Not So Pretty
Unfiltered exploration of beauty industry's underside
About Not So Pretty
Released: 2022
Platform: Max
Rating: TV-14
Run time: 1 Seasons Available (4 Episodes)
Cast
Keke Palmer, Keke Palmer
About Not So Pretty
Not So Pretty is a highly shocking, eye-opening four-part docuseries released in 2022. It is expertly narrated by Keke Palmer. This riveting series delves deep into the beauty, hair and nail-care industries, courageously bringing to light the secrets, deceptions, and grave, often unknown dangers behind products we use daily. With a focus on personal health risks and larger-scale environmental hazards, this documentary sheds groundbreaking insights on the intricacies of these sectors, ringing alarm bells for consumers and the world alike.
Making / Production
The series is produced with a keen investigative eye, expertly weaving interviews with industry insiders, experts, and people impacted by the ill-effects of these products. The series is also marked by its fearless scrutiny into hot-button issues seldom tackled in mainstream media, evoking deep thought and conversation about ethical consumerism and the price we're willing to pay for beauty and aesthetics.
Actors
- Keke Palmer : As the narrator of the series, Palmer expertly drives the narrative, adding depth and sincerity to this critical expose with her versatile voice.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The series sparked widespread discussions on social media following its release, prompting consumers to question the ethics and safety of their favorite beauty and personal care products.
- Several industry experts interviewed on the series reported an increase in consumers seeking ethically sourced, eco-friendly beauty and personal care products after the series' release.
Quotes
- "Beauty is skin deep but the cost of it runs much deeper." - Narrator (Keke Palmer)
- "We need to ask, at what price beauty?" - Narrator (Keke Palmer)
Music, Soundtrack
- The soundtrack of Not So Pretty effectively intensifies the series' impact, punctuating critical moments with music that amplifies the message of the series.
About Not So Pretty
Not So Pretty explores the chaotic world of fashion, as a young intern navigates her way with fierce determination and wit.