Best of Boston

Best Makeup

Neiman Marcus

Boston
Where else in town can you score cult faves from hard-to-find lines such as Augustinus Bader, Supergoop!, and Lilah B., not to mention free facials, [...] read more»
2017 Best Makeup

Sephora

Boston
The holy land of beauty, Sephora's appeal lies not in its endless selection of cult-favorite products from YSL, Bobbi Brown, and Nars, but in its [...] read more»
2016 Best Makeup

Sephora

Boston
When Sephora announced that its Pru outpost was getting a makeover, we wondered how the cosmetics behemoth could possibly improve. But the sprawling new storefront, [...] read more»
2014 Best Makeup

Bluemercury

You won’t find blaring music or tweens fighting over glitter eye shadow at this decidedly grownup makeup and skin-care chain—just trusted, celebrity-touted lines like Laura [...] read more»
2013 Best Makeup

Sephora

Boston
In case you've been in a beauty bubble for the past 15 years, Sephora is the adult version of Candyland. Nearly every brand of mascara, [...] read more»
2012 Best Makeup

Sephora

We have only one rule when shopping at this cavernous cosmetics shop: Bring cash. How else to limit ourselves while stuffing our basket with lotions, [...] read more»
2011 Best Makeup, Selection

Sephora

Boston
Though we're not usually fans of national chains, Sephora's credentials in this category are unimpeachable (as anyone who's browsed its well-stocked shelves can attest). The [...] read more»
2011 Best Makeup, Counter

Chanel

Boston
At this Newbury Street boutique, even customers browsing for mere bronzer receive the same top-drawer service as those splurging on Chanel's pricey threads. The cosmetics [...] read more»
2010 Best Makeup, Local

First Aid Beauty

Newton-based Lilli Gordon has serious experience in the beauty biz: She worked for brands like Fresh and Cross before launching First Aid Beauty, her own [...] read more»
2010 Best Makeup

A Matter of Face

Boston
Don't fret the closure of Shu Uemura's beloved Newbury Street boutique (our former fave). Just head for A Matter of Face in the North End. [...] read more»
2009 Best Makeup

Rouge Cosmetics

Salem
Beauty junkies can spend years perfecting their primping arsenals. If you'd prefer to skip beta-testing your makeup bag, though, let Rouge founder Ann Supple Massey [...] read more»