Although I listed these companies recently in a previous post, I wanted to include them in a new post with a bit more detail. There are many mlm companies in operation and it can be a bit confusing knowing which ones are popular, which ones are tried and trusted and which ones to avoid. If you know the top ten, than that gives you a pretty reliable picture of which ones are doing something right. It doesn't mean that all or any of them are right for you, but it does give you a basic comparison by which all other prospects can be compared. The following list is compiled by earnings.

1. Avon: 10 billion in revenue, and pretty much covers the entire globe. They offer a pretty wide variety of products although the core line is basically cosmetics.

2. Amway: 8 billion, and is almost as big as Avon. They provide home care products, personal care products, jewelry, electronics, Nutrilite dietary supplements, water purifiers, air purifiers, insurance and cosmetics.

3. Vorwerk/Jafra: Its a German mlm company and also considered the oldest having began in 1883. It manages about 3.5 billion selling (you guessed it) cosmetics.

4. Mary Kay: 3 billion and also covers most of the globe, and yes, they also sell cosmetics. I'm not joking.

5. Herbalife: 2.5 billion after 25 years of existence selling dieting products that utilize natural herbs, cleansers and nutritional supplements.

6. Primerica Financial Services: 2 billion and limited to North America. They have built a business providing financial products and services using a hybrid model of direct selling, franchising and distribution.

7. Tupperware: Most people have this word in their vocabulary as if its taught in school. 2 billion and an official life span of around 40 years. Their products consist of durable poly containers used to store food, drinks and snacks in.

8. Natura Cosmetics: Based out of Brazil and also part of the 2 billion club. They have produced skin care, solar filters, cosmetics, perfume and hair care products.

9. Oriflame: A Swedish mlm in the area of 1.7 billion, like the majority on this list, they have paved their path by selling cosmetics as well.

10. Forever Living: Another company in the range of 1.7 billion, and is based out of Arizona. Their main product line consists of aloe vera, bee derived drinks, cosmetics, nutritional supplements, and personal care products.