THE LIPSTICK PAPERS WEEKEND REVIEW

EACH weekend The Lipstick Papers brings you a review from the book world! The review is usually of a beauty book, but it can also be fiction or general interest/ non-fiction. All books come from my own collection at home; evidently I love them, but I will try to be objective!

This weekend's review is for Beauty Steals (2009), from Sarah Stacey and Josephine Fairley, the professional beauty journalists who also do the Beauty Bible series.

Theme: this book reviews beauty products which cost little -- most of them "nothing over 10 pounds". The writers did their own reviews, and also sent products to ten women, who tested them and then answered questionnaires. The products are rated on a system of 10 points, with "daisy" ratings for being natural/ organic/ green and the "Supersteal" symbol given to good products under 5 pounds.

Strong Point(s): The book is very pleasant and easy to read, covering everything from hair, skin, day cream, night cream, mascaras, sun products -- you name it! Some of those products (like the Nivea facial creams) I used myself and I think I agree with the book's reviews and rating. There is also a lovely section with tips from beauty editors, titled "Cheap Tricks from Very Clever Girls". The illustrations by Orlando Hoetzel are pretty.

Weak Point(s): Generally, there is nothing really wrong with this book. It sticks to the point, you can even read while lying on the beach, it gives interesting information and has a tasteful overall design.

This is the review for this weekend! Till next time, be well, and have beauty always with you!