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MUA Discounts for NEW Artists Question..
I notice that going through the criteria for what companies want you to supply them with for a discount program is hard for some people just starting out. For example, I freelance working with photographers in my area to build my book (and my kit) while I'm still on my way up the learning ladder. I've got no schooling, no license and no tear sheets. How do I go about getting discounts from companies like NARS and Smashbox who have such high standards for the discount programs? I was able to get a MAC card using my business card and a reference letter from my previous employer (who I didn't do makeup for because I dont have a cosmo license but was nice enough to write one for me anyway). Any suggestions on things I could pull together that these places would accept? Also, I keep seeing "Union Card" as an acceptable form of employment in the industry. How and where do you go about getting into a union? Jul 15 06 10:32 am Link Without call or tearsheets it is going to be difficult for you, because these comapnies are not su much interested in giving every MUA a discount, they are also interested in the free publicity that usually comes with it. So they do their best to make sure that only working artists are able to use their program. usually they want an agency card, letter from production, union card, tearsheets, call sheets or crew lists. you can also have aonther artist who has the discount buy stuff for you until you have enough documentation to get approved. Jul 15 06 11:41 am Link Do you think letters from photographers I've worked with and/or a copy of my MAC PPID card would be enough to subsitute for these things? Jul 15 06 12:30 pm Link GlossBot wrote: No. Thats like asking these companies to take a note from your mum. It doesnt work like that. Jul 15 06 01:23 pm Link UkMakeupArtist wrote: I am still paying off credit cards from when I was just starting out. Jul 15 06 01:45 pm Link I figured as much, I guess I'm lucky to have the mac card, it saves me a lot and I'm thankful for that. I just want to branch out into BETTER quality makeup in my kit and for now I will just have to suck it up and pay full price like I have been until I get the proper credentials. Thanks for all the replies! Jul 15 06 09:47 pm Link Jul 16 06 12:11 am Link Don't forget taking advantage of the little discounts you can get towards ancillary tools and products. I really do love my Sally's card for the small stuff like lashes, table towels, spatulas, hair prod, etc. It has totally paid for itself a few times over. And (I'm pretty sure...) you don't need credentials to get it. Then there's supplies from Dick Blick art supply. If you shop at their stores, they do monthy coupons and rotating promotions for people who sign up for their preferred card. Now you might not use this too often, but for stuff like small, detail brushes, sketch pads for your ideas, palletes, presentation books, etc. it sure doesn't hurt to save an extra 10-20% off of the posted price. And if you're still in ANY type of school that issues an ID, don't forget to ask any retailer about "student discounts," too.  Jul 16 06 06:50 am Link You might not get any discounts from this store: http://www.camerareadycosmetics.com However, the products in that store is professional grade. So if you looking for better quality of products to use in media production and photoshoots, order from that store or order from http://www.alconeco.com . There are couple of other professional grade cosmetics that inexpensive: http://www.mehron.com , naimes, frends beauty supply, cinema secrets, etc. HTH Heather Jul 17 06 09:17 am Link HFox Makeup wrote: I have ordered from CRC in the past, I have been using RCMA foundation for most of the shoots I work on (or MUFE) and get it from her. But for some certain things I can't live without (like NARS Blushes and Smashbox Softlights) I would love a discount. But like someone said, the worst they can say is No, so I'm going to give it a go and see what happens. Jul 17 06 09:20 am Link All you need is: Business card, resume, and a website or portfolio. Jul 17 06 09:23 am Link Halyna wrote: the smaller boutiques will usually take these as proof, but the only large companies that take artists with those criteria are MAC, Stila and Benefit. MUFE was actually easy as well, but I buy from Frend's and they know that I am always in there so they know I am a professional. When I was faxing my stuff toBenefit my fax machine got an error, so it only sent my resume and a copy of my ID and business card and they approved me for the discount. Jul 17 06 10:09 am Link Rachel, Thanks - that was VERY helpful information!! I will look into student films since I am right next to our biggest University in the State. Jul 17 06 01:40 pm Link Sometimes you can find Smashbox deals at www.qvc.com try going to Make Up shows...you'll get a lot of discounts there from different vendors. But if you really like Nars...apply at the Nars counter! They'll give you some gratis  Jul 18 06 02:37 am Link Sexy Graffiti wrote: I order from QVC on occassion JUST for Smashbox, I evenr ecord the smashbox shows on QVC because I just love that line and Holly Mordini so so much. Jul 18 06 03:49 pm Link Here is some info I gathered regarding Artists discounts: The information required on your part varies from company to company. Some are very stringent in their requirements. Almost all companies require that purchases are made via fax or phone. BeneFit- Mail or fax copy of license & contact information to: BeneFit Cosmetics re: makeup artist program 685 Market St. 7th floor San Francisco, CA 94105 fax: (415) 781-3930 Cinema Secrets- 10% discount. Call their number (818-846-0579) to ask for the makeup artist discount when ordering. Lorac- 40% discount, provide union card, resume, certification, etc. Discount applicable to mail order only (800-845-0705). Fax information to 818-678-3930 Makeup Forever- 35% discount. Fax info (for US residents) to 212-925-9561. Call 212-941-9337 for more info. NARS- 30% discount. Email [email protected] for application form and requirements. Smashbox- 35% discount WE REQUIRE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: Agency card with photo id Professional tear sheet with your name on it with photo id Valid union card with your photo id -OR- WE REQUIRE TWO OF THE FOLLOWING: Professional agency letter of reference with business card & photo id Crew call list with press material & photo id Valid makeup artistry certificate (within the last 5 years) & photo id Please fax the requirements for verification and include the following: Full name Address, city, state & zip code Home & Work/Cell phone numbers E-mail address Once approved, Smashbox cosmetics will issue a professional 40% discount authorization letter. You may place an order by calling 888.763.1361 or fax 310.558.1491. Stila- 40% discount Mail 2 credentials (bus. card, license, etc) plus a copy of a photo ID along with address & phone number to: Stila Cosmetics, Inc., Corporate Headquarters 2801 Hyperion Avenue #102 Los Angeles, CA 90027 Sue Devitt Studio- 40% for professional makeup artists 888-870-1150 Temptu- 20% product discount, 15% equipment discount Accepts proof of MAC PRO membership as proof of profession. Fax info to 212-675-4075. Call 212-675-4000 for details Vincent Longo Cosmetics- 30% for professional makeup artists 877-LONGO99 Reply With Quote Jul 18 06 05:22 pm Link In addition to the previous post and I apoligize if there is some duplication (this is from another board and some of it was posted in more then one place) Discount info I have received so far are as follows: Orgins offers 40% discount on Facial Skin Care and Color products 20% discount on Bath & Body and Hair Care products NARS offers a 30% professional discount on its cosmetic and skincare products to qualifying makeup artists within the United States. This discount is only valid for purchases made through the NARS website at www.narscosmetics.com.To be eligible for the discount, makeup artists/industry professionals must submit their agency and/or business card along with their resume, tear or call sheets, and completed application form to the address listed below. The application must include ALL of the listed documents, or it will be considered incomplete. Smashbox PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP ARTIST DISCOUNT FAX # 310.733.2569 ATTN: Jenna Ware WE REQUIRE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: ⢠Agency card with photo i.d. ⢠Professional tear sheet with your name on it with photo i.d. ⢠Valid union card with your photo i.d. OR WE REQUIRE TWO OF THE FOLLOWING: ⢠Professional agency letter of reference with business card & photo i.d. ⢠Crew call list with press material & photo i.d. ⢠Valid makeup artistry certificate (within the last 5 years) & photo i.d. Please fax the requirements for verification and include the following: ⢠Full name ⢠Address, city, state & zip code ⢠Home & cell phone numbers ⢠E-mail address Once approved, Smashbox cosmetics will issue a professional 40% discount authorization letter. You may place an order by calling 888.763.1361 or 310.558.1490 ext 453. Mudd Yes we do offer a professional discount which is 30% off mud products and 10% off non mud products. I would need you to fax me a copy of your business card and possibly a call sheet if you have one or a link to your website (if you have one up) My fax number is 818-565-3407 You may go to our online store and create a login account and once I receive the fax then I can assign you the proper discount. Thank You Troy Watson MUD Distribution Center Benefit Thank you for your email and interest in the Benefit Professional Makeup Artist Discount Program. We offer a 30% discount to qualifying makeup artists. This discount is available through our mail order department only. To apply, please fax your bio/resume as well as a photo copy of your makeup artist license to 415.343.7180 attn: Makeup Artist Program. The review process takes 2-3 weeks. Thanks again for your interest. Warm regards, Benefit Customer Service Benefit Cosmetics 685 Market St., 7th Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 (phone) 1-800-781-2336 (fax) 1-415-781-3526 Hope this helps some MUA's. Jul 18 06 05:25 pm Link In addition to all of those companies previously posted Face atelier offers a 40% discount as well. That is what I use in all of my work on line here! See for yourself, its a beautful foundation! Dear Lynn: Welcome to the FACE atelier Preferred Pro Program. Your discount code is: xxxxx This code is to be entered in the 'promotional codes' area of the payment screen on the website for you to receive your discount of 40%. Terms and Conditions: PPP discount is available to professional make-up artists. Upon enrollment in the PPP, you will be emailed a code that entitles you to a 40% discount for one year from the date of enrollment. The PPP code must be entered at time of purchase. You can verify that the discount was successfully applied to your order on your Order Confirmation page. Purchases may be monitored from time to time. The code may not be transferred. Unauthorized use of the code or resale of FACE atelier products is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate termination of PPP privileges. FACE atelier reserves the right to terminate these privileges at any time without prior notice, and modify the program and its benefits at any time without prior notice. For assistance or questions, please email us at: [email protected] For assistance or questions, please email us at [email protected] FACE atelier Online Service Jul 18 06 06:13 pm Link In addition to all of those companies previously posted Face atelier offers a 40% discount as well. That is what I use in all of my work on line here! See for yourself, its a beautful foundation! Dear Lynn: Welcome to the FACE atelier Preferred Pro Program. Your discount code is: xxxxx This code is to be entered in the 'promotional codes' area of the payment screen on the website for you to receive your discount of 40%. Terms and Conditions: PPP discount is available to professional make-up artists. Upon enrollment in the PPP, you will be emailed a code that entitles you to a 40% discount for one year from the date of enrollment. The PPP code must be entered at time of purchase. You can verify that the discount was successfully applied to your order on your Order Confirmation page. Purchases may be monitored from time to time. The code may not be transferred. Unauthorized use of the code or resale of FACE atelier products is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate termination of PPP privileges. FACE atelier reserves the right to terminate these privileges at any time without prior notice, and modify the program and its benefits at any time without prior notice. For assistance or questions, please email us at: [email protected] For assistance or questions, please email us at [email protected] FACE atelier Online Service Jul 18 06 06:14 pm Link Who do you ask when you want a discount? the checker? I've never asked for discounts I've either paid full price or got discounts from employers. you don't need a cosmo license? I always thought you neede that or to be MAC. Jul 18 06 06:40 pm Link For the smaller chains I would ask the manager of the store. The large companies I would contact direct. They usually have an application required to be submitted prior to receiving the discount. Jul 23 06 12:07 pm Link Funny, but it seems some think that MAC is the green light to all the other brands... Jul 23 06 11:10 pm Link How would you contact the bigger companies, this seems ackward to me because I've never done it? Actually if anyone wants to explain all this to me that would be great! Jul 24 06 06:25 pm Link what kind of license? cosmetology? Jul 24 06 06:36 pm Link Thanks for all the info!!! Jul 24 06 06:41 pm Link Urban Decay also has a MUA program! Jul 25 06 12:43 pm Link Mooney Makeup wrote: You simply call them and tell them you are a MUA and ask if they have a discount program for there products. Jul 25 06 12:46 pm Link Hey thanx about face! your info is appreciated. I'm looking forward to hopefully receiving a little discount on some things! Jul 25 06 06:05 pm Link Good information, thanks for sharing Jul 27 06 11:06 am Link I have a call sheet that was emailed to me (not as an attachment). I assisted for a editorial before. Does anyone know if that would count? Aug 24 06 08:44 pm Link Call sheets usually count! Its proof that your a working artist and its one of the required pieces for many cosmetics companies! Mar 28 07 10:34 am Link Discounts would be so great right now. Does it matter what magazines the tear sheets come from? Can they be local magazines? And how do you handle it if your name doesn't appear on the tear? Can you send a letter from the magazine or photographer whose name does appear on the tear along with contact info and the tear? Mar 28 07 10:59 am Link Hey GlossBot- Just so you know, we do a 20% discount, and all you need to do is send a an email to [email protected], with your mailing address, contact info, and a link to your website or online portfolio (including your Model Mayhem one), and you're in. It applies to all purchases made at occmakeup.com, on any of our cosmetic items, but does include Iwata Airbrush Equipment. Thanks, DK Mar 28 07 02:36 pm Link If you have a tear I would imagine you would have your name on a call sheet of sorts...I maybe be mistaken but with any work I've done I've been given a call sheet. You can try and see if they will accept it without any credit, but for NARS and Smashbox it will probably be a little harder. Mar 28 07 02:47 pm Link Apr 23 07 10:47 am Link Mooney Makeup wrote: You can call the line you're interested in and ask if they have a Makeup Artist Discount Program and they should be able to tell you the requirements or a number to reach someone directy. Apr 23 07 11:28 am Link excuse my ignorance.. i am a newbie could someone please pm what a call sheet is? Apr 23 07 08:54 pm Link When you do a production (commerical shoot, film, etc.) you are "supposed" to receive a call sheet that is very detailed that outlines every aspect of the shoot from the projected weather forecast down to the the P.A.'s. Anyhooz, it will say on there Key Hair and Key Makeup Artist and your name will be there and you have proof that you worked on a project...I hope that cleared it up (or at least gave you an idea of what it is!) Apr 23 07 09:04 pm Link At first it's not easy. It took me almost 3 yrs just to get my MUFE card. I actually JUST got it. I needed a tear sheet that had my name on it and I finally did. Took a while but hey, not everything in this industry is easy. Now if only Sephora had a MUA discount card. Trust me, I mention it everytime I go in there (which is like, hmmm, every week!) Apr 23 07 09:54 pm Link Here's a stupid question... Much of the work I have done is for online "modelling" (*cough*yeah, check profile for what I mean) sites and web-based clothing catalogues. What exactly would qualify as a tearsheet in that case? Apr 23 07 10:50 pm Link |
