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5.0
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15 years ago

I really like this book, just as I like the majority of Paula's products. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to have healthier skin. I have followed her advice for some time now and...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinOther, Medium

HairRed

EyesBrown



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15 years ago

I think that everybody that is on Make Up Alley, is a kind of cosmetics junky. There are not a lot of books for cosmetics junkies, so this one is a good option. There is a chapter for every...

About reviewer (204 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


2.0
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15 years ago

This book annoyed me. I like Paula's Choice products, and I like her "don't go to the makeup counter" books. But this was frustrated me horribly. I gave it two lippies because there was some...

About reviewer (137 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinDry, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel


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16 years ago

This is a great book and I truly learned so much when I read it! I still have on my night stand and go over some sections when I need it. It's also a great encyclopedic type of book that I can read...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


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16 years ago

While I applaud Paula for writing a book aimed at educating the lay public about skincare and cosmetics and the racket which surrounds the industry, I am angry that I spent money on this book for a...

About reviewer (508 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


4.0
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18 years ago

I learned so much from this book and I feel like I was such an idiot before I read it. Bravo! I have also read her other book about hair care, that one is cool too. I haven't read "Don't go to shop...

About reviewer (99 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Straight, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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18 years ago

This book is an interesting read. I learned a lot. I recommend that everyone read this book.

About reviewer (85 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


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18 years ago

Great book! Lots of great information!

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone

HairBrown

EyesBrown


4.0
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18 years ago

This is my favorite of all Paula´s books, she knows often what shes saying. A lot of good info about face and body care. In this book you can find info about acne, wrinkles, BHA...almoust...

About reviewer (266 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


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19 years ago

I respect Paula so much for writing this book. It has completely changed my beliefs about the cosmetics industry and the way I take care of my skin. I have learned why most salicylic acid...

About reviewer (45 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinOther

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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19 years ago

Great book loaded with useful info. Since using her recommendations and skincare products, my blemished skin has improved remarkably. Go Paula!

About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesGreen


5.0
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19 years ago

I bought this book because l have been on a skincare merry-go-round for the last 3 years. My skin is dehydrated and it hasn't improved even with my skincare routine. After reading this book, and...

About reviewer (22 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry

HairOther

EyesBlue


4.0
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19 years ago

This book is the first beauty book I ever read but it is so packed with useful information that I always return to the library to get it! Every section is filled with advice that is comprehensive...

About reviewer (33 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinNormal

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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20 years ago

This book is very informative as far as ingredients and skincare, but I feel that Paula suggests that one limit their imagination as far as makeup goes. While I love natural colors, I don't think...

About reviewer (128 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Curly, Fine

EyesGreen


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20 years ago

This book to me, is just a thinly disguised version of "Don't go to the Cosmetics Counter without me". I have at least 2 editions of this. I was very disappointed..as the reviews from Rodale...

About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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20 years ago

This book is very informative, and Paula gives great insight into the cosmetic industry in terms of beauty marketing, scientific research, product description and labeling. I'm so glad someone...

About reviewer (325 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther, Fair

HairOther

EyesBrown


5.0
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20 years ago

This book give very helpful info on sunscreen, how useless words like "hypoallergenic" are since they aren't reviewed by the FDA, plastic surgery, nail care, and how to create a basic makeup look...

About reviewer (239 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily

HairBrown

EyesHazel


5.0
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21 years ago

Reading the first edition of this book way back in 1998, is how I became such a big PB fan. Just the info on sunscreens and which active ingredients to look for was eye opening! Back then very few...

About reviewer (76 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


5.0
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21 years ago

A very informative book. Paula gives information about makeup and skincare, and best of all, she tells you what the cosmetics companies don't want you to know. Such as the fact that cosmetic claims...

About reviewer (50 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily

HairBrown

EyesBlue


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21 years ago

I find this book very useful and I adore Paula! I have learnt so many terms and skincare knowledge from this book and now I use it as a skincare dictionary. I have very sensitive skin and I used to...

About reviewer (62 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Other, Neutral

HairOther, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown




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