Pretty Iconic: A Personal Look at the Beauty Products that Changed the World

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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 Johnsons 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 Britains most trusted beauty writer.

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Sali's new book is a wonderful mix of beauty nerdery, know-how, nostalgia and memoir Lauren Laverne

Beauty writing of the highest order India Knight

Funny, witty and wonderfully engaging, its more than an edit its an encyclopaedia of beauty knowledge from one of the most trusted voices in the industry that should take pride of place on any beauty fans bookshelf Get the Gloss

Hughes corners the market in lively, practical advice, remaining as in touch with high-street as high-end brands Guardian Guide

Compulsive reading Alexandra Shulman

This book gives me serious nostalgia! Inside this beautiful book youll find 200 of the most iconic products to ever grace the world of beauty. Its full of beautiful photos of some of my most loved lotions and potions, all of which Sali describes and discusses in her signature witty tone of voice. I love this book and I have no doubt that you will too Estee Lalonde

An anthology of the industrys bestselling items, its educational for even the most learned of beauty insiders. Swot up now Vogue

Author Bio

Sali Hughes is a leading broadcaster and journalist with over 15 years experience, who draws on her experience as a makeup artist to George Michael, The Pet Shop Boys and Belinda Carlisle.