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Manufacturer: Beginning Pr
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 646.72
EAN: 9781877988233
ISBN: 1877988235
Label: Beginning Pr
Manufacturer: Beginning Pr
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 754
Publication Date: 1998-11
Publisher: Beginning Pr
Studio: Beginning Pr
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From Avon to Yves St. Laurent, Begoun's product-by-product reviews reveal the truth behind cosmetic companies' hype and hyperbole. New to this edition is a purse-size removable workbook so readers can take notes on specific products they want to try. This fourth edition reviews more than 10,000 products from 125 different cosmetics lines, with a new section on anti-aging products.
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Summary: Don t go to the cosmetic counter without me
Comment: This book will save you a lot of money. I tossed out a lot of the old products I had purchased that were rated not good to use...I think anyone will find the product reviews useful, regard of the age of the person.
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Summary: Good book
Comment: This book was very helpful for deciding what new products to try. But I feel you should take her critiques with a grain of salt. If your already using a product and you find it works for you I don't see why you should discontinue the use just because she dislikes the product. Overall it was very informational and I feel I am that much more aware of what I put on my skin.
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Summary: Supremely Helpful Book!
Comment: A no-muss no-fuss review of the cosmetic world -- be brave about the somewhat intimidating thickness as most of the pages or specific to product reviews. The actual information is a quick and useful read both front and back, then use the material in the middle to fill in answers to your questions. Highly recommend -- glad I purchased.
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Summary: I'm impressed!
Comment: Wow! This book really stands out with its scientific references. How often do you find complete references including even the page numbers of the scientific journal, in a popular book? I thoroughly enjoyed this book even though cosmetics are not really my thing (I'm too lazy or "busy" to bother). Now I actually find myself using face creams and sunscreens. I used to think all cosmetic products were a waste of money but now I'm convinced that some products actually do help the skin.
Some of the critical reviewers here have clearly not read the book very well. I don't know where they get the idea that Begoun is against natural ingredients or plant oils. Quite the contrary, her own products are full of these and nowhere in the book did she say that she is against them. What she is against is using natural ingredients (or any ingredients) that have not been proven effective by scientific studies. In other words, she only wants to use those natural ingredients that actually work.
The same goes for essential oils. She is not againts using them if they have proven to be effective. Some essential oils have been and you can find those in her own products. What she does not like is for essential oils to be added to products solely because of the scent. And I agree: why would you want to put ANYTHING on your skin that does not have any purpose? If you want to enjoy the scent of essential oils you can use them in candles or spray them onto your clothes. You don't have to expose your skin to something that nobody really knows very much about.
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Summary: Another valuable purchase
Comment: I've bought the last 3 editions of this book, and each one has saved me tons of money. Paula's reviews are fair and accurate - even though we disagree on a few key items. Any time I make a new beauty purchase I first check it out in her book. It's astonishing how much better quality product is offered in drug stores these days. I highly recommend this book.
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