Top 15 Beauty Brands of 2012

4. Neutrogena

Brand Of: United States

Brand Value: $6,248 million

Neutrogena was founded in 1930 by Emanuel Stolaroff and was originally named as Natone. Presently the company is a part of the United States-based Johnson & Johnson conglomerate. Neutrogena has a wide range of skin and hair care products; it also has special product lines for acne, anti-aging and sun protection.

3. L'Oréal

Brand Of: France

Brand Value: $7,744 million

The marketing strategy of celebs telling us ‘we’re worth it’ seems to be working well as the brand in top position for the second consecutive year. The company concentrates on hair colour, skin care, sun protection, make-up, perfumes and hair care. The company is also active in dermatological, tissue engineering and pharmaceutical fields and is the top nanotechnology patent-holder in the United States.