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Win It! 100,000 Years of Beauty!

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Win It! 100,000 Years of Beauty!

In February, I reviewed 100,000 Years of Beauty, which is a study of beauty through the years commissioned by L’Oreal.  After the excited response from readers, L’Oreal is giving Temptalia readers the chance to win their very own set!  L’Oreal has been kind enough to allow ALL Temptalia readers to win–international, domestic, wherever!   Two winners will be chosen randomly to each win the book series.

  • Prize: Two (2) readers will receive a copy of 100,000 Years of Beauty (retail value of $295)
  • How to win: Leave a comment telling me which part of the 100,000 Years of Beauty are you most excited to read?  The “book” consists of five parts:  Foundations, Civilisations, Confrontations, Globalisation, and Projections.

All entries must be submitted by March 21st, 2010 at 11:59 PM PST. This contest is open to all readers as pursuant to your local state/country’s laws. Winner will be chosen randomly and notified via e-mail. This post will be updated with “winner chosen” when one has been chosen.

Congratulations to K & Kat!

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Macaddict Avatar

Oh WOW!!!!!!
I have seen this book on the Sephora website! I ahve wanted it since reading your review of it on Temptalia!
I am most particularly interrested to learn about the evolution of beauty through times, cultures, civilizations. How our definition/ideals of what is beautiful/ugly has changed over time for various reasons.
What a wonderful prize! 😀

himali Avatar

Wow was the first thought that came to my mind when I read about the book on your blog, I was fascinated by the especially the foundations history and beauty defined over the years and lastly feasting my eyes on the beautiful pictures is what i would look most forward to! thank you for sharing this gem with us..i love this blog 🙂

dolce aria Avatar

I do not discriminate. I would love to read the history through all the ages. Less interested in the stuff on globalization, or the future of beauty. I want to read about prehistoric foundation, renaissance era cork cheek plumpers, the evolution of the “proper” female archetype, and find out how mascara evolved! I really really hope I get this! I DESPERATELY need new reading material, and this would be a nice companion to some of the other literature I’ve been thumbing through lately.

beatriz Avatar

I think the whole set would be super interesting. Projections would be a hoot to read! not only do I like to practice “beauty” but being knowledgable about beauty is very interesting to me! We can have it all – looks and brains 🙂

tremorviolet Avatar

Interesting, it looks like the individual book titles have changes since you reviewed it. I’m most interested in Globilization and how how beauty has changed and been influenced by different cultures.

Adelina Tomescu Avatar

Hello! I am very excited to see that there is a new contest here!
I would be so happy to win! I think I would deffinately love to read the Civillisations part! It seems really interesting but they are all lovely!

Christen Avatar

I’m most interested in the globalization and projections part. I want to see how beauty is regarded around the world and as a budding makeup artist, what is to come!

Shannon Avatar

Foundations sounds really interesting- I’d love to learn more about how humans first developed beauty concepts and the first cosmetic materials.

Kim Avatar

witout a doubt “projections” i think would be the most interesting. What we know about the past doesnt change much, but the future is constantly evolving and changing. It will also be fun to look back on the books and see how the projections panned out.

Jennifer Avatar

“Foundations” intrigues me the most. So often in nature the male of a species is the one displaying his colors to catch a potential mate’s attention. As for humans, it’s fallen upon females to make themselves up. Sure, today we use makeup to please ourselves, but who can deny that they don’t want to look good for their partner? Seems the metrosexual male should have existed long ago!

MakeupGalore Avatar

I am excited to read the book on civilisations. How anything evoles has always peeked my intrest. Great idea!! Take a breather from all the studying..

cheerie Avatar

I’m trying to build a collection of beauty and fashion related books! I definitely would check out Civilisations! I love reading up on them and to have beauty in the mix would be really interesting!
xoxo

Kelly Avatar

I am most interested in the civilisations volume. I have always been fascinated with different cultures and history, especially greek and egyptian civilizations.

nicole Avatar

civilization! omg i want to see the transitions of makeup cause i tend to do old school kinda stuff for school plays and such 😀 i wanna win pweaaseeee 🙂

Jane Avatar

I’m definitely most interested in Globalisation! I grew up in many countries as a kid, and the differences and similarities in people’s perceptions of beauty is fascinating.

gaby Avatar

I´m really excited about the projections chapter, which i suppose talks about future developments in beuty. Imagine all the things we´ll be able to do!

Alexandra Avatar

I would like to read “Confrontations.” I have seen plenty of them out there, but would like to see how confrontations relate to the world of beauty.

linda Avatar

WoW!
These books look Really wonderful,
I am eagerly anticipating them all –
so hard to choose just one! LOL
Ok, Confrontations it is 🙂

rose Avatar

Amazing collection! I would love to see Civilizations to learn about the different ways makeup was created/developed from a cultural perspective.

ilexica Avatar

That’s a very good question. I’m a social scientist by trade (I’m a political scientist in my day job – although my research is on European political economy rather than makeup, snore!) so this set of books seem right up my alley. I’m an horrendous snob about the quality of research and from what I have seen of the previews, the authors have taken this project (beautifully) seriously. I think bearing in mind my academic predilections, I’d be most interested in the globalisation book. One of my major interests is how geographical identities are formed and why it is we self-define as being part of a particular region and culture. I guess our facial appearance is a fairly fundamental part of that and I’d like to know how the global media is changing cultural ideas of beauty 🙂

Plus, the pictures look way better than the books I usually read!

Molly Avatar

After reading your review I am very very interested in reading all of them (being an independent MUA), but I’d gave to say I am most interested in reading civilisations.

Diana Keplinger Avatar

I’m really interested in the Foundation part of this series! I want to learn more about how everything started and how Beauty took off and became something that everyone sees everyday

Cindy Avatar

Projections, definitely!!

Although it’s neat to look back and look at past trends, influences, originas and how beauty was constructed in various societies, I’m interested in seeing where things will grow, and where they’ll go.

Beauty is a relection of the culture that birthed it and the cultural and social influences of its time. It’s intriguing to hypothesize how our current political, economic, ecological interests will play out in the beauty-sphere.

Annie Avatar

Confrontations of course! (Though all parts sound really interesting!) But this section sounds like it’s going to be about standard beauty and conforming to or rebelling against it. I love provocation and rebellion against society, because it wakes people up and makes them (re)think. Especially in “beauty” this should be a big issue, which I’m curious to read about.

Pau Avatar

definitely the “projections” one, it’s amazing to see how far the beauty science and industry have come, but i think it is far more interesting to see what’s next on their book. besides airbrush makeup and gimmicky stuff like lipgloss with led lights, there must me so much that can be done.

Dusty Avatar

wicked! 😛 “foundations” and “civilisations” are the two that i would pick up first – i’m still researching a “history of makeup” series that i want to do – these would help a lot! lol 🙂

Rebecca Myklusch Avatar

I am really interested in Globalisation. As the world becomes more and more connected and cultures mesh together, it will be interesting how beauty, products, beauty trends and cutrual views on beauty start to intertwine.

traca Avatar

can’t chose b/w foundations and projections…now that i’m thinking about it, it would be cool to see the progression of beauty so the middle 3 wouldn’t be bad either. Forget it, I chose them all.

Jenny Avatar

awesome giveaway – thanks so much! I love beauty and I love to read, so this is right up my alley! definitely most excited to read about projections!

Resha Avatar

What a treasure this would be to have. I’m most excited about the “globalisations” part, mainly because it will hopefully explain the makeup habits of certain cultures, and give us a better understanding as to why they do certain things and how they got started.

JD Avatar

I’m very interested in Confrontations…beauty has changed so much, and during the classical periods, what was considered to be beautiful changed all the time. It would be cool to see how much those changes have affected what we currently consider to be appealing.

What an awesome prize for makeup junkies like us!

Dianna Avatar

So hard to choose! I guess probably Modernity/Globalisation b/c I’m completely enamoured with mid-twentieth century makeup application 🙂

Fiona Avatar

I would love to read about foundations and how everything came to be. How people were able to formulate such a thing from sheer to full coverage and what the ideology was behind it.

Thanks for doing this contest, Christine 🙂

Lauren Avatar

I’m excited to read about “Confrontations”. I can’t even imagine what could possibly have been so “confrontational” about make up! Maybe war paint?

So excited.

neet Avatar

Wow! This is great!
I’m interested in “civilisations” to see how we have evolved. What beauty meant in old days and how we are different now.

Mirna Avatar

The book that I would be most excited to read would be Globalisation. Beauty has a different definition in lots of different countries and it would be fascinating to learn about that!

Lauren Avatar

I am looking forward to the “Projections” part of the book because a lot of makeup has basically kept the same formula over the past century or two and I would like to know the stance experts in beauty have on the future of the cosmetic industry!

eblu Avatar

I think confrontations would be the most interesting. It’s always exciting to see how confrontations arise and how they’re resolved in the end. I’m always surprised by the innovative solutions that people come up with to solve problems.

Megan Anderson Avatar

My favorite feature in any magazine/publication is a feature on global beauty. To me there is nothing more interesting than the global flow of ideas, and what is trendy where.

Sheena Avatar

Working in the beauty industry I’m having a hard time deciding which I’m most interested in! As a professional, probably the Projections, but personally the Foundations is seductive.

Mallory Avatar

I’m excited to read Civilizations. I think this part will have the most information about how makeup began to impact society and culture.

maguire Avatar

definitely one of the earlier installations, like “foundations.” i think it’s fascinating to see what the ideal of beauty was thousands of years ago.

Chloe Avatar

Picking just one is tough, they all look like amazing reads, especially Globalisation, what beauty trends have evolved to and current cultural diversity. Though I have to say I’m most eager to read Projections, the future is so exciting and I’d love to learn more about the directions the beauty industry is heading in. I’m always reading beauty blogs, specktra.net and anywhere I can for information on new products and techniques so Projections is my choice 🙂

Alexis Avatar

Globalisation – just to read about other parts of the world’s idea of beauty, therefore I am also looking forward to Jessica Simpson’s new show, The Price of Beauty.

Michelle Avatar

Definitely Globalisation. I like learning about the modern era. Claiming equal rights for women, and fighting against racism. This era is marked by a person’s desire for change to achieve equality for all. This is beauty as modern women knows it. If they didn’t fight for equality before, where would we be now?

Venessa Avatar

I’m most excited to read Civilisations!

Just a question though. In your review, the 5 books have different names from the ones here. Is this set a newer version?

natasha m Avatar

I think FOundations would be the very most interesting part to read to find out the origins and how it all started . I think it would be the most insightful part.

Terri Avatar

This looks like a fascinating book! I would be most interested in the “Confrontations” section, but the entire set sounds incredible.

hellokitty6782 Avatar

Oh this series looks so awesome. I would love to read all the books, but I think if I had to choose one, it would be Globalization.

sweetie Avatar

Oh, this looks great! I would love to read Foundations, I love history. National Geographic and The History Channels are my favorites.

Mariya Avatar

I am interested in Civilizations. It will be interesting to know about history of beauty, where certain trends came from.
This is the best prize it can be for a beauty addict.

Laura Avatar

Ooh, I think I would be most interested in Foundations. It’d be fascinating to read about how, where, when and why cosmetics first stared appearing, what materials were used and so on…I’ve always been interested in history.

Sharon Avatar

Wow, those books sound awesome…. I’m most interested in Foundations, for the historical aspect. Just purchased Kevyn Aucoin’s book today, and am looking forward to trying out things from it. 🙂

Eden Landers Avatar

I would def be most excited to read Projections! or maybe Civilisations? Though, isn’t that spelled wrong? Anywho, it would be cool to see all the different predictions of what beauty is to come, and how it is based in history! Very cool and interesting!

Brittany Avatar

Im definitely most interested in Civilisations. i love learning about people and make up! this is such an exciting contest! i would probably cry of joy if i won! haha

christi Avatar

Hey Christine! Great giveaway! Here’s my entry…

I’m an anthropology major so this set of books is right up my alley! I want to go to graduate school and study the influence and evolution of fashion/appearance. This book would not only be a great source but an entertaining read for me!

Kaoru Avatar

Both the foundations and civilizations parts (I know, that’s two, but I can’t decide). I’ve always been fascinated with the history of different parts of our everyday culture, and the history of other cultures who do similar things (like flatbreads around the world). I would open those parts of the books and not stop reading until I was done.

Lucy Avatar

I am most interested to read “Projections”. Beauty has transformed endlessly throughout history, and it would be nice to see how beauty may appear in the future.

Jess Avatar

I’ve always been fascinated by daily life in ancient cultures so Foundations sounds great. Also, not sure what’s covered in Confrontations, but I like the idea of beauty being a force for change so this will be a really interesting read!

miche Avatar

the civilizations part for sure! It would be really interesting to see how culteral conceptions of beauty vary geographically and over time.

Ashley Avatar

This set of books looks amazing! I think “Projections” is very intriguing and can’t wait to find out who wins. Thank you for the opportunity L’Oreal and Temptalia!

Ellery Cushing Avatar

I feel like both the foundations and pojections would be most interesting, simply because it’s getting to know where makeup originated, and how it’s going to continue after we die.

Katharine Avatar

I don’t think I could single out a particular book or section – I’m interested in reading ALL of the books! I find it fascinating to learn about ideas of beauty throughout history and how these ideas have been formed and transformed across a variety of cultures. I study sociology, so I am really interested in the social aspects of beauty – why it is important, what cultural, social or even religious factors have influenced these ideas, and how and why these ideas change over time to suit current conditions and technologies. Also it would be interesting to read about the birth of the beauty industry/cosmetic companies and how beauty has been marketed throughout time.
In learning about all this I think it will help me define my own idea of beauty and have a greater understanding and appreciation for the industry as a whole.

Sorry – this is such a long winded answer! The books have really sparked my interest!

Emma Avatar

I’m most excited to see the Projections part, I’m curious about how beauty trends could continue to evolve. It always seems like we’ve come as far as we can go but then some brand pushes the limit further.

jamie Avatar

i am mostly interested in “projections” because it is interesting to see what is predicted for the future from today’s perspective!

thanks for hosting this contest!

MariaPaula Avatar

What I’m super excited about reading from this set is The Foundations & The Projections!! The reason being is I want to learn the HISTORY of beauty & how it started, and also what’s to come from the beauty industry.

Good luck, everyone!

Angie Avatar

I’ll love to read about ‘Civilisations’! I think it talks about the history of beauty which sounds very interesting. Perhaps it includes how Cleopatra maintains her beauty? (like milk bath?) and how ancient Chinese queens and princesses uses stuff like pearl powder? I’ll love to know more!

Lilly Avatar

They all look amazing and so interesting! I’d say i’m most excited to read Globalisation (but honestly, i’m dying to read all of them!)

Cindi Avatar

I like how much time and information these books encompass!
The “Future” is where I would probably begin searching…..
Many thanks, Cindi

Cindy Avatar

Your blog has really inspired me to get more in tune with makeup and use it enhance one’s own beauty. I would love win a copy the book and would be most interested to read foundations to see how it all started.

Laura Avatar

I am most excited about Foundations and Civilisations. I’m a double major in Anthropology and Political Science, so naturally I would find the role of makeup in early humans and civilization fascinating.

strawberry Avatar

i’m most interested in globalisation. i wonder if the book provides an analytical response to how the perception of beauty from a certain country or culture has influenced other perceptions of beauty.

Analy Avatar

I love the idea of this book…I’m most excited to read the Foundations/Prehistory section. I want to know how and why make up originated and what was it made of…SOOOO Excited!

Anita Grix Avatar

I’m most interested in reading Foundations, which covers the time period Prehistory. Everyone’s aware that the ancient Egytptians used cosmetics – but what about long before that, to the very dawn of human history? Like art, the history of cosmetics is intertwined with culture & history, and I’m fascinated to learn more about the very deepest roots of it.

Amanda Sun Avatar

I’m most excited to read the Globalisations part – how exactly different forms of beauty are spread all over the world. I’m from Singapore and we use the exact same products as people halfway around the globe. It’s important to have a global perspective no matter where we are now, and we are all global citizens, affected by anything happening anywhere.

Adriana Avatar

Civilisations, definitely! I’m always thinking about how beauty trends and even society’s perception of beauty has changed, so I think that is definitely something I’d be most interested in. Second would be Projections, because thinking about the past goes hand-in-hand with wondering about the future.

Bjooti Avatar

Ohh! Been wanting this ever since I read about it here. I am pretty darn excited about the entire package, but if I was to choose but one, I would say Civilisations.

Have a great weekend.

Love, Kat from Bjooti

Alexandra Avatar

Beauty standards didn’t just appear out of nowhere. They were born in one place and distributed throughout the world.
Tattoos, painting the lashes and many more came from the ancient Egypt, Renaissance women poisoned themselves with arsenic to be pale, Russian women painted their cheeks with beetroot juice to look healthy, etc.
So, definitely CIVILIZATIONS. It’s fascinating.

Amanda Avatar

I’d be interested in Foundations, Confrontations, & Projections! 100,000 years of beauty.. seems like i’ll learn so much from these books. 🙂

Sara Avatar

I have to say the most exciting part id like to read would be ‘civilizations’. it would be interesting to see how everything has evolved from then untill now. Even now adays every cultre is so unique in its own way – too go back so long would be amazing – and offcourse its about the culture of makeup and its a passion of mine as well as every1 else on here so to be read that would be intriguingto say the least!

Yvette Avatar

I’m most excited to read about the use of beauty products in early civilisations. I think it is very intresting to know where the roots of make up come from!

Proximity Avatar

I’d like to read Foundations … I really like learning about the history of beauty, and how it was used in the past – so very different from how it’s used now, but still very much the same. I want to read about Egyptians and Romans etc.

Jodi Turner Avatar

I am most excited to read the Civilisations section. If it is what I think it is (about different civilisations view and practice of different beauty regimins) then Im sure I will enjoy reading it. Aww, who am I kidding, all the books I would devour!

christianne mccann Avatar

I’m most interesting in Globalisation. I would like to see makeup styles from around the world, And hopefully get some ideas for myself.

Diana Avatar

I think I am most interested in Foundations. But, I find it kind of funny that the ‘Foundations’ is not at the base or ‘foundation’ of the pyramid.

🙂

Chelsey. Avatar

Civilisations and Foundations for sure. I’ve been interested in it for a while now. I would love to have a books on it. Seeing how it has evolved over time would be so interesting to read through.

Kavid Avatar

I’m definitely interested in the Civilisations part the most. I love knowing how this art of makeup existed in different civilisations and what it meant back then. Thanks!

Romy Avatar

The entire series looks fascinating! I’m probably most interested in reading toe Projections portions, I’d be interested to know where a company like L’oreal thinks the future of beauty is heading.

Bythia Avatar

I am excited to read about globalisation, because nowadays the beauty is becoming more and more universal, I think it’s very interesting to understand this process more deeply, even though it’s important to preserve and respect somehow the uniqueness of each country/culture.

Jacquelin B Avatar

Oh definitely globalisations! It is always interesting to see how time and culture impacts the beauty industry locally and on a global level.

Katie Avatar

How awesome! I’m a sucker for the cultural and social-related material. I’ve always wondered about the past influences and rituals that formed today’s standards of and methods of attaining beauty, but there were never any books out there that looked as extensive as this one! I’d be most interested in reading Classical Age/Confrontations.

Petra Avatar

Probably Globalisation or Projections, but I’d settel for any part – or all the parts. 🙂 Wow, I hope they will release it here too (although I doubt they will in the near future 🙁 )

Maggie Avatar

I am interested in everything – I’m a book junkie, a history junkie AND a makeup junkie. This book is HG material.

If I had to pick, I would say Foundations, though. I’m fascinated that the impulse to adorn ourselves stretches back to the dawn of our ancestry.

Linda Avatar

I will definitely be most interested in Projections, how important fashion and beauty will be in the upcoming decades. Fashion changes quick and I’m pretty excited to read about it!

Gail Avatar

omg I would kill to win this book!!! I am fascinated by the historical records they unearthed, the way that evolved within beauty products, and how civilisations and trends shaped the way we use makeup today. It looks like the most fabulous study ever! Thanks L’Oreal for this contest. I am PRAYING praying praying… xxxx

SO hard to pick a fave, but “confrontations” sounds exciting!

Carissa Avatar

Oh I want these books so badly! Especially civilizations, being a history nerd. The early stories of makeup around the world sounds super interesting.

Roxanne Avatar

Confrontations! Just the colour of the cover alone (fierce orange!).

Thank you for this opportunity. Hope this book has been helpful to you!

Vijaya Avatar

‘Foundations’ sounds so interesting!

Learning the origins of things and where/when ideas that seem so basic and normal now came from FIRST is just so fascinating, to me.

Apple Avatar

I’m curious to read Foundations, I know it’s all about the history of beauty and makeup. And isn’t foundations very ‘makeup-ey’? 🙂

Laudry Avatar

I’d love to read all of this, but mainly the “Prehistory,” “Antiquity,” “Classical,” “and “Globalisation” sections. Oh, let’s face it – I wanna read them ALL!

I’m an art historian, and I’ve always been SO interested in the different concepts of feminine beauty throughout history, & their artistic, religious and even political implications across recorded time! Yet I’ve never found much about it from the P.O.V. of authorities primarily concerned with BEAUTY ( & not historians primarily interested in art, politics, religion, etc.).

I love how some ideals of beauty, styles & products still show up in beauty today… how some beauty rituals were so ingenious (if pretty gross by modern standards – how the ancient Egyptians got their perfume to last all day, for example – yeesh!). Some were incredibly dangerous if not downright deadly, ( like using powdered LEAD on your skin to make it look white!!). But surely there’s so much more to the subject that just hasn’t been covered!

Well, blah, blah, blah, I know! But that’s why I’d love to read (OK, to WIN) “100,000 Years of Beauty.” Sorry – I get enthused about history AND beauty, can’t help it!

Carol Avatar

I’m dying to read this book! Although I want to read EVERYTHING, I’m most excited about the beginning, so the Foundations, part of the book!

Kristina Avatar

Hi,

I am most excited about the confrontations part of this collection. I could go into a long explanation of why but I imagine it would just be boring to most.

Thanks!

Arie Carter Avatar

I want to read Projections because I am excited to see where they think makeup is going in the future. I also want to read foundations to see the roots of makeup and beauty!

Danielle Avatar

I think I would be most interested to read Globolisation simply because I am fascinated with how over time people shifted from necessity to luxury and how a consumerist society can market different views of beauty all over the world.

Shweta Avatar

Globalization all the way. I graduated with a marketing and economics degree and the business side of things always intrigue me and what could be better then business side of beauty!! 🙂

Victoria Avatar

civilizations!
I wrote a research paper for HumCore (I go to UCI, like you did, Christine) about the cultural differences and what’s acceptable about hair.
I’d love to read about makeup in a similar sense.
Great giveaway!

Mari Avatar

I am most excited to read the Globalisation part of 100,000 Years of Beauty. It would be interesting to know in what era it all began and how it spread out to other parts of the world.
=)

fks Avatar

I would probably read the Civilisations part first and foremost. Then the Confrontations, and then rest in no particular order. This is assuming that each
book does read well as a standalone unit, of course.

Maria Grazia Avatar

Well, i would love to read all of them..I’m doing my Thesis on beauty and cosmetics and those books are the best thing i’ve ever seen. It’s been 2 years i’ve been working on it, this books are a gift from above:)
I am from Italy, look how the power of beauty gathers people from all around the world, brilliant!

svennika Avatar

wow, awesome giveaway!! I’m most interested in the “Foundations” part, but I’m sure I’d enjoy the whole thing tremendously!

Raven Avatar

Hi Christine,
This is a hard question! I would have to choose confrontations because I would think learning all about the “dirty dirty”, competetive nature of the cosmetic ind. would be a FANTASTIC and informative read!! All of them tweek my interest!! This is an absolutely FUN and unique contest! Thanks for sharing all that you do! A day doesn’t go by without me reading your blog! You put so much into all of your posts and for THAT, I am more than greatful!!!

kali Avatar

I’m interested in the entire book but most excited for “Civilisations.” This would be great to add to my bookshelf. It would sit right next to my fashion books. =)

Thanks for the great contest.

Alicia Avatar

I am most excited to read the confrontations book. My job and my life is based off of the beauty industry and without it i would be doing some boring desk job. I would love to read the whole book. It would be interesting to see what is to be said.

mars Avatar

I honestly don’t know how to pick a favorite. I’ve been beauty obsessed since birth & am always reading up on it’s history to find new inspiration. If I had to pick one I’d go with projections because I’d love to see what the future holds

Patti Avatar

‘Foundations’ seems really interesting to me – I always loved the bits in Egyptian history books that talked about the kohl they used as heavy eyeliner. I’d love to learn more!

Karrie Avatar

I’ve been so intrigued by this since I first heard about it. I think that Civilisations would be so interesting to read. It seems like it would be about how ideas about beauty vary so widely everywhere in the world.

Candace Avatar

Nice!

I’m the most curious about Civilizations. I would love to see the different perspectives of early makeup, the products they used to make them, and how much we’ve changed/or stayed the same in today’s era.

Kai Avatar

For me as I really like reading up on the history of things, and things like “how things came to be” “what part of history caused the changes in our present” etc., i imagine i would most enjoy the first and second book (foundation and civilization). I have a thing for the cause and effect nature of life. 😀

Aisha Avatar

I am so excited about this!!
I think all the volumes will be fascinating, but I would have to say Confrontations must be especially cool. I love to learn about how human nature and challenge collide 🙂

Jennifer S. Avatar

I am dying to see the “Projections” piece of the book. I am interested in where the authors and contributors feel makeup and skin care are headed in the future.

Mara Avatar

Foundations, definitely. I want to know what “started it all” Actually everything in these books would definitely be brill but that’s what caught me most

Diva V Avatar

I would have to say the foundation book is the one i want to read, i am a history buff and love to hear the story of how and why we got were we are…
every thing that is old is new again…..

Jade Avatar

I would LOVE to read civilisation! I bet there are sooo many things through history in civilisation about makeup. From egyptions to the chinese, woohoo!

Kim Avatar

I would definitely be most interested in globilization. 🙂

I just learned about the globalization of media and to see how that worked for beauty would be really interesting.

kenneth alan Avatar

Awh I’d love to be able to read Globalisation. It’s so interesting to read about what different places of the world consider to be beautiful and how it differs and compares to your own views. But then again Projections sounds intriguing as well you know, to see where people think beauty is heading. Ahh they all sound so interesting!

MC Avatar

I want to read this so badly!

I am most interested in “Confrontations” and what that section entails. Will it explore confrontations of beauty standards, ideals or perhaps the effects of wars and conflict on beauty? The name is somewhat ambiguous and I’d really like to see what it’s all about!

Mallory Avatar

It is very hard to say which area interests me most because the subject as a whole is so very intriguing. If I had to choose, I would say “Civilisations” because I find it very interesting in how the perception of beauty varies in different societies. This book as a whole would be very important to me because I am beginning a journey in exploring the concept, perception, and pursuit of beauty. I have been assigned to write a paper on whatever topic I choose, and this is my choice. I am also interested in organizations that help people find beauty both outwards and inwards. This subject is so interesting and becoming one of my goals in life.

Samantha Avatar

I am most excited for Globalization because I would like to understand today’s viewpoint on what is actually defined as beauty. The definition of what is beautiful varies among cultures and time periods. I’m pretty sure that this whole series would bring about some answers as to how things are defined and what made it that way! I am so excited to read this!

Susi K. Avatar

I have to read the chapter Projections, all the “role play” gender stuff that neing a woman means will be trated there! I’d also love to read that for my artwork. Wish me luck 🙂

Lara Avatar

I casualy saw the book and I remained fascinating. The art of representation and the value of filosophical textes in it letteraly took my breath. I’m trying to find a way to order it. I have to have it, for it’s mixture of art and thinking. Thank you Loreal, but, just let me have it.

The most interesting part? Globalisation (the dissapearing of sexes)
Foundations (the routs of our selfimage)
Civilisation (the different way to socialize beauty)
Confrontation (the media influence on recepting of beauty)
Projection (th art of predicting advance)

They are all beautiful. I can not say, witch one the most

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