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The Beauty Bible

Iconic Edition
By Sarah Stacey and Josephine Fairley
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With the dizzying array of cosmetics to choose from, how do you know what really works? The answers are here. The Beauty Bible: Iconic Edition brings together decades of expertise in one definitive volume, celebrating the products that have truly stood the test of time while... Read More
Format: Hardback
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With the dizzying array of cosmetics to choose from, how do you know what really works? The answers are here.

Iconic Edition: The ultimate 2026 guide to skincare, makeup, top beauty products, serums, moisturisers, haircare, fragrance, anti-ageing and self-care essentials

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With the dizzying array of cosmetics to choose from, how do you know what really works? The answers are here.

The Beauty Bible: Iconic Edition brings together decades of expertise in one definitive volume, celebrating the products that have truly stood the test of time while spotlighting the standout trends that are here to stay – and genuinely worth the hype.

Inside, you’ll discover award-winning favourites and proven performers that deliver real results, from miracle serums and natural cleansers to must-have mascaras, body care heroes, and more.

Featuring:

  • Hundreds of iconic 'Hall of Fame' recommendations, with every product independently tested, rated, and reviewed
  • From affordable favourites like e.l.f. Cosmetics and Neutrogena to luxury icons including La Mer and Kate Somerville – plus trusted names such as Bobbi Brown, Elemis, Murad, and Erborian – proving great beauty exists at every price point
  • Simple 10-minute beauty rituals; including how to de-puff and rejuvenate your face, massage your scalp, plus recipes for DIY facial oils

Trusted by beauty lovers everywhere, this is the ultimate guide to products that deliver on their promises – helping you look and feel your best, every day.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008762674

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 September 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pavilion

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 222.0mm

Height: 282.0mm

Weight: 1400g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Jo Fairley has been a leading beauty journalist and award-winning fragrance writer for more than three decades, writing for YOU Magazine, Tatler, Elle, Harper's Bazaar and Waitrose, as well as the Telegraph and Independent online. Jo was the youngest-ever magazine editor at the age of 23, and co-founded Green & Black's chocolate. In 2026, she launched On The Scent magazine. Sarah Stacey is an award-winning journalist and bestselling author. She has written for the Telegraph, Harpers & Queen, the Express and YOU Magazine, where she was Health & Wellbeing Editor for 17 years. As Chair of the Guild of Health Writers, she organised events including The Anxiety Epidemic with the Royal Foundation Heads Together Campaign. She co-founded the College of Medicine Beyond Pills Campaign in 2022, which is now aligned with an All-Party Parliamentary Group.

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