Skincare Decoded : The Practical Guide to Beautiful Skin

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.

Victoria Fu and Gloria Lu both worked as skincare chemists at one of the world’s largest beauty companies until they left to form Chemist Confessions, an extremely popular blog, podcast, and product line that educates regular people about skincare and science.