YouTube + Affiliate Marketing = Long-Term Passive Income
Unlike social media posts that disappear from feeds within hours, YouTube videos can keep working for you for months and even years. A well-optimised beauty tutorial or product review can continue driving traffic – and affiliate commissions – long after you’ve uploaded it. That’s the power of YouTube affiliate marketing.
By partnering with Brittany Cosmetics, you can earn 14% commission on every sale your videos generate, creating an income stream from content you’ve already created.
The Best YouTube Video Formats for Affiliate Sales
- 🎥 Product reviews – In-depth, honest reviews of Brittany Cosmetics products
- 🎥 Makeup tutorials – Full looks using our brushes, palettes and lip glosses
- 🎥 Unboxing videos – First impressions and haul content
- 🎥 Comparison videos – How Brittany Cosmetics compares to other brands
- 🎥 Favourites and recommendations – Monthly or seasonal beauty picks
How to Optimise Your Videos for Maximum Affiliate Revenue
- Always include your affiliate link in the video description
- Mention the link verbally in the video and encourage viewers to click
- Pin a comment with your affiliate link for easy access
- Use SEO-optimised titles and tags to attract organic search traffic
- Create evergreen content that stays relevant over time
Don’t Forget YouTube Shorts
Short vertical videos are a quick way to reach new viewers. Film a 30-second swatch or a one-product tip, then point viewers to your full tutorial and the link in its description. Shorts and long videos work best together.
Plan Your Video Library
- Search-led videos: “How to apply blush for beginners” or “Best brushes for blending eyeshadow” are searched all year round.
- Seasonal videos: party, holiday and wedding looks bring traffic at predictable times each year.
- Playlists: group your tutorials so viewers keep watching – and clicking.
Be Transparent
Tell viewers at the start of the video and in the description that it contains affiliate links, and use YouTube’s paid promotion setting where appropriate. In the UK, affiliate content must be clearly identified as advertising.
Your Earning Potential on YouTube
With 14% commission and YouTube’s long-tail traffic, older videos can keep generating income. Results vary, but a popular review video can continue to earn commission over its lifetime.
Apply Today and Start Earning
👉 Join the Brittany Cosmetics Affiliate Programme – Free
Visit our Affiliate Programme page for full details.