Choosing which makeup to use and for which occasion can be a bit of a hassle. Every different designer makeup brand out there has its own pros and cons, their own great qualities and flaws… so how do you know just which one to choose?

If you want BOLD colors, choose…

Bold makeup seems to be all the rage these days, with several new brands churning out innovative and beautiful products. Some of the top brands that sell bold designer makeup these days are:

MAC: Mac is a longstanding favorite amongst those who are in the “know” when it comes to makeup. Mac continuously produces fantastic new colors and shades, and their makeup is high quality with a lower price tag.

Urban Decay: Urban Decay markets themselves as “beauty with an edge”, and that couldn’t be more true! This company offers both conventional and vegan makeup products, a sure sign of a company being able to keep with the times and customer demands. Even the names of their products can be rather controversial or just downright silly. Check out their website for any “R.I.P.” items that you still love but that you may no longer be able to find on store shelves.

If you want Natural colors…

Natural colors are colors that every woman can appreciate and enjoy. Some of the perhaps less known but great quality make up brands that offer natural colors are Tarte and Korres.

Tarte: Tarte is a great brand for those who are looking for more natural and “green” products that still offer great colors and full coverage. Their “ReCreate” anti-aging foundation with SPF15 is certainly a top seller and one of the best foundations around.

Korres: Korres is a natural makeup brand who has homeopathic roots. This company’s goal is to create natural skin care, natural colors, and all natural body products that will benefit you from the inside out. Their products are environmentally friendly and they offer designer makeup that is suitable for any skin type.

If you’re looking for Luxurious Makeup…

There are a whole lot of choices when it comes to luxurious designer makeup. Some brands you may be interested in include:

DIOR: Whoever has not heard of “Dior” and is not familiar with Dior products must have been living under a rock! Dior is one of the top brand names when it comes to luxury makeup. If you are one who is a fan of classic beauty and high quality makeup products, then Dior is the way to go.

CHANEL: Chanel carries the same sort of reputation as Dior: long lasting, credible, reputable, quality. Chanel does carry a higher price tag than several other make up companies out there, but after you try some Chanel products you will quickly realize just why their lipsticks may cost $20-$30 rather than $5-$10.

New and innovative designer makeup brands seem to be coming out each and every year. Keep your eyes and ears open the next time you’re at the beauty counter and see what each different company has to offer.