The Skin Type Solution by Leslie Baumann
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Book Reviews of The Skin Type Solution
Book Review: The Skin Type Solution
Summary: 4 Stars
An excellent book. It gives you a lot of information. Make sure you take the test in the beginning. I didn't and I was making
wrong decisions until I did take the test. You can save money too. That counts in todays economy.
Book Review: Great Advise Book
Summary: 4 Stars
I have so much enjoyed reading this book. It is very
informative and i have bought some of my skincare
products based on the recommendation of this
author.
Book Review: With caveat, really needs updating
Summary: 3 Stars
This is a wonderful book, the first (and best) of its kind I read which demystified this gazillion dollar industry. The author provides straightforward insight into which product components really work and how, what to look for at the overwhelming (often misleading) cosmetics counter, and how to most-effectively use the products. I love that she includes both drugstore and boutique lines, too. She also seems truly objective, which is so rare in books of this sort, which are almost always written by authors with their own product lines. When reading those authors, I never feel completely comfortable I'm getting the straight scoop, and question how the writer's self interest in promoting their own product might be sneaking in to what they say. And let's not forget ego & competition, and how doctors frequently have such HUGE egos that they aren't as open minded as they could be. Dr. Laura comes across as above all that. It's like sitting down with a girlfriend you trust, who just really knows her stuff and wants to help you. I'm willing to spend $$$ on great product, but don't have money to 'burn' with companies having nothing to deliver but glossy, misleading advertising. I love finding great product. (Like Prevage, MD, which feels amazing, and gives my face a slight "glowiness" I either can cover or not cover with foundation. I pay the high $$ because it has science behind it, and Laura gave it an "A.") Back to the book, the constantly-evolving skincare industry, new products, new research necessitates an updated edition. An updated, expanded edition (and maybe incorporating more info on antioxidants supplements like acai,mangosteen, etc.) because we NEED TO KNOW RIGHT NOW(!) how to look & feel beautiful, healthy, and youthful. When I read articles on research, new products, and new skincare procedures, I find myself wondering what Laura would say about them. Her website and blog have scant update info, and the newsletters on her site don't really look all that great. I'm sure that the author's many obligations don't leave time (or incentive) to sit around blogging on her website, which I completely understand. But it's now been 3 years since the book was published, and probably 4 years since she submitted it for editing. Then consider how long it took to perform her research, test all the product, and actually write the book. Wow - ancient info!! Since the info is (at least) 4 years old now, I find myself looking elsewhere for info but never find books I trust as being objective or reliable. And Paula Begoun, the self-declared 'cosmetics cop,' is SO negative on practically everything (amazingly, she actually liked something - this book - and gave it a thumbs up), that she's at the other extreme of the "authors I don't trust." Plus she seems very averse to the luxury lines, which seem to have a higher level of "feel good" to them. And what's wrong with a product feeling luxurious on my skin? Isn't that a big part of what we're looking for? If anyone has a recommendation for trustworthy, updated skincare information (specifically advanced, cutting edge products), I'd really love to know .... Thanks!Book Review: Somewhat useful, but...
Summary: 3 Stars
The pros:
-The book helps you type your skin more thoroughly than any other skin-type tests I've seen. This alone might make you more aware of your skin issues and better equipped to take care of them, regardless of whether or not you follow the author's advice on products to use.
-The above information helps make sense of the conflicting advice you often see in the mainstream media (i.e. "exfoliate regularly" vs. "treat your skin as gently as possible").
-Many products are reviewed, and options in varying price ranges are provided.
The cons:
-Not much advice for people who fall right in the middle in the different skin type categories.
-Certain very popular products, such as Clinique's classic yellow moisturizer and Estee Lauder's "little brown bottle" are mentioned nowhere. Even if they don't fit into her recemmended regimens, the author should provide some input on certain best-selling products that many women swear by.
-The self-congratulatory tone in the introductory parts of the book is annoying. It does sound a bit like a promotional work, which makes me suspect that the complaint that she's basically a product endorser for certain companies might be valid.
-Finally, my biggest complaint: she recommends fade creams that contain CHEMICALS SUCH AS HYDROQUINONE THAT HAVE BEEN LINKED TO HEALTH PROBLEMS and increased skin pigmentation! The UK has already banned hydroquinone, and last year the FDA proposed a ban on it. I didn't find this out until after I'd purchased a fade cream that the author recommended. I used it for about two months (no perceptible difference), and was planning to give it another month to work before I decided whether or not to continue, but after reading up on hydroquinone, I'm ditching it.
Book Review: Useful Book
Summary: 3 Stars
A good book. While the book appears rather fat a lot of the book is taken up with the test and is then mostly divided into sections for each skin type. So there was less information to get from the book than I'd hoped. I did however find the information there was useful and relevant if not as detailed as I had hoped.
I liked whenever she suggested products they were in a range of price points. So many books like this recommend a "cheaper product" that starts at something like $50.00 this book does recommend a good range from drugstore all the way up to high end, so there are choices for every budget. Or for those of us just wanting to try out a skin care routine before investing big bucks. Often there were recommendations for the lower priced items too which was a nice surprise.
A good book if your current skin care routine doesn't seem to be working, you are sure to get some ideas from this that will help.