Top 10 Cosmetic Publications

If you've ever stood in line at the grocery and looked at the magazine racks, you know there is no shortage of cosmetically inclined magazines out there competing for you reading dollar. The question is, how do you know which publications you can rely on and which publications are best to avoid? The difference between a good cosmetic publication and a bad one is the quality of the information provided, based on writers, track record, and insider knowledge. Is the publication just trying to sell products for their advertisers or does it dig deeper? Are facts provided that are based on sound research? Sometimes it is hard to discern the good from the bad, so to help; here is Healthy Skin Portal's list of the top ten cosmetic publications in print today:

• 1. GCI (Global Cosmetic Industry): This magazine is a strong cosmetic industry publication. While this is no Cosmo with your typical beauty tips, it does discuss trends in the cosmetic industry with a focus on business. This is a great magazine if you want to be aware of what is coming in the industry and are working to stay a step ahead of the trends.
• 2. Cosmetic Surgery Times: This magazine is aimed at cosmetic surgery professionals. Despite that, there are valuable articles and some great information that will answer important questions for you if you are considering a plastic surgery procedure.
• 3. Allure: This is a more traditional user-friendly consumer magazine. Allure contains great articles on cosmetic products and trends.
• 4. Glamour: This magazine has a similar offering to that of Allure, but the magazine also puts a large focus on fashion rather than just cosmetics.
• 5. InStyle: Mostly focuses on fashion, but despite that, InStyle has great tips and product reviews of cosmetic products, making it a valuable read.
• 6. Redbook: Yet another staple of the industry, covering the latest cosmetic trends, products, and beauty and lifestyle tips.
• 7. Vogue: An icon in the magazine and fashion industry, Vogue is still the source to seek for the fashion elite, looking to set the tone for where beauty is going.
• 8. Elle: Is a magazine that focuses on readers of varying age groups. The magazine promises great guides to help you decide what works best for you both in terms of fashion and beauty.
• 9. Cosmopolitan: Cosmo deals less with product reviews and health as it does with relationship quandaries. Still, there are some great beauty tips found within its pages.
• 10. Flare: This magazine has it all. It's a newer, helpful supplier of information on cosmetic trends.

While the ten publications listed above are great, there are many others available for you to choose from. It is important to know what you want to learn as you seek out the right reading material for you. If you need more industry news and research-based cosmetic information, then you'll want to go with a trade publication. But if you're looking for tips and tricks, product reviews and articles about health and beauty, then the consumer mags at the grocery store should deliver what you're looking for.

--Carrie Aker

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