Throughout my career as a beauty editor, there have been moments that have truly defined my experience. One of the most notable was trying out my first luxury perfume that I had grown up seeing in my mother’s bathroom, and another tugged on the heartstrings because it tapped into literature, one of my great loves. I had been given a book on Black Hollywood beauty for my birthday while living just minutes from the sign and the studio back lots some of my favorite beauty icons had seen as they made history on the silver screen. Not only did I draw endless inspiration from the looks found on the book’s pages, but I also learned about each of these individuals who inspired my style.
From then on, I began to hunt for beauty coffee table books that I could proudly display in my home. In the three apartments I’ve had since 2020, I’ve showcased my favorite beauty books on the wood, marble, and glass coffee tables that captured each of my eras. I’ve even contributed to one by Who What Wear in celebration of our Beauty Awards. Wondering about the books I can’t stop gushing over? Keep scrolling to discover the 13 I would buy if I didn’t already have them in my collection or on my list for the next trip to the bookstore.
The Best Beauty Coffee Table Books, Listed
How I Chose
As with all of our buying guides at Who What Wear, we compile our edits based on original testing and expert recommendations. To round up the best beauty coffee table books on the market, I leaned on my background in beauty and literature as well as my firsthand experience with the book selection. As part of my research, I considered several factors, including presentation, expert contributions to the text, imagery, price point, and accessibility. I’m aware of how important these factors are for a wide range of preferences, so I made sure to list out all the helpful details. Of course, customer reviews were also kept in mind when creating this list.
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