Makeup artist vs esthetician, makeup artist

The differences between makeup artists and estheticians, makeup artist can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a makeup artist and an esthetician, makeup artist. Additionally, an esthetician, makeup artist has an average salary of $41,081, which is higher than the $41,026 average annual salary of a makeup artist.

The top three skills for a makeup artist include customer service, product knowledge and store events. The most important skills for an esthetician, makeup artist are product knowledge, customer service, and cleanliness.

Makeup artist vs esthetician, makeup artist overview

	Makeup Artist	Esthetician, Makeup Artist
Yearly salary	$41,026	$41,081
Hourly rate	$19.72	$19.75
Growth rate	17%	17%
Number of jobs	4,620	6,677
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 41%	Bachelor's Degree, 34%
Average age	34	34
Years of experience	12	12

Makeup artist vs esthetician, makeup artist salary

Makeup artists and estheticians, makeup artist have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Makeup Artist	Esthetician, Makeup Artist
Average salary	$41,026	$41,081
Salary range	Between $21,000 And $77,000	Between $27,000 And $62,000
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Differences between makeup artist and esthetician, makeup artist education

There are a few differences between a makeup artist and an esthetician, makeup artist in terms of educational background:

	Makeup Artist	Esthetician, Makeup Artist
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 41%	Bachelor's Degree, 34%
Most common major	Cosmetology	Cosmetology
Most common college	-	-

Makeup artist vs esthetician, makeup artist demographics

Here are the differences between makeup artists' and estheticians, makeup artist' demographics:

	Makeup Artist	Esthetician, Makeup Artist
Average age	34	34
Gender ratio	Male, 11.8% Female, 88.2%	Male, 7.0% Female, 93.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.7% Unknown, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 20.4% Asian, 13.6% White, 51.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 8.7% Unknown, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 20.4% Asian, 13.6% White, 51.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	12%	12%

Differences between makeup artist and esthetician, makeup artist duties and responsibilities

Makeup artist example responsibilities.

Achieve all sales goals through close client contact and upselling techniques.
Manage social media outlets such as Instagram and Tumblr to reach a broader audience.
Experience hair stylist providing full range of customize hair care services including hair extensions, wigs and braids.
Support master classes in NYC.
Work in collaboration with key artist for fashion week NYC.
Silk-Screen t-shirts, work in stain glass, glassblower apprentice.

Esthetician, makeup artist example responsibilities.

Manage the aesthetics department and perform consultations with patients regarding aesthetic and facial surgery procedures.
Provide outstanding customer service associate with the Nordstrom model.
Provide exceptional customer service experience and demonstrate knowledge of products as well as Chanel history and heritage.
Understand the NARS brand and history.
Perform makeup application and teach specific Francois NARS looks to clientele.

Makeup artist vs esthetician, makeup artist skills

Common makeup artist skills

Customer Service, 25%
Product Knowledge, 12%
Store Events, 9%
Photo Shoots, 9%
Skin Care Products, 5%
Retail Sales, 2%

Common esthetician, makeup artist skills

Product Knowledge, 19%
Customer Service, 11%
Cleanliness, 9%
Skin Care Products, 7%
Spa Services, 7%
Laser Hair Removal, 6%

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