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Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me, 7th Edition
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 646.72
EAN: 9781877988325
Edition: 7th
ISBN: 1877988324
Label: Beginning Press
Manufacturer: Beginning Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 1184
Publication Date: December 28, 2007
Publisher: Beginning Press
Studio: Beginning Press
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Editorial Review:
Women spend an extraordinary amount of money on cosmetics--$45 billion a year in the U.S. alone. Now in its fourth edition, Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me strikes fear in cosmetics-counter consultants everywhere. First off, Begoun has deconstructed ingredient lists. Ever wonder what methylparaben, propylparaben, and butylparaben are doing in your mascara? And what is diazolidinyl urea? All four are potential irritants, and the latter is a preservative that can release formaldehyde, a class A carcinogen. Buyer beware.
Begoun also lists which companies are cruelty-free and which continue to conduct animal testing. The majority of the book--and that's nearly 800 pages--is devoted to reviews of thousands of cosmetics, from cleansers, foundations, alpha-hydroxy acids, and moisturizers to lip liners, eye shadows, and concealers, all of which Begoun has personally tested. (There are no hair care products listed, as that warrants another book entirely: Don't Go Shopping for Hair Care Products Without Me.)
She's perfectly frank and tells it like it is. (On Revlon's ColorStay Makeup: "goes far beyond the claim of 'It won't come off on him.' It won't come off when you want it to.") You'll learn how to tell when you're being boondoggled by a salesperson, what's overpriced and overhyped, as well as what's overlooked. More than 200 brands are included, along with a helpful summary at the end that lists the best products for each cosmetic category. It should be noted that not only is Begoun a fine consumer advocate, she's also a self-esteem advocate: she mentions time and again that even the best cosmetics won't necessarily improve your life, and that's a point well taken.
This well-organized, authoritative book helps women find products that make them look great without spending a fortune. From drugstores and home shopping to department stores and catalogs, Paula Begoun reviews all the major cosmetic and skin-care lines, product by product, with more than 30,000 total. Regardless of cost, there are good and bad products in almost every line, and with the turn of a page, readers can get concise reviews and fast answers. A user-friendly rating system makes it easy to find items worth trying.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Extremely useful reference
I got Paula's 2003 edition in 2006, but was sorry that it was rather outdated and in that edition she said she wouldn't be doing another one. So I was happily surprised to find a brand new edition in Barnes & Noble, and after perusing it I plan to order it from Amazon. A few comments: Some reviewers claim Paula gives negative reviews to most product so she can push her own line. I don't agree with that. In fact, in the 2003 edition which I have, she includes descriptions of her products ... Read More
Rating: - My wife loves it.
My wife has sensitive skin. She has bad reactions to lots of products. This book has helped her find products that help, rather than hurt, her skin.
Rating: - A valuable resource
I checked this book out of the library over and over again and finally broke down and purchased it from Amazon. I am constantly referring to this book when interested in purchasing makeup or skin care products. The information is honest and the product listings are extensive from high end to more affordable products.
Rating: - Worth the price
I got this for about $20 and it has certainly already saved me at least that much on products that I generally would have bought and then not used. I think that this is great and I don't even use that much makeup.
Rating: - Great book
Received the book in said time. Book in excellent condition. A worthy read for anyone who purchases make-up on any level.
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