For beauty lovers who are hoping for an escape into the pages of a new read, Summer 2016 offers the perfect opportunity to slip into a new cosmetics tome. Whether your area of interest is natural essential oils or glamorous celebrity makeup, look no further than our roundup of summertime’s must-read titles. Here are a few eye-opening and trendy reads to complete your collection of beauty books.

Get It!: A Beauty, Style, and Wellness Guide to Getting Your “It” Together by Jacqueline Laurita and Jené Luciani, BenBella Books: Written by The Real Housewives of New Jersey TV personality Jacqueline Laurita and fashion journalist Jené Luciani, this beauty guide claims to cover all the bases. Get It! focuses on the importance of self-care, with an emphasis on fitness and health. The book is also said to offer tips on skincare, makeup and hair, all focused around the busy, multi-tasking modern woman.

The Essential Guide to Essential Oils: The Secret to Vibrant Health and Beauty by Roberta Wilson, Avery: With essential oils gradually making a splash in the beauty world, this book hits the shelves just in time for summer skincare. Released on June 28, this self-described essential guide is penned by New Mexico-based herbalist and aromatherapist Roberta Wilson. The book looks at the history and healing effects of various oils, along with an explanation of oil-based treatments for hair and skin.

Don’t Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me by Paula Begoun and Bryan Barron, Beginning Press: Officially known as the Cosmetics Cop, beauty expert Paula Begoun is the founder of skincare solutions website Paula’s Choice. For the tenth edition of her signature book, Begoun has once again partnered with Paula’s Choice researcher Bryan Barron. This volume claims to investigate and review skincare and makeup buys from 100 brands, with supporting research on maintaining well-balanced skin.

Vintage Secrets: Hollywood Beauty by Laura Slater, Plexus Publishing: Written by editor and movie lover Laura Slater, Vintage Secrets brings readers into the elegant universe of vintage Hollywood beauty. Inspired by silver screen sirens like Rita Hayworth and Marilyn Monroe, the book features photographs as well as tips on achieving the looks. Whether you’re aiming for retro locks or sultry old Hollywood makeup, this beauty tome just may be your key to channeling your inner film star.

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