In between Sephora or beauty counter hallways, you have probably seen these beauty brands: Laneige, Amore Pacific, Innisfree, Tony Moly, or Sulhwasoo. Korean beauty is beloved for skincare products with natural ingredients to get the glass skin or glowing skin. K-beauty is getting bigger and bigger as you have never seen before.

In recent years, Korea has been in the emerging spotlight in the fashion and beauty industries. You have probably heard, or already an aficionado of, the Korean beauty trend. As a Korean and professional in fashion and beauty, it is delightful to see Korea is extending its realm of influence in these markets like never before. From a profoundly moving novel to the A-to-Z guide on Korean beauty, here is the list of books that you should read to learn more about the history and culture. 

The Korean Skincare Bible: The ultimate guide to K-beauty secrets by Lilin Yang, Leah Ganse, and Sara Jimenez

Are you new to the world of Korean beauty but do not know where to start? This book got you covered; it is a guide to the ultimate Korean beauty lifestyle and ritual. With the detailed step-by-step guide, the book will help you create your own skincare routine that perfectly matches your skin type. The authors will give you a direct and straightforward guideline from the history, products, routine, don’ts, trends, and other tips.

The Little Book of Skin Care: Korean Beauty Secrets for Healthy, Glowing Skin by Charlotte Cho

Written by Charlotte Cho, the founder of the Korean beauty brand Soko Glam, the book shares expert know-how on how to achieve the popular K-beauty look. Cho breaks down what Korean beauty means and shows the readers how to achieve glowing skin with Korean-approved beauty techniques. This book will give you a virtual tour of the Korean beauty culture and reveal all the secrets from models, editors, actresses, and experts.

Korean Beauty Secrets: A Practical Guide to Cutting-Edge Skincare & Makeup By Kerry Thompson & Coco Park

Thompson and Park, the former bloggers of the popular beauty blogs of Skin & Tonics and The Beauty Wolf, joined forces to write this book. This book is not only for the novices in the Korean beauty world but also for the people who are new to beauty products. Skin & Tonics is Thompson’s blog that has insightful tips and reviews that are backed up by scientific results with a focus on Korean beauty products. Thompson is one of the early adopters of the Korean beauty philosophy in the United States as a blogger, and she grew her passion for the Asian skincare philosophies. Park is a writer, artist, and journalist who created the influential beauty blog called The Beauty Wolf. Her blog is filled with stories of Korean art, makeup, and skincare products. 

This book will teach you how to correctly assess your skin type, create a skincare regime, and get the right products. Featuring both skincare and makeup guides, these two authors will enlighten you with the Korean skincare routine, products, tutorials, and beauty culture.