Kat Von D Launches Beauty Pro Program

Mar 1st, 2018

Eden Stuart

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Kat Von D Beauty has launched a new program for makeup artists, Kat Von D Beauty Pro.

Designed for makeup artists of all levels—from students to the experienced—benefits for accepted members include:

A 30% discount on all Kat Von D Beauty products purchased through KatVonDBeauty.com
Pro-only products and early access
Free, no minimum U.S. and international shipping to 123 countries
Exclusive members-only experiences

Related: Kat Von D x Divine Collection

"After years of dreaming, I'm thrilled to announce that our Pro Program is finally here,” said the eponymous founder. “From the beginning, my goal was to create a program that would inspire you, connect you with others and help make artistry cruelty-free."

Additionally, with every order placed by a Pro member, Kat Von D beauty will donate to an animal rights charity; for 2018, the charity will be Mercy For Animals, an international advocacy organization which promotes compassionate food choices and policies and preventing farm animal cruelty.

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