Not So Pretty
Not So Pretty

Not So Pretty

2022TV ShowEndedEnglish

The first-ever comprehensive large-scale investigative expose of the trillion-dollar cosmetics, beauty and personal care industry. Celebrated and groundbreaking filmmakers Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering take this unregulated industry to task via rigorous investigations, incisive wit and emotional storytelling to inform audiences of the hidden hazards of cosmetics and safe, budget-friendly alternatives for their daily products.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users85%
Director: Erik SharkeyGenres: Documentary

Plot Summary

This documentary investigates the toxic ingredients lurking in the beauty products that consumers slather on their skin and hair every day. It exposes the lack of regulation in the multi-billion dollar beauty industry and highlights how companies prioritize profit over consumer safety. The film follows individuals who have been impacted by these harmful chemicals.

Critical Reception

Not So Pretty received largely positive reviews from critics, who praised its timely and important subject matter, its thorough research, and Keke Palmer's engaging narration. However, some critics noted that the film could have delved deeper into potential solutions or legislative actions.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its eye-opening exposé of the beauty industry's unregulated practices.
  • Keke Palmer's narration is highlighted as a strong point.
  • Some wished for more in-depth discussion of solutions.

Google audience: Audiences found the documentary highly informative and alarming, appreciating its call for greater transparency and safety in beauty products. Many were shocked by the hidden toxins and praised the film for empowering consumers to make more informed choices.

Fun Fact

The film's release coincided with increased public awareness and calls for stricter regulations within the cosmetics industry, particularly in the United States.

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