Professional Cosmetic Discounts
Uncover incredible savings on some of your favorite beauty products! Take advantage and get up to 65% off retail makeup prices from top professional cosmetic brands.
As a graduate of the Vizio Makeup Academy, you will qualify to receive professional discounts from many top cosmetic brands.
Becoming a pro means having access to—and knowing how to use—the tools of the trade. As a professionally trained artist, your makeup kit is your arsenal . . . the source of your creativity . . . the hallmark of your brand. Your training at Vizio Makeup Academy will teach you how to view cosmetic products with a pro’s eye.
We will walk you through the industry’s top products and the drugstore’s best-kept secrets. You will learn how to produce the right look for TV, film, FX, runway, print and digital photography, and more.
To help build your pro makeup kit, Vizio’s cosmetic partners offer discounts for graduates and students. You’ll have the credentials necessary to take advantage of these pro rates. Every cosmetic company has different pro discount rules and regulations constantly changing; you must apply separately with each. Many companies will allow you to use it as a student, and others must apply after graduation.
The list below highlights our Preferred Cosmetic Partners (and we’re always working on adding more). Click “Sign Up” to visit a Pro Page and review the requirements for your ProCard.
With a diploma from Vizio Makeup Academy, you’ll be armed with the pro-level skills and knowledge to transform faces—alongside savings on specialty cosmetics fit for any project. Explore products from top brands and drugstore gems tailor-made for TV, film, runway shows, photography shoots…the list goes on! At Vizio, we will show you how to find your perfect palette – arming our graduates at every step of their professional journey into makeup mastery.
Preferred Cosmetic Partners
Urban Decay
Born in Southern California and known for their iconic eyeshadow palettes, sprawling lip hues, longwear foundations and concealers, and more. UD products are 100% cruelty-free with many vegan options. Since 1996, Urban Decay has been unmatched in inspired, norm-shattering, high-performance makeup. Urban Decay is a Vizio Makeup Academy ProCard partner.
VMA students and graduates may apply for a 40% discount.
MAC Cosmetics
M•A•C was birthed in Toronto, Canada, when a makeup artist/photographer and a salon owner expressed the need for cosmetics that photographed well. From the founders’ kitchens to a Toronto department store to a world-dominating color authority. M•A•C’s relevance is as strong today as on day one. M•A•C is a Vizio Makeup Academy ProCard partner.
VMA students may apply for a 20% discount. VMA graduates may apply for a 40% discount.
Anastasia Beverly hills
The Anastasia Beverly Hills product line began in 2000, the namesake brand of Romanian-born beauty entrepreneur Anastasia Soare. ABH revolutionized brow shaping with the patented Golden Ratio® method, in addition to bringing inspirational makeup products to over twenty-five countries. Anastasia Beverly Hills is a Vizio Makeup Academy ProCard partner.
VMA students and graduates may inquire about the ABH PRO discount program.
Charlotte tilbury
Charlotte Tilbury was destined to become a visionary creative. Raised on the island of Ibiza and influenced by the landscapes and seascapes, as well as her highly creative parents, Charlotte became a makeup artist to the stars and then set her sights on creating innovative products. Guiding her followers to bring out their own true beauty every day, her makeup and skincare lines are as sought after as they are beloved. Charlotte Tilbury is a Vizio Makeup Academy ProCard partner.
VMA students and graduates may apply for a 30% discount.
Make Up For Ever
Founded in 1984 to meet a need for innovation and creativity in cosmetics and break through the product limitations of the time, MAKE UP FOR EVER stepped up and pushed pigmentation and performance to its absolute limits. The result brought a true revolution to the world of makeup. MAKE UP FOR EVER is a Vizio Makeup Academy ProCard partner.
VMA students and graduates may apply for up to a 40% discount.
Mehron
Since 1927, Mehron Makeup has been setting the bar for high-impact/high pigment long-lasting cosmetics that are used from Hollywood to Broadway and back again. Mehron Makeup is the go-to brand for Special FX, Theater, Film, face, body painting, and all kinds of Pro-Beauty. Visually dramatic, endurance-trusted, stunning performance. Mehron Makeup is a Vizio Makeup Academy ProCard partner.
VMA students and graduates may apply for a 10% discount.
Morphe
In the beginning, way back in 2008, Morphe introduced affordable, top-quality, pro brushes that took the makeup industry by storm. Next came devastatingly hot eye palettes and lip colors . . . and the brand is still growing. Based in Los Angeles, Morphe seeks to break down barriers and push boundaries. Average is not allowed. Morphe’s revamped Pro-Membership will be a Vizio Makeup Academy ProCard partner.
Morphe’s Pro-Membership Program is currently being revamped. Sign up to receive an email when the program is relaunched.
KVD Beauty
Founded in 2008 and 100% vegan since 2016, KDV Beauty redefines what vegan cosmetics are and can be. Long-wear, last-all-day products, with powerful pigments that kick the competition to the curb. 100% cruelty free, owner of the bold cat eye, and ready to rock. What could be better? KDV Beauty is a Vizio Makeup Academy ProCard partner.
VMA students and graduates may apply for a 30% discount.
Frends beauty
Established in 1940, this “small, family-owned business” is one of the biggest suppliers of products in the television and film industry. Because of this, Frends keeps its finger on the pulse of the hottest makeup trends and products. Their 15,000-square-foot store is open to the public, while an exclusive store team caters to film, television, and theater productions. Frends Beauty is a Vizio Makeup Academy ProCard partner.
VMA students and graduates may apply for a 40% discount.
Cinema Secrets
Since 1985, Cinema Secrets’ exclusive line of foundations and concealers have cornered the market in flawless coverage and corrective makeup. What’s more, their founder has worked to bring corrective products to the medical field for cancer and burn survivors. A leader in the brush cleaners, sanitizers, and skin care, Cinema Secrets strives to teach pros how to protect their tools and handle skin with care. Cinema Secrets Pro Cosmetics is a Vizio Makeup Academy ProCard partner.
VMA students may apply for a 20% discount. VMA graduates may apply for a 40% discount.
Dinair Pro Airbrush
Beginning in the 1980s, Dinair took makeup application to a new level—lifting the technique and mindset of rub-on cosmetics off the model and into the air. Dinair airbrushing was born, and the industry never looked back. Today, Dinair offers an extensive line of airbrush cosmetics as well as lip color, skin prep products, Airtan sunless tanning options, and more. Dinair Pro Airbrush is a Vizio Makeup Academy ProCard partner.
VMA graduates may apply for up to a 30% discount.
Camera ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics stands out in the beauty industry by offering a wide range of professional-grade makeup products. Renowned for its extensive selection and commitment to cruelty-free and vegan options, this brand caters to both professionals and beauty enthusiasts. Camera Ready Cosmetics is constantly updating its inventory with the latest makeup trends and technologies, ensuring high quality and versatility.
VMA graduates can join their Pro Membership Program to enjoy a 20% discount on these premium products.
Hourglass
Undetectable transformation and cutting-edge formulas keep Hourglass cosmetics at the cutting-edge of the makeup industry. Dedicated to providing cruelty-free products since their inception in 2004, Hourglass went the extra mile in 2017—making a commitment to become 100% vegan by 2020—and they met this goal without compromising luxury or performance. Hourglass is a Vizio Makeup Academy ProCard partner.
VMA graduates may apply for a 30% discount.
Illamasqua
Known for their unrivalled color, revolutionary artistry, cruelty-free products, and pioneering attitude, British brand Illamasqua has been breaking barriers and raising the bar in makeup and beyond since 2009. Unapologetic, bold, and brazen. Illamasqua is a Vizio Makeup Academy ProCard partner.
VMA students may apply for a 20% discount. VMA graduates may apply for a 40% discount.
Kevin Aucoin
Kevyn Aucoin made it his mission to share his makeup knowledge and philosophies with all interested parties and immortalized his ground-breaking techniques in his bestselling books. Launching his brand in 2001, to this day the Kevyn Aucoin makeup products and tools continue to shatter the norms and bring the artistry industry to new heights. Kevyn Aucoin is a Vizio Makeup Academy ProCard partner.
VMA graduates may apply for a 40% discount.
Sigma
Founded in 2009 by a molecular bacteriologist and a civil engineer, from its birth Sigma was destined to change the look of the beauty industry. Starting with only one brush set, Sigma now boasts a full line of brushes, brush-care products, and makeup. “Like No Other” doesn’t even begin to cover it. Sigma set out to be revolutionary, and that’s exactly what they did. Sigma is a Vizio Makeup Academy ProCard partner.
VMA students and graduates may apply for a 40% discount.
Smashbox
Born in an LA photo studio in 1990 . . . tested by pros . . . proven to channel beauty on and off camera. Unrivaled primers, foundations, and concealers—plus lips, eyes, kits, brushes, and more. Smashbox continues to lead trends and scale new heights, decade after decade. Smashbox is a Vizio Makeup Academy ProCard partner.
VMA students and graduates may ask about available pro-discounts.
Stila
Face. Lips. Eyes. Since the early 2000s, Stila cosmetics have translated runway inspirations into real-life looks. The Stila approach makes their signature style uniquely unique—emphasizing individual, natural beauty. Stila is currently planning a professional discount program. When it becomes available Vizio Makeup Academy will be proud to include them in our list of ProCard partners.
VMA students receive 40% discount
Kryolan
Launched in 1945 by chemist Arnold Langer, Kryolan takes a scientific approach to pigmentation and cosmetic development. Still family-run—formulated in their own labs and held to the highest standards—Kryolan continues to advance the science of makeup, as they have been doing for over seventy-five years. Kryolan is a Vizio Makeup Academy ProCard partner.
VMA graduates may apply for a 20% discount.
Graftobian
This family-run company, based in Madison, WI, and Brooklyn, NY, was established in 1978 and has never stopped creating makeup of every type. Graftobian is currently developing its professional discount program. When it becomes available, Graftobian will be a Vizio Makeup Academy ProCard partner.
VMA students receive 30% discount
Temptu
Temptu’s products and techniques because an overnight smash when they debuted in the film Tattoo in 1981. The pro industry received yet another wake-up call from Temptu with their flawless airbrush foundation, which hit the scene in 1996. From stage to screen, Temptu’s reputation is as revered and stellar as its revolutionary products. Temptu is a Vizio Makeup Academy ProCard partner.
VMA students may apply for a discount of up to 15%. VMA graduates may apply for a discount of up to 30%.
Benefit
Casseroles anyone? Or would you prefer makeup LOL! Written into their destiny by the flip of a coin in 1976, the Ford twins opted not to open a restaurant and instead to overtake the makeup industry! Still going strong, today Benefit graces five continents and over 59 countries. With revolutionary products, infinite style, and a company philosophy based on laughter and joy, Benefit is an icon in the cosmetics industry. Benefit is a Vizio Makeup Academy ProCard partner.
VMA graduates may apply for a 40% discount.
Inglot
From its beginnings in Przemyśl, Poland, to world domination, Inglot has been a leader in the cosmetics industry for over thirty years. Inglot takes a scientific approach to the vibrancy of their color schemes, and when they speak color, the pros listen. Known for their trademark Freedom System, which allows their palettes to be custom designed . . . but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Inglot is a Vizio Makeup Academy ProCard partner.
VMA students and graduates may apply for a 30% discount.
The Makeup Foundation
From LimeLily beauty products to Special FX must-haves (in particular, their pro-level Ripper FX line), to nearly every type of case/brush/tool a pro could wish for, The Makeup Foundation puts envelope-pushing products into the hands of the pros. Taking over the world from their home base in Australia, one face at a time. The Makeup Foundation is a Vizio Makeup Academy ProCard partner.
VMA students should watch for the return of the student discount program. VMA graduates may apply for a 60% discount.
ProCards for Students
A ProCard is an exclusive perk offered by a cosmetic company only to industry insiders. ProCards allow a pro to build their makeup arsenal and acquire just the right products—sometimes for as much as 60% off.
It’s not easy to get a ProCard. You must have good standing in the makeup community and the proper credentials. Most of the time, these credentials can only be obtained upon completion of a program through Vizio Makeup Academy, or another qualifying school.
But Vizio recognizes the importance of giving our students access to the same perks as our graduates. To help you acquire the products you need at a rate normally reserved just for the pros, we have partnered with the brands listed above to offer ProCards to our students.
Building your product collection plays a major role in your success, which is why Vizio has worked to secure these partnerships. From the time of enrollment, our students can apply for a ProCard from these exclusive brands (and we are always seeking to add more)!
ProCards for Graduates and Industry Professionals
Upon completion of a prog course with Vizio Makeup Academy, you will automatically have the credentials you need to qualify for a ProCard—and get deep discounts on products—from many of the top cosmetic brands in the industry. Graduates of our school have the skills to analyze and select products to help them achieve the desired look. And getting discounts on products is a pro perk that will allow you to find that diamond in the rough, that one pigment or shade that will become part of your trademark style.
Building your artist kit, and your reputation will be well within your reach. Vizio has partnerships with many of the top cosmetic brands. Our graduates use their ProCard perks to find the best products (and the best-kept secrets) and go on to become known for creating some of the industry’s most unique and unforgettable looks.
And guess what, as a graduate of Vizio Makeup Academy, your pro status and ability to quality for ProCards will stay active for life. Even if you retire from makeup artistry (after a long and successful career), you’ll continue to enjoy many of the same discounts as the pros, allowing you to keep up with trends and look fabulous for a lifetime!
So, if you have a passion for makeup, an artist’s eye, and want to hone your skills for your own personal use—or if you dream of becoming an industry professional—consider enrolling with Vizio Makeup Academy today. You’ll qualify for some of the best perks in the industry just by enrolling, plus pro-level perks from so many product brands upon graduation.
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