Universal Beauty: The Miss Universe Guide to Beauty

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

The MISS UNIVERSE® Pageant represents the international ideal of beauty, and this unique beauty guide has the inside tips from all over the world that only members of this very exclusive club can tell. Beauty writer Cara Birnbaum and former Miss Universe winners bring together the diverse tips, insights, and secrets that have set these women apart and brought them to the pinnacle of beauty. Former title holders will share their beauty regimens as will the professionals who work with contestants to achieve the Miss Universe look. Readers with busy schedules will benefit from tips that will take them from daytime looks to ultraglamour in a matter of minutes.

Because Miss Universe is international, all races, skin tones, hair types, and body types will be included. Former title holders of different ages will address how personal care and beauty regimens change over time to continue to achieve a fantastic appearance.

Reviews provided by Syndetics

Library Journal Review

Former Miss Universe winners and professionals who work with the contestants share beauty regimens, tips, and insights in this guide by beauty editor and writer Birnbaum. The beauty advice, whether for skin, hair, or makeup, is standard stuff (e.g., apply sunscreen, wear moisturizer). As a result, the guide works better as a pictorial history and behind-the-scenes look at the Miss Universe pageant. Also included are a foreword by Donald Trump, who along with NBC owns the Miss Universe Organization; a short chapter on teen beauty by Miss Teen USA winners, which seems out of place; and a Q&A with Miss Universe title holders, which ends the guide. Recommended only for large public libraries.-Christine Holmes, San Jose State Univ. Lib., CA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.