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MAKEUP ARTIST MUST HAVES

Branded makeup attire

 

Lowell Tota Light and/or Ring Light, Barn Door Light YONGNUO YN600 II YN600L II LED Studio Video Light with tripod and bag to carry light in

 

Zuca & Zuca Bags, Lippie Book (Not mandatory), Small Portable makeup kit with logo

 

Branded Collapsible Makeup Chair suitable for your height

 

Brush Cleaner

 

Brushes

 

Thank you notes and/or bridal boxes for Brides

 

Products for purchase in case clients like your products used on them.

 

POSSIBLE MAKE UP ARTIST DISCOUNTS

 

Cutting your cost as a makeup artist is essential because makeup can be very expensive over time. There are different requirements that each company request when applying for a discount. It’s important to look at each company’s  requirements so that you can have the proper documents ready to submit.

 

MAC Cosmetics: 40% off for makeup artists and 30% off for all other professions in the industry. 

Laura Mercier: 40% discount for makeup artists.

 

Anastasia Beverly Hills: 35% off discount on most products. 

Bobbi Brown: 40% discount for makeup artists. 

Bare Minerals: 30% discount for makeup artists and cosmetologists. 

NYX Cosmetics: 30% discount for makeup artists, and other professions in the industry. 

Urban Decay: 40% discount for makeup artists and students. 

Tarte Cosmetics: 40% off discount for makeup artists, 20% discount for models. 

Smashbox: 40% discount for pro makeup artists, 30% off for freelancers and 20% off for students. credentials on the application.

Stila Cosmetics: 40% discount for pro makeup artists and 20% off for those in the industry. 

NARS: 40% discount for makeup artists in celebrity, film, tv or union, 30% off for bridal, special events, or creative professionals, and 25% for students.

MAKE UP FOR EVER: 40% discount for makeup artists and 20% discount for students. 

The MUA Project: 20% discount for makeup artist and  hairstylist. 

 

Discount Program Requirements vary; however, you should have a few of the following items:

 

Resume

Self - Hosted Website

Business Cards

Publications

Comp Card

Cosmetology & Esthetician Licenses

Union Card

 

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