Kendra C. (Penguin) reviewed Don't go to the cosmetics counter without me: An eye opening guide to brand name cosmetics (Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me) on + 15 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
the book is out of date, but still good to read. The basic "truths" of what the author says are still the same. I liked it, it is worth your credit. Quick read.
Kate J. (kay8jay) reviewed Don't go to the cosmetics counter without me: An eye opening guide to brand name cosmetics (Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me) on + 17 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Let's face it: so many new cosmetics come out all the time, and other get discontinued, that it's going to be hard to keep a book like this up-to-date. But plenty of brands she talks about are still popular, and I feel like as someone who isn't a representative of one of the companies, she reviews them honestly and kind of gives you the low-down on how the products are marketed and which ones are worth the extra money to spend to get the high-quality stuff. I feel like it's less biased than a certain magazine that - though I enjoy it - makes a big deal every year about it's "reader recommendations," but the fact that most of the products are advertised in the magazine can't help but make you think the thing is biased.
I have this book on my bookshelf because as helpful as it is, it's not like a good novel you want to reread again; you're grateful for the advice, but you don't nec. need to keep it around. That all being said, I think it's very worthwhile. :)
I have this book on my bookshelf because as helpful as it is, it's not like a good novel you want to reread again; you're grateful for the advice, but you don't nec. need to keep it around. That all being said, I think it's very worthwhile. :)
Kathleen B. reviewed Don't go to the cosmetics counter without me: An eye opening guide to brand name cosmetics (Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me) on + 29 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Interesting and helpful comments from an industry insider about beauty products. This is the 2nd Edition, 1994.
Robin B. (Rawben) reviewed Don't go to the cosmetics counter without me: An eye opening guide to brand name cosmetics (Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me) on + 52 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Great resource and eye-opener when going to the cosmetic counter or drug store. The more expensive the brand is not always the best.
Maurene G. (HayabusaLvr) reviewed Don't go to the cosmetics counter without me: An eye opening guide to brand name cosmetics (Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me) on + 90 more book reviews
This book is a bit out of date; I'm not sure that some of the companies listed are still in business! But there's still good info to be had.
B.J. T. (meme) reviewed Don't go to the cosmetics counter without me: An eye opening guide to brand name cosmetics (Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me) on + 367 more book reviews
Book Description
Paula Begoun's mission is to educate women on the facts that the $45 billion cosmetics industry doesn't want people to know. 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. 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. . . . 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. 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. 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. . . . She takes the cosmetics companies to task." - Miami Herald.
Nicole F. reviewed Don't go to the cosmetics counter without me: An eye opening guide to brand name cosmetics (Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me) on + 25 more book reviews
it's pretty good,
