Basic Makeup Course

This is what it’s all about

The Basic Makeup short course is perfect for those wanting to master the foundations of makeup application. This is a hands on course where you will be taught face-to-face by one of our expert makeup artists. Small class sizes make for an exciting and fun learning environment, where you can practice what you learn straight away, doing what you love!

You will learn a wide range of techniques including how to: perform makeup consultations, correctly analyse face shapes and features, identify skin types and contra-indications, cleansing and skin prep and understand the principles of colour.

You’ll also be taught a variety of evening makeup looks, including the classics like a smokey eye, winged eyeliner, and red lips. Day makeup looks cover nude tones and natural colours to softly enhance the features.

This is what you will learn

You will learn a wide range of techniques including how to: perform makeup consultations, correctly analyse face shapes and features, colour theory, as well as skin types and cleansing.

You’ll also be taught a variety of evening makeup looks, including the classics like a smokey eye, winged eyeliner, and red lips. Day makeup looks cover nude tones and natural colours to softly enhance the features.

We will cover the following topics:

• Face shapes and features

• Colour principles

• Skin type and condition

• Using suitable products

• Tools and equipment

• Client consultation

• Preparing the client

• Creating a makeup plan

• Applying makeup

• Basic day makeup

• Evening makeup

• Smokey eyes + red lips

• Strip false eyelashes

• Individual eyelashes

• Facial cleansing