- Hardcover: 192 pages
- Publisher: Bulfinch; 1 edition (Oct 2 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 082125779X
- ISBN-13: 978-0821257791
- Product Dimensions: 20 x 2.2 x 26.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 975 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #288,224 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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
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Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
Book Description
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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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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By TeensReadToo.com "Jennifer Wardrip" (Central Illinois) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Allure: Confessions of a Beauty Editor (Hardcover)
Linda Wells, the founder and editor-in-chief of Allure magazine, has put together a book filled with the best beauty secrets, tips, and tricks that she's come across since the magazine's launch fifteen years ago. Although Allure isn't an actual teen magazine, the beauty, style, fashion, and makeup tips that it contains are perfect for anyone who wants to look their best.ALLURE: CONFESSIONS OF A BEAUTY EDITOR is broken down into ten separate chapters, which makes it so easy to find the section you're looking for. Categories include Skin Care, Skin Problems, Face, Eyes, Lips, Nails, Haircut & Color, Hair Care & Style, Salons & Spas, and Body. What I found truly helpful about this book was the fact that every tip, whether it be how to keep your nails looking their best or how to help problem skin, is spelled out step by step to help you get the results you're looking for. Sure, we'd all like to look as glamorous and beautiful as the women pictured in the book; the fact of the matter is, that with the information Ms. Wells provides, we actually can! This is a great book for every female, regardless of age. The truth is that not everyone has the time, money, or expertise to magically look great on their own. But by using the guidelines given to us by Allure's editor-in-chief, anyone with a few minutes to spare and a copy of ALLURE: CONFESSIONS OF A BEAUTY EDITOR can look as if they just left from a day at the spa. Reviewed by: Jennifer Wardrip, aka "The Genius"
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3.8 out of 5 stars (36 customer reviews) 96 of 102 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
I want my money back!,
By tme - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Allure: Confessions of a Beauty Editor (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. 20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Could be of interest to beginners,
By Joan Reynlds "joanre" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Allure: Confessions of a Beauty Editor (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. 23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
Nothing new here,
By Janice - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Allure: Confessions of a Beauty Editor (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.
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