That’s where the top high-end makeup brands come in. From fine line-reducing foundations to concealers that double as eye creams, the leading brands push the envelope on makeup quality, creating products that don’t just enhance beauty — they nourish it. Whether it's a luminous silk foundation that blends in perfectly or a pigmented eyeshadow that makes those baby blues come alive, the luxury market delivers a look and feel that’s hard to replicate.
6 top designer makeup lines
Investing in anti-aging skin care products may feel easier to justify than splurging on high-end cosmetics. But the right makeup boosts confidence in a way that makes it well worth its place in the beauty budget. Here are six luxury makeup brands we love:
1. TOM FORD
The glamour and sophistication in TOM FORD's fashion line extend to TOM FORD BEAUTY, which includes fragrances, skin care, and makeup. The brand's luxe powder blushes, brightening eye-color quads, and long-lasting lip colors are all worth adding to a makeup kit, and its eyeliner is considered among the best.
2. Gucci
Gucci is known for crafting clever, provocative clothing, but the luxury brand is just as skilled at creating head-turning makeup looks. From bronzers and mascaras to longwear lipstick, Gucci has mastered the beauty-product game.
3. Yves Saint Laurent Beauté
Saint Laurent has long been a mainstay name in luxury fashion, and Yves Saint Laurent Beauté is just as well respected in the beauty world, worn by celebrity clients like Zoë Kravitz and Naomi Campbell. The label’s signature illuminating pen is one of the most sought-after products on the market. Acting as both a highlighter and a concealer, the pen helps brighten dark circles while diffusing redness in troublesome areas.
4. Chantecaille
Chantecaille is a renowned French fragrance house turned luxury skin-care brand. Although the brand’s extensive product range emphasizes high-quality finishes, plant-based ingredients are the defining feature of Chantecaille’s makeup formulations. The label’s coveted eye shades are perfect for catching just the right amount of shimmer in any light.
5. Hourglass
Hourglass is committed to reinventing luxury cosmetics in a cruelty-free, sustainable manner. The brand's Veil Mineral Primer is lauded for its ability to dull redness and even out skin tone while minimizing visible pores. Other standout products include glossy lip balms, brow sculpting pencils, powders, and concealers.
6. Giorgio Armani
Megan Markle and Kate Middleton are said to be fans of Armani Beauty's Luminous Silk Foundation for its lightweight, streak-free application. The product is arguably Armani Beauty’s most iconic, but its eye tints are well worth adding to any cosmetic collection.
Must-have makeup products
The right makeup can take a look from bland to brilliant. Start building out your collection with these must-have beauty products:
TOM FORD
TOM FORD’s Lip Lacquer Matte Lipstick achieves all the staying power of a traditional matte with none of the drying effects. This soft-matte liquid lipstick relies on pigment-maximizing technology to ensure a full-bodied, crease-free color that’s transfer-resistant.
Dior
Dior Beauty’s line of waterproof mascaras draws inspiration from the runway models who confidently strut their stuff on the catwalks. The brand's water-resistant formula intensifies and thickens the eyelashes’ natural curves.
The brand’s Capture Totale Super Foundation is an anti-aging must-have formulated with skin-perfecting pigments to smooth, hydrate, and brighten complexions. Its advanced serum formula features SPF 20, longoza flower extracts, and hyaluronic acid.
Laura Mercier
Laura Mercier hit a breakthrough moment with its Invisible Loose Setting Powder. The powder contains micro-refined silica powders that help diminish fine lines and imperfections while leaving skin smooth and refreshed.
Hourglass
Hourglass' Vanish Airbrush Concealer is a full-coverage, waterproof concealer with microspherical powders that instantly dull skin imperfections. The highly pigmented formula evens skin tones and conceals dark circles in a natural, airbrushed finish.
Armani Beauty
Armani Beauty's Liquid Eyeshadow is among the products that endeared the brand’s name to beauty lovers worldwide. The longwear eye tint delivers crease-proof, high-pigment eye color in a comfortable creamy formula that transforms from liquid to solid, adhering to the eyelid for up to 16 hours.
Clothing and footwear are often the first things that come to mind when putting together a look. But it’s small details like handbags, jewelry, and makeup that complete an ensemble. Shop the BG Beauty Edit to see the latest eye, lip, and skin options from the top high-end makeup brands, and create a strong base with our assortment of cleansers, moisturizers, and other luxury skin care products. For one-on-one help choosing the palettes and formulas that are right for you, book an appointment with a Bergdorf Goodman advisor.
