Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me: A Unique Guide to Over 30,000 Products, Plus the Latest Skin-Care Research (Completely Revised and Updat
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.82 (920 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1877988286 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 1000 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-07-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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Chandler said A great idea that, sadly, missed the mark. I used to work selling cosmetic ingredients. Meaning that I didn't work for any particular company, but in selling ingredients via a broker to cosmetic chemists and scientists of major cosmetic corporations. Because of this, I learned a wealth of information that I am not sure the author may h. Very Useful Book, But it isn't THE Cosmetic Bible -- Because there isn't one LitFlickChick A very helpful guide to beauty products, but not an oracle to be followed religiously. Use this book, with its recommendations and warnings, as you intelligently choose products and form your own conclusions on what works well for you. This is an exhaustive compendium of products, ingredient l. Helpful and Informative Skin Care Advice I have bought the last two editions of Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me. I have found them very helpful in sifting through the hype regarding makeup and skin care products. Her makeup preferences do come through in her reviews, however. Her aversion to shimmer/sparkle and preferenc
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. 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. (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 o
Paula Begoun is recognised by women all over the world as the most reliable source for answers to all of their beauty-related questions. She is an internationally-recognised authority as a consumer advocate for the beauty industry, and is called on regularly by reporters and producers from television, magazines, and radio. Paula Begoun has been reporting on the beauty industry for mo
In her makeup and skincare bible, she deciphers ingredient lists, translates cosmetics-counter beauty babble, and evaluates the worth of virtually every product on the market. She takes the cosmetics companies to task." - Miami Herald.. Paula Begoun's mission is to educate women on the facts that the $45 billion cosmetics industry doesn't want people to know. This completely revised and expanded edition includes more than 75 new product lines. "Her straight talk about what cosmetics can and can't do has penetrated the blare of magazine and advertising hype." - San Francisco Chronicle; "Paula is nationally recognized as an authority on the subject of cosmetics