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A Highly Specialized Makeup Artist School
There are thousands of beauty schools, but only a few specialized makeup schools. For over 25 years, we have trained thousands of students from all over the world. From Clean Beauty for Fashion work to the most complex Character and Special FX Prosthetic makeup, you will acquire the skills & knowledge to begin a career you will LOVE!
Tour the School
When you tour the school you will really experience what your makeup training at Cosmix will entail. You will meet Instructors who will inspire you as they share their real-world experiences working on feature films, television series, runway shows, music videos, and other events. See what it's like to have an award-winning artist guide your journey.
Apply for a $5000 Artistic Scholarship
Cosmix Artistic Scholarships provide up to $5,000 Tuition Assistance. To apply just submit 6 images showing your creative potential and fill out the Scholarship Application.
The film industry has grossed more money every year and remember behind every great actor is a Makeup Artist.
According to the US. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2023 a Special FX Makeup Artist's average hourly rate was $53 and annual wage- $109,630 . Get paid to do what you LOVE!
Our Programs
Master Makeup Artistry PRO
Beauty, Skin Care, Fashion, Character FX, Film, TV,
Theater, Special FX
9 months
This is our most popular & longest program for students who want to be well-rounded, train in every media, and work as a Makeup Artist, Special FX Artist or an Esthetician with no restrictions.
Most states have licensing requirements for freelance makeup artists, and many retail cosmetic companies only hire licensed industry professionals. Master Makeup Artistry Pro graduates are licensed as Skin Care Specialists by the Florida Department of Professional Regulation. This satisfies the licensing requirement for freelance makeup artists.
Master Makeup Artistry
Beauty, Fashion, Film, TV, Theater, Character FX,
Special FX
7 months
The Master Makeup Artistry program is for individuals who want makeup artistry training in all medias and already have a Cosmetology or Skin Care license. It is also for those who do not intend on charging for makeup services like doing weddings and special events.
The Master program is the same curriculum as the Master Pro minus the Skin Care module.
Fashion Makeup Artistry
Beauty, Fashion
3 months
In order to work with models, photographers, and designers, a makeup artist needs specialized skills. In our Fashion Makeup Artistry program students learn set etiquette, industry terminology, lighting and product knowledge, and the makeup techniques to do print advertising, catalogs, editorial, and work on runway shows.
In our fully equipped professional photography studio, students gain experience they begin building a diversified portfolio.
Skin Care
Skin Care
3 months
The Skin Care program covers the knowledge and procedures needed to run a successful skin care business. Students learn skin analysis, facial massage & treatments, peels, waxing, and basic makeup artistry.
Students are trained with Dermalogica Skin Care Professional Products. Graduates will be ready for licensed as Skin Care Specialists by the Florida Department of Professional regulation.
Makeup Pro Graduates
Master Makeup Artistry Pro graduates work with actors and celebrities on film, television or the stage; musicians on music videos; photographers and models on magazine shoots or runway shows. They freelance doing weddings and special events. They work in special FX labs designing and fabricating prosthetics for film, television, theme parks or haunted houses. They work in stores, spas & salons doing skin care and makeup services. The opportunities are limitless!
Why a Special Effects Makeup School is the Best...
By training in Special Effects Makeup, you open yourself up to a whole new world. The creativity in special effects (SFX) surpasses all the other areas of artistry. Special Effects Artists work on the coolest projects!
There are only a few special effects makeup schools in the country. If you wish to be successful in this field, you must develop highly specialized skills. At Cosmix makeup school, you will learn the design and creation of realistic silicone & latex prosthetics & dental appliances. We recommend that students who wish to work in the film industry enroll in the Master Makeup Artistry Pro Program to acquire the necessary skills to work across the entire spectrum of makeup artistry.
This program includes makeup artistry training across the spectrum and prepares you to work in every area of makeup artistry from beauty & bridal to film, television, or theatrical productions, or to work in a Special Effects lab building projects for productions, cosplay events, haunted houses, toy or video game productions and theme parks.
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954-564-4181
3440 N Andrews Ave. Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
COSMIX IS LOCATED IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, half-way between Miami and Palm Beach. There’s no place quite like South Florida, it is a tropical paradise. With its world-famous beaches, beautiful turquoise water, palm trees, and comfortable year-round temperatures, it is an ideal place to live while attending school.