The typical pricing for lipstick for the consumer ranges from $1 – $60+ depending on the brand of the lipstick. Usually the companies that are involved in this process could be the actual company creating the product such as MAC, and then the department stores that are selling their product, such as Macy’s, Nordstrom, or Ulta Beauty. The working conditions for the employees that sell these products are very well kept, seeing as it is the beauty industry. Most places that sell lipsticks are well lit, clean, and sanitary for the consumer because it is a cosmetic product. The wages that are paid can range anywhere from minimum wage, to $16/hr (MAC Freelance Employee) and up.