A funny — and thoughtful — behind-the-scenes peek of the cosmetic extremes women reach for in order to preserve their youth – or create one that never existed – all driven by the beauty industry. Dermatologists barrage Teitell with different opinions, cosmetic companies hawk miracle elixirs, and star hairstylists promise life-changing transformations for a three-figure price (not including airfare). Not only will frugal readers chuckle while reading this, but thank their lucky stars they never entered this frantic beauty race.