Makeup Brands A–Z
Every brand we cover — from drugstore to luxury. Learn what each brand is known for, where they're from, and find affordable dupes for their bestsellers.
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Adept Cosmetics
Mid-RangeUnited States · Est. 2017
Buttery, reflective indie eyeshadows with conscious packaging.
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Bath & Body Works
BudgetUnited States · Est. 1990
America's home of fragrance mists and scented body care.
Bellabeautébar
BudgetUnited States · Est. 2018
Smudge-proof, waterproof, long-wearing indie color made to last.
Black Girl Sunscreen
Mid-RangeUnited States · Est. 2016
Sunscreen made for melanated skin, no white cast.
Blend Bunny Cosmetics
BudgetUnited States · Est. 2021
Highly pigmented, ultra-blendable color for every kind of makeup lover.
BPerfect Cosmetics
Mid-RangeUnited Kingdom · Est. 2012
Beauty that empowers, made for the pros and the party.
By Terry
LuxuryFrance · Est. 1998
Skincare-first luxury makeup, founded by the woman who invented YSL Touche Éclat.
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Chanel Beauty
LuxuryFrance · Est. 1924
The Parisian alchemist of beauty since 1828 — no, that's Guerlain. Chanel is the Parisian icon of beauty since 1924.
Charlotte Tilbury
LuxuryUnited Kingdom · Est. 2013
Give every woman the confidence to walk into any room and own it.
Clé de Peau Beauté
LuxuryJapan · Est. 1982
Shiseido's prestige tier — where the cult concealer started.
Counter
PremiumUnited States · Est. 2025
Clean skincare and makeup, relaunched by the founder of Beautycounter.
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Devinah Cosmetics
BudgetUnited States · Est. 2015
Build your own color story, one handmade eyeshadow at a time.
DIBS Beauty
Mid-RangeUnited States · Est. 2021
Desert Island Beauty Status — multitasking color, no masterclass needed.
Dominique Cosmetics
Mid-RangeUnited States · Est. 2016
Multi-use color cosmetics from YouTube's Christen Dominique.
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Fara Homidi
PremiumUnited States · Est. 2023
Editorial makeup essentials, elevated to objects worth keeping.
Fyrinnae
BudgetUnited States · Est. 2005
One of the original indie makeup labs, fully vegan and endlessly experimental.
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Givenchy Beauty
LuxuryFrance · Est. 1988
Audrey Hepburn's tailor, reimagined as a complete beauty wardrobe.
Glam Goth Beauty
Mid-RangeUnited States · Est. 2016
Dark glam for the rebel angels and refined rockstars.
Glamazon Beauty
Mid-RangeUnited States · Est. 2017
Pro-artist complexion makeup built for women of color.
Glisten Cosmetics
Mid-RangeUnited Kingdom · Est. 2017
Water-activated color for the creatively fearless.
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Huda Beauty
PremiumUnited Arab Emirates · Est. 2013
Built from a Dubai blog into a global makeup empire.
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Isamaya
LuxuryUnited Kingdom · Est. 2022
Beauty without restraint — boundary-pushing artistry from London.
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Karla Cosmetics
Mid-RangeUnited Kingdom · Est. 2013
UK indie label obsessed with multichrome and duochrome color.
KJH Brand
Mid-RangeUnited States · Est. 2023
Glow-first makeup from celebrity artist Katie Jane Hughes.
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Luna Magic
BudgetUnited States · Est. 2019
Afro-Latina color makeup inspired by Dominican-American culture.
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M.ph
PremiumUnited States · Est. 2025
The underpainting technique, bottled by the artist who made it viral.
Majolica Majorca
Mid-RangeJapan · Est. 2003
Fantasy-inspired Japanese drugstore makeup with cult mascaras.
Marc Jacobs Beauty
PremiumUnited States · Est. 2013 (relaunched 2026)
The designer beauty line, relaunched for 2026.
MCoBeauty
BudgetAustralia · Est. 2016
Australia's masstige powerhouse built on accessible, prestige-quality dupes.
Medusa's Makeup
BudgetUnited States · Est. 1998
Bold, cruelty-free color for heads that were made to turn.
Moira Beauty
BudgetUnited States · Est. 2017
Make your beautiful destiny — high-pigment makeup without the markup.
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O.Piccola
PremiumUnited States · Est. 2026
Bronze, glow, and the less-is-more makeup ethos of Olivia Jade.
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Rare Beauty
Mid-RangeUnited States · Est. 2020
Makeup made to feel good in, without hiding what makes you unique.
Rosemin Beauty
PremiumUnited Arab Emirates · Est. 2025
Prestige makeup built for warm, olive and deep skin.
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Silk Naturals
BudgetUnited States · Est. 2006
Affordable clean makeup and famously accurate high-end dupes.
Singe Beauty
Mid-RangeUnited States · Est. 2023
Swedish-inspired indie color and easy-to-use pro tools.
Sisley Paris
LuxuryFrance · Est. 1976
Independent French phyto-cosmetics — the family-owned alternative to LVMH.
SUQQU
LuxuryJapan · Est. 2003
Modern Japanese luxury — the MUA-cult brand built around posture, light, and ageless skin.
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The Crème Shop
BudgetUnited States · Est. 1988
Playful, character-driven K-beauty makeup and skincare.
TONAL Cosmetics
Mid-RangeUnited States · Est. 2020
Suncare-first complexion makeup for every skin tone.
Treslúce Beauty
Mid-RangeUnited States · Est. 2021
Vibrant, agave-infused makeup celebrating Latine culture.
Typsy Beauty
BudgetIndia · Est. 2021
India's conceptual makeup brand built for South Asian skin tones.
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Vimi Joshi Beauty
Mid-RangeUnited Arab Emirates · Est. 2026
Colour reimagined through warm undertones.
Vive Cosmetics
Mid-RangeUnited States · Est. 2017
Latina-founded makeup celebrating Latinx representation.
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444 brands · 43 luxury · 68 premium · 191 mid-range · 142 budget