Cosmix Makeup School

What Cosmix Makeup School does

Cosmix Makeup School is a specialized makeup artistry trade school headquartered at 3440 N Andrews Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education (License No. 3170). Founded approximately 25 years ago and operating from a single campus, the school serves aspiring professional makeup artists, licensed cosmetologists seeking specialization, teenagers aged 13–17 through a summer camp program, and direct consumers of bridal and spa services. Cosmix distinguishes itself from the broader cosmetology school market — which predominantly focuses on hair — by training students across the full spectrum of makeup modalities, including beauty, fashion, film, television, theater, character FX, and special effects prosthetics.

The school's core product portfolio comprises four diploma programs: the Master Makeup Artistry Pro (1,200 clock hours over 38 weeks at $24,000), the Master Makeup Artistry (900 hours over 28 weeks at $19,800), the Fashion Makeup Artistry (300 hours over 9 weeks at $6,600), and the Skin Care program (300 hours over 9 weeks at $3,650). The Master Pro includes a Florida Skin Care Specialist license from the Department of Professional Regulation, which satisfies state freelance makeup artist requirements. Curriculum integrates theory with hands-on application in a fully equipped professional photography studio, with proprietary training in silicone, gelatin, and foam latex prosthetic creation. Students train with industry-standard professional products including MAKE UP FOR EVER, Kryolan, Cinema Secrets, and Dermalogica, and graduate with Dermalogica D.N.A and Barbicide certifications. The school also offers individual short courses and a Teen Summer Camp structured across three themed weeks (Beauty & Fashion, Character SFX, SFX Prosthetics). Graduation rates range from 91%–100% across programs, and 60%–100% of graduates gain field-related employment within six months.

Cosmix generates revenue through four streams: tuition from diploma programs ($3,650–$24,000 per student), mandatory kit and material sales ($985–$3,800 per program), commercial services including bridal makeup ($50–$150) and Dermalogica-based spa treatments ($10–$55), and teen summer camp programming ($595 per week or $1,650 for three weeks). The go-to-market relies on a traditional admissions funnel — prospective students submit applications with a $100 non-refundable registration fee, complete interviews in-person or by phone, apply for scholarships, and arrange payment plans carrying 3%–9% interest. The institution maintains a multi-channel digital presence spanning its website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, and TikTok, supplemented by educational blog content, email inquiry workflows, and in-person or virtual campus tours. Cosmix is authorized to enroll nonimmigrant students and issue I-20 documents for M-1 visas, supporting international enrollment.

Name

Cosmix Makeup School

Legal name

Cosmix School of Makeup Artistry

Website

https://cosmix.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cosmix Makeup School is an ACCSC-accredited, Florida-licensed makeup artistry trade school in Fort Lauderdale offering diploma programs in beauty, fashion, film, theater, and special effects makeup, plus teen summer camps and bridal/spa services for aspiring and licensed makeup artists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Makeup Artistry Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Makeup Artistry (EDAOALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Makeup Artistry Training Programs (HSALANAE), SFX/Prosthetic Makeup (HSALAHAF), Film/TV/Theater Makeup (HSALAHAE), Esthetics & Skincare Training Programs (HSALANAB)

Keywords

• Makeup artistry education
• Special effects makeup training
• Professional skincare program
• Fashion makeup school
• Beauty industry vocational training

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakland Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition Programs: Core revenue from accredited diploma programs with tuition ranging from $3,650 to $24,000 depending on program duration and comprehensiveness. Programs include Master Makeup Artistry Pro (38 weeks, $24,000), Master Makeup Artistry (28 weeks, $19,800), Fashion Makeup Artistry (9 weeks, $6,600), and Skin Care (9 weeks, $3,650).
2. Material Fees and Kit Sales: Students purchase required kit materials including Freelance Makeup Kit ($1,600-$2,900), SFX Kit ($3,800), and Skin Care Products ($985-$1,985). These are mandatory purchases required for program participation.
3. Commercial Services (Bridal/Spa): Revenue from bridal makeup services ($50-$150 for primary services), special event makeup, spa treatments ($25-$55 for facials, $10-$35 for waxing), and hire-a-makeup-artist placement for external clients.
4. Teen Summer Camp: Youth programming revenue from summer camp for teens ages 13-17, priced at $595/week or $1,650 for full 3-week program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Cosmix Makeup School is a specialized, ACCSC-accredited trade school offering diploma programs in professional makeup artistry across beauty, fashion, film, television, theater, character FX, and special effects (including silicone and latex prosthetics). The school also runs a teen summer camp (ages 13-17), and operates a commercial services division providing bridal/event makeup and Dermalogica-based spa services, primarily delivered at its Fort Lauderdale campus.

Product overview

Cosmix Makeup School is a specialized accredited makeup artistry education institution offering a portfolio of programs and services. The core offerings include four main diploma programs: Master Makeup Artistry Pro (a 1200-hour licensed program including skin care), Master Makeup Artistry (900-hour program), Fashion Makeup Artistry (300-hour program), and Skin Care (300-hour licensed program). The school also offers individual stand-alone courses, a Teen Summer Camp for ages 13-17, and professional services including spa treatments and bridal makeup. Programs cover all modalities including beauty, fashion, film, television, theater, character effects, and special FX prosthetics makeup.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Master Makeup Artistry Pro (Licensed) 1200-hour, 38-week ACCSC-accredited diploma covering Beauty, Skin Care, Fashion, Film, TV, Theater, Character FX, and Special FX makeup; graduates earn a Florida Skin Care Specialist license. Tuition $24,000, includes SFX Kit and Skin Care Products.
• Master Makeup Artistry 900-hour, 28-week program covering Beauty, Fashion, Film, TV, Theater, Character FX, and Special FX makeup for students with an existing Cosmetology or Skin Care license or those not needing licensure. Tuition $19,800.
• Fashion Makeup Artistry 300-hour, 9-week program covering Beauty and Fashion makeup for print advertising, catalogs, editorial, and runway shows; portfolio building in the professional photography studio. Tuition $6,600.
• Skin Care (Licensed) 300-hour, 9-week program covering skin analysis, facials, peels, waxing, and basic makeup artistry with Dermalogica professional products; prepares graduates for Florida Skin Care Specialist licensure. Tuition $3,650.
• Individual Makeup Courses Stand-alone courses covering Beauty, Fashion, Character, Film/TV/Theater, and Special FX modules (not ACCSC accredited) for students seeking specialization without a full diploma commitment.
• Teen Summer Camp

Quantifiable outcome

• 91-100% graduation rates across all programs
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DermalogicacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDermalogica is a professional skin care brand that partners with Cosmix to provide products and certifications for skin care students. Students are trained with Dermalogica Professional Products and receive Dermalogica D.N.A certifications upon completion. This partnership provides students with industry-standard product experience and credentials valued by employers in spas and skincare clinics.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cinema Makeup School: Los Angeles-based makeup school specializing in film, television, and special effects makeup artistry. Offers specialized SFX and prosthetics programs with strong Hollywood industry ties—directly comparable to Cosmix's Master Pro program in curriculum and target student.
• Make-Up Designory (MUD): Make-Up Designory is one of the most prominent dedicated makeup artistry schools in the U.S., with campuses in Los Angeles and New York and an online division. It offers similar multi-modality programs (beauty, fashion, film, SFX) and is the closest direct competitor to Cosmix in the specialist makeup school category.
• Joe Blasco Makeup Center: Hollywood-based professional makeup school founded by industry veteran Joe Blasco, offering multi-week certificate programs in beauty, character, prosthetics, and SFX. A longstanding direct competitor in the specialist makeup education category.
• Tom Savini's Special Effects Makeup Program: Special effects makeup program run through Douglas Education Center, taught by legendary SFX artist Tom Savini. Focuses specifically on prosthetics and special effects—a direct curricular overlap with Cosmix's SFX module.

Emerging players

• QC Makeup Academy: Online makeup artistry school offering self-paced certification programs in bridal, special effects, and fashion makeup. Represents the digital/distributed-learning model that competes with Cosmix's in-person model on price and accessibility.
• Christine McGlade Makeup Academy: Smaller specialist makeup school offering programs in beauty, bridal, and special effects makeup. Overlaps with Cosmix's Fashion and bridal programs and represents a comparable niche competitor at smaller scale.

Broad incumbents

• Empire Beauty Schools: One of the largest cosmetology school chains in the U.S. with broad state licensing. While primarily focused on hair and general cosmetology (not specialist makeup), it represents the broader vocational beauty education market in which Cosmix competes for students.
• Aveda Institutes: Network of cosmetology and esthetics schools affiliated with the Aveda brand. Operates at scale across multiple states and competes with Cosmix's Skin Care program in particular, while having much broader program offerings.

Regional players

• Vancouver Film School (Makeup Program): Canadian film school with a specialized makeup design program covering film, TV, and SFX. Comparable to Cosmix's Master Pro program in curriculum depth and film industry focus, but based in Vancouver—a competing hub for English-language film production.
• London College of Make-Up: UK-based makeup school offering specialist training in fashion, film, and SFX makeup. A regional competitor in the international segment of the specialist makeup school market, attracting students who might otherwise consider Cosmix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@cosmixmakeupschool
• Facebookfacebook.com/cosmixmakeupschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/cosmixmakeupschool
• Pinterestpinterest.com/cosmixmakeupschool
• TikToktiktok.com/@cosmixmakeupschool
• Xx.com/CosmixInc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cosmix-inc

Compliance3 records

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