After expressing some ambivalence toward the culturally- and commercially-reinforced female urge to "put on a face," Marsh presents a survey of women's grooming habits that sheds light on trends in every era since the Victorian, development of the modern cosmetics industry and famous brand names, and changing gender roles (there's make-up for men now). She also provides a guide to collecting vintage compacts and cosmetics. Illustrated lavishly and primarily with items from her private collection, the volume includes a bibliography. Distributed in North America by Casemate. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)