5.02.2008

Beauty Confidential: The No Preaching, No Lies, Advice-You’ll-Actually-Use Guide to Looking Your Best




By Nadine Haobsh

I’ve always been what I call “beauty product challenged.” My skin is ultra sensitive and I never know what cosmetics are good for me or how to apply them correctly. Usually I end up either looking like a clown or like I have no makeup on at all. So, this book sounded perfect for me. Haobsh is a beauty expert and answers all your questions about must have products, and also offers insider tips to clueless women like myself, on everything from finding the ideal mascara to creating the perfect ponytail.

Products recommended by Nadine include many tried and true, timeless favorites, and she usually includes different price ranges so even if you can’t spend a fortune, you can try some of her suggestions without blowing your bank account.
Some of Nadine’s favorites include:
NARS blush in Orgasm
Terax Original Crema
Essie Mademoiselle nail polish
Kiehl’s Lip Balm #1
Lancome Definicils mascara
Clinique Black Honey lip gloss
NARS eye shadow in Nepal or Bobbi Brown in Bone

She also advises splurging on eye shadow, concealer, and conditioner, and saving on fragrance, cleanser, nail polish (Rimmel, Sally Hansen, Revlon), and moisturizer (Olay Regenerist). She lists the best conditioners (like Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Deeep) and many other recommended, easily procured drugstore products, including L’Oreal True Match Super Blendable Concealer, L’Oreal Voluminous Mascara, Clean and Clear Persegel, Olay Total Effects Anti Wrinkle/Anti Blemish, and Burt’s Bees Beeswax Lip Balm.

One small suggestion for improvement would be a few color photos to better illustrate the author's instructions on make-up application and a few other tips. For the most part, this is an great little book that's packed with interesting information. If you ever feel overwhelmed by all your choices in beauty products or wish you had your own personal beauty consultant, this book is for you.

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