Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me 6th Edition

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    marshmelonsquirter

    17 years ago

    I actually didn't buy this product, but rather borrowed it from a friend. I do love that she reviews products she likes and dislikes, however, I don't like that she has her own product line. It...

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    lauradfromnc

    17 years ago

    I bought this used on Amazon so I didn't spend much, but it was still a total waste. Aside from what the posters below said, I would point out that the information in the book is out of date so...

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    hollyjackson

    17 years ago

    its a fun book with alot of makeup and i would purchase the 7th edition but the 6th doesnt have several brands like desert essence, everyday minerals boscia ect...plus she seems to not like tea...

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    julia_s

    17 years ago

    This is an excellent book! Paula gives honest and practical advice on beauty products of all types and price ranges and you really feel more informed going shopping having read her reviews! This...

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    krysownzu

    17 years ago

    I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It opened my eyes to the hype behind certain products, and I now check ingredient lists before purchasing certain products. I am able to make much more sense...

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    laurentoohott0

    17 years ago

    I found this book to be very helpful. I especially appreciated the ingredients lists and found them very helpfull. Her reviews are not spot on for me and my particular tastes, but they help to...

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    SKSS

    17 years ago

    First off i have the utmost respect for paula. I think the book is amazing. It reviews a lot of products. She warns u of potentially bad ingredients which is great. But some of the products she...

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    selmasoo

    17 years ago

    Though I may not 100% agree with everything Paula says about all of her cosmetic reviews, she is only trying to help us--the consumer, to save money and teach us to be more aware. Yes, her 6th...

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    sksterling

    17 years ago

    I got this at the library- no way would I buy it retail. I like to read what she says about all the products I want to try- but then she always bashes them (especially if they don't have an spf or...

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    karmarge

    17 years ago

    I have all of the versions of Paula's "Don't go to the Cosmetics Counter......" books. Her recommended choices are by far good but she lost credibility with me when she started her own brand of...

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    Chloe2211

    17 years ago

    I guess this book is a good read for women who love their beauty products. I would recommend, however, you take all her reviews with a grain of salt. While I do agree with Paula on a few of her...

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    vampsandtramps

    17 years ago

    Like others, I was very impressed by this book when it first came out. As I began to learn more about skincare, I became less impressed. In particular, Paula is too dismissive about natural...

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    Snowwhitie

    17 years ago

    At first I was rather impressed by this book - it is an eyeopener indeed and very interesting to read. I was even so impressed that I ordered Paula's products, which come at a reasonable price and...

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    zernelle

    17 years ago

    This was the first skincare/cosmetics book that I purchased. I learned a lot from this book about what to look for in skincare products, and it helped me finally get my acne under control after...

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    terryanne

    17 years ago

    This book is too old> I was going to pick it up at B&N today but the 6th edition, the most recent, is 2003 or 2004. No makeup book covering specific products has any business going this long...

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    helen1014

    17 years ago

    I have to appreciate when someone takes the time to research the science behind products. however, i would argue that the best testimony to the effectiveness of any product would be through reviews...

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    bluezinnia

    18 years ago

    This is an excellent book for inside information about the cosmetics industry (primarily ingredients). However, it is now so old that the product recommendation part of the book isn't very useful...

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    splendidcakes

    18 years ago

    What an eye opener!! Of course we all know so much of our beloved cosmetics' promises are hype, but it's so great to know the specifics!!

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    angelaustin

    18 years ago

    Back when I was in my 20's, I searched and searched for good information on skin care, but could not find much of anything. Then, one day, while in my local library, I came across a book called...

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    star_s_l_b

    18 years ago

    Overall, I do really like this book. I wish she'd update it since I don't get her newsletter, but it does still hold up for the most part. She definitely breaks through the hype and lets you know...

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