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18 years ago

Finally someone slaps some sense into the cosmetics industry. Hey women, please, stop making purchases based on blind faith and start listening to science and reason.

About reviewer (38 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone

HairBrunette

EyesHazel



4.0
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18 years ago

I think this is an excellent resource guide. I think it's important, though, to realize that while Paule's reviews are pretty-well researched and usually dead on ... like anyone she makes mistakes...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone

HairBlond

EyesHazel


4.0
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18 years ago

I love Paula's choice products and I have both her books and look at he website frequently. The thing about Paula is that she is a researcher, and when doing research, there are always biases....

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


4.0
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18 years ago

I remember stumbling upon Paula's books as a teenager at my local library. Having the acne that I did I used a lot of foundation everyday (nothing more). Being on a limited budget meant that I...

About reviewer (132 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


3.0
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18 years ago

I've scanned through Paula's books on many occasions and have been reading her comments and newsletters for several years. When I first came upon the information she provided, I was very unaware...

About reviewer (93 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinCombination

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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18 years ago

This book is an interesting read. I am amazed at some of the things I read about the different companies. I recommend that everyone read this book and take the information with a grain of salt. ...

About reviewer (85 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


5.0
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18 years ago

I've bought a couple of versions of this book over the years and Paula rocks. She rocks. Before we had MUA, we had the "Cosmetics Cop." I like her approach and she was my answer when I realized...

About reviewer (34 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily, Olive

HairBlack

EyesBrown


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18 years ago

very informative. basically, this book changed my views on cosmetics and the industry. if i didnt come across this book a few yrs ago (5th edition i think?) i would still be blinded by the cosmtic...

About reviewer (77 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack


4.0
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18 years ago

If ever there was an industry that needs a person like Paula Begouin, the cosmetic industry is it. In a business where people will buy a product for it's 'cute packaging', or are easily swayed by...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


3.0
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18 years ago

I found this book kind of biased, and while she had *some* good advice, I didn't think it was worth the money (I should have just checked it out from the library!) Makeupalley (as another reviewer...

About reviewer (137 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairRed, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


4.0
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18 years ago

I bought this as a special promotion with her other 2 books "Don't Buy Hair Care Products Without Me" and "The Beauty Bible." It was a couple years ago, and I paid about $55 for all three. Pricey...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily

HairBlond

EyesBlue


3.0
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18 years ago

I've read all of Paula's books and have owned a couple editions of this one in particular. In my opinion, although the 6th ed. is greatly expanded over previous versions and includes more products...

About reviewer (62 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairSilver, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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18 years ago

I've found this book, and a lot of the information on Paula Begoun's site, very helpful in finally finding a skin care and makeup regimen that helps rather than hurts my skin. I take her advice,...

About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairRed, Other, Other

EyesGreen


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18 years ago

Checked this edition out from the library. It was published in 2003. A book like this would have to be revised and published at least yearly to be up-to-date. Paula's own personal preferences...

About reviewer (111 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Other

HairBlond

EyesBlue


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18 years ago

I love this book! Paula has saved me a TON of money over the years and I appreciate her insight. I now wear sunscreen everyday and I would not have done that if she had not stressed how important...

About reviewer (27 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination

HairBlond

EyesBlue


3.0
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18 years ago

Okay, she gives a lot of ingredient info. And she's well-meaning, I'm sure. But party-pooper! Makeup is supposed to be fun. (Except when you spend $30 on concealer and it's crap.) But knowing the...

About reviewer (198 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination

HairRed

EyesBlue


4.0
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18 years ago

I really like Paula and her books. Feels like she knows what she´s doing and saying. Often when I buy new products I look up what she says about it (and here on MUA).This book is big over 1000...

About reviewer (266 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


2.0
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18 years ago

Expensive to buy, it would be nice if all of this information on her website (and just sell her own product line). I find her comments on makeup generally dated and for a more mature crowd. I...

About reviewer (747 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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18 years ago

I LOVE this book, and I don't see how anyone that is as makeup obsessed as I am could dislike it! I don't agree with all of her ratings, but the information is very good. The only thing that I...

About reviewer (62 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone

HairBrown

EyesBrown


4.0
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18 years ago

I really liked this book. The information on skincare was interesting and I found the reviews of skincare products to be spot on. This stopped my impulse buying (and that was really a problem for...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone

HairBrunette

EyesBlue




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