Published to coincide with "Allure" magazine's 15th anniversary, the editor-in-chief shares the best tips, tricks, and secrets she has acquired on the job.
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Erase myths like "dabbing toothpaste on a zit will make it disappear." Remember that face cream, once opened, has only six months to live. It's this type of credible, proven information--and dozens of other tidbits--that'll make anyone's eyes open wide, not shut. From the editorial brains of Allure magazine and its editor in chief, Linda Wells, this candid, no-holds-barred book provides data in an easy-to-digest manner--provocative headlines ("Tricks of the Trade," "Beauty Myths"), 1 commandment for each of 10 chapters, three- to five-step how-tos for basic beauty chores (for instance salon waxing or shaving)--in short, a practical treasure trove from experts. Every page, in fact, should elicit a surprised look, an ah-ha. Antiperspirants do not cause cancer--or Alzheimer's. Shape nails in "squoval" fashion (squared-off ovals). And long hair should not extend past breasts. Skin, facial, and whole-body advice for any age. Barbara Jacobs
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
About the Author
Linda Wells is the founding editor-in-chief of Allure. She began her journalism career at Vogue before joining the New York Times, where she was the beauty and food editor. Her work has helped redefine the once highly traditional genre of women's magazines.
Allure is the only magazine dedicated to beauty. The award-winning Conde Nast magazine has been widely recognized for its intelligent, groundbreaking coverage of beauty. Their circulation is over 1 million.
Allure is the only magazine dedicated to beauty. The award-winning Conde Nast magazine has been widely recognized for its intelligent, groundbreaking coverage of beauty. Their circulation is over 1 million.
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99 of 105 people found the following review helpful
By tme
Format:Hardcover
If I could give this book NO stars, I would. I feel so gypped -- this has NO new information unless you are an absolute beginner. Even my 14 year old daughter couldn't believe how remedial this book is. There are NO secrets or inside information here about the beauty industry, or a collection of beauty editors' favorite products and little known miracle workers, which was what I thought I was getting. Instead I get stupid stuff like: exfoliation is good for the skin!, dilute heavy foundation with a little bit of moisturizer! Deep conditioning your hair once a week really helps! Don't pop your pimples! Tip your stylist 15%!
I'm serious, this is about as detailed as this book gets -- they don't mention ANY product names or lines, so please don't waste your money and get this book. I agree with an earlier poster who said this is a complete waste of time, and I have to wonder at reviewers who gave this a good review. I don't get it.
I'm serious, this is about as detailed as this book gets -- they don't mention ANY product names or lines, so please don't waste your money and get this book. I agree with an earlier poster who said this is a complete waste of time, and I have to wonder at reviewers who gave this a good review. I don't get it.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By Joan Reynlds
Format:Hardcover
I don't know what I was expecting from Linda Wells' book. I think I must have been execting (hoping, more like) that it would be full of arcane makeup application techniques. After all, Linda Wells is the beauty editor of "Allure" the magazine that promoties itself as "the beauty expert." If anyone who should know magical makeup application techniques, she should. She has had the opportunity to see many fine makeup artists at work (Bobbi Brown and the late Kevyn Aucoin to name a couple.) Having raised my expections high, they weren't met.
What the book does deliver is solid, basic advice on makeup and hair and a lot of pretty pictures.
The recommendations for color choices are accurate and useful. Many women will be able to relate to Ms. Wells' affinity for a natural look. All things considered, this book is more helpful than most of it's kind. It would definately be of most use to newcomers to the world of makeup. There isn't much here that someone experienced with makeup wouldn't know.
The photographs in the book are beautiful. Previous reviewers point out that the models in the book are all young and mostly white. This is true. Most books on makeup and hair have some tips for women of color and older (meaning over the age of thirty) women. To me, this lack of diversity in this book's models is a real shortcoming.
I would recommend this book to a teen-ager, early twenty-something who doesn't know much about makeup, or to someone who just likes pretty picture.
What the book does deliver is solid, basic advice on makeup and hair and a lot of pretty pictures.
The recommendations for color choices are accurate and useful. Many women will be able to relate to Ms. Wells' affinity for a natural look. All things considered, this book is more helpful than most of it's kind. It would definately be of most use to newcomers to the world of makeup. There isn't much here that someone experienced with makeup wouldn't know.
The photographs in the book are beautiful. Previous reviewers point out that the models in the book are all young and mostly white. This is true. Most books on makeup and hair have some tips for women of color and older (meaning over the age of thirty) women. To me, this lack of diversity in this book's models is a real shortcoming.
I would recommend this book to a teen-ager, early twenty-something who doesn't know much about makeup, or to someone who just likes pretty picture.
23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By Dizziey
Format:Hardcover
In "Allure: Confessions of a Beauty Editor," Linda Wells, the editor of Allure, provided beauty tips for skincare, makeup, and hair. Not having read the reviews, I had intiailly thought it was a book about the life of an editor in a beauty magazine, sort of like the other "confessions of a..." books. I was quite disappointed with this book as Linda Wells offered nothing new here, especially for readers who read fashion and beauty magazines. There were a few useful tips here and there but as a whole, it wasn't anything you have not heard of. It definitely did not justify the retail price of $24.99. If you would like to purchase this book, I suggests that you get it from the library or at the very least browse through it from a bookstore to see if it would really be worth your money.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The one star is for the pretty cover because after you open the book it's downhill. This book contains nothing but beauty practices that even a teenager already knows. It really is a total waste of money. If you want a really informative book, read Total Beauty, which is filled with research on skin care, makeup application and product ratings.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By R. Lynn
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you don't like reading beauty magazines every month, this book might be for you. Minus the product promotions, it tells you how to cleanse and moisturize your face and apply make-up properly. If you do read beauty magazines regularly, there is nothing new here, and if you like learning about new products, you may want to keep your magazine subscriptions instead of buying the book. The title "Confessions" is misleading because it makes it sound as though we are going to learn some new and startling information that we would never have learned from a magazine, and that's simply not the case. That said, the information in the book is solid if you're tired of reading the product hype and flipping through page after page of advertisements to get to the next article in a magazine.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I am both an Allure subscriber, and a voracious acquirer/collector/consumer of all things health and beauty. Yes, some of the information in this book is basic, but it's actually quite nice to have it all compiled in one place. Having the full complement of information in a single book is a real boon for those of us who endlessly tear out magazine pages in an effort to organize the plethora of information out there.
The information in the book is presented objectively and in a reader-friendly format. I love the "top ten" lists and the casual language/illustrations. It's nice to know that beauty editors have both Oil of Olay and La Mer in their make-up bags.
This is not a book for beauty snobs, but is definitely a bible for the humble and curious beauty consumer.
The information in the book is presented objectively and in a reader-friendly format. I love the "top ten" lists and the casual language/illustrations. It's nice to know that beauty editors have both Oil of Olay and La Mer in their make-up bags.
This is not a book for beauty snobs, but is definitely a bible for the humble and curious beauty consumer.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good tips
This book had some great tips. I was especially glad I learned the combination of skin care products I was using was counterproductive. That alone will save me some money.
Published 4 months ago by Stephanie Fernandez
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it!
I love this book! I am very new to the beauty world (makeup)... I knew a lot about skin care from the trainings I got at the store I used to work at... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Paulline
3.0 out of 5 stars
Allure Editor
If you are use to reading up on make-up and skin care etc...
This book will just sound like a repeat to you.
But if you are a new comer to this you will learn alot.
This book will just sound like a repeat to you.
But if you are a new comer to this you will learn alot.
Published on November 12, 2010 by J. Enger
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved this book!
Loved this book! I bought it on spec, not really knowing what I was getting, but found it to be interesting and well written. Shipping was quick and price was a steal!
Published on October 14, 2010 by HisNoble1
4.0 out of 5 stars
love this one
I've loved this book expecially for the first part that is about skin routine, the different types of products to use for the different types of skin and so on! Read more
Published on October 2, 2009 by Laura Sala
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not Good
Save your money. No tips, advise or information shared. These books are getting really lame.
Published on March 27, 2009 by Trudy Erickson
5.0 out of 5 stars
beauty tips for beginner
A collection of classic beauty tips. Include useful tips such as "don't combine vitamin C with retinol product", "push cuticles back after shower", etc.
Published on March 7, 2009 by I. Isabel
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not really confessions, but more beauty tips
I love Allure magazine and finally decided to pick this up. Right off the bat I knew it was a lot of material taken right from the magazine, art and tips. Read more
Published on October 2, 2008 by Basbenee
3.0 out of 5 stars
Slightly extended Allure content - emphasis on slightly...
I purchased this book even after I had read the reviews here so I knew what I was getting into... As an Allure fan I couldn't help myself - I love Linda Wells' editorials and I... Read more
Published on September 4, 2008 by mvg
5.0 out of 5 stars
so wonderful
This book covers everything from colored lips to spa trips and has lots of gorgeous pictures so as not as to bore or confuse you. I also liked the personality of the text. Read more
Published on January 12, 2008 by Diane Johnson
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