About Mac Make Up Schools
While MAC Cosmetics does not have its own instruction program, MAC does offer special events, benefits and master classes to students enrolled in many schools of makeup artistry or performing arts. This article details what students can expect when they join the MAC PRO Student Program.
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Student Benefits
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Student benefits include a 10 percent discount off MAC products, the ability to take MAC-specific master classes in makeup artistry, participation in in-store events, access to the MAC PRO website and the ability to purchase special student makeup kits.
Eligible Schools
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Cosmetic and performing arts schools in the U.S. and around the world enable their students to participate in the official MAC PRO Student Program. Eligible schools in the United States and Canada are listed on the MAC PRO Student Program website (find the link below).
Enrollment in the MAC PRO Student Program
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Membership costs $10 and lasts six months. The student fee is payable by check, money order or credit card. To apply, students must provide current proof of enrollment in an eligible school. Eligible students can download an application for the program on the MAC PRO Student Program website.
Student Kits
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Special student kits are available for PRO student members only in the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom. These kits, worth hundreds of dollars, are not included in the student fee. However, members of the MAC PRO Student Program get a significant discount on the kits.
While this article can't give explicit details on what the current kits include, a forum at the MAC cosmetics fan site Specktra.net offers two lists of items that were included in student kits in years past. Please use these lists as general examples only.
MAC PRO student color kits have included:
MAC briefcase
Clear lip gloss
5 face-and-body foundations
Invisible set powder
4 select cover-up concealers
Blush palette case
7 blush pans
7 lipsticks
4 lip pencils
Eye shadow palette case
15 eye shadow pans
5 eye kohls
Coal Black Pro LashMAC PRO student tool kits have included:
Brush clutch
Brow comb
Powder/blush brush
Large powder brush
Foundation brush
Concealer tools
Fluff brush
Tapered blending brush
Shader/large shadow brush
Small angle brush
Lip brush (covered)
Universal tweezer
Large round sponge
Lash curlerVisit the MAC PRO Student Program website for more information on how to order the student kit online or by phone.
Benefit Restrictions and Caveats
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Different markets offer different benefits. For instance, international discounts on supplies and student kits may vary from those in the U.S. While all students in all areas can receive program benefits, certain benefits may only be available at an additional cost. Students should note that space and supplies may be limited, so there could be a waiting period. Membership fees are not refundable.
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