Your Guide to the Cosmetics Counter

Aired on: July 3, 2012

Whether it's the makeup aisle of your local drugstore or the department store's cosmetics counter, facing the unlimited beauty choices can be overwhelming for most women. Makeup expert Cynde Watson explains how to make your next trip less intimidating. "You could go to a drugstore or a department store," she says, "but the difference is at a department store you're going to get more hands-on help. And there are testers — it really gives you more of a chance to test it out and try it on your skin. Now, they have their quotas and they want to sell you the new look for the season, but it's really important to get what you really need for yourself, your signature look and what looks good on your skin tone."

Watch the video above to get Cynde's must-know tips for your next visit to the cosmetics counter, including how your inner wrist could help determine your skin tone.