I loved this book when it first came out - but now Paula Begoun has her own product line and this seems more biased.
About reviewer (2552 reviews)
Age44-55
SkinDry, Fair, Cool
HairBrown, Wavy, Fine
EyesGreen
36%
would repurchase
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I bought the first edition and enjoyed it because it was really helpful to have someone point out the BS in a majority of the cosmetics/beauty products' marketing & packaging. I now check on what...
About reviewer (147 reviews)
Age36-43
SkinCombination, Fair, Warm
HairBrunette, Straight, Coarse
EyesBlack
This is like Consumer Reports for makeup. It will save you a ton of money and you can get the best products in every category. She is not pushing her own brand; I don't think people who say that...
About reviewer (3 reviews)
Age30-35
SkinCombination, Fair
HairBrunette
EyesHazel
I agree with some of the other reviewers that rated this book low. I feel that Paula Begoun really is nothing more than a department store makeup counter person. Now don't get me wrong, as I think...
About reviewer (15 reviews)
Age36-43
SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool
HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium
EyesBlue
I have found Paula's information to be extremely helpful. I think she really knows what she is talking about, especially with skincare, and I think my skin looks better because of it!
I am 49 and...
About reviewer (55 reviews)
Age44-55
SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure
HairBrunette, Other, Other
EyesHazel
My only complaint with edition is that Paula has given all of her products a Paula's Pick designation.
Her previous books listed her products but did not rate them which seems like a better choice.
About reviewer (104 reviews)
Age56 & Over
SkinCombination
HairBrown
EyesBlue
I must say i do reference back to this book often, mostly curious to see the comments she makes regarding products, she definitely helped me to pick better bha options for my sometimes zitty skin....
About reviewer (24 reviews)
Age25-29
SkinCombination, Olive, Neutral
HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium
EyesBrown
First off, let me say I've never been on the Paula hate-train. For those of us here who remember life before the internet, her books were an essential resource in wading through the hype and...
About reviewer (29 reviews)
Age36-43
SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Cool
HairBrown, Wavy, Other
EyesBrown
I bought this book after hearing so much hype about it so I ordered it from Amazon.com and zealously began reading the 7th edition of this book. Let me preface this review by saying, yes, there...
About reviewer (274 reviews)
Age36-43
SkinNormal, Other, Warm
HairBlack, Other, Coarse
EyesBrown
I loved reading about the vast amount of cosmetic products out there, but other than that I didn't find this book that helpful. Many of her reviews were based solely on irritants and chemicals that...
About reviewer (154 reviews)
AgeUnder 18
SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
HairBlack, Other, Other
EyesBlack
I am amazed at the number of people who reviewed this book, yet have never even read it, much less purchased it. I have purchased, read, re-read and continue to reference her books before making...
About reviewer (18 reviews)
Age36-43
SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Cool
HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine
EyesBlue
I learned a lot while reading this book.
And it really helped me buy better products for my skin.
I can't wait for an 8th edition.
About reviewer (77 reviews)
Age
SkinOther, Other, Neutral
HairOther, Other, Other
EyesOther
This is OK as an intro to beauty items but the key is to take everything PB says with a grain of salt. I like to use this as a quick filter for certain types of products where I know her views...
About reviewer (256 reviews)
Age19-24
SkinDry, Medium, Cool
HairBrunette, Kinky, Coarse
EyesBrown
I can understand why Paula and her books aren't taken very seriously but I found this book really helpful. I live in Australia and had heard nothing about her before buying this book and I still...
About reviewer (14 reviews)
Age19-24
SkinOily, Medium
HairBlond
EyesBrown
Pros: this book is ok as a general survey of what products are out there in the marketplace (keeping in mind that this is continually changing). The author has a reasonable amount of of knowledge...
About reviewer (31 reviews)
Age44-55
SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm
HairOther, Wavy, Medium
EyesBrown
I was lost in the vast amounts of skin care products that are available, and didn't know what to use, or what would be most effective for my combination (mild to moderate acne) skin. Then I came...
About reviewer (7 reviews)
Age19-24
SkinCombination, Fair-Medium
HairBrown
EyesBrown
I loved Paula's books growing up! I even subscribed to her newsletter. When I was just starting to wear make-up and think about skin care her books made me a more educated consumer. She is the...
About reviewer (62 reviews)
Age19-24
SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool
HairBlond, Straight, Fine
EyesBlue
This has been on my desk at virtually every job I've had, starting with the 2nd version. (I'm a beauty copywriter.) The glossary is invaluable...a listing of gazillions of cosmetic...
About reviewer (79 reviews)
Age44-55
SkinDry, Other, Not Sure
HairBlond, Other, Other
EyesHazel
Paula Who?MAKEUPALLEY ROX :P
lol
About reviewer (67 reviews)
Age25-29
SkinOily, Fair
HairBlond
EyesBlue
I found paula's book very helpful...no its not the catch all to end all and this website and personal experience are also very valuable tools.
In her book and on her website she mentions that...
About reviewer (18 reviews)
Age19-24
SkinCombination, Medium
HairBlond
EyesBlue
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