Going to the cosmetic counter can be one of the most abusive experiences in a woman’s daily routine. Where else do you pay for the privilege of being told, “You need a new look”? The salesperson, who has no clue about what’s right for you, sells you $150 worth of makeup and skin care products you don’t need or that may irritate your skin. How do you know which mascara truly lengthens, curls, or offers the blackest black? Which lipstick really does stay on all day without drying your lips?

The Beauty Buyble is a one-stop reference to the year’s best beauty buys and products. It takes out the guesswork, making it easier for you to find the best hair care, makeup, skin care, and beauty tools available on the market. This helpful, accessible book lists products in the low-, middle-, and high-end product range so you can find the product that’s right for you and that will truly enhance your beauty. The clean, concise format helps you find just what you need—and the authors offer advice from celebrity hair stylists, makeup artists, and real women to help you get the best out of your beauty purchases!

Paula Conway is a nationally syndicated beauty writer and has contributed to Fashion Wire Daily, In Style, Living Fit, the New York Post, and the New York Times Style Section. For the past five years, Paula has been a reporter for the April issue of InStyle, their biggest beauty issue each year, and has conducted in-depth research on products and skin care lines. She lives in Westport, Conneticut, with her husband.