Here it is: the ultimate list of the top MLM companies. Please understand that ‘top MLM’ is not necessarily the same as ‘best MLM’. That is a judgment that only you can make.

Published in Direct Selling News, the complete list consists of 68 of the top MLM companies that generate more than $100 million a year in sales. Very impressive. Anyone who says that this is a flimsy industry in any way is clearly coming from ignorance and self-delusion. I have included the top 10 MLM for your interest.

Unsurprisingly, Avon and Amway are the leaders. Interestingly, not long ago Amway was number 1, with Avon trailing behind. But in recent years, Avon has come back with a bang. Not that Amway is doing too bad! Sales last year were up 8 percent, which is fantastic considering its size and age.

The US and Japan account for the most prominent companies, with the US accounting for 44 and Japan 14, for a total of 58 out of 68.

This list shows that together, the top 30 account for over $48 billion in wholesale revenue! It’s not bad at all. See if your favorite company is listed here.

1.Avon. $10.7 billion in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. New York-based Avon was founded in 1886 and therefore qualifies as the granddaddy of MLM/direct selling companies (or should it be granddaddy?). They market beauty products, jewelry, and clothing using personal marketing methods: door-to-door remains their mainstay. They have a multi-tier and single-tier payment plan.

2.Alticor (Amway). $8.2 billion in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. They were started in 1959 by Rich DeVos and Jay Van Andel, who were previously senior distributors at another company, Nutrilite (Years later, Amway bought Nutrilite).

Headquartered in Ada, Michigan, the company has a large research and manufacturing facility that manufactures most of its core product lines: home care, nutrition, and personal care. They also market many other products including security, insurance, phone systems, and grocery lines. The company employs person-to-person marketing. Your payment plan is multilevel.

3. Vorwerk (JAFRA). This Germany-based company posts $3.4 billion in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1883, Vorwek markets cosmetics through its Jafra division and home appliance products through Vorwerk. The distribution methods used include the party plan and direct sales. Your payment plan is multilevel.

4. Maria Kay. Pink rules! Founded in 1963, Mary Kay has produced an estimated $2.6 billion in wholesale corporate revenue. This Texas-based company markets skin care products and color cosmetics using a party plan and person-to-person marketing within a multi-tier and single-tier payment plan.

5. Herbalife. ‘Make money now, ask me how’ should be the mantra of this 29-year-old Los Angeles-based company; many of their dealers have done just that. Sales (wholesale revenue) last year were approximately $2.4 billion. The products focus on health, weight management and personal care. They use person-to-person marketing through an MLM payment plan.

6. Primerica Financial Services.Considering that this business mainly operates only in North America, its results are impressive. $2.2 billion in estimated wholesale revenue last year for this Georgia-based company, which was originally known as AL Williams and was founded by Art Williams himself. Founded in 1977, it markets financial services using person-to-person marketing and employs a multi-tiered compensation plan.

7. Tupperware.Who said there was no money in plastic? Founded in 1946, this Florida-based company produced approximately $2.2 billion in sales (wholesale revenue) last year. They market storage and service products, as well as beauty and personal care products, through a party plan and a person-to-person marketing system. Your payment plan is multilevel.

8. Nature Cosmetics.Brazil has its own MLM success story: Last year, Natura produced approximately $1.9 billion in sales (wholesale revenue). Natura, founded in 1969, markets cosmetic, personal care and fragrance products through person-to-person marketing.

9. Oriflame. Sweden-based Oriflame generated approximately $1.9 billion in sales (wholesale revenue) last year. Founded in 1967, the company markets beauty products through person-to-person marketing within a multi-tiered payment plan structure.

10. Living forever. Most of the sales for this Arizona-based company derive from North America, as its foray into international markets had mixed results. But they still posted $1.7 billion in estimated wholesale revenue. Founded in 1978, the company markets nutritional supplements, skin care, cosmetics, and weight loss products. They use person-to-person marketing through a multi-tiered payment plan.