Beginner Self-Makeup Course

Lesson 1 • Identifying Your Skin Type

Covers oily, dry, combination, and sensitive skin characteristics. Accurate identification guides every product and technique choice in this course.

Lesson 2 • Pre-Makeup Skincare Routine

Establishes cleanse, tone, moisturise, and SPF steps before makeup application. A consistent prep routine extends wear and improves product adhesion.

Lesson 3 • Understanding Skin Undertones

Teaches warm, cool, and neutral undertones through vein, jewellery, and sun-reaction tests. Undertone knowledge is essential for selecting foundation and blush shades.

Lesson 1 • Face Brush Types and Uses

Identifies foundation, powder, blush, contour, and highlight brushes by shape and bristle type. Correct brush selection directly affects product blending and finish.

Lesson 2 • Building a Starter Kit

Guides students in assembling a cost-effective beginner toolkit with versatile, multi-use tools. Prioritisation skills reduce unnecessary spending while covering all core techniques.

Lesson 3 • Sponges and Applicator Pads

Teaches damp sponge blending for seamless foundation and concealer application. Students compare sponge shapes and learn when to choose them over brushes.

Lesson 4 • Eye and Lip Brush Essentials

Covers flat shader, blending, liner, and lip brushes for precise detail work. These tools enable controlled colour placement on smaller facial features.

Lesson 1 • Concealer Selection and Placement

Covers concealer formulas for under-eye, blemish, and redness correction with targeted placement maps. Students learn to apply concealer after foundation to use only the amount needed.

Lesson 2 • Foundation Formula Types

Compares liquid, powder, stick, and cushion foundations by coverage, finish, and skin-type suitability. Formula knowledge prevents common mismatches that cause cakey or patchy results.

Lesson 3 • Shade Matching Techniques

Teaches jawline testing, natural light evaluation, and undertone alignment for accurate shade selection. A correct match eliminates visible demarcation lines at the jaw and neck.

Lesson 4 • Setting the Base for All-Day Wear

Introduces loose and pressed setting powders and setting sprays to lock in the base. Students match setting products to their finish preference and skin type.

Lesson 1 • Coordinating Face, Eye, and Lip Colours

Establishes rules for balancing bold lips with neutral eyes and vice versa. Students practise full-face colour coordination to create cohesive, intentional looks.

Lesson 2 • Colour Correction Principles

Teaches how to neutralise dark circles, redness, hyperpigmentation, and sallowness with opposing hues. Correct corrector placement under concealer creates a clean, even canvas.

Lesson 3 • Choosing Eyeshadow Colour Combinations

Guides students in building monochromatic, complementary, and triadic eye looks using the colour wheel. Structured palette selection prevents muddy or clashing results.

Lesson 1 • Eyeliner Styles and Application

Covers pencil, gel, and liquid liner for tightlining, lower lash line, and winged looks. Students practise steady-hand techniques and correcting mistakes cleanly.

Lesson 2 • Mascara Application for Volume and Length

Demonstrates wiggle-at-root technique, layering coats, and lower lash application for maximum impact. Students choose mascara formulas based on their lash goals.

Lesson 3 • Eyebrow Shaping and Filling

Introduces brow mapping, filling with pencil or powder, and setting with gel for a defined arch. Well-groomed brows frame the eye and elevate the entire makeup look.

Lesson 4 • Eyeshadow Placement and Blending

Teaches lid, crease, and outer-V placement with windscreen-wiper blending motions. Proper placement and blending are the foundation of every eye look in this course.

Lesson 1 • Highlighter Placement and Intensity

Covers powder, liquid, and cream highlighters applied to cheekbones, brow bone, and cupid's bow. Students calibrate intensity from subtle glow to editorial shine.

Lesson 2 • Blush Formulas and Placement

Compares powder, cream, and liquid blush and teaches apple, draping, and lifted placement techniques. Correct blush placement enhances facial structure and adds healthy colour.

Lesson 3 • Integrating the Sculpting Trio

Guides students in layering bronzer, blush, and highlight in the correct order for a cohesive finish. Sequencing prevents muddying and ensures each product reads distinctly on the face.

Lesson 4 • Contouring Basics for Face Shape

Introduces face shape identification and targeted contour placement for oval, round, square, and heart faces. Contour creates shadow that reshapes and slims specific facial areas.

Lesson 1 • Lipstick Formulas and Finishes

Compares matte, satin, cream, and sheer lipstick formulas by wear time, comfort, and finish. Students select formulas suited to their lip texture and occasion.

Lesson 2 • Gloss and Liquid Lip Products

Introduces lip gloss, liquid lipstick, and lip oil application for shine, plumping, and transfer-proof wear. Students layer gloss over liner or lipstick for dimensional results.

Lesson 3 • Achieving a Clean Lip Edge

Demonstrates concealer cleanup, tape method, and brush precision for sharp, professional lip edges. A clean edge elevates any lip look from casual to polished.

Lesson 1 • Everyday Natural Makeup Look

Guides students through a complete no-makeup-makeup look using sheer coverage and soft tones. This look reinforces foundational skills in a low-stakes, wearable context.

Lesson 2 • Makeup Removal and Skin Recovery

Teaches double-cleanse removal, micellar water use, and post-makeup skincare to restore skin health. Proper removal prevents clogged pores and maintains the skin prep quality established in Chapter 1.

Lesson 3 • Building a Full-Face Application Workflow

Establishes a logical step-by-step sequence from skincare through setting spray for efficient application. A consistent workflow reduces errors and cuts total application time.

Lesson 4 • Troubleshooting Common Makeup Mistakes

Addresses cakey foundation, creased concealer, patchy eyeshadow, and bleeding lip colour with targeted fixes. Students learn to correct mistakes mid-application without starting over.