Oh that's different. Last year in NY they were 40% off for everyone and an additional 15% for Makeup Mag Pro Cardholders and Backstage Cardholders. At The Makeup Show they were just a flat 40% off to everyone with some combos getting you 50% off. I wonder what made them lower it at IMATS NY this year
I'm not sure but I feel they were trying to encourage people to sign up for the backstage card. They did honour the discount at the boutiques that weekend though.
Yeah they've always honored the discount at the boutique during IMATS weekend. Especially a couple of years ago when they didn't physically have a booth at IMATS (only on for their academy). If it were solely to get people to sign up for the backstage card I think that's an interesting move at IMATS since the non-pros outweighs the pros on the regular days. So most of the attendees wouldn't be able to qualify for the card anyway. I know a lot of working MUA's that couldn't get approved becaue they are a little more picky than MAC's system lol.
I can imagine! They don't want to be another MAC.
I know some people complain about the brands that require more solid proof that you're truly a working pro but I actually prefer it that way. No disrespect to anyone's hustle but if you only put makeup on yourself and your bestie I don't think you should be afforded the same benefits as those of us that are actually doing this for a living. If I come across a program that I can't qualify for it just motivates me to up my game and reach that goal for the next level :shrugs:
I'm planning on getting rosa from the summer collection on Sunday when I make my trip to Costco/ulta lol
5 for $125 whaaat! That is insane! Better start saving for my haul now. :haha: Followed you!I was trying to choose just one but I think the right answer is to get bothAre you getting Sea Witch? Hmm I don't know, I usually buy during the presale, I think it's like $40 or something. MUFE has stuff at about 40% I believe. You can get their HD foundation for a great deal, I think it's 5 for $125. MAC offers 20% off. A lot of brushes are about half price I think, I purchased most for about $7 a piece (from bdelium and Royal and langnickel) Beauty Blender has some good deals usually too. Over all it's not bad but I think they savings/worth depends on how much you get And I have IG and I am down for a meetup with some makeup lovers like myself! Anyone can follow me & I'll follow back (even if you aren't from Toronto! My handle is _thefbomb
Requested! I'm on private too so I totally understand.
Some will announce in advance on Social Media or through email if you are on their mailing lists. Others won't. In those cases look for IMATS reviews of the previous year and see what was mentioned for the discounts. It may be the same
I sent a request!
I agree with that. Brands don't owe anyone a discount and only do so if it's going to be mutually beneficial. You don't need 40% off a brand if you're only buying one shade of foundation every 6 months. That's my personal opinion though. My only problem with a lot of the pro requirements is that for people like myself and other artists overseas who freelance or do it full time, even though we may be qualified/trained, we can't usually apply for any of the programs because we're based overseas. Generally, we don't have access to half of these brands anyways and have to order from the US so it's even more expensive for us than the general US artist. Ah well lol, at least there's IMATS and the Makeup Show!I know some people complain about the brands that require more solid proof that you're truly a working pro but I actually prefer it that way. No disrespect to anyone's hustle but if you only put makeup on yourself and your bestie I don't think you should be afforded the same benefits as those of us that are actually doing this for a living. If I come across a program that I can't qualify for it just motivates me to up my game and reach that goal for the next level
I completely understand that. There are some foreign brands that I wish I could get a pro discount for because the rate conversion plus the shipping can be painful lol. I think the only brand (that I know of) I was able to apply for was Illmasqua.
Im dying to get this, Im trying to decide between this or the KVD one coming out
The Lip Coutures are supposed to be the regular waterproof liquid to matte ones. The Smitten Lip Tints are similar but have more of a mousse-type formula. I don't think they are as waterproof as the lip coutures. The lipshines are supposed to be like shimmery lip coutures. I haven't been able to try the latter yet since they won't restock the darn Tiana and Faline that I want! *pouts*
I'm following you now. I just like following anyone who loves makeup as much as I do. Haha.
I sent a request, mine is private, but my name is obvious.
I don't know your username or I would've sent you a request too. Mine is private, but I'm TwiggyPopCorn. Mine kinda bare right now, but I want to start posting some new looks I've been coming up with.
I'll send a request!
