Makeup Pro Artist Discount Programs

I have recently come to know about all these makeup companies/brands offering pro discounts. I knew about MAC, but had no clue that my favorite brands offered a nice discount to makeup artists. You don't have to be a makeup artist to be able to apply for these discounts. Many companies offer their discounts to cosmetologists, aestheticians, nail technicians, hair stylists, models, performers, and photographers. You would have to check with each individual company to see who they will offer their discounts to and what their requirements are. Makeup artists mostly get 40%. I know that the requirements change all the time, so its best to get in touch with them before applying to make sure you get all the proper paperwork in.

I have personally applied for Urban Decay, Stila, Bobbi Brown, Makeupforever, Nars, & MAC around Halloween, meaning I went to the post office and mailed out my applications that day. I heard back from Urban Decay literally within 3 days. Bobbi Brown was next (took one week), and then Stila (1.5 weeks). I still have not heard from the last three. I hope they get back to me soon.
*11/18/13-Update on MAC: I see a charge in my bank account for their membership fee! That means I've been approved! I'm sure an email is on the way along with my pro card in the US Mail*

As far as what companies offer Pro Discounts, I can list the ones I know of and their requirements (to my knowledge). I would suggest verifying the requirements with each company before applying.

• Bobbi Brown- Discount 40% (MUA)

Requirements: Valid Photo ID and 2 of the following:
Composite card
Business card with name and specific profession
Editorial page with name credit
Union Card
Professional Valid License
Crew call list on production company letterhead
Reference letter from employer

• Cover FX- Discount 40% for MUA, all other above professions receive 30%.

Requirements: Upload two of the following onto their website: http://www.coverfx.com/proartist
Agency Information
Composite card
Program Press material with name
Business card with name and specific profession
Diploma/Certificate
Crew call list on production company letterhead
*Drivers Licenses are not acceptable forms of identification*

• Inglot- Discount 10-20% (Varies)

Requirements: Three from the following:
Pro Membership card from another approved program
Union Card
Reel with name credit
Business card
Agency Rep.
Student ID
Program call sheet
Magazine tear sheet with name credit
Professional headshot
License of accredited school of cosmetics
Enrollment documentation

• LORAC- Discount 20-40% (Varies)

They ask to contact Naimes Beauty Center directly. 818-655-9933

• MAC Cosmetics- Discount 40% (MUA)

Cost: $35 yearly, $65 for two years
Requirements: Valid Photo ID and two of the following:
Composite card
Business card with name and specific profession
Editorial page with name credit
Union Card
Professional Valid License
Crew call list on production company letterhead
Reference letter from employer
Diploma/Certificate from accredited school

• MakeupForever- Discount 20-40% (Varies)

Requirements: Valid Photo ID and two of the following:
Magazine tear sheet with name credit
Reel with name credit
Program call sheet
Union Card
Agency Representation
 (*I've heard that they might even be accepting proof of approved other pro discount programs with a valid photo ID)

• NARS Cosmetics- Discount 25-40%

For more info on this program contact artistprogram@narscosmetics.com
They email you back an application link.

• Stila- Discount 40% (MUA)

Requirements: Two of the following:
Composite card
Headshot
Business card with name and specific profession
Editorial page with name credit
Union Card
Professional Valid License
Contract on Production Letterhead
Crew call list on production company letterhead
Reference letter from employer

• Urban Decay- Discount 40% (MUA-Restricted to spending not more than $250 per quarter)

Requirements: Valid Photo ID and two of the following:
Composite card
Business card with name and specific profession
Editorial page with name credit
Union Card
Link to website
Professional Valid License
Crew call list on production company letterhead
Reference letter from employer

To some of the programs that I applied to, I sent in more than what they had asked for. I sent in a copy of my DL, my makeup contract, program call list, reference letter, business card, composite card, and the application itself.