Series synopsis
Not So Pretty is an American documentary television series that premiered on HBO Max on April 14, 2022. It ended on April 14, 2022. It was created by Kirby Dick, Amy Ziering. It stars Keke Palmer.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: The ugly truth behind beauty.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Keke Palmer as Narrator (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | April 14, 2022 | April 14, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Makeup We’re a nation that loves looking good and our spending on cosmetics proves it - to the tune of $716 billion annually. While we trust that our cosmetic products are safe, behind the glam and glitter lie darker truths that are not so pretty. |
April 14, 2022 |
| 2 |
Nails Nail acrylics, gels, and jewels are must-have bling that help us stay on trend. But how much do we know about the products we use on our hands, and does our nailcare obsession come with hidden health risks to ourselves and the planet? |
April 14, 2022 |
| 3 |
Skin Skin is our body’s largest organ, and the average consumer lathers on as many as 17 products daily. But too often these products quickly migrate inside of us, giving a not-so-pretty meaning to the phrase “skin deep.” |
April 14, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO Max |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 14, 2022 |
| Last aired | April 14, 2022 |
| Runtime | 108 minutes |
| Status | ended |