With thousands of hair care products on supermarket, drugstore, and salon shelves, each with its own grandiose claims, consumers are understandably confused. In this new edition - with over 75 percent new material - the "Ralph Nader of rouge" applies her high standards to shampoos and conditioners, styling gels, mousses, hairsprays, dyes, and permanents, and also devotes a chapter to the concerns women of color may have, from relaxing techniques to braiding and weaving.
Offers beauty advice for women, including information on body care, nail care, medication, sun protection, health treatments, laser surgery, and face lifts. Bibliog.
Offers beauty advice for women, including information on body care, nail care, medication, sun protection, health treatments, laser surgery, and face lifts.
Internationally-known beauty experts Paula Begoun, Bryan Barron, and Desiree Stordahl share the surprising facts about what research has shown skin does (and doesn't) need to look and actually become healthier and younger-acting, all based on science, not marketing hype or false promises.Best-selling beauty author and internationally known "Cosmetics Cop" Paula Begoun and her team of beauty experts from Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me are back with a book that helps consumers cut through the hype and find out the facts about skin and how it needs to be treated so each person can have the best skin of their life. From acne to wrinkles and everything in between, Paula and her team reveal the truth about skin type, skin concerns, cosmetic corrective procedures, dozens of today's most pervasive cosmetic myths, and some of the most helpful, surprising makeup tips we've uncovered in our careers. You'll learn why so many products don't work as claimed, find out some of our favorite products (that REALLY work), and learn how you can easily put together a skincare routine that will get you the best possible results without sorting through all the hype and misleading information. Readers will feel as though they're getting truly helpful advice from a good friend--someone who's been there, knows what skin problems do to one's self-esteem, and is shedding some much-needed light on the often-confusing world of beauty. The best part? All of the skincare tips and recommendations in this book are based on published scientific research on what works and what doesn't so you can be confident you're making the smartest decisions for your beauty needs.
In a world where beauty magazines promote 14-year-old models with poreless skin, impossibly long lashes, and dewy lips pouting over sparkling teeth, Paula Begoun is every woman's best friend. Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me has sold over 700,000 copies since first published because it's honest and because it helps women find products that make them look great without spending a fortune. From drugstores and home shopping to department stores and catalogues, Begoun reviews all of the major cosmetic and skin-care lines, product by product (more than 10,000 products, in all). Regardless of the price tags, there are good and bad products in almost every line. With the turn of a page, readers can get concise reviews and fast answers in this completely revised and expanded edition. A user-friendly rating system lists several Canadian lines found on both sides of the border (Lush, M.A.C., Club Monaco) and two (Vichy and Marcelle) found only in Canada.
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.
Featuring specifics on caring for 16 different kinds of skin types from head to toe, "The Beauty Bible" is the perfect skin and makeup guide for women of all ages. From the latest trends to classic styles, Begoun explains it all, using her energetic and effective writing style to separate reliable facts from cosmetic-advertising fantasies. 10 color photos.
Discover how to take beautiful care of your skin, apply makeup like a pro, and look your absolute best without spending a fortune. The complete beauty bible will guide you through all the latest research and current information about every imaginable cosmetic innovation.
From resorts, bed-and-breakfasts, secluded beaches, and remote island escapes, this reliable guide offers newly revisited, re-evaluated and revised information on heartwarming locations in every price range and for all tastes and lifestyles. This is a charmingly comprehensive guide to dozens of romantic backdrops.
Here's a travel book especially for those in love, who'd like a moment--or an hour, or a day--in an intimate setting. This unusual guide to the Big Apple points out special places perfect for such moments and rates all of the "lovely" locations from Very Romantic (one pair of lips) to Sublime (four pairs).
This travel guide to the romantic places of Northern California lists the best in intimate locales--the restaurants, lodgings, and nightspots that make the perfect backdrops for a leisurely kiss. Includes thoughtful tips on maintaining the momentum of love and famous quotations about love and kissing.
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