The Beauty Bible: The Ultimate Guide to Smart Beauty, 2nd Edition: Amazon.ca: Paula Begoun: Books

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Myriad new formulas, outrageous claims, and hot controversies run rampant in the cosmetics industry. This second edition of The Beauty Bible will help clear up the confusion. From tanning pills to oxygen in products, from facial exercises to behind-the-scenes industry information, this book covers it all. Containing 50 percent new material, this edition includes advice on the latest cosmetic surgery procedures, online beauty shopping, and permanent makeup. Drawing on her background as a makeup artist, her 20-plus years as a consumer reporter, and the latest dermatological studies, Paula Begoun (a.k.a. the “Cosmetics Cop”) gives readers the tools and information they need to make smart skincare decisions.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Great information, but buy the author's other book first, April 12 2004

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Beth Cholette "doctor_beth" (Upstate NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Beauty Bible: The Ultimate Guide to Smart Beauty, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

The Beauty Bible is meant as a companion volume to Paula Bogoun's Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me, and it does contain some unique information not found in Don't Go..., including advice on overall body care and tips on makeup application. However, the most helpful sections of this book--eg, instructions for blemish/acne treatment, inside information about product ingredients, etc.--are covered more succinctly and clearly in Begoun's other work, which also includes a ton of useful information on specific skin care and makeup products. I recommend that you first purchase Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me, and if you then require additional information, consider buying this book.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Confessions of a Ex-Makeup/Product Junkie, Mar 11 2003

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"kokochic" (Delaware) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Beauty Bible: The Ultimate Guide to Smart Beauty, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

Do you find yourself spending your hard earned money on skincare products that do not improve the quality of your skin?

Do you find yourself seduced by the t.v. informercials/commercials/ magazine advertisements on the newest & greatest makeup or skincare regime that promises you will look 100% better?

Do you have skincare products or cosmetics in your bathroom drawer that has a thin film of dust on them because when you brought it home you found out it did not improve your skin care or cosmetic issues....but it was so expensive that you just could not throw it away?

If you answered yes, maybe or even no & you are a consumer of skincare or cosmetic products and want to be an INFORMED CONSUMER this book is for you.

I bought this book because I was tired of spending my hard earned money on products with empty promises. I immediately purchased this book a few days after reading DON'T GO TO THE COSMETICS COUNTER WITHOUT ME, 2003 edition. I wanted to get information on how to deal with my oily, acne proned skin. I've been to several dermatologists who told me I had cystic acne (the worst case) and basically told me I had to use Accutane. Well, being the fact that I am in my childbearing years...the risks overpowered the benefits of using such a powerful drug. Then I used an expensive skin care regime (the only one you see on t.v. informercials 2-3x's per day) which improved my skin about 70-80% , but put a dent in my wallet. I knew there had to be a better and cost effective way to treat my skin condition. Needless to say, I used the information that was suggested in the book and you would never be able to tell that I even had skin problems.

I will admit that the makeup tips are rather conservative. However, for women working in a professional & business casual environment there are some helpful tips. You can always make modifications to suit your own personal style.

When purchasing this book (which you should definitely have in your library) understand that Ms. Begoun is first a Consumer Advocate. So there is alot of information about what the Industry does not want to you know about type stuff. However, all the information crammed in this book beats a yearly subscription to some advertisement filled fashion magazine.

I recommend you buy this book along with DONT GO TO THE COSMETICS COUNTER WITHOUT ME, 2003 edition for a holistic view of Ms. Begoun's suggestions.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars NOT the beauty bible, but close enough., April 30 2004

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This review is from: The Beauty Bible: The Ultimate Guide to Smart Beauty, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

When I first saw this book, along with its companion 'Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me', I was very excited! I thought that I'd finally found a 'Consumer Reports'-type book on makeup. 'Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me' is very much like that priceless magazine, but you sometimes get the feeling Begoun is determined to dislike any high-end name brand simply on principle.
Although the information contained in Begoun's 'Bible' is thorough and certainly well-researched, some of her suggestions (especially for skincare) are just plain wrong. Bear in mind that although Begoun does every cosmetics-buying woman a justice with this book, she is NOT a dermatologist.
I found the book very informative and very helpful, but as with every other product purchase you will ever make in your life, you must decide what works best for you, never mind someone else's "bible".

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