Best Beauty Buys 2009

1. LIP LINER: MAC in Subculture. This creamy neutral shade defines lips without looking cartoonish. $13; buy online now at maccosmetics.com.

2. LIPSTICK: Yves Saint Laurent in Venus Rose. A sheer take on bright pink gives lips that just-bitten look. $30; buy online now at yslbeautyus.com.

3. LIP GLOSS: Estee Lauder in Honey Glaze. Bestows a subtle,toffee-colored shine without being sticky. $18; buy online now at esteelauder.com.