Korean Beauty Secrets: A Practical Guide to Cutting-Edge Skincare & Makeup

Before I confuse everyone, this is Tracy Teel (Finesse Writing and Editing), not Roy. I purchased this incredible book using my husband's account (and I want the review to show that this was, indeed, an Amazon Verified Purchase). Now ... on to the good stuff.While a newbie when it comes to K-beauty, I've been a skincare devotee since I was 20. Now, as 50 comes knocking at my door, I continue to have great skin and that's due to my ongoing commitment to all things beauty. Since I write for a variety of beauty industry clients, I've been learning about Korean skincare for about a year ... but I still felt a little uneducated. Then, I found the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow: Kerry and Coco's book. Ahhhh. Do you hear the angels? This compilation is the textbook you need with the personality that keeps you coming back for more.As an editor, I know that content development and style are key to keeping readers engaged. These ladies are pros! I read the first 72 pages in one sitting, and the next 82 the following morning. Since finishing it, I've opened it at least once every day to either refresh my memory or to look something up. Yes, it's that good. I'm placing an order for a second copy now because I want one by my bedside and another on my desk. I can't tell you how useful this book is. You simply must buy a copy for yourself. And by "buy," I mean "get the hardback."Aside from its engaging information, detailed research, and incredibly friendly style, it's utterly gorgeous ... and it lays flat when opened! I'm a book lover, and that quality alone pleases me endlessly. This is simply a must-have, must-read, must-share compilation of joy. Thank you, ladies. I can tell that this was a labor of love. Bravo!

(This is Phillip's wife--I purchased this book under his prime account.)First of all, I don't care if you're new to Korean Beauty or a seasoned pro, this meticulously researched book is packed with knowledge. If it's not learning about the culture that created k-beauty, it's the informative and scientifically proven results of each ingredient discussed in an engaging way that keeps you turning the pages. The pictures are gorgeous, the models are stunning and you really get a sense of what a k-beauty regime can do for your face. It's a great primer for the clueless first timer--it will help you to decide what products to try first and how to set your routine. For someone like me who has been using a successful routine for a couple of years, it really gives me an idea of products I might want to try to tweak my routine.I'm 40, never had a set skincare routine until about two years ago. I still broke out regularly like I was in junior high, and the hyperpigmentation was overwhelming and my face was very red. After regularly using the products I started to experience the best skin of my life. I wish I had known about this years ago. The redness is gone from my face, and I can wear my bare skin with a flick of mascara and feel completely confident running about town. My skin actually glows now! If it weren't for Kerry Thompson and Coco Parks education, I'd be a mess. I can't thank them enough for setting me on this path of beautiful, natural skin!

Let me start off by saying that I'm no beauty expert. I didn't even decide that it was fun to wear dresses until I was in my thirties. I went through a phase where I was in a rock band and wore costumes and sparkly makeup for a while, but then I settled down and popped out a kid who is now just over a year old. The most grooming I do these days is throwing my hair in a ponytail. I have been blessed with fairly normal non-reactive skin so I never really thought about my skin much. My skin care "routine" consisted of washing my face with bar soap in the shower, and then slathering it in a moisturizer with SPF in it, and I never even considered that there was anything else to be done. Not only am I not a beauty person, I also am not a book reviewer. As presidential candidates love to claim, I'm an "outsider". I think this background kind of makes me an awesome reviewer for a book like this.I got this book last Friday from a friend and finished it the same weekend (which is amazingly fast for me... did I mention I have a baby?). It really opened my eyes to a whole new world. As the book tells you, you do not have to buy a bunch of high-priced Korean products to create a "Korean-style" skin care routine. I decided to start my routine by purchasing some American drugstore brands. I used the book to determine what kind of skin I have (normal, but SOOOO DEHYDRATED) and to figure out what types of ingredients to look for. The books beautifully lists out what the ingredients that you find in skincare actually do for you... I was able to pop into Walgreens and find 4 products, totaling less than $30, that have the humectants I need to start a routine, and it has already made such an amazing difference.My face is so smooth and soft, my nose pores look noticeably smaller, and it has only been three days since I started. My skin feels just so JUICY!! I'm going to look into some of the Korean products from the book and from the blogs that the book turned me on to (the Whamisa organic fermented flower toner stuff sounds so delicious) when my current supplies start running low.I am just in awe that I've been overlooking my largest organ for this long, and I'm ready for the future of age-defying, moisturizing, CARING for my skin in a natural way.Also, I never expected a beauty book to be funny, but there are lines in it that made me laugh out loud. The authors are knowledgeable and clever, the chapters are organized perfectly, the photos are gorgeous, the design is flawless... I can't think of anything negative to say about it. Whether you're a person engaged in a longstanding love affair with K-beauty, or if you're a K-noob like me, this book is going to be right up your alley!

This book is amazing! I enjoyed learning so much about Korean skincare. I never imagined there was so much involved. This book provides so much information as well as actual skincare routines from bloggers with different skin types. The Korean makeup examples were nice to see as well. This a book worth investing in. One thing worth mentioning, is that the book I received was damaged with dark lines on the cover.

This is a beautiful and detailed guide to Korean beauty and skincare philosophy and products. Gorgeous photographs, and I loved the chapter with different skincare routines from various bloggers. I was also glad to see men represented in the book, both as models and in the skincare routine section.

Although make-up books are in no short supply, it was a welcome change to find such a comprehensive and well structured book suitable for newcomers to the world of Korean beauty, straight through to die hard K-beauty aficionados. Breaking down specific products, routines, ingredients and looks, this book is a brilliant foundation to have in your arsenal. I especially have to commend the attention to detail that went into providing stockists info, as sourcing products can be one of the trickiest aspects of navigating K-beauty!

I absolutely love this book! It's cram packed with beauty ideas and information that I will use for the rest of my life! I can honestly say I'm using the advice given to me in this book and iv noticed a massive improvement in my skin after only a few weeks!!! Highly recommend!

Really great book explains everything use the product from the book, its one of the best read and is great for problem skin.

A great guide into Korean skincare and useful product guides. I've bought a lot of Korean skincare products after reading this and am delighted with the improvements in my skin!

Excellent book on Korean Beauty.