Beauty Skin Care

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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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Product Description
After 15 years as Allure’s editor-in-chief, Linda Wells has learned a thing or two about beauty–things that other people might not tell you. From how to keep lip gloss on longer than six minutes, to the best fix for frizzy hair, to how to use the latest anti-aging products, ALLURE: CONFESSIONS OF A BEAUTY EDITOR has all the answers. The book includes essential makeup techniques, sidebars, expert tips, emergency fixes, and information on how to get the best products for your money. Writing with the humor and honesty for which Allure is known, Linda and her editors share every dirty secret, explode many common beauty myths, and give readers the honest truth about how to look their best.

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