Make-Up Designory

Founded in 1997, Make-Up Designory (MUD) is a private, post-secondary institution that provides rigorous training in the field of make-up artistry for film, television, fashion, and retail. At our two thriving campuses in Los Angeles and New York, students from around the world gain expertise in beauty make-up artistry, hairstyling, character make-up, special make-up effects, portfolio development and more. In addition, MUD develops and markets a line of professional-quality make-up products and precision tools, which are supported by expert tips and tested in challenging, real-life situations. MUD products are available through select retailers in the United States, Asia, and Europe, as well as online. For more information about MUD products, please visit: www.mudshop.com, or to learn more about the school, please visit: www.mud.edu.

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STUDIO WORKSHOPS UPDATE!
February 2, 2012

Who’s New in Your Area?
January 11, 2012

Studio Workshops Return to MUD LA!
January 5, 2012

Studio Workshops for Students and Grads Now Available at MUD New York!
December 30, 2011

Our 3 Favorite Evening Make-up Looks for New Year’s Eve
December 29, 2011

Travel Pretty This Holiday with MUD Cosmetics
December 22, 2011

MUD Cares Sponsors Kindergartener, Mumba Alphonsine, through The Georges Malaika Foundation
December 1, 2011

MUD Launches 2011 Beloved Holiday Kits from $39-$79
December 1, 2011

MUD Europe Announces 2012 Dates!
November 29, 2011

Holiday 2011 Trends: Elements of Color and Smoke
November 22, 2011

Professional Photographer Workshops for MUD Students and Grads
November 15, 2011

Introducing MUD Loft!
November 1, 2011

MUD Sponsors Halloween Make-up Event with Pasadena Youth Program
October 28, 2011

MUD Cares/CitizenGlam Event a Success!
October 25, 2011

MUD NYC Hosts CitizenGlam Event
October 4, 2011

Instructor Profile: Kat Laskey
September 22, 2011

Share Your Halloween Costume Ideas to Win a Make-up Tutorial and Product to Create Your Costume!
September 20, 2011

The Femme Fatale Tour: MUD Grad Carole Soueidan Completes Her Amazing Make-up Journey!
September 15, 2011

Fall Elements Collection
August 30, 2011

Fall Trends: A Mosaic of Jewel Tones
August 30, 2011

Jessie and the Toyboys: Make-up Tutorial
August 18, 2011

MUD Sponsors Femme Fatale Tour with Jesse and the Toy Boys
August 4, 2011

MUD Europe Makes a Splash at the 2011 Miss Slovenia Competition!
August 2, 2011

Welcome to Make-Up Designory Europe!
July 21, 2011

MUD Retailer Profile: Robert Hudson Makeup Studio
June 2, 2011

Summer Trends: Sizzling Color and Metallic Tones
May 31, 2011

Multimedia Make-Up Artistry – June 3, Los Angeles
May 24, 2011

MUD Sponsors Professional Image Day at the Academy for Salon Professionals
May 24, 2011

MUD Retailer Profile: Indulge Salon and Day Spa
May 19, 2011

MUD Retailer Profile: Jo Ann Salgado
May 12, 2011

MUD and LIM College Team Up for a Successful Fashion Show
May 10, 2011

MUD Retailer Profile: Allison Watson Hair, Make-up and Nail Studio
May 6, 2011

MUD Graduate Continues Work With The Blind Project
May 5, 2011

Instructor Profile: Kelly Budd
April 12, 2011

MUD to Participate in the LIM College Kemet Fashion Show
April 7, 2011

Introducing Our New Brow Fix!
April 6, 2011

MUD Cares and Makeover Your MS™: Workshop at Mt. Sinai
April 6, 2011

MUD Grad Profile: Beth Ewing
March 29, 2011

MUD Distributor Profile: Urban Beauty Limited
March 22, 2011

MUD Cares Teams up with Makeover Your MS
March 17, 2011

MUD Grad Profile: Daniela Corcuera
March 10, 2011

MUD Graduate Works with “The Blind Project” Charity in Southeast Asia
March 3, 2011

MUD Cares Palette Update: Home for Orphaned Children in Africa Completed!
February 10, 2011

Announcing our New Love At First Sight Collection!
February 1, 2011

Free MUD App for Blackberry Now Available!
January 18, 2011

Make-Up Designory Welcomes Japanese Cosmetology Students
January 13, 2011

MUD Grad Profile: Beth Bryson
December 23, 2010

MUD Grad Profile: Catherine Addis
December 16, 2010

Winter Trends 2010
December 14, 2010

MUD Grad Profile: Kristin Cipponeri
December 9, 2010

MUD Grad Profile: Stephanie Panek
December 2, 2010

MUD Launches New Kit Page and Holiday Kits!
November 24, 2010

Instructor Profile: Alan Cutler
November 22, 2010

Instructor Profile: Amy Mills
November 18, 2010

MUD Grad Profile: Michelle Affronti
November 11, 2010

MUD Grad Profile: Kata Baron
November 2, 2010

Make-Up Designory Textbooks Now Available on Kindle!
October 28, 2010

10 Halloween Make-up Looks: Lady Gaga, Twilight, Alice in Wonderland, and more!
October 26, 2010

MUD and Powder Group Announce Winner of Kelly Gleason Scholarship for the Makeup Arts
October 26, 2010

MUD Grad Profile: Inbal Neer
October 21, 2010

MUD Grad Profile: Melanie Rose Smith
October 14, 2010

Halloween Makeup How-To: A Sweet Kitty
October 14, 2010

Halloween Makeup How-To: The Alluring She-Devil
October 14, 2010

Halloween Makeup How-To: A Man-Hunting Vampire
October 12, 2010

MUD Grad Profile: Veronica Rodarte
October 5, 2010

Instructor Profile: Karrieann Sillay
September 28, 2010

MUD Grad Profile: Cici Andersen
September 23, 2010

Fall/Winter Trends: Earth Tones and Warm Neutrals
September 21, 2010

MUD Grad Profile: Ashley Joy Beck
September 14, 2010

Instructor Profile: Cyndi Welch
September 9, 2010

Get the Look with MUD’s “She’s Got the Look” Make-up Artist Sean Conklin!
August 24, 2010

Watch “She’s Got the Look” on TV Land – and Get the Look Yourself with MUD!
August 24, 2010

Shop at a MUD Store Today and Leave with a Free Professional Makeover!
August 12, 2010

Instructor Profile: Pamela Hackeman
August 12, 2010

Subscribe to our New MUD Blog RSS Feed
August 10, 2010

Introducing our New Travel Brush Kit!
August 3, 2010

Got an iPhone or Android Phone? Stay Connected with the New, Free MUD Cosmetics App!
July 29, 2010

Instructor Profile: Lorraine Smith
July 29, 2010

MUD, Bellezza Cosmetics and Spa, and Genevieve Nnaji = One beautiful collaboration!
July 22, 2010

Make-Up Designory Announces New Slovenian Store and School
July 13, 2010

MUD Featured on Real Housewives of New Jersey
June 24, 2010

MUD Cares Co-Sponsors Joy Prom Event
June 22, 2010

Complete our MUD Authorized Retailer Form, and Get a Starter Kit Worth Over $150
June 8, 2010

Introducing 3 New Shades of Lip Glaze for Summer!
June 1, 2010

Sun-Kissed for Summer: Brighten Up with Vibrant Hues and Soft Neutrals
June 1, 2010

Instructor Profile: Gina Sandler
May 18, 2010

Instructor Profile: Sylvia Pichler
May 13, 2010

And the Winner Is… (Best Face Forward Contest)
May 11, 2010

The Powder Group and MUD Announce New Make-Up Arts Scholarship *CLOSED*
April 29, 2010

MUD’s First Live Twitter Chat Next Tuesday!
April 15, 2010

MUD Grad Profile: Nalo Jones
April 1, 2010

Announcing our New Picture Perfect Make-Up Kit!
March 16, 2010

Spring/Summer Trends: Vibrant Brights & Soft Neutrals
March 16, 2010

Announcing the MUD “Best Face Forward” Contest
March 9, 2010

“Show Us Your Blog” Submissions Added to Our New Blogroll!
March 9, 2010

NY Campus Snapshot: Erica Powell, Instructor
February 16, 2010

NY Campus Snapshot: Desirae Ross, Administrative Assistant
February 11, 2010

MUD Cares About Helping the People of Haiti
February 3, 2010

NY Campus Snapshot: Chantal Mariani, Instructor
February 1, 2010

NY Campus Snapshot: Julius L. Stone, Jr., Admissions Advisor
January 28, 2010

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