Top Makeup Brands
Top Makeup Brands – these makeup brands are considered the best cosmetic products based on their global sales, customer reviews and personal preferences. It is indeed very difficult to pinpoint exactly what are the top cosmetic brands since there are so many available nowadays. But then again, with the help of the millions of women around the world who tried and tested different kinds of makeup products and are quite satisfied with the results, we can certainly name the top makeup brands that are undoubtedly leaders in the industry.
Without further ado, here are the top makeup brands that women around the world live by.
Top Makeup Brands #1 – Artistry Makeup
Artistry is a brand of makeup and skin care launched way back in 1968. This makeup brand is produced by the Access Business Group and exclusively distributed by Amway in more than 90 countries worldwide. Just recently, Euromonitor International, an esteemed independent researcher and publisher of market reports, dabbed Artistry Makeup as a prestige or luxury brand, and it has ranked Artistry as one of the top 5 best selling cosmetic brands in the world. The other 4 best selling top makeup brands are Lancôme, Estee Lauder, Chanel and Clinique.
Artistry is one of the few makeup brands that offer a comprehensive ingredient lists on their official website. The most popular Artistry products are the Artistry concealer, foundation and eye shadows. Artistry also features an amazing liquid eyeliner. Artistry is such a loved brand that it has become the official makeup sponsor for the Miss America competition in 2010.
Top Makeup Brands #2 – MAC Cosmetics
Who hasn’t heard of MAC? Make-up Art Cosmetics (MAC) was founded in Toronto, Canada in 1984 by Frank Notarangelo and Frank Tocsan. The company is now controlled by Estee Lauder Companies and headquartered in New York City, New York. MAC cosmetic products were originally designed specifically for professional makeup artists’ use, but they are now sold and loved by consumers worldwide.
MAC is certainly considered one of the most high-end of all top makeup brands, both in price and quality. If you haven’t visited a MAC outlet yet, you’re in for a surprise. It’s a wonderland for makeup enthusiasts. Here you will find all the colors and textures one can only imagine. Although MAC products are quite expensive, they are definitely worth the price. There is no doubt that the quality justifies the cost. MAC makeup works great on any kind of skin type, as the company makes sure there is a product that will suit oily, dry or combination skin as well as light, dark, medium, white, brown, or black skin tones.
Top Makeup Brands #3 – Mary Kay
Mary Kay Cosmetics is one of the top makeup brands born in the United States. The company, Mary Kay, Inc., was founded by Mary Kay Ash in 1963. Mary Kay is probably one of the few popular cosmetic companies that is privately owned. It is headquartered in Addison, Texas, a quaint Dallas suburb.
Mary Kay is one of the first of the top makeup brands to announce a moratorium on animal testing in 1989. And the company is also one of the first that signed the PETA pledge (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). Mary Kay is also known for its invaluable contribution to charity. It has been involved in the commitment to putting an end to the epidemic of violence against women and eliminating cancers that are known to affect women such as uterine, ovarian, cervical and breast cancers by supporting renowned medical scientists who are dedicated to searching for a cure for the deadly diseases.
Most makeup products by Mary Kay are fragrance free. The company is renowned for its high quality foundations, excellent pencil eyeliners, signature concealer, signature lip gloss and an incredible set of makeup brushes. Customers also adore Mary Kay’s sunscreens, serums and cleansers.
Top Makeup Brands #4 – Maybelline
Maybelline is one of the oldest top makeup brands known to mankind. It was founded in 1915 by T.L. William, a New York Chemists. The birth of the very first Maybelline product has very interesting story behind it. In his early 20′s Williams witnessed his younger sister applying a combination of coal and Vaseline to her eyelashes to give them a darker and fuller look. He then adapted this in his mini laboratory and manufactured a product he called Lash-Brow-Ine and sold it locally. But the product name Lash-Brow-Ine did not have a great acceptance with the public so he soon changed it to “Maybelline,” inspired by his sister’s name “Maybel” and the main ingredient “Vaseline.”
Unlike most top makeup brands, Maybelline is very affordable. In fact, it is considered to be one of the highest quality cheap drug store makeup brands. I personally have been using Maybelline products since my early college years. I love most of Maybelline’s lip glosses with their amazing floral colors and wonderful subtle scent. Maybelline’s eyeliner gel is very easy to apply, and the mascara is definitely a must in my book. What’s great about Maybelline is that they always come up with innovative new products but they never let go of the old. Most top makeup brands discontinue manufacturing old products to make room for new ones, even if the old products are loved by many. Maybelline cosmetic products are great for everyday use. They are very affordable but do not sacrifice on quality in any way.
Top Makeup Brands #5 – L’Oreal Paris
Paris, the fashion city of the world, houses the headquarters of L’Oreal. L’Oreal is undoubtedly one of the top makeup brands that has long since established a global presence. The company has been pushing back the boundaries of science “to invent beauty and meet the aspirations of millions of women and men” for more than a century now. The company has a universal goal to provide everyone the very best cosmetic products that are of high quality, efficient and safe. L’Oreal aspires to give everyone around the world access to beauty by offering cosmetic products that are in harmony with each person’s culture, needs and expectations.
My personal L’Oreal product favorite is the lip color line. L’Oreal’s lipstick stays on as long as you want it to. No chapping or chipping so it is quite ideal for everyday use. Try visiting a L’Oreal outlet and you will be pampered with a free makeover. This is the best way to try out L’Oreal products that are perfect for your skin type and skin tone, while getting free expert lessons on how to apply makeup while you’re at it.
These, my friends, are the top makeup brands available on the market today. Some of them may be heavy on the budget, but they are sure worth the price. I highly recommend not to stick to one particular brand exclusively. Each of these top makeup brands offer amazing high quality cosmetic products. But the eye shadow line of one company, for example, might be better than the other while its foundation is second to none. It would be best to test each makeup product first before purchasing the whole shebang.
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