This store carries only a few cosmetics lines, but they're ones that every woman should have in her arsenal. Owner Mary Haite stocks makeup by Trish McEvoy and skin serums, cleansers and creams by Clarins. She also offers facials and waxing services above the store. When we leave here--bag in hand--we feel armed and ready to conquer any obstacle our skin could throw at us.

American Beauty was named Rhode Island Monthly's Best High End Beauty store in 2008.