The Beauty of Success: Start, Grow, and Accelerate Your Brand
Kendra Bracken-Ferguson

Three-time founder and CEO of BrainTrust is putting her experience and expertise into written form to help empower the next generation of brand owners. With a focus on community, mentorship, capital, and education, the publication is not only a helpful toolkit, but book tour events (and a “Success”-engraved personalized necklace sold at said events) across the US held in honor of its publication helped raise funds for BrainTrust Founders Studio.

The Natural Skin Care Recipe Book: Get that Glowing Look with Homemade Beauty Products Made from Nontoxic, Eco-Friendly Ingredients
Kate Jones

As the founder of online editorial platform My Plastic-Free Home and owner of The Natural Living Shop, Jones has a profound passion for DIY and eco-friendly skincare. In this publication, she provides easy-to-recreate recipes for a full skincare regimen, using everyday ingredients like jojoba oil and cocoa butter. Examples include a calming oat face mask and herbal-infused bath salts.

Glowography: A Practical Guide to New Make-Up
Dominic Skinner

As co-host of MUA reality television series Glow Up and Global Senior Artist at MAC Cosmetics, Dominic Skinner is a makeup master. Now the creative mind is sharing his insights from decades in the beauty industry with readers. With a “break the rules, go wild, and stick a finger up at convention” philosophy, Skinner provides an artistic groundwork for engaging with the medium of makeup in a new way. Split up into three segments of experimentation, creation, and finesse, Glowography includes challenges like creating a candy wrapper–inspired look, theory on color, symmetry, and balance, as well as MUA tips and tricks to ignite (or reignite) a passion for the craft.

Beauty of the Beast
Emily Schubert
Edited by Claire Marie Healy

An esteemed name in the industry, makeup artist Emily Schubert has worked with visionary musician Sophie, former president Bill Clinton, and the New York City Ballet, to list a few examples. Aiming to bring her expertise to life in an accessible format, Beauty of the Beast features photo tutorials and short essays on looks ranging from beauty makeup to special effects, covering topics such as color theory and aging effects for hands and nails.

The Story of Perfume: A Lavishly Illustrated Guide
Élisabeth de Feydeau

When it comes to the history of fragrance, de Feydeau is a well of knowledge, holding a PhD in the history of perfume from the University of Paris-Sorbonne, acting as a teacher at Versailles School of Perfumers, and culturally advising luxury brands like Chanel and Guerlain. In The Story of Perfume, she dives into the evolution of the fragrance industry, from its ancient beginnings to the booming industry today, exploring the names and stories behind some of the most iconic and bestselling fragrance releases.