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Weldon Owen

Skincare Decoded: Revised and Expanded: The Practical Guide to Beautiful Skin

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This revised and expanded edition has been updated with the latest information, and has all-new sections on suncreen, eye treatments, and more. Do you really need a ten-step skincare regimen? Is that $100 eye cream worth it? What the heck are “actives” anyway? In this book, two professional chemists and beauty industry insiders tell all. “Victoria and Gloria have been a go-to resource for us over the years, and this book perfectly captures their skincare expertise. What a fun, smart read for beauty junkies and novices alike!” —BRITTANY BURHOP FALLON, Beauty Director of NewBeauty Magazine BEAUTIFUL SKIN MADE SIMPLE.(WITHOUT SPENDING A FORTUNE!) How do I even build a skincare routine?Sunscreen makes me look like a greasy mime; do I really have to wear it every day?Is a ten-step beauty regimen necessary for beautiful skin?Is a $600 serum better than a $50 one? Skincare experts Victoria Fu and Gloria Lu are fed up with all the overwhelming and confusing information out there. In this practical, hands-on guide, they break down and clarify three essential areas: THE FUNDAMENTALS: Master the holy trinity of cleanse, moisturize, and sunscreen. TREATMENTS: Which antiaging ingredients should you actually be using? ROUTINES: Building the perfect routine for your skin type and quirks. This isn’t just another self-proclaimed skincare bible. The chemists also explain the biology behind how skincare ingredients work for your skin, share their industry insider hacks, and answer your FAQs. This revised and expanded edition has been updated with the latest industry information, and has as all-new sections on sunscreen, eye treatments, and more. Whether you’re a complete newbie or a skincare nerd, this book will help you decode ingredient labels and teach you how to build the perfect, personalized routine for healthy, beautiful skin. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Weldon Owen


Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 10, 2024


Edition ‏ : ‎ Expanded


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 240 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 888674241A


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 11


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.8 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 1 x 8.5 inches


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    • Excellent reference that encourages you to understand your skin and the skincare industry!
This book is packed with information and yet easy to read. Each chapter is clearly laid out, delves in detail both informative and entertaining (see diagram: skin cells with parachutes!), then reviews what you’ve just read with a summarizing page and a personal take from each of the authors (further emphasizing their point that every individual’s approach to skincare is unique). I enjoyed how all of the lists, pictures, and tables emphasized the key points per section and helped me retain the information. Not only that, the chemists are aware of how the skincare industry markets their products, and help explain what you should look for in ingredients lists or packaging formats, in order to judge actual efficacy vs just marketing. For example, I knew before reading this book that vitamin C is a good addition to my skincare regimen and just looked for “vitamin C serums” when shopping - little did I know that there is a whole host of vitamin C derivatives that have different benefits (and in one case as the authors put it bluntly, “Kinda useless”). Their honest take extends to trends that are in vogue, too - just when I casually remembered a post from social media of someone touting a product or skincare tool, sure enough I found a blurb explaining what it was designed for, followed by guidance and recommendations. Basically, this book makes you want to understand what you’re doing to your face and do better! I found myself grabbing the products in my skincare regimen to compare the ingredient list against the explanations in the chapters to understand what and why things are in there. I was also inspired to improve my moisturizing regimen and be more conscious to adjust it when I’ve been doing the same thing every day - with the days getting hotter and drier, I should probably look to introduce some emollients in my moisturizing step. I can keep going back to this book as a reference when I want to tackle a problem with my skin or try something new to improve my anti-aging regimen. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2021 by Angela C
    • THE BEST BEGINNERS BOOK!
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I love everything about the education strategy in this book. From the pictures detailing how the skin works and what it needs to the humor behind explaining every topic. This book is a masterpiece which anyone interested in understanding a bit more about their skin, skin care world and overall understanding on marketing codes to up-sale you products that have no true benefits or education to your own specific skin needs well this is the book you need to read! As a person who struggled with hormonal/ after pregnancy acne as a young mom I highly recommend this book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2022 by Jenniffer Mejia
    • Best skincare book out there
If you want to learn the nitty gritty details of ingredients, skin science, and skin concerns, this is the book for you. This is great for both beginners and experts. This book breaks down types of skincare products and common (and even uncommon) actives into detail along with information on how to to best utilize them. The information is accurate and up to date. I highly recommend it! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2024 by Gigi
    • Love!
Format: Hardcover
Super helpful for beginner estheticians
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2025 by Maddy
    • Good Content. Damaged Cover.
Format: Hardcover
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Review Image by Nat
The media could not be loaded. I bought this as a gift and the content seems great compared to all the other books I considered buying, but the cover was damaged.
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2025 by Nat
    • So helpful to organize your thinking in this overwhelming space
Format: Hardcover
I was overwhelmed with all the online information and this book really helped me understand the categories of products, what ingredients are proven to work, and what to look for. I'm sure I've saved myself a lot of "trial and error" money by reading this book. And now I'm a better consumer of media as well, because I have a basic knowledge of what they are talking about. I can decide if I'm leaning something new or just being promoted a product. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2026 by Amazon Customer
    • Great read for skincare professionals, and consumers!
This is a must read for anyone interested in skincare, but especially estheticians! I plan to use this as a tool for helping my clients understand what's in their products, and the importance of their ingredients. Nowadays it can be super overwhelming for people to shop for skincare. People don't understand the label, or theres conflicting information out there regarding an ingredient, or product, so this book will act as my partner in debunking false claims, and truly understanding what's in our products and why they are needed! Thank you for writing such an easy read, and quality content! Can't wait to let my Esthetician friends know about this book! :) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2021 by Palindroman
    • Super helpful guide
As someone who is relatively new to the skincare world, this book has been an absolute lifesaver in terms of helping me understand different products to build my routine and avoid pitfalls. It gets into the science without being boring or too complicated to understand. I love the pictures and tables that compare different ingredients and the fun facts along the way! This is truly a must have for anyone trying to better understand skincare. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2021 by CT

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