Located in Florence, Ala., Merle Norman Cosmetics develops, manufactures and distributes its own full line of skin care and color cosmetic products. The firm offers a wide range of services under categories, such as makeup lesson, skin assessment, foundation check, facial services, gift certificates and bridal. More than 2,000 Merle Norman Cosmetic Studios based in the United States, Canada, as well as Mexico sell its cosmetics. The firm operates through its own Research & Development department situate in-house.