Professional Discount Programs

Sooo I know for many new make up artists a big question is always what company offers a pro discount? How much and to exactly whom? Do I qualify??

Over the past couple of days I have been compiling a list of cosmetic companies that offer a professional discount. Below I have listed how much of a discount is offered and what you need to apply. Click on the brand name to be taken to their pro page.


Sadly NYX, Bobbi Brown, Urban Decay & Stila only offer their discounts in the US.
Also some brands may require you to send in more information then others.

MAC : 40% Off

-Photo ID

-Business Card, Comp Card, Union Card, Head Shot & Resume, ect.

-Diploma or Certificate

-Application

-Membership Fee

OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE COSMETICS: 20% Off

-Link website or online portfolio

                        OR

-Comp Card, Tear Sheet, Pro Licences, Union Card, or Diploma.

SMASH BOX: 30% Off

-Online application

-Certificate or Diploma

-Business Card

-Other Pro Card

BOBBI BROWN: 40% Off

-Photo ID

Two of the follow…

-Comp Card

-Business Card

-Editorial Page with name

-Union Card

-Pro Licence

-Crew Call

-Reference Letter from Employer

URBAN DECAY: 40% Off

-Application

-Photo ID

Two of the follow…

-Diploma or Certificate

-Call Sheet

-Union Card

-Website

-Business Card

-Professional letter of reference

STILA: 40% Off

-Photo ID

Two of the follow…

-Business Card

-Call Sheet

-Contract on company letter head

-Pay Stub

-Diploma or Certificate

MAKEUP FOREVER: 40% Off

-Membership Card

-Proof of Employment

-Call Sheet

-Editorial Work

-Professional Letter of Reference

-Website

INGLOT: 20% Off

Three of the following…

-Pro Card from other approved Cosmetics Company

-Diploma or Certificate

-Editorial work

-Call Sheet/Program

-Union Membership

-Reel with name credit

-Business Card

-Agency Representation

-Student ID

-Professional Head Shot

-Enrolment Documentation

COASTAL SCENTS:

-Photo ID

-Business Card

-Two forms of proof that you are a professional. Example: Letter of reference & Call Sheet

-Must 18 years or older.

NYX: 30% Off

-Photo ID

-Application

-Business Card

-3 Trade References

-3 of your latest projects on your website

-A copy of a invoice for work

COVER FX: 40% Off

-Application

Two of the follow…

-Agency Information

-Comp Card

-Program/ Press Material with name credit

-Call Sheet

-Business Card

-Diploma or Certificate

ILLAMASQUA: 40% Off

There is a variety of categories a artist may fit into depending on their specific field. You can see where you fall here.

NARS:

NARS does have a discount program but not many details on their website. You must contact the program administrator directly to inquire.

NAKED COSMETICS:

Naked Cosmetics does have a discount program, however you must email them to inquire.

I intend on continuing to update this page as more brands create new professional programs. 

If you know of companies I missed or would just like to comment or share please drop me a line below.

Peace & Luv