Inside the July 2011 Issue of ShopSmart

YONKERS, N.Y., June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The latest issue of ShopSmart hits newsstands on June 14, 2011. From the publisher of Consumer Reports, ShopSmart helps buyers make smart purchasing decisions on items they need every day.

FEATURES:  

Best Beauty Buys. ShopSmart reveals where to find your favorite beauty products for less. Plus, how to get great freebies. (p. 20)

Your Perfect Swimsuit.  ShopSmart highlights hot looks for the summer that will flatter your body. ShopSmart's tests of slimming claims turned up swimsuits that can make you look 10 pounds thinner. (p. 28)

Disasterproof Your Life. ShopSmart covers lifesaving products that every home should have. Also what to buy to prepare for almost any emergency, including 8 food staples that you can store indefinitely! (p. 38)

THE BUYING GUIDE:

Snap Up Sexy Swim Gear.  For those who love beach and pool gear, ShopSmart highlights eight great sites for stylish cover-ups, sandals, shades, and more. (p. 7)

Truth In Beauty.  ShopSmart exposes  seven  beauty treatments to avoid, plus better ways to get plumper lips, smoother skin, and a more svelte body. (p. 79)

Six Ways To Prevent Money Fights. ShopSmart reveals how to stop money fights, a cheap way to get some financial piece of mind, and more. (p. 18)

Summer Chic – Cool Design Tricks For Hot Weather. ShopSmart provides tips on how to lighten rooms for warmer weather without a lot of work or expense. (p. 52)

Sun Smarts.  ShopSmart tested sunscreens to determine the best options available, plus other tips to keep you from frying. (p. 55)

Shopping By Color.  ShopSmart explains why using color to shop for produce is a great strategy to make sure you're getting a good variety of health-protecting compounds. (p. 68)

Pain-Free Ways To Save At The Pump.  ShopSmart reveals 10 do's and don'ts for slashing gas bills. (p. 82)

Also in this issue…

Best Gas Grills (p. 45)
Best Choppers (p. 49)
Best Food Processors (p. 50)
Best Yogurts (p. 62)
Best Smoothies (p. 63)
Best Hummus (p. 65)
Best Anti-Virus/Computer Security Software (p. 75)
Best Big-Screen Phones (p. 76)
Best And Worst Cars For Fuel-Economy (p. 79)

About ShopSmart magazine:

Launched in Fall 2006 by Consumers Union, publisher of Consumer Reports, ShopSmart draws upon Consumer Reports' celebrated tradition of accepting no advertisements and providing unbiased product reviews. The magazine features product reviews, shopping tips on how to get the most out of products and "best of the best" lists. ShopSmart is ideal for busy shoppers who place a premium on time. ShopSmart has a newsstand price of $4.99 and is available nationwide at major retailers including Barnes & Noble, Wal-Mart, Borders, Kroger, Safeway and Publix. ShopSmart is available by subscription at www.ShopSmartmag.org.

ShopSmart is now available 10 times a year. Subscribe at www.ShopSmartmag.org.

SOURCE ShopSmart Magazine