Product Discounts for Beauty Professionals in Canada
Looking to stock your pro kit? We’ve rounded up a list of makeup brands and retailers offering discounts and other perks to beauty professionals working in Canada.
Updated: August 2016
Note that discount programs may change at any time; in case of questions, please confirm with the brands directly for the latest.
Are we missing a beauty brand? Have program details changed? Email jhicks@cctfa.ca so we can keep our list up to date.
Brands (Alphabetical)
Who’s eligible: Graduate makeup artists who generate income from artistry jobs across Canada and the United States
How to apply: Email your request to prodiscount@groupemarcelle.com
Program cost: None
Product discount: 40 percent off purchases at annabelle.com
Additional benefits: Free shipping on orders of $50 or more after discount
Who’s eligible: Aestheticians, cosmetologists and other industry professionals
How to apply: Create an account at camerareadycosmetics.com
Program cost: None
Product discount: 20 to 40 percent off purchases at camerareadycosmetics.com, depending on membership level
Additional benefits: None
Who’s eligible: Currently employed makeup artists
How to apply: Apply online at cargocosmetics.com
Program cost: None
Product discount: 40 percent off the regular price at cargocosmetics.com
Additional benefits: None
Who’s eligible: Makeup students, cosmetologists and other industry professionals
How to apply: Apply online at coverfx.com
Program cost: None
Product discount: 30 to 40 percent off purchases at coverfx.com
Additional benefits: Free shipping on orders of $50 or more after discount; access to newsletters, exclusive tips, product favourites and seminars
Who’s eligible: Professional makeup artists
How to apply: Email your request to industryinsider@dermalogica.ca
Program cost: None; Dermalogica will ask for product feedback twice a year and also requests that members keep the company in the loop on any high-profile and/or celebrity clients
Product discount: 30 percent off purchases at dermalogica.ca
Additional benefits: Opportunities to book select clients for treatments in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver; for product placements secured in media, Dermalogica will send a complimentary product
Who’s eligible: Makeup artists, aestheticians, students, hairstylists and other industry professionals
How to apply: Apply online at evepearl.com
Program cost: None
Product discount: 30 percent off purchases at evepearl.com; or 40 percent off for those with Black Pearl membership (available for a $50 annual fee)
Additional benefits: None
Who’s eligible: Working professional makeup artists and students
How to apply: Apply online at illamasqua.com
Program cost: None
Product discount: 20 to 40 percent off purchases at illamasqua.com
Additional benefits: Members are the first to hear about exclusives and events
Who’s eligible: Makeup artists and other industry professionals
How to apply: Apply online at kaianaturals.com
Program cost: None
Product discount: 50 to 70 percent off individually-wrapped cleansing oil cloths
Additional benefits: Free shipping on orders of $60 or more
Who’s eligible: Makeup artists and other industry professionals
How to apply: Apply online at maccosmetics.ca
Program cost: None
Product discount: 30 to 40 percent off purchases at maccosmetics.ca
Additional benefits: Invitations to pro-only events and networking opportunities; special offers and discounts on industry subscriptions; free shipping on orders over $100
Who’s eligible: Makeup artists and other industry professionals (must be Canadian residents)
How to apply: Apply online at makeupforever.com
Program cost: None
Product discount: 20 to 40 percent off purchases at makeupforever.com
Additional benefits: Products previews, member newsletters and invitations to professional events
Who’s eligible: Working makeup artists, cosmeticians and other makeup professionals
How to apply: Apply online at mallybeauty.com
Program cost: None
Product discount: 30 percent off purchases at mallybeauty.com
Additional benefits: Access to members-only website features
Who’s eligible: Graduate makeup artists who generate income from artistry jobs across Canada and the United States
How to apply: Email your request to prodiscount@groupemarcelle.com
Program cost: None
Product discount: 40 percent off purchases at marcelle.com
Additional benefits: Free shipping on orders of $50 or more after discount
Who’s eligible: Makeup artists, hairstylists, nail techs and other industry professionals
How to apply: Apply online at occmakeup.com
Program cost: None
Product discount: 40 percent off purchases at occmakeup.com
Additional benefits: None
Who’s eligible: Creative professionals, makeup artists, students and VIP members
How to apply: Apply online at sigmabeautypropartners.com
Program cost: None
Product discount: 20 to 35 percent off purchases at sigmabeauty.com
Additional benefits: Early access to new products; upon acceptance, members will receive a welcome package with free samples
Who’s eligible: Professional makeup artists and other industry members
How to apply: Apply online at temptu.com
Program cost: None
Product discount: 15 to 30 percent off purchases at temptu.com
Additional benefits: Exclusive membership email offers
Who’s eligible: Professional makeup artists
How to apply: Email your request to support@velvet59.com
Program cost: None
Product discount: 30 percent off purchases at velvet59.com
Additional benefits: None
Who’s eligible: Makeup artists, hairstylists, nail techs, students and other industry professionals
How to apply: Apply online at vincentlongo.com
Program cost: None
Product discount: 30 to 35 percent off purchases at vincentlongo.com
Additional benefits: None
Beauty Supply Retailers
Who’s eligible: All professional makeup artists may apply
How to apply: Apply online at funknfrost.com
Program cost: None
Product discount: 15 to 20 percent off select brands at funknfrost.com based on hours of experience
Additional benefits: None
Are we missing a beauty brand? Have program details changed? Email jhicks@cctfa.ca so we can keep our list up to date.