Beauty and Main

The self-proclaimed “beauty bar” Beautyand Main (yes, that really is how they spell it) occupies the prestigous position of Harvard Square's go-to joint for all needs involving lipstick, eyeshadow, and the like. Upscale but friendly, the spacious store features 12-13 brands of cosmetics—including Paula Dorf, Nars, Trish McEvoy, and Laura Mercier—all hand selected by the owner. Prices are on the mid- to high-end, but sometimes feeling pretty is worth the investment. Lipstick and glosses run $19-22, foundation around $30. They also carry a wide variety of fragrances and body moisturizers. Free makeup lessons (if you buy some of the products). Ask about makeup application for special events ($50). This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.