The basics of beauty. Learn what ingredients from makeup to moisturizers do what. Also the essentials on what to avoid. This book may bit a bit outdated for some newer products but it's more comprehensive and intelligent than the average book on 'beauty'. Trust me I have read so many to stay on top of my game for my job. This book will help know how toavoid the flashy/expensive fillers and pick the best products/ingredients. It's also full of recipes for homemade facials and hair treatments. Worth owning let alone reading.