Women always want to look their best, and “that’s especially true when times are bleak,” according to Susie Galvez, author of the book Hello Beautiful: 365 Ways to be Even More Beautiful. “It surprises many people to learn that cosmetic sales go up when the economy is down,” said Ms. Galvez, “but it doesn’t surprise me. There is so much stress and worry in the world that we naturally look for ways to cheer ourselves up. Sometimes a new lipstick or a new pair of shoes is enough to accomplish th...