The Black Book of Hollywood Beauty Secrets

“This jam-packed inside look at the surprising beauty rituals of A-list stars serves as a funny, fascinating wake-up call to the harsh reality of celebrity self-maintenance. Image consultant Douglas and freelance writer Pearlman reveal the staggering lengths to which some stars go, including everything from pre-Oscar night colonics to the anatomically incorrect deployment of lip plumpers. While there is a great deal of sensible advice included, there’s also some deliciously bizarre rituals on display, such as Kate Beckinsale’s three-baths-a-day regimen and Cindy Crawford’s secret to beautiful skin, a regular dose of ‘leftover milk from her kids’ bottles and equal parts mineral water,’ applied with a spray bottle. Packed with insider trivia, readers will be pleased to find their favorite actresses and celebutantes—and those that style them—spilling the names of their favorite beauty products and enumerating quick-fix solutions to common beauty woes. The best element of this insider’s guide is the winning tone of self-described ‘former dorks’ Douglas and Pearlman, who keep things light, dishy and fun.”—Publishers Weekly