Merle Norman Cosmetics

Merle Norman Cosmetics Inc.
Company typePrivate
IndustryCosmetics
Founded1931; 93 years ago (1931)
FounderMerle Norman
HeadquartersLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Number of locations
1,007 (2021)
Area served
United States
Canada
Guatemala
Bahrain
United Arab Emirates
Hong Kong
Taiwan
Key people
Products
ServicesDay spa
RevenueUS$100 million (2018)[1]
Websitewww.merlenorman.com

Merle Norman Cosmetics Inc. or simply known as Merle Norman, is an American cosmetics company that manufactures skin care, personal care, and makeup products founded in 1931 by Merle Norman.[2] The company sells its products through e-commerce and its beauty store studio franchises, along with operating day spas through its Merle Norman Spa brand. As of 2021 the company had 1,007 locations throughout 7 countries, primarily in North America.[3]

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  2. ^ "Bloomberg – Merle Norman Cosmetics Inc". www.bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2020-07-29.
  3. ^ "Merle Norman Cosmetics Inc. Franchise Information". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2020-04-08.