Makeup Fundamentals Course

Makeup Fundamentals is AACM’s bespoke course for those wanting to master the foundations of makeup application online. Our virtual classroom with live practical sessions and professional video content allows you to develop the skills and knowledge at your own pace. Pick the brains of your lecturer and get expert feedback in real time with ease in our limited class sizes.

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 looks including day, evening and bridal styles.

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 liner, 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
• Contraindications and how to deal with them
• Aftercare
• WHS, Makeup health and hygiene
• Using suitable products
• Tools and equipment
• Client consultation
• Preparing the client
• Creating a makeup plan

• Lighting for your client
• Applying makeup
• Basic day makeup
• Evening makeup
• Red lip application
• Strip false eyelashes
• Individual eyelashes
• Bridal makeup
• Cream contouring
• Facial cleansing
• Aftercare advice
• Makeup removal