13 Best Beauty Stores

NATIONAL TREASURES

ATLANTA, GA

1. Entebello

324 East Paces Ferry Road

Atlanta, GA

(404) 477-2933

entebello.com

The Draw: This Buckhead boutique carries more than 90 brands and offers free makeup touch-ups after spa services.

CAMBRIDGE, MA

2. Colonial Drug

49 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA

(617) 864-2222

colonialdrug.net

The Draw: This time capsule of a shop carries European faves and more than 1000 fragrances, many of them long gone from other retailers' shelves.

EAST GRAND RAPIDS, MI

3. Smooch Boutique

2213 Wealthy Street SE

East Grand Rapids, MI

(616) 235-1000

smoochbeautyboutique.com

The Draw: This sleek boutique carries Bliss, MD Formulations, and more. Plus, you can register your favorite products online and the shop will send your wish list to anyone who doesn't have a clue what to get you for your birthday.

MIAMI, FL

4. Brownes Co.

841 Lincoln Road

Miami, FL

888-BROWNES

brownesbeauty.com

The Draw: Pick up Darphin skincare (you can't find this brand anywhere else in Miami), then stay for a signature lime pedicure upstairs or a yoga class in the attached studio.

NEW HOPE, PA

5. A Beautiful Life

15-19 West Mechanic Street

New Hope, PA

(866) 862-8838

abeautifullife.com

The Draw: The owner's line of Vivienne Pickle hair accessories has a cult following, but the shop also boasts a huge selection of indie brands, like Rosie Jane cosmetics.

NEW YORK, NY

6. Ricky's NYC

Multiple locations

New York, NY

(212) 219-1410

rickysnyc.com

The Draw: Bargains abound at this funky chain that carries hot tools and brands like OPI, Kiss My Face, and Mattèse Elite (Ricky's namesake label) alongside bachelorette party supplies and whoopee cushions.

OAKWOOD, OH

7. Preen Apothecary

2508 Far Hills Avenue

Oakwood, OH

(937) 293-1818

preenapothecary.com

The Draw: Book a private party at this adorable shop so you and your friends can swipe on the latest shades from Nars and spritz Bond No. 9 fragrances.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

8. Glam Lounge

7137 East Stetson Drive, #10

Scottsdale, AZ

(480) 945-1760

glamlounge.net

The Draw: Busy shoppers love this boutique's VIP service: Call in your order and someone will meet you curbside with your must-haves from brands like Kevyn Aucoin, Sonya Dakar, and Trilogy.

WOODLAND HILLS, CA

9. Makeup Junkie

4920 Topanga Canyon Boulevard

Woodland Hills, CA

(818) 710-0897

shopmakeupjunkie.com

The Draw: Take one of the monthly makeup workshops at this cute boutique and your class fee ($50) is redeemable in products from lines like Julie Hewett, Joey New York, and Hema (a line of organic oils exclusive to the shop).

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

10. Beauty 360

Washington, D.C.;

Mission Viejo, CA;

Ridgefield, CT

beauty360.com

The Draw: CVS Pharmacy's upscale cosmetic venture has services like mini manis and hand massages—and a vast selection of prestige beautifying buys.

11. The Cos Bar

(970) 925-6249

cosbar.com

The Draw: This luxe mini chain is known for its posh perfumes and range of antiaging skincare brands, like La Prairie.

12. Whole Body (at Whole Foods)

(512) 477-4455

wholefoods.market.org

The Draw: The chain makes it easy to be green. Anything stamped with its new Premium Body Care seal is free of artificial fragrance and parabens.

13. Ulta

(866) 340-3704

ulta.com

The Draw: From drugstore musthaves, like Ardell lashes, to savvy insider picks, like T3 dryers, everything can be had in these shops. Be sure to check online to learn about weekly sales by clicking on the "Current Ad" link on its homepage.