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Season 1 – Not So Pretty

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An investigation into the trillion-dollar cosmetics, beauty, and personal care industry, raising awareness about the dangers in everyday makeup, hair, skin-care and nail products.
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Not So Pretty — Season 1

Critics Reviews

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John Anderson Wall Street Journal 04/14/2022
Even follically challenged nail-biters of a certain age and gender will be alarmed by what’s in the miniseries Not So Pretty -- and in the personal-care products that come under its scrutiny. Go to Full Review
Angie Han The Hollywood Reporter 04/13/2022
It’s valuable as the start of a larger conversation to be had about the hidden dangers of the beauty industry, for consumers and viewers alike. Go to Full Review
Jenny Nixon Common Sense Media 09/04/2022
3/5
Eye-opening doc uncovers hidden dangers in common cosmetics. Go to Full Review
April Prince Black Girl Nerds 05/09/2022
Not So Pretty seeks not only to be an informative watch but an empowering one. Go to Full Review
Kayla Cobb Decider 05/09/2022
Not So Pretty puts its money where its mouth is. Yes, this stuff is despicable, but we also have the power to change it. Go to Full Review
Martha K. Baker KDHX (St. Louis) 04/27/2022
Not So Pretty moves swiftly and carries a bruising punch. Go to Full Review
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Margot P @margotpence Dec 12 This documentary reveals the unsettling reality that talc and asbestos are difficult to separate, meaning many everyday products may be way less safe than they appear. Learning that major brands like Claire’s and J&J sold items containing these harmful substances was genuinely shocking. The film highlights how many people were put at risk without their knowledge. It ultimately left me rethinking the makeup and skincare products I use and how their ingredients could affect my health. See more Melissa S @MelissaSoriano Dec 8 Season 1 on episode 1 about make-up exposed the chilling realization that asbestos can be found within our makeup products. This fact was explained by the evidence found that an ingredient called talc(an ingredient commonly used in make-up products) contains traces of asbestos. This documentary also exposes the use of talc in Johnson & Johnson baby powder and how long this company was keeping this information from public view. Documentaries like this are meaningful to me because they expose the dangerous truths of how often dangerous chemicals or materials are being marketed towards us in our society. See more Ashby R @Ashby Dec 8 This film is chilling to see, but highly recommended. It exposes makeup brands using carcinogens in their products, and the lengths they will go to to cover it up. After watching, I went back home and checked that all of my makeup products were safe from the harmful chemicals shown in the film. See more Gisella K @RT54627843 12/13/2024 Episode 1 about makeup is not only eye opening and intriguing to watch, but also extremely important and I believe anyone who is into makeup should take a quick watch so you can learn more about the ingredients and chemicals you are putting on your face. After I watching this film, I went home and took a quick look and web search on the ingredients on all of the products I use. I am now paranoid after watching but at least I am careful and I advise everyone to watch this for the benefit of your own health and life. See more Melis S @RT34840503 12/13/2024 A lot of the people in the world use products without knowing or even considering learning what’s inside them. It is absolutely horrifying to learn the chemicals some brands include in their formulas and how they can worsen a person’s health. The documentary showcases these issues raw and without filters, which I greatly loved. They give examples of people and emphasize the risks we take applying these products to ourselves. It is a much-watched documentary if you apply even mascara before leaving the house or use a random shampoo you buy from the store. See more Annabelle W @RT90248197 12/11/2024 Not So Pretty gives viewers the hard truth about toxic chemicals in beauty products that many of us use daily. The use of personal stories along with facts and information provides a good balance and makes the documentary effective. This series really makes you rethink what beauty products you choose to use. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 14, 2022 Makeup The U.S. is a nation that loves looking good; it spends $716 billion on cosmetics annually; while people trust that their cosmetic products are safe, behind the glam and glitter lie darker truths that are not so pretty. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 14, 2022 Nails With little regulation over cheap, mass-produced products of the nail industry, many salon workers suffer from health issues as lobbyists attempt to block measures that would protect technicians and consumers alike. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 14, 2022 Skin Taking a stand against the $140 billion industry, doctors and scientists discuss how consumers can avoid harmful fragrances and plastics found in skin cosmetics, as well as the ways pollution can disproportionately affect communities of color. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 14, 2022 Hair A popular brand of curl products comes under fire after users and former spokespeople speak out about their harmful experience; Black women receive disproportionate hair care marketing towards them, pressuring them to abandon their natural hair. Details
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Season Info

Creator
Amy Ziering, Kirby Dick
Executive Producer
Kirby Dick, Amy Ziering, Tara Long
Network
HBO Max
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 14, 2022