Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me: An Eye-Opening Guide to Brand-Name Cosmetics (Don't Go to the Cosmetic Counter Without Me)

Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me: An Eye-Opening Guide to Brand-Name Cosmetics (Don't Go to the Cosmetic Counter Without Me)
by Paula Begoun

Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me: An Eye-Opening Guide to Brand-Name Cosmetics (Don't Go to the Cosmetic Counter Without Me)
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Book Summary Information

Author: Paula Begoun
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1998-11
ISBN: 1877988235
Number of pages: 754
Publisher: Beginning Pr
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Book Review: Valuable information on cosmetics
Summary: 5 Stars

This is the third edition of Paula's book that I have purchased. It has extremely valuable general information about skin care and cosmetics. It has saved me a ton of money, while allowing me to choose good quality products for my face. I will continue to purchase new editions of this book for as long as new editions are produced. Very educational. Well worth the money!!

Summary of Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me: An Eye-Opening Guide to Brand-Name Cosmetics (Don't Go to the Cosmetic Counter Without Me)

From Avon to Yves St. Laurent, Begoun's product-by-product reviews reveal the truth behind cosmetic companies' hype and hyperbole. New to this edition is a purse-size removable workbook so readers can take notes on specific products they want to try. This fourth edition reviews more than 10,000 products from 125 different cosmetics lines, with a new section on anti-aging products.
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.

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