Merle Norman Cosmetics develops manufactures and distributes its own line of skin care and color cosmetic products. Based in Los Angeles, Calif., it sells these cosmetics through approximately 2,000 independently owned and operated Merle Norman Cosmetic Studios in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The studio offers a slew of services, such as makeup lessons, skin assessment, foundation check and facial services, among others. The Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio line includes hundreds of products to address a spectrum of skin care and color needs for all women. The company offers products, such as moisturizers, toners, cleansers, boosters and hydraters besides offering make ups, such as foundations, powders, concealers and bases and eyeshadows.