How to Find Discount Mac Cosmetics

Discount MAC cosmetics products are hard to come by. The reason is easy: everyone wants the product only one company makes it. The result is steady prices. However, there are discount MAC cosmetics products to be found.

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

1. ~ Find a few discount cosmetics sites ~

   There are a few makeup sites that consistently deliver lower than retail prices. The word among those who buy cosmetics is that Makeup.com and CosmeticDiscounter.com both have this reputation. However, you will have to do your own comparisons, and this is in no way an endorsement of these sites. These sites can often get you around 20% off of retail.

2. ~ Buy in large quantities ~

   Most cosmetics sites (and most online stores in general) will give free shipping and sometimes whole order discounts to people who buy cosmetics in larger quantities. If you will buy in significant amounts it may be worth your time to contact MAC cosmetics directly to ask about dealer prices and cost for bulk product.

3. 

   ~ Join MAC pro ~

   Getting a MAC pro membership is the single best way to get discount MAC cosmetics. The primary thing necessary for a MAC Pro membership is proof of your professional status in the cosmetics industry. Include a copy of your picture ID and mail it all to:

   MAC Pro Membership
   PO Box 435, 3219 Yonge Street
   Toronto, Ontario M4N 3S1

   For membership questions call 1-905-940-2437 o 1-877-553-5536 . You will have to pay $35 or so in membership fees every year.

   However, as a result you will get 30% or more off of your cosmetics orders automatically. That's where the real discount lies.

   ** See below for tips on finding discount MAC cosmetics without the membership.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep an eye on online auction sites. They will often have leftover or unused cosmetics surplus sales that you can take advantage of if you know the deal when you see it.

• Network with other MAC cosmetics professionals and/or enthusiasts to get the inside scoop. See the related article above on MAC cosmetics masters classes for where to meet other MAC cosmetics professionals.