Stores
Talking about cosmetics, most of us might immediately think of Sephora and Ulta. Ulta and Sephora are the two main cosmetics retailers, each with a distinct approach.

Sephora
Sephora is a popular beauty retailer known for offering mostly high-end makeup, skincare, and fragrance products from top brands.
Review for Sephora
Ulta
Ulta Beauty is a one-stop beauty retailer offering a wider selection with a mix of drugstore and high-end makeup, skincare, haircare, and fragrance products - plus salon services - all in one place.
Review for Ulta

Manufacturers

Estee Lauder
Manufacturer of globally recognized prestige beauty products across skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care categories.
Top Brands from Estee Lauder
- Estée Lauder: The namesake brand itself, known for skincare (like Advanced Night Repair) and makeup.
- Clinique: Famous for its dermatologist-developed skincare and simple, effective products.
- La Mer: A luxury skincare brand, most famous for its Crème de la Mer moisturizer.
- MAC Cosmetics: A very popular makeup brand known for its wide range of colors and professional-quality products.
- Tom Ford Beauty: A luxury brand offering high-end cosmetics and fragrances.

Revlon
Manufacturer of a diverse portfolio of color cosmetics, hair care, skincare, and beauty tools.
Top Brands from Revlon
- Revlon: The company's namesake brand, known for a wide range of color cosmetics.
- Elizabeth Arden: A brand with a strong heritage in skincare and fragrance.
- Almay: Focuses on hypoallergenic makeup for sensitive skin.
- CND (Creative Nail Design): A leading professional nail care brand.
- American Crew: A brand focused on men's grooming products.

Coty Inc.
Manufacturer of a broad range of beauty products across fragrance, color cosmetics, skincare, and body care categories.
Top Brands from Coty Inc.
- CoverGirl: A well-known brand offering a wide range of affordable cosmetics.
- Sally Hansen: A leader in nail care products.
- Rimmel: A popular, budget-friendly cosmetics brand, particularly strong in the UK.
- Gucci Beauty: High-end makeup and fragrances.
- Burberry Beauty: Luxury fragrances and cosmetics.