Best Beauty Buys 2009

1. LIP LINER: MAC in Chestnut. Use it to line and fill in lips, then top with clear gloss for a really natural look. $13; buy online now at maccosmetics.com.

2. LIPSTICK: Lancome in Brick House. Most reds tend to look pink on dark skin; this chocolate-cherry hue won't. $25; buy online now at lancome-usa.com.

3. LIP GLOSS: Chanel in Bubble Plum. A pigment-packed violet gloss that delivers a beautiful punch of color. $27; buy online now at uma.chanel.com.