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The Beauty Bible: Iconic Edition

By Josephine Fairley and Sarah Stacey
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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.

Author: Josephine Fairley , Sarah Stacey
Format: Hardback
Release Date: 10 Sep 2026
ISBN: 978-0-00-876267-4

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.

Together, Jo and Sarah have for 25 years written and editedbeautybible.com, which remains a highly-respected platform.

Praise for previous editions of The Beauty Bible: -

‘Reliable and honest product information and treatment reviews.’ – Vogue -

'The queens of The Beauty Bible have triumphed again and delivered another must-have beauty tome’ – Telegraph Magazine -

'If you want to find out which creams cut the mustard without actually having to try them all out yourself, check out The Anti-Ageing Beauty Bible’ – The Irish Times -

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