The beauty of color : the ultimate beauty guide for skin of color
by Iman

Outlines a program of skin care and makeup for women of color, drawing on the author's experience as a supermodel and founder of a top cosmetics line to explain how to tailor a beauty regimen in accordance with a woman's particular skin tone and type. 

Believe it : How to Go from Underestimated to Unstoppable
by Jamie Kern Lima

Shares the wild but true story of how a once struggling waitress turned her against-the-grain idea into an international bestselling sensation, eventually selling the company for over a billion dollars and becoming the first female CEO of a brand in L'Oreal's 100+ year history. Faced with self-doubt, body-doubt, God-doubt, Jamie reveals how she almost didn't make it, how she learned to trust herself, and the powerful lessons you, too, can use to go from underestimated to unstoppable.

Clean : the new science of skin
by James Hamblin

The things we do every day to keep ourselves clean can have surprising and unintended effects, as this entertaining introduction to the new science of skin microbes and probiotics reveals Keeping skin healthy is a booming industry, and yet it seems likea lmost no one agrees on what actually works. What one person says is vital another says is toxic. We have not cured acne or eczema, allergies keep getting worse, and autoimmune conditions are becoming increasingly common. In Clean, doctor and journalist James Hamblin explores how we got here, examining the science and culture of how we care for our skin today. Lucid, accessible, and deeply researched, Clean explores the ongoing, radical change in the way we think about our skin, introducing readers to the emerging science that will be at the forefront of health and wellness conversations in coming years.

Face paint : the story of makeup
by Lisa Eldridge

Reveals the entire history of the art form of makeup, from Egyptian and Classical times up through the Victorian age and Golden Era of Hollywood, and also surveys the cutting-edge makeup science of today and tomorrow. 

Flawless : lessons in looks and culture from the K-beauty capital
by Elise Hu

An audacious journalistic exploration of the present and future of beauty through the lens of South Korea's booming "K-beauty" industry and the culture it promotes.

The French beauty solution : time-tested secrets to look and feel beautiful inside and out
by Mathilde Thomas

The co-founder of the Caudalíe skin-care line outlines natural French beauty secrets for promoting a younger and healthier appearance, including strategies ranging from tapping the detoxing properties of grapes to using honey as a face wash. 

Glossy : ambition, beauty, and the inside story of Emily Weiss's Glossier
by Marisa Meltzer

The bombshell expos that reveals-for the first time-exactly what happened at Glossier, one of America's hottest and most consequential startups, and dives deep into the enigmatic, visionary woman responsible for it all. Called "one of the most disruptive brands in beauty" by Forbes, Glossier revolutionized the beauty industry with its sophisticated branding and unique approach to influencer marketing, almost-instantly making the company a juggernaut with rabid fans lining up for a chance to buy its coveted products. It also taught a generation of business leaders how to talk to Millennial and Gen Z customers and build a cult following online. At the center of the story lies Emily Weiss, the elusive former Teen Vogue "superintern" on the reality show The Hills turned Into the Gloss beauty blogger who had the vision, guts, and searing ambition needed to launch Glossier.  In Glossy, journalist and author Marisa Meltzer combines in-depth interviews with former Glossier employees, investors, and Weiss herself to bring you inside the walls of this fascinating and secretive company. From fundraising to product launches and unconventional hiring practices, Meltzer exposes the inner workings of Glossier's culture, culminating in the story of Weiss herself. The Devil Wears Prada for the Bad Blood generation, Glossy is a gripping portrait of not just one of the most important business leaders of her generation, but also a chronicle of an era.

Lazy perfection : the art of looking great without really trying
by Jenny Patinkin

The makeup artist presents a plan for creating a beauty routine that is simple, involving minimal steps for applying makeup, choosing outfits, and styling hair.

Madam C. J. Walker's gospel of giving : black women's philanthropy during Jim Crow
by Tyrone McKinley Freeman

Founder of a beauty empire, Madam C. J. Walker was celebrated as America's first self-made female millionaire in the early 1900s. Known as a leading African American entrepreneur, Walker was also devoted to an activist philanthropy aimed at empowering African Americans and challenging the injustices inflicted by Jim Crow. Tyrone McKinley Freeman's biography highlights how giving shaped Walker's life before and after she became wealthy. Poor and widowed when she arrived in St. Louis in her twenties, Walker found mentorship among black churchgoers and working black women. Her adoption of faith, racial uplift, education, and self-help soon informed her dedication to assisting black women's entrepreneurship, financial independence, and activism. Walker embedded her philanthropy in how she grew her business, forged alliances with groups like the National Association of Colored Women, funded schools and social service agencies led by African American women, and enlisted her company's sales agents in local charity and advocacy work. Illuminating and dramatic, Madam C. J. Walker's Gospel of Giving broadens our understanding of black women's charitable giving and establishes Walker as a foremother of African American philanthropy.

Made up : how the beauty industry manipulates consumers, preys on women's insecurities, and promotes unattainable beauty standards
by Martha Laham

Made Up: How the Beauty Industry Manipulates Consumers, Preys on Women's Insecurities, and Promotes Unattainable Beauty Standards takes a hard look at the multibillion-dollar beauty industry, which promotes unrealistic beauty standards, perpetuates gender stereotypes, and uses sexual objectification to sell products. 

Organic Beauty : An Illustrated Guide to Making Your Own Skincare
by Maru Godas

Harness the best of nature by making your own organic, natural skincare. Maru Godas celebrates nature and self-care in this beautifully illustrated guide. Decide what goes on your skin while loving both yourself and the planet. Conscious care: learn about how the different properties of the products we use can affect our bodies. Natural ingredients: discover the benefits that organic, plant-derived products can have on our skin. Recipes: make masks, scrubs, balms, butters, hair lotions and all kinds of natural skincare by following beautiful and detailed step-by-step instructions.

The ugly history of beautiful things : essays on desire and consumption
by Katy Kelleher

In these deeply researched essays, a Paris Review contributor blends science, history, and memoir to explore human obsession with gorgeous things, exposing the fraught histories of makeup, silk, jewels, perfume, and other objects, helping readers to ethically partake in the beauty of the world around them.

Your beauty mark : the ultimate guide to eccentric glamour
by Dita Von Teese

The Queen of the New Burlesque shares the beauty secrets that have earned her a frequent spot on international best dressed lists and high-profile fashion show rosters, taking readers through every step of her many signature looks.