Time, and the Power of Putting Your Best Face Forward
By Trish McEvoy
A true powerhouse in the beauty industry, Trish McEvoy's extraordinarily successful international beauty brand and teachings has made her a recognized global cosmetics authority. With vast knowledge in all aspects of beauty, McEvoy penned her best beauty practices in one title which serves as both a how-to guide and an empowering text concentrating on the beauty and power within. 




Face Paint: The Story of Makeup
By Lisa Eldridge
lustrous career creating beauty looks for some of the most recognized starlets in Hollywood, Lisa Eldridge still has time to film engaging content for her wildly popular Youtube channel. An expert in her field, Eldridge has as a vast knowledge of the history of beauty which brings an insightful and interesting perspective to her book. Within, readers are taken on a lovely journey of the evolution of beauty where its colorful history is beautifully explained along with exciting modern makeup practices. 



Thorough Works From the Experts
Perfumes: The A-Z Guide
By Luca Turin & Tania Sanchez
A tome devoted to all things fragrance, Luca Turin and Tania Sanchez penned a hefty guide which not only explores renowned perfumes but invites readers behind the curtain of the fragrance world through engaging essays. Along with their favorites, readers are given an informative peek at how memorable blends are formulated, the aromatic ingredients of which they're made and interesting historical influences. 




Great Skin - Secrets the Beauty Industry Doesn't Tell You 
by Ingeborg Van Lotringen
Straight from a seasoned professional, Ingeborg van Lotringen penned this informative tome which details all the best industry secrets often kept under wraps while teaching her readers tried and true methods to achieve great skin. A must-read for all, this helpful book helps readers understand skin and how to choose skincare for their unique needs in an clean and  intriguing fashion. 




An Atlas of Natural Beauty: Botanical Ingredients for Retaining and Enhancing Beauty
By Victoire de Taillac
Along with its beautiful illustrations, this stunning work from L'Officine Universelle Buly, an iconic Parsisian apothecary, analyzes the allure of natural beauty with sophistication. Emphasizing the importance of natural-focused beauty and self-care concepts through Buly's unique aesthetic, this stunning atlas details useful recipes and effective techniques to enhance one's beauty naturally. Having had the opportunity to globally grow this iconic beauty institution in various cities, the authors pulled from their worldly travels and have compiled their best beauty methods, techniques and quality ingredient knowledge from their worldly travels in this comprehensive book. 



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