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The Beauty Bible, 2nd edition by Paula Begoun

About.com Rating five out of Five

By Heather Brannon, MD, About.com

Updated: January 09, 2006

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The Beauty Bible, 2nd ed.

The Bottom Line

The author achieves her goal of compiling and clarifing the new data and research to help each woman create the best skin-care routine possible for her specific needs.
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Pros

  • Gives the facts behind the cosmetics hype
  • No-nonsense advice based on the latest research
  • Concise and understandable

Cons

  • Can't think of any

Description

  • Explains in an understandable way the facts about the latest hot skin-care issues
  • Describes battle plans for skin care, wrinkles, blemishes, wounds and scars, and dry skin
  • Sound advice on applying makeup step-by-step and dealing with common problems.

Guide Review - The Beauty Bible, 2nd edition by Paula Begoun

This is a well-researched book that contains the latest information about skin care and cosmetics. Paula Begoun evaluates skin-care formulations based on their ingredients and compares the company’s claims to the latest research about that ingredient. She also outlines a no-nonsense approach to various aspects of skin care and makeup application. Paula’s ultimate commandment is “Thou shalt be an informed consumer, because what you don’t know can cost you dearly in terms of your skin, appearance, and money.”
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