| 13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:  A book that will make you feel good about yourself!, 29 Jan 2001 By A Customer
"Beauty is no longer considered to be a gift of the chosen few..."As soon as you open this book the blend of mature writing mixed with with the good old down-to-earth idea that beauty comes from within, is apparent. The ultimate beauty bible for the new millennium, "Vogue Beauty" is a superb publication cram-packed full of fascinating inside information, handy beauty tips and an array of beautiful images. This book is a delight to read. In the stylish manner that you would expect from a book by "Vogue", this will appeal not only to the die-hard fashion consumer but also those who simply wish to expand on their knowledge of the beauty industry. The book begins by briefly charting fashion from the 1950s to present, and taking an exclusive peek into future innovations. It then takes a look at 'The Body'. This section deals with the usual healthy eating and excerise ideas but adds some welcome information on stress relief and 'holistic therapies'. The detail this book goes into is amazing. Instead of just explaining that exercise is good for you, like most other beauty books, "Vogue Beauty" goes out of its way to give many examples of what you could do to get involved in exercise, as if it's actually grabbing you and telling you to get off your back-side and do something!! This book is a fantastic motivator!! "Vogue Beauty" combines biological facts (such as in the 'Skincare' section) with down-to-earth advice in order to help you to get the most out of what you have got, which seems to be the basis of the book. The only fault i would put against this book is that some of the scientific jargon is a little complex and therefore confusing, but apart from that it is a fantastic book. The highlights of this book for me were the 'Hair' and 'Make up' sections and the surprising addition of the section on 'Scent', which defines the world of perfumery. "Vogue Beauty" is absolutely fantastic and a must for those who want to look, and feel, their best. It deals with almost every aspect of the beauty industry. A stylish and informative read. | 
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