Best of Rhode Island 2009 Editors' Picks

We don't really need a special occasion to pick up a new lip gloss or eyeshadow. But any time we feel like experimenting with our look, we know right where to head. Prep is loaded with everything from lipstick to luminescent moisturizer from some of the most on-trend brands like Stila, Los Angeles-based Julie Hewett, BECCA and Girlactik. And the employees at this mini-chain – they have locations in Madison, Wisconsin, and Amherst, Massachusetts, too – are experts at recommending the best colors for any complexion. Clueless on where to even begin? Go for a $75 makeup application and get a $75 arsenal of products free.