Listly by Gina Broom
This is a list of the best makeup affiliate programs out there! I hope this list is useful for anyone wanting to make money from their beauty blog, and if anyone has any affiliate programs to add I look forward to seeing them!
You can see the original list of great makeup affiliate programs plus extra niche info here.
e.l.f. Cosmetics is a makeup brand well-known all over the world. Affiliates receive a 5% commission for each sale. The affiliate page is outdated, as it links to the CJ Affiliate network where the program is no longer active. However, I found e.l.f. on the Rakuten Marketing (LinkShare) affiliate network, so if you'd like to sign up to promote produs an affiliate you can apply to do so there.
Sigma Beauty is a fast-growing cosmetics company recognized not just for its makeup line, but for its innovative makeup brushes as well. Sigma offers a 10% commission on all sales. You can apply for the Affiliate program via the Sigma affiliate signup page here.
Benefit Cosmetics is a San Francisco–based makeup manufacturer popular for its pretty, original packaging. Benefit offers affiliates a 4-7% commission on sales. You can find the affiliate information on the Benefit affiliate page here. You can apply through the Rakuten Marketing (LinkShare) network here.
BH Cosmetics offers everything from eye shadow palettes to makeup brushes. At 15% per sale, this is one of the higher commission rates for makeup products. They operates through Rakuten Marketing. You can search for BH Cosmetics there, or get more information about the affiliate program here.
ULTA offers skincare products and fragrances for both men and women, on top of its extensive makeup line. Ulta affiliates get between 5 and 7% commission depending on the total amount they have earned in the month. This affiliate program is through CJ Affiliate by Conversant. You can signup and search for the program there, or learn more about the ULTA affiliate program here.
Avon has been marketing through word of mouth and third parties for longer than just about anyone. Avon offers a 6%% commission on all sales, with opportunities for bonuses. You can apply to join the Avon affiliate program on the Rakuten Marketing affiliate network.
Black Opal is a cosmetics company that specializes in "issues specific to skin of color". Black Opal offers a 6% commission on all sales. You can apply to be an affiliate with Black Opal on the Rakuten Marketing affiliate network.
Pür Minerals has a range of cosmetics and skincare products, and prides itself on being eco-friendly. There's a 5% commission to be made here., and you can find more information about Pür Minerals and apply for the affiliate program under "Astral Brands" on the CJ Affiliate network
Colorescience is a "premier luxury mineral makeup line." Colorescience offers affiliates a 10% commission, and you can find all that you need to know and apply for the affiliate program on the CJ Affiliate network.
Elizabeth Aden is a very prestigious beauty company with everything from anti-aging skincare products to perfumes. Elizabeth Arden offers affiliates a 5% commission. You can learn more about Elizabeth Arden and apply for its affiliate program on the CJ Affiliate network.