Industry analysis indicates that the sales of cosmetics and toiletries in the U.S. is expected to sustain a steady increase of 5-6% until at least 2010, when annual sales will top $7.6 billion. That forecast makes for optimal conditions for starting up a cosmetic business that can be run from your home.

At present, just over 50% of cosmetic and toiletry items are sold by major retailers/chains. The rest is divided amongst beauty product-specific companies, as well as independent businesses. The very size of the market, allows for either concentrating on a particular area, or selecting several target consumers such as make-up for teens, products for men, and natural beauty products for the health-conscious.

To start your own cosmetics business, you might choose to become part of an established company with a good reputation for their products and how they treat both customers and sales consultants. Investigate these companies thoroughly and ensure you are happy with the products and have checked out their background. They may also have a sales quota requirement that must be met regardless of the time of year, when by its nature, cosmetics tend to be high sellers for major gift-giving occasions.

List of Network Marketing Cosmetics & Makeup Companies:

Affordable Mineral Makeup
Arbonne
Avon
BeautiControl
Beautiful Diva
Beauty Society
Cleure
Color Me Beautiful
Created Natural, Inc.
Jafra
L'Bel Paris
L'Bri Pure N' Natural
Mark�
Market America
Mary Kay
Mineral Girlz
Nouveau Cosmeceuticals
Nuvante
ONE Group
SeneGence International

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