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.
Customer Review: To all you naysayers; SHUT THE ****up!!!
I am really mad: I'm mad at Amazon for featuring my review of this book under "Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me" instead of "The Beauty Bible" here. They royally screwed up for some reason!! After writing a freaking 2000 or so word review for "Don't Go" and coudn't have it posted, this is absolutely infuriating!!!!!! I'm also mad at those of you uninformed know-nothings who call Paula a liar, charlatan, and a quack. You know what? Give me a break. The facts: 1. She gives sources for her research on her findings. I checked them out and they are all real, she is not making a thing up, it is all based on scientific fact. 2. She likes matte makeup and eyeshadows, so what? She clearly states that her makeup advice is for women over 30 and have a professional job. Teenagers, under-30's, the unemployed, or those who make their living in the entertainment industry need not heed her makeup advice. And yes, glittery makeup and especially eyeshadows WILL make aging skin look wrinkled, it's a fact. Besides, mattes and the "natural"-look are back in style now, haven't you heard? 3. In no way does Paula give bad reviews to ALL of the expensive lines. Just some. She just points out that with every pricey product there's almost always a less expensive one that will perform just as well. Besides, some of the lines she reviews are enough to choke even Zsa Zsa Gabor!! 160 dollars for an ounce of foundation?? 600 dollars for an ounce of moisturizer?? Yeah, dream on ya little corporate farts!! You're not getting ME for a customer!! If any of you out there really want to throw away your $$$ on expensive makeup, that's your call. But don't try to convince others to do it by calling Paula a liar. 4. Lifting creams, firming creams, wrinkle-erasing creams, and "Botox-in-a-bottle" products DO NOT WORK. Pure and simple! If they did, why aren't plastic surgeons filing for bankruptcy instead of rolling in dough?? Spare me. 5. If you don't want to use Paula's products, then don't! It's a complete fallacy that she uses her book to tear down everything else. If she did, why are there scads and scads of glowing reviews from her abounding? If she had an agenda, then she'd be more critical of everything, don't you think? The only reason why I don't use her products is because I don't like buying makeup or skin care through the mail. Okay, as I've said, I'm writing this review at a time when said technical difficulties on Amazon hit my last nerve, but really, I'm so sick of the criticism directed toward someone who is only trying to tell the world "HEY, THE COSMETICS INDUSTRY IS RIPPING YOU OFF!!" I think that the most ridiculous is someone on this site accusing a commentator on actually being Paula, I mean, how absurd!! Yeah, like she has time in her busy touring and lecturing schedule to argue with some idiot on Amazon?? Don't think so!!
Customer Review: I Wish I Could Give Zero Stars...
Full of deceptions, outdated research, illogical assertions and heavily opinionated, this book should be kept away from young, impressive minds. The author, obviously with strong industry connections, suggests dish detergent for bubble baths, doubts healh dangers of phthalates, recommends sodium laureth sulfate cleansers, and insists that mineral oil makes the best moisturiser. No wonder Ms. Begoun has such a profound interest in cosmetic surgery! It will take a really deep laser resurfacing to erase the damage done to one's skin by using Ms. Begoun's "advice". Overall - zero stars. This book doesn't deserve a "bible" in title, too.
We use and consume products on a daily basis in all areas of our life. We are entitled to expect the best from these products; we expect them to be safe and to not cause us harm.
Trading Standards receive around 33,000 complaints each year regarding unsafe products. 4,793 prosecution cases were brought under the safety provisions by trading standards authorities during the ten year period ending 31st March 1998 as reported to Parliament 95% of these cases were successful and fines imposed during the last five year period averaged just over 600.
In order to make a successful personal injury claim you need to prove another person was responsible for your injury. In the case of defective/faulty products you have to be able to show the actually defect in the product and how it is a result of your injury.
In 1987 the Consumer Protection Act came into force. The reasoning behind this act was to make it easier to pursue a claim against a manufacturer. The Consumer Protection Act 1987 has been used many times; whether it is against a large pharmaceutical company or a small business manufacturer.
The Consumer Protection Act covers all goods including ones used in workplaces/food/building material and agricultural needs. Defective Cosmetic products are another thing that the act covers. You have to be careful when purchasing cosmetic products to ensure you are not allergic or sensitive to any of the ingredients. Soaps, shower gels, hair-dye, make-up and perfume can all cause reactions if you are not careful. However if you do suffer scalding, skin rashes or inflammation when you are not sensitive to any ingredients you could be entitled to compensation as the reaction is through no fault of your own.
There are four main types of compensation claim that can be made under the existing Consumer Protection Act; these are:
Manufacturing: contamination occurs during the manufacturing process
Design: a product is poorly designed and presents a danger
Warnings: a manufacturer fails to display warnings on a dangerous product
Failure to recall: a manufacturer finds fault with a product but fails to recall product
Medical supplies are another consumer product that could cause harm. Inaccurate packaging/instructions on drugs could lead to them being misused. This is extremely dangerous as the injuries you could possibly sustain may be deadly.
Common faulty product complaints lie in electrical appliances such as kettles, toasters, lamps and hair dryers; these products if faulty can cause burning, shocks or could even explode leaving devastating results.
Another common complaint comes from faulty toys. The safety in the manufacturing of toys if one of the highest as if anything goes wrong it will be a child that suffers because of it.
There are certain steps that can be taken to ensure the standard of our consumer products:
Product safety system itself must be better managed.
Greater attention should be paid at the design stage to ensure products are safe and companies should integrate product safety within their management system.
Manufacturers are more likely to ensure their products are safe if they see others punished for putting dangerous products on the market.
More effective market surveillance needs to be employed and valid product liability claims need to be better supported.
With limited resources available to both manufacturers and the enforcement authorities, choices have to be made and priorities set. Risk assessment techniques should be more widely used to assist in this process.
If you feel you have suffered due to a faulty product you should get in touch with a lawyer today to find out whether you are entitled to a compensation claim.
Helen Cox is the web master for Accident Consult; specialists in Faulty Product claims
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