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

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    genica

    18 years ago

    a GODSEND. i'm SO glad i bought this book. i bought it used too so it was only around $5, and it has been saving me even more money ever since. i love how she really cuts through the cosmetics...

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    poprocks86

    18 years ago

    It seems that people keep criticizing Paula and her book because they don't agree on the rating she gives certain products, but we should remember these are HER reviews and do not necessarily have...

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    alizkandariyya

    18 years ago

    I am so glad I found this book and Paula's website. Since I began relying on her reviews, my skin (acne/oily) has gotten much better & I've stopped wasting money on things that promise to do stuff...

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    passionfruitface

    18 years ago

    This is a good book to use as a starting point for learning about products. Sure, Paula is sarcastic, but I just ignore all that and get whatever information I can out of her reviews. Like other...

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    coopercat3104

    18 years ago

    Well I saw this book about 4 months ago when I went to get a present for a friend at the bookstore. Flipped through it but thought nah I don't need it. I would flip through it whenever I went into...

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    ewojdula

    18 years ago

    I saw this book has just been reviewed and since I bought several of the past editions a few years ago, I thought I'd review it too. The ingredient and animal testing lists are great. But, at the...

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    tweetiebird

    18 years ago

    I've only borrowed this from the library, but read her older books when I was aa teen and my mother thought I should stop wasting money on makeup by doing research first!<p> I find the ingredient...

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    perfectly_pink

    19 years ago

    I was told about this book by a customer and was so excited because it sounded like MUA in a book ! ....unfortunately im pretty dissapointed her reviews are very single minded and i dont think she...

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    becky39

    19 years ago

    I've read all of Paula's books (borrowed from the library ) and admit she does have good advise most of the time. Mostly I read about the product I'm interested in then go to this site,...

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    psychoexgirlfriend

    19 years ago

    The good stuff: Paula gives an honest eye-opening review of all the cosmetics out there - expensive (Creme de la Mer), cheap (Bonne Bell) and all in-between. She's not afraid to tell it like it...

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    assorted_raisins

    19 years ago

    I read Paula a year and a half ago, along with her beauty bible. Paula is ardent, but she wants to do all of us a favor! Great-tell-it-like-it-is comments on ingredients and what they are...for...

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    cynpat2000

    19 years ago

    I personally dont agree with her she doesnt like shimmer and she criticizes a product for that she should not be taking her personal opinions into account she should only be worried if it works or...

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    Jennipooh74

    19 years ago

    This book seems to be a very well-meaning book. Paula clearly has strong opinions about that is good and what is not good for the gamut of all things beauty. She clearly does agree/disagree with...

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    fabulash

    19 years ago

    Wasn't too impressed. She just seemed a bit too preachy for me. It's not the worst book I've ever bought, but I wouldn't buy it again if given the chance. I do think she pushes her own beauty line...

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    emiliejolie

    19 years ago

    This book is really informative and interesting as well. It's a good reference book if you are interested in makeup and cometics, and I found that Paula Begoun gives good hints on some products...

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    awful_cherry

    19 years ago

    This book is worth flipping through. I found it very informative when I first read through it a few years ago, not sure if it was actually the 6th edition. It taught me to stop treating my skin...

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    drinkmoresoup

    19 years ago

    I totally agree with Cellogal. I didn't even know who Paula was until about a year ago, and since then...I have found that I usually strongly disagree with just about every review she has written....

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    rustload

    19 years ago

    Honestly, when someone is doing research this thorough, frank, and honest, I don't care about their "credentials." One look at the claims and practices of that quack Perricone should be enough...

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    bujiyama

    19 years ago

    This book was a good reference, but I would caution people against just taking her word for everything. She's clearly voicing her own opinion, which is often biased and contradictory (she complains...

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    barbyng

    19 years ago

    After stumbling upon Paula's website, I was intrigued by what she said. I bought Cosmetics Counter along with the Beauty Bible together at a reduced price from Amazon.com. I have learned so much...

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