5 inspiring skincare books to add to your reading list: from The Skinny Confidential’s Get the F*** Out of the Sun by Lauryn Evarts Bosstick to Let’s Face It by Rio Viera-Newton

Mar 15 , 2023

The Skinny Confidential’s Get the F*** Out of the Sun book outlines the ins and outs of skincare. Photo: @laurynbosstick/Instagram

Nowadays, we can find plenty of information about skincare and new beauty products on social media. You can just type in hashtags like #BeautyTips or #SkincareReviews to learn about what’s making waves. But when you want to dig a little deeper, there’s nothing like a good book for some valuable tips, guidance and suggestions to inspire changes in your daily skincare routine.

Whether you’re a beginner, looking for advice on a specific skin struggle, or simply want to learn more about formulations, there’s a book out there for you. So take notes and keep reading to uncover the best ones to add to your personal library if you’re a skincare junkie.

1. Let’s Face It by Rio Viera-Newton

Let’s Face It by Rio Viera-Newton. Photo: Handout

Reading this book is like getting advice from your skincare-obsessed best friend. Written by New York Magazine’s resident skincare fan Rio Viera-Newton, this start-where-you-are manual about the fundamental concepts of skincare can help you cut through the confusing and overwhelming skincare universe to find the best routine for your needs.

Rio Viera-Newton is a skincare and beauty writer at New York Magazine. Photo: Let’s Face It by Rio Viera-Newton

From understanding ingredients to building a routine catered to your skin type, tips on how to apply and layer products, and how to know if they’re working, this is a must-have if you’re looking to start with the basics.

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2. Skincare: The New Edit by Caroline Hirons

Skincare: The New Edit is written by The Sunday Times bestselling author Caroline Hirons. Photo: The New Edit by Caroline Hirons

Aesthetician, skinfluencer and industry expert Caroline Hirons has been sharing useful tips, techniques and insights about skincare on her blog since 2010.

Caroline Hirons is an aesthetician and skinfluencer. Photo: The New Edit by Caroline Hirons

In this book, she’s compiled the essentials to help you understand where to begin, how to assemble your routine, what ingredients to try, what to avoid at all costs and how to deal with different skin conditions, so you start your skin journey on the right foot. Written in her unique, straightforward, no-nonsense style, this book is the myth-busting, up-to-date bible your skincare routine has been waiting for.

3. Skincare Decoded by Victoria Fu and Gloria Lu

Skincare Decoded is the practical guide to getting flawless skin. Photo: Skincare Decoded by Victoria Fu and Gloria Lu

All those questions you have about skincare products answered in 240 pages of decoded information. Do you really need a 10-step routine? Is that viral moisturiser really worth it? Why does this need preservatives?

Victoria Fu and Gloria Lu are skincare specialists. Photo: Skincare Decoded by Victoria Fu and Gloria Lu

In this book, cosmetic chemists Victoria Fu and Gloria Lu – who’ve been deciphering ingredient lists on their Instagram account “Chemist Confessions” since 2017 – explain the science behind formulas and ingredients in an easy-to-understand way. You’ll get all you need to make informed decisions about your skin and the products you put in it. Divided into three sections, Skincare Decoded takes you through skincare fundamentals, a detailed manual on popular ingredients and how to properly build a routine in only four steps.

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4. Clean: The New Science of Skin by James Hamblin

James Hamblin uncovers his skincare secrets in this new book. Photo: Clean: The New Science of Skin by James Hamblin

If you want to learn more about why cleansing is such a foundation for healthy skin, then this is the book for you. In Clean: The New Science of Skin, preventive medicine doctor and former staff writer for The Atlantic James Hamblin takes you deep into the world of germ theory, the ways our hygiene practices affect our skin microbiome and what the word “clean” truly means in skincare.

James Hamblin is a former staff writer at The Atlantic. Photo: Handout

In this volume, Hamblin talks to dermatologists, microbiologists, allergists, immunologists, aestheticians, beauty enthusiasts and theologians to explore the science and culture of how we take care of our skin in this day and age.

5. The Skinny Confidential’s Get the F* Out of the Sun by Lauryn Evarts Bosstick**

The Skinny Confidential’s Get the F*** Out of the Sun by Lauryn Evarts Bosstick. Photo: @laurynbosstick/Instagram

Influencer, blogger and creative director Lauryn Evarts Bosstick doesn’t like to beat around the bush, and in this book, she absolutely doesn’t. In Get the F*** Out of the Sun, Bosstick shares the best hacks from skincare experts, celebs, influencers, aestheticians and founders in a straightforward and fun way.

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Lauryn Evarts Bosstick is an influencer and creative director. Photo: @laurynbosstick/Instagram

It’s a great choice if you’re looking to quickly and easily learn about multiple insights and get product recommendations from those within the industry, while highlighting why staying away from sun exposure is vital to getting any skincare product to work.

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While social media is filled with viral skincare tips and fads, sometimes the best way to learn about beauty regimes is by deep diving into a book written by the experts themselves
Skincare Decoded by cosmetic chemists Victoria Fu and Gloria Lu answers all your scientific questions, while Clean: The New Science of Skin is written by preventive medicine doctor James Hamblin