The ugly truth behind beauty.
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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Apr 14, 2022 · 35m
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.
Apr 14, 2022 · 26m
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?
Apr 14, 2022 · 27m
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.”
Apr 14, 2022 · 33m
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.
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
Not So Pretty Season 1 premiered on April 14, 2022.
Not So Pretty Season 1 has 4 episodes.
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Makeup". It aired on April 14, 2022.
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