Companies That Offer Professional Makeup Artist Discounts
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Mar 20, 2012
Kisha M.
Thanks so much for this. It was so helpful :)
Apr 19, 2012
Danielle C.
A BUSINESS CARD IS EASY TO GET. BUT SINCE IM JUST STARTING OUT HOW WOULD I OBTAIN THE OTHER INFO LIKE PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES AND COMP CARDS ETC?
Apr 19, 2012
Toshira A.
Urban Decay is currently working on their Pro discount.
Apr 26, 2012
Naomi B.
Does anyone know if the MAC Pro card would help to qualify for the MUFE Pro card?
Apr 26, 2012
Naomi B.
To get the NYX card do you have to provide everything listed in option B or just one of the things listed along with your photo ID? Thank you for ur help!!
May 5, 2012
Rachelle N.
@naomi I used my mac pro card and business card to MUFE pro card
May 5, 2012
Rachelle N.
To add to this list Tarte, Inglot, cover fx, yaby, hourglass, cargo, muse beauty, lecosmetique, anastasia, three custom color, naked, face atelier, kett, royal langnickel, laura mercier, paula dorf, nigel beauty, allaboutbeauty and that's all I know of
May 5, 2012
Rachelle N.
also what helps is a website....try modelmayhem
Sep 4, 2012
Shay T.
UD Pro is the official makeup artist program for Urban Decay Cosmetics. You artists are so supportive of our brand, and we want to make it easier for you to fill your kits with the products you love. Membership in our FREE program includes:
40% discount on most Urban Decay products
No annual fee
Access to exclusive artistry deals
Artist-focused news
A paid editorial credit program
Our undying love and devotion
So yes, please… use Urban Decay on your photo shoots, for magazine editorial, at weddings and red carpet events. Go tell someone that Eyeshadow Primer Potion will change their life. And THANK YOU for your dedication, feedback and support!
Who Qualifies for UD Pro?
UD Pro is open to makeup artists who currently generate income from artistry jobs, or students enrolled in a school of makeup artistry. And, although the following jobs are fabulous, they currently do not qualify for our program: aesthetician, hair stylist, nail technician, actor, model, dancer, fashion stylist, costume designer, photographer, or other jobs tangentially related to the beauty industry. UD Pro is available to US residents only, but we hope to expand soon!
How to Apply
Download the application form here and follow the instructions. All applications are subject to approval and will take up to 14 days to process. There is no application or renewal fee.
Nov 1, 2012
Renay K.
Thank you so much for sharing I was only aware of MAC, BB, MUFE, UD & NARS. So this list is a great help. Thanks again.
Nov 5, 2012
Lauren H.
Thanks been looking for this I just got my cosmetology license and WANT to go into makeup but sucks some of them don't even accept a damn license all that hard work for no help from some of these places. But so many that do offer them so thank you for posting :))
Nov 9, 2012
Yasmin K.
List updated.
Dec 10, 2012
Jessika B.
@rachelle N. do you know the requirements for tarte?
Jan 17, 2013
Abby H.
can you tell me how to get the discount like am i suppose to send all the requirements to their company? or go to the stores and ask for it....any ideas please. because i just got my cosmetologist license. thank you xoxoxo
Feb 1, 2013
Shane M.
I wonder if they consider cosmetology license the same thing as a makeup artist certification from a certified makeup artistry school.
Feb 1, 2013
Yasmin K.
Updating with Frends info.
http://www.frendsbeautysupplyonline.com/fwb.aspx
Feb 15, 2013
Allison S.
I am a licensed cosmetologist. do I just need to contact these companies with a photo of my license to apply for the discounts? that would be so exciting to get a lower price :-)
Feb 15, 2013
Yasmin K.
Most companies will not accept cosmetology licenses as proof of being a professional makeup artist. Others may give only a 10% to 30% discount instead of a larger discount (but hey, it's still a discount). Look at the requirements each company sets for applying for their pro cards/discounts.
Mar 17, 2013
Speechless A.
Thanks for the info, I have only three more to get. I know of a few that I didn't see on your list.
Thanks again!!
May 6, 2013
Natalie P.
Wow! Amazing information! Thank you so much! Following you immediately.
Jun 14, 2013
Nigel B.
Nigel Beauty Emporium offers a 20-40% PRO discount in-store and online. Used by numerous pro make-up artists and film/TV/photography productions, Nigel's is one of the best professional make up stores in Los Angeles and the world. http://www.nigelbeauty.com.
Jul 7, 2013
Bobbie W.
What discount does aveda and redken offer?
Dec 20, 2013
Jeraldine E.
I'm starting as a freelance make up artist and so far the only ones that are easier to obtain is mac smashbox most of the other ones ask for a lot of qualifications don't really know how to do that
Feb 12, 2014
Natalie J.
@Yasmin k. can you add Dermalogica's Proinsider program to this list? Here is the link:
https://www.dermalogica.com/professional-insider/professional-insider,default,pg.html
Mar 13, 2014
Kayla M.
I was just wondering if you posted an updated link? or if you just continued to update this post as you got more information on companies and their discounts because I saw that you posted this in 2010..