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4.0
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7 years ago

I loved this book when it first came out - but now Paula Begoun has her own product line and this seems more biased.

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Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen



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11 years ago

I bought the first edition and enjoyed it because it was really helpful to have someone point out the BS in a majority of the cosmetics/beauty products' marketing & packaging. I now check on what...

About reviewer (147 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Coarse

EyesBlack


5.0
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13 years ago

This is like Consumer Reports for makeup. It will save you a ton of money and you can get the best products in every category. She is not pushing her own brand; I don't think people who say that...

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Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


2.0
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13 years ago

I agree with some of the other reviewers that rated this book low. I feel that Paula Begoun really is nothing more than a department store makeup counter person. Now don't get me wrong, as I think...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


5.0
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13 years ago

I have found Paula's information to be extremely helpful. I think she really knows what she is talking about, especially with skincare, and I think my skin looks better because of it! I am 49 and...

About reviewer (55 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesHazel


5.0
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13 years ago

My only complaint with edition is that Paula has given all of her products a Paula's Pick designation. Her previous books listed her products but did not rate them which seems like a better choice.

About reviewer (104 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesBlue


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14 years ago

I must say i do reference back to this book often, mostly curious to see the comments she makes regarding products, she definitely helped me to pick better bha options for my sometimes zitty skin....

About reviewer (24 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Olive, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


3.0
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15 years ago

First off, let me say I've never been on the Paula hate-train. For those of us here who remember life before the internet, her books were an essential resource in wading through the hype and...

About reviewer (29 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Other

EyesBrown


3.0
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15 years ago

I bought this book after hearing so much hype about it so I ordered it from Amazon.com and zealously began reading the 7th edition of this book. Let me preface this review by saying, yes, there...

About reviewer (274 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Other, Warm

HairBlack, Other, Coarse

EyesBrown


2.0
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15 years ago

I loved reading about the vast amount of cosmetic products out there, but other than that I didn't find this book that helpful. Many of her reviews were based solely on irritants and chemicals that...

About reviewer (154 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBlack


5.0
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15 years ago

I am amazed at the number of people who reviewed this book, yet have never even read it, much less purchased it. I have purchased, read, re-read and continue to reference her books before making...

About reviewer (18 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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15 years ago

I learned a lot while reading this book. And it really helped me buy better products for my skin. I can't wait for an 8th edition.

About reviewer (77 reviews)

Age

SkinOther, Other, Neutral

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther


2.0
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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

SkinDry, Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Kinky, Coarse

EyesBrown


4.0
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15 years ago

I can understand why Paula and her books aren't taken very seriously but I found this book really helpful. I live in Australia and had heard nothing about her before buying this book and I still...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Medium

HairBlond

EyesBrown


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15 years ago

Pros: this book is ok as a general survey of what products are out there in the marketplace (keeping in mind that this is continually changing). The author has a reasonable amount of of knowledge...

About reviewer (31 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairOther, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


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15 years ago

I was lost in the vast amounts of skin care products that are available, and didn't know what to use, or what would be most effective for my combination (mild to moderate acne) skin. Then I came...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


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15 years ago

I loved Paula's books growing up! I even subscribed to her newsletter. When I was just starting to wear make-up and think about skin care her books made me a more educated consumer. She is the...

About reviewer (62 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


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15 years ago

This has been on my desk at virtually every job I've had, starting with the 2nd version. (I'm a beauty copywriter.) The glossary is invaluable...a listing of gazillions of cosmetic...

About reviewer (79 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Other, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesHazel


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15 years ago

Paula Who?MAKEUPALLEY ROX :P lol

About reviewer (67 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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15 years ago

I found paula's book very helpful...no its not the catch all to end all and this website and personal experience are also very valuable tools. In her book and on her website she mentions that...

About reviewer (18 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue




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