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Customer Rating:
Summary: Good but a bit contradictory
Comment: I really like this book, but what I don't understand is that when you read about a product she says
not too good things about it and then in the end of the book ranks it high. I don't understand how
she does her ratings. Some things get good rankings (smiley faces)but not good written writeups
which is quite confusing.

Customer Rating:
Summary: Good but a bit contradictory
Comment: I really like this book, but what I don't understand is that when you read about a product she says
not too good things about it and then in the end of the book ranks it high (under best moisturizer
for example) I don't understand how she does her ratings. Some things get good rankings (smiley
faces)but not good written writeups which is quite confusing

Customer Rating:
Summary: Stop Wasting Money and Buy This Book!
Comment: There are a lot of ingredients in skin care products and cosmetics that are bad for ANYONE'S skin
and Paula lets you know which ingredients these are and which products contain these ingredients. I
like the way she's not afraid to tell it like it is and be honest (some people would refer to this
as sarcasm). She also points out which expensive products and reasonably priced products have the
SAME ingredients so you don't waste a lot of money. The first cosmetic purchase I made after
reading Paula's book I saved enough so that the book paid for itself. I have to say that the
cheaper brand is doing just as good a job as the more expensive brand. Also since I'm sure she
knows what she's talking about, I purchased her skin care routine. I LOVE it. My skin looks and
feels better than it has in a long time and my makeup looks great because of her opinions. Now
every time I need to buy something I refer to her book.

Customer Rating:
Summary: This Book Was Great!
Comment: Having oily sensitive skin prone to breakouts, I have constantly struggled to find the right
products and couldn't understand why they didn't work. Not until I read Paula Begoun's book did I
understand that most products for acne actually make it worse. I have seen a great improvement in
my skin after using the products she recommends. I did not find her tone sarcastic, in fact I
think it would be a dry book without a sense of humor. However, the Best Products chapter is not
easy to use and it was time consuming to find the best products for acne prone skin. However the
pull out section - Your Personalized Beauty Guide - is very handy when you are shopping.

Customer Rating:
Summary: A reference worth every penny and then some!
Comment: I've been buying this book since the first edition (way before she 'got into the business') and it
has saved me tons of money because I (still) love to buy new makeup. No, I haven't agreed with all
of her recommendations, but guessing based on her 'first pass' has proven at least as good, and
usually much better than my own guesses or guesses based on advertising or on a commissioned
salesperson. I've discovered some great new lines (drugstore and department) and products as well.
She also points out the bad shades (i.e. unnatural looking), which if you're over 30 really helps,
and she lists the companies that still do animal testing. I know it seems conflicting since she
went into the business, but she wasn't in it for a long time, and her reviews of the other lines
don't appear to have altered any since she got in. Yes she recommends her own stuff, but she --
and her reader base -- recommends a lot of other products too (still too many to make the decision
easy). I still trust her more than anyone else, she tells it like it is so I can cut through the
hype, and I happen to really like her skin care line. Unfortunately, by the time ANY book goes to
print it is a little out of date, so I finally broke down and got her newsletter to get the latest
scoop on new product lines in between editions. See for more info and a little free advice from
her books.