Choose from our four programs — or, if you have a time or budgetary restraint, take individual makeup classes.
If you have been looking at schools and are wondering whether Cosmix is one of the best makeup artist schools, we invite you to explore our makeup classes and meet our faculty. There are thousands of beauty schools but only a few specialized makeup artist schools. Our graduates say we are the best makeup artist school, but we invite you to come and see the makeup artistry training going on and learn about becoming a makeup artist.
Master Makeup Artistry Pro is our most popular program. It includes skin care, which is a licensed program. Students are trained in every area of artistry, from clean beauty and skin care to the most complex character and prosthetic makeup.
Four programs, side by side. Every one is hands-on, taught by working artists, at the Fort Lauderdale campus.
Licensed
1,200 Clock Hours
Our most comprehensive program, for students who want to be well rounded, train in every media, and work as a makeup artist, special effects artist and skin care specialist with no restrictions.
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For those already licensed
900 Clock Hours
A comprehensive professional makeup education for students who want to be well-rounded and train in every media.
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300 Clock Hours
A focused program for students interested in fashion, editorial and creative makeup artistry.
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Licensed Esthetician
300 Clock Hours
Covers the knowledge and procedures needed to run a successful skin care business, and satisfies the licensing requirements for freelance makeup artists in many states.
View the courseBeauty – Skin – Fashion – Film – TV – Theater – FX
1200 clock hours
Our most popular and longest, most comprehensive makeup program, for students who want to be well-rounded, train in every media, and work both as a makeup and special effects artist with no restrictions. The makeup classes begin with the fundamentals and evolve to the more complex techniques of special effects.
Most states have licensing requirements for freelance makeup artists, and many retail cosmetic companies only hire licensed artists. Master Pro graduates are licensed by the Florida Department of Professional Regulation and prepared for entry-level employment in the cosmetic, fashion, film, TV, bridal, salon/spa, theatrical and entertainment industries.
Beauty – Fashion – Film – TV – Theater – FX
900 clock hours · 29 weeks
For those who already hold a cosmetology or skin care license, or who do not want to be licensed to do freelance work. This program is the complete curriculum and all the makeup classes of Master Pro, minus Skin Care. Students are prepared for entry-level employment in the cosmetic, fashion, film, TV, bridal, salon/spa, theatrical, special FX and entertainment industries.
Beauty – Fashion
300 clock hours · 9 weeks
Designers launch seasonal collections that fuel the world of fashion and beauty. These makeup classes explore the intricacies of this work with models, photographers and designers. Graduates will be prepared for entry-level employment as a makeup artist in the cosmetic, fashion, bridal, salon/spa and entertainment industries.
Skin Care
This program is included in the Master Pro program and covers the knowledge and procedures needed to run a successful skin care business. It also satisfies the licensing requirements for freelance makeup artists practicing in Florida — many states do not allow a makeup artist to charge for makeup services without a license.
Graduates will also be prepared for entry-level employment in a salon, spa, brow bar, resort hotel, plastic surgery or dermatological clinic as a skin care specialist.
Skin Care details
Many makeup artists want to polish their skills or learn a new specialized area of training like special effects makeup. Some students want to take a single makeup class before signing up for a whole program, to see whether Cosmix is the right school for them. Others have a time restraint and can't join us for a full program. Cosmix allows individuals to take certain makeup classes and workshops on a stand-alone basis.
Please be advised that individual makeup classes taken on a stand-alone basis are not accredited by ACCSC. Students taking stand-alone makeup courses are also not eligible for the career services offered to students and graduates of the larger programs.
If you are between the ages of 14 and 18 and are considering a career as a makeup artist, we recommend signing up for Cosmix's Teen Camp or Haunt School. You can explore your passion and find out what it feels like to be an industry professional.
Call our Admissions Department for more information — (954) 564-4181.
Makeup coursesNext class begins in Fort Lauderdale
October 19, 2026
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