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

Paula's Choice

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    beaglebaileysmom

    20 years ago

    Boo! I wish people would stop sending her their money. While she is right that most products are gimmicks, *she* is also 100% guilty of being a gimmick! Her books are to blame for a lot of...

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    Xexuxa

    20 years ago

    Her books are just like every other beauty book I've ever read. She assumes what works for her must be applied to the rest of the world as well. Take it with a grain of salt, just like everything...

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    LizzieDahlin

    20 years ago

    i find paula's opinions and dubious citing of medical texts to be extremely grating.. while i agree that some lines are without merit and some gimmicks are completely blatant and insulting, it...

    About reviewer (118 reviews)

    Age19-24

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    Jaclyn_M

    20 years ago

    I don't get the idea that Paula is biased because she gives her own products good ratings. For one thing, she does not give her own products a smiley/neutral/frowning face in the book - she just...

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    MkChic

    20 years ago

    This is the best beauty/makeup tip book ever. I have a couple and Paula's is great. I love all the info she gives in the first couple chapters and how she reviews products based on ingredients even...

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    beachkitty79

    20 years ago

    I have looked at many of Paula's reviews while browsing at Barnes and Noble. For this reason, I don't think I will purchase it. Anyway, I definitely think it is good information that is worth...

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    Age25-29

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    bufo

    20 years ago

    LOVE this book. It has saved me probably hundreds and hundreds of dollars through its straight-forward product analysis. I have always read food labels, medication labels and any other type of...

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    Trin598

    20 years ago

    I have very oily skin and have battled with blemishes since a teen (am now 31). I decided to do some real research about skin care and cosmetics in an attempt to find something that WORKS for my...

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    lucyforever

    20 years ago

    I have very acne prone skin, and although I went on Accutane, and it cleared up my skin for three years, it's crept back and I have to find way to treat it again (Accutane was a difficult...

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    MerylStreek

    20 years ago

    I've trusted Paula and her advice for a long time. Although I do not always agree with her reviews, whether she says a product is good or bad often is one of the deciding factors of whether I buy...

    About reviewer (31 reviews)

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    oberon412

    20 years ago

    I absolutely LOVE this book! Paula completely changed the way that I take care of my skin. Her advice is especially good for those with acne-prone skin, and I was horrified to learn that many of...

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    prophette

    20 years ago

    I'm actually disappointed that this is the last edition of the book Paula will produce because it is the first edition I've ever seen. I had heard about it from somewhere, but never thought much...

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    tAbx

    20 years ago

    I love this book to the max! I regretted not buying it any sooner! It'll definately save me lotsa cash! From this book, I got to know which ingredients are harmful to our skin. She gave many...

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    Selenite

    20 years ago

    This is an invaluable tool for researching before you buy and deciding on what's the best value. I can now build a good collection of synthetic brushes and vegan skin care thanks to her work. ...

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    Steph0891

    20 years ago

    this is a great book. it helps me decide on a product before buying it. saves me money and prevents most of the time wasted product. this book totally changed my mind on skincare. surprised me on...

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    Age19-24

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    sneezydiva3

    21 years ago

    Like many reviewers have said this is a great book, and there is much to learn from it. However, I would suggest reading her Beauty Bible first. It has more useful information that you can use to...

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    Age25-29

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    MFAligo

    21 years ago

    Her info on skincare products has been useful because I have sensitive skin and I also need sun protection and Paula seems to gives some good advice on those products. HOWEVER, I don't agree with...

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    Diane1272

    21 years ago

    This is the best money I every spent! I have studied, read, and reread it over and over again. I always refer back to it before making a new purchase. Now I know she doesn't care for glittery...

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    cassiefp

    21 years ago

    Before I became obsessed with this website, I was obsessed with this book. My husband, a doctor, said that he had not seen someone study so hard since med school. I couldn't help myself! It sat...

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    Age30-35

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    estellamoo

    21 years ago

    Make no mistake, I am PB's number 1 fan. I only wish that I had discovered her books years ago when I had 50kg of skin-care and make-up I needed to unload because the airline wanted to charge me...

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