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Pretty Iconic: A Personal Look at the Beauty Products that Changed the World
Written by Sali Hughes
Narrated by Sali Hughes
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About this audiobook
Over 200 iconic products that are among the best and most influential in the beauty world – past, present and future.
‘Sali Hughes has created a universe filled with galaxies of beauty secrets’ Charlotte Tilbury
Packed full of beauty wisdom, Pretty Iconic takes us from the evocative smell of Johnson’s baby lotion through to Simple Face wipes, NARS Orgasm and beyond, looking at the formative role beauty plays in our lives.
Considering which much-hyped beauty buys are worth the buzz, and who they might be best suited for, in Pretty Iconic Sali Hughes uses her witty, inclusive and discerning style to look at some of the most significant products in beauty – from treasured classics such as Chanel No 5, to life-changers such as Babyliss Big Hair, and the more recent releases from Charlotte Tilbury, Sunday Riley and others that are shaping the beauty industry today.
Delving into the products that are simply the best at what they do, the inventions that changed our perception of beauty and the launches that completely broke the mould, Pretty Iconic is a treasure trove of knowledge from Britain’s most trusted beauty writer.
Author
Sali Hughes
Sali Hughes is a leading journalist, presenter and broadcaster with over 24 years’ experience. A former magazine editor, she is the beauty editor on the Guardian. In 2018, she co-founded the non-profit collective Beauty Banks and in 2022 she was awarded an Honorary Fellowship from Cardiff University for services to journalism and charity. Sali has a large social media presence and can be found on Twitter and Instagram @salihughes. She lives in Brighton.
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Reviews for Pretty Iconic
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Really enjoyable. Sali's witty observations about products past and present will make you smile and say "yess!"