Not So Pretty

"The ugly truth behind beauty."

2022-04-14 Documentary TV-14

The first-ever comprehensive large-scale investigative expose of the trillion-dollar cosmetics, beauty and personal care industry. Celebrated and groundbreaking filmmakers Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering take this unregulated industry to task via rigorous investigations, incisive wit and emotional storytelling to inform audiences of the hidden hazards of cosmetics and safe, budget-friendly alternatives for their daily products.

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First Aired

2022-04-14
Last Aired

2022-04-14
Creator

Kirby Dick
Genre

Documentary
Seasons

1
Episodes

4
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

HBO Max

Keywords:

cosmetics

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Season 1

1. Makeup

We’re a nation that loves looking good and our spending on cosmetics proves it - to the tune of $716 b...More

We’re a nation that loves looking good and our spending on cosmetics proves it - to the tune of $716 billion annually. While we trust that our cosmetic products are safe, behind the glam and glitter lie darker truths that are not so pretty.Less

35mins 2022-04-14

2. Nails

Nail acrylics, gels, and jewels are must-have bling that help us stay on trend. But how much do we kno...More

Nail acrylics, gels, and jewels are must-have bling that help us stay on trend. But how much do we know about the products we use on our hands, and does our nailcare obsession come with hidden health risks to ourselves and the planet?Less

26mins 2022-04-14

3. Skin

Skin is our body’s largest organ, and the average consumer lathers on as many as 17 products daily. Bu...More

Skin is our body’s largest organ, and the average consumer lathers on as many as 17 products daily. But too often these products quickly migrate inside of us, giving a not-so-pretty meaning to the phrase “skin deep.”Less

27mins 2022-04-14

4. Hair

We take care of our hair with daily shampoos and conditioning rituals, but the absence of industry reg...More

We take care of our hair with daily shampoos and conditioning rituals, but the absence of industry regulations often puts us in harm’s way. Exposing the root of the problem, consumer advocates provide need-to-know tips before you lather up.Less