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5.0
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16 years ago

this book changed my life! can't recommend it highly enough, GO AND BUY IT!!!

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue



3.0
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20 years ago

I found Paula 's book informative to an extent. However,I found some of her claims off balance. Not everything is bad and not everything is good to put it simply. Not everyone is the same,...

About reviewer (490 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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20 years ago

I think you have to take this book for what it's worth. I try to read this as objectively as possible and filter through Paula's opinions especially when THOSE don't always seem so objective. She...

About reviewer (883 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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20 years ago

First of all, I agree with everyone that Paula can sometimes get stuck in her rants. She forgets -- or chooses to ignore -- that cosmetics and glamour are hopelessly intertwined. We want that luxe...

About reviewer (306 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


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20 years ago

I refer to this book and her monthly newsletter constantly. She is right on the mark as far as products that deliver and products that don't. I think everyone she own this book.

About reviewer (59 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


4.0
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20 years ago

I think the problem a lot of people have with this book is that it is a bit of a downer- we like fancy packaging and miracle creams, so finding out that some of them have the same ingredients as...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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20 years ago

This is a great book. Lots of good reviews and good information. It has more than paid for itself by preventing me from buying crap products. I refer to it a lot.

About reviewer (44 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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20 years ago

This book is very informative. I learned a lot of things reading this book and became a smarter consumer. I liked how she talked about sunscreens and its ingredients and the anti-aging stuffs. This...

About reviewer (42 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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21 years ago

I really learned a lot from this book. Many people have complained about the book being all about Pauls'a opinions... well of course it is, it's her book and she states quite clearly that these are...

About reviewer (76 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


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21 years ago

A FRIEND INTRODUCED ME TO THIS BOOK AND I HAVE TO SAY THAT IT WAS VERY INTERESTING. PAULA IS THE MOST OPINIONATED PERSON. EVEN IF SHE GIVES A PRODUCT A SMILEY FACE OR GOOD REVIEW SHE ALWAYS...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal

HairBlond

EyesGreen


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21 years ago

I think her book was very informative. Although you may not agree with some things she says, she looks at the actual ingredients that go into the products which makes a lot of sense. Why would...

About reviewer (62 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Other

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


2.0
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21 years ago

I did not particually like this book. It is such a contraversial issue for someone to write a book on there opinons on what is good and what is not in the cosmetic industry. Everyone is so...

About reviewer (34 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


4.0
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21 years ago

I rated this book as dirt cheap because it can save you so much money! Her advice on skincare is great! Particularly worth reading is her advice on sunblock ingredients. I didn't know, for...

About reviewer (41 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown


3.0
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21 years ago

I have a love/hate relationship with this book. I appreciate the advice, and always check her reviews on new skin care purchaces... But the woman annoys me. She's very negative and I find her...

About reviewer (94 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

HairRed, Other, Other

EyesBlue


5.0
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21 years ago

Amivins' review is dead on. My small two cents: Aside from Paula's book, Productiville, and a handful of other websites (which I haven't found to be as organized or have the depth of the first...

About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone

HairBlack

EyesBlack


2.0
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22 years ago

I used to buy this book, up through the 4th edition, but after enough years of reading Paula Begoun's opinionated and repetitious views on makeup, I know exactly what to expect from her books...

About reviewer (319 reviews)

Age

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Curly, Coarse

EyesGreen


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22 years ago

At most this book is entertaining, but not "reference" material for my purposes, therefore I checked this book out from my library and saved myself a load of cash. The reason why I didn't purchase...

About reviewer (451 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


2.0
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22 years ago

I checked this out at the library and I'm glad I did! It was an interesting read and I got some useful information. However, it is hard to read someone else's opinions on products that I haven't...

About reviewer (103 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


5.0
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22 years ago

Fundamentally useful and seemingly honest. Her descriptions of ingredients definitely jibe with information in other books and online. It could use better organization and an index, however.

About reviewer (423 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


4.0
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22 years ago

Overall this is a useful book. Incredibly, Paula's advice about skincare was more helpful than a talking with a dermatologist. It cuts through the hype and points out potential irrantants. I...

About reviewer (439 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown




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