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

Paula's Choice

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    mtuckfield

    14 years ago

    Not credible. When I noticed that virtually every skin care product is rated as bad or mediocre, and all of the Paula's Choice products are given top ratings(the author owns the Paula's Choice...

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    Age44-55

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    SkincareAficionada

    14 years ago

    Simply not Credible enough. She doesn't have any Ph.D, MD or even RN title. She is a makeup artist before that became interested on how vast the cosmetic business is. She is smart and is actually...

    About reviewer (26 reviews)

    Age19-24

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    jrm1862

    15 years ago

    I love Paula and I used to use this book to look up everything I would buy that deals with skincare and cosmetics. It helped me become an informed consumer and it educated me on what to look for...

    About reviewer (265 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Tan, Neutral

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    cutiepie19

    15 years ago

    This is a great book. The only thing is, seeing as she put all this research in why couldn't she do some studies of her own. I mean, sure it is great that she is reviewing things based on their...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Kinky, Coarse

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    chanel277

    15 years ago

    I m not 100% sure what to say about this lady.I disagree with her a lot.First of all she claims that eye creams is not a necessity at all.Well I think that this is major mistake.I don't believe...

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    Age25-29

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    Safin

    15 years ago

    As a cosmetics junky I enjoyed this book very much, the problem with the reviews is that they become out dated very quick. And I don't agree with Paula on everything she writes.

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    Age44-55

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    kimorris

    15 years ago

    This is OK as an intro to beauty items but the key is to take everything PB says with a grain of salt. I like to use this as a quick filter for certain types of products where I know her views...

    About reviewer (256 reviews)

    Age19-24

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    lygophilia

    15 years ago

    This book changed my life! Sounds pretty quirky, but it is true. I've always been a sucker for manufactures promises and have wasted a load of money over the years to the point the only place I...

    About reviewer (1341 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

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    VanillaPlease

    15 years ago

    Disclaimer: I'm a die-hard PC skincare fan, her products have completely transformed my skin. But I must put personal affections aside and fairly confess that I find the whole concept of a book of...

    About reviewer (82 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairOther, Straight, Fine

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    kayley123

    15 years ago

    I have the 7th edition, and after that I subscribed to Beautypedia, and I plan to continue subscribing, so I say I would buy it again. As it is constantly being updated, I think it is a great...

    About reviewer (24 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Straight, Other

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    AnnKB

    15 years ago

    I have to agree with many people here. Although I applaud Paula for getting people to think about what they are actually buying: what is IN products and what they are packaged in. A healthy dose of...

    About reviewer (227 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

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    redlemonnee

    15 years ago

    I love this book. Anyone who interested about cosmetic. I think this book should be your answer.

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

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    Kabuk1

    16 years ago

    Like most other reviewers here, I found Paula's advice to be biased at BEST. I like what she's trying to do- steer women away from overpriced hyped-up cosmetics- but I think she's going about it...

    About reviewer (259 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

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    tinkerrbelle

    16 years ago

    1. My biggest annoyance is that she ignores comedogenic causing agents. There is a well known highly scientific scale for this! She really doesn't know what she's talking about here. She says...

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    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

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    darkmuffet

    16 years ago

    I am reviewing the 7th edition and overall, I would say it is worth having. My gripes were minor compared to the amount of information in the book. I use this book in conjunction with reviews...

    About reviewer (57 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

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    treecatd

    16 years ago

    I love her books and i find them very helpfull. As some people here pointed out that the reviews change...well, maybe that is because products change and the standarts of skincare are becomming...

    About reviewer (108 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

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    wavingcat5

    16 years ago

    I own the 6th edition but instead of buying the 7th I now subscribe to Beautypedia. I like to refer back to the 6th edition in combination with the website, because there were more categories that...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Medium

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    ginasuicide

    16 years ago

    I used to read her books when id visit my mom, and while I much prefer her new online site Beautypedia, but I havent put down the $25 for it yet. I do like her reviews on products, but I'm just...

    About reviewer (97 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairRed

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    atsugari

    16 years ago

    I only read it in my local bookstore. I completely ignored the makeup section and focused on the skincare section. The makeup section is based on Paula's view of how one should wear makeup...

    About reviewer (176 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

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    as8566

    16 years ago

    I do think it was a fresh approach to focus on the ingredients in skincare products and makeup and see through the marketing. However, I don't think you can really review a product completely just...

    About reviewer (24 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

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