Personal Makeup Course

Lesson 1 • Moisturizing and Priming the Skin

Apply moisturizer and primer in the correct sequence to extend makeup wear and improve texture. Students match primer formulas to their specific skin type and concern.

Lesson 2 • Understanding Skin Types and Conditions

Identify oily, dry, combination, and sensitive skin types and their characteristics. This knowledge drives every subsequent product and technique decision in the course.

Lesson 3 • Identifying Your Skin Tone and Undertone

Distinguish warm, cool, and neutral undertones using vein, jewelry, and natural light tests. Accurate undertone reading ensures correct foundation and concealer shade selection.

Lesson 1 • Eye and Lip Brush Essentials

Identify brushes designed for precise eye and lip work and their specific motions. Mastery of small brushes enables detailed work introduced in later eye and lip chapters.

Lesson 2 • Tool Cleaning and Sanitation Standards

Apply daily spot-cleaning and weekly deep-cleaning protocols to prevent breakouts and product contamination. Hygiene habits protect skin health and extend tool lifespan.

Lesson 3 • Sponges and Alternative Applicators

Compare damp sponge, dry sponge, and silicone applicator results for foundation and concealer. Students choose applicators based on desired finish and product formula.

Lesson 1 • Setting and Longevity Techniques

Lock foundation and concealer with loose powder, setting spray, and strategic pressing methods. Students extend wear time and control shine throughout the day.

Lesson 2 • Foundation Formula and Finish Types

Differentiate liquid, powder, stick, and cushion foundations by coverage level and finish. Matching formula to skin type prevents common issues like creasing and oxidation.

Lesson 3 • Shade Matching and Oxidation

Test foundation shades on the jawline and neck in natural light to confirm accurate matches. Understanding oxidation prevents shades from appearing darker after wear.

Lesson 4 • Foundation Application Techniques

Apply foundation using brush, sponge, and finger methods to achieve different coverage and finish outcomes. Technique selection is guided by formula type and skin condition.

Lesson 1 • Contouring Techniques and Product Types

Apply matte powder, cream, and stick contour products to recede and define facial planes. Students practice placement on cheekbones, nose, jawline, and forehead.

Lesson 2 • Blush Placement and Color Selection

Place blush to complement face shape and skin tone using draping, apples, and temple techniques. Blush color selection reinforces the overall warmth or coolness of the look.

Lesson 3 • Color Theory for Makeup Artists

Understand the color wheel, complementary colors, and warm-cool contrast as applied to face makeup. Color theory underpins every blush, contour, and corrector decision.

Lesson 4 • Identifying and Working with Face Shapes

Classify oval, round, square, heart, and oblong face shapes and their defining proportions. Shape analysis guides contour and highlight placement for balanced results.

Lesson 1 • Eyeshadow Color Theory and Placement

Map the lid, crease, and outer corner zones and assign shadow tones to each area. Correct zone placement creates depth, dimension, and a professional gradient effect.

Lesson 2 • Mascara Application and Lash Techniques

Apply mascara using root-to-tip, wiggle, and layering techniques to maximize length and volume. Students also learn to curl lashes and apply individual lash clusters.

Lesson 3 • Blending Techniques for Seamless Eyes

Execute windshield-wiper, circular, and patting motions to blend eyeshadow without muddying colors. Blending is the single most impactful skill for elevating eye makeup quality.

Lesson 4 • Eye Primer and Base Preparation

Apply eye primer to prevent creasing, increase pigment payoff, and extend eyeshadow wear. A properly primed lid is the prerequisite for all blending techniques in this chapter.

Lesson 1 • Monolid and Downturned Eye Techniques

Apply gradient and graphic liner techniques that create dimension on monolid eyes without a visible crease. Downturned eyes are lifted using upswept liner and outer-corner highlight.

Lesson 2 • Mapping and Classifying Eye Shapes

Identify almond, round, hooded, monolid, downturned, and deep-set eye shapes using mirror analysis. Shape classification determines every liner, shadow, and brow adjustment that follows.

Lesson 3 • Technique Adjustments for Hooded Eyes

Reposition crease shadow above the natural crease and use cut-crease methods to create visible lid space. Liner and shadow placement is demonstrated with eyes open as the reference.

Lesson 4 • Brow Mapping and Shape Principles

Use the golden ratio method to locate brow start, arch, and tail points relative to facial features. Correct brow mapping creates symmetry and frames the face proportionally.

Lesson 1 • Gloss, Ombre, and Gradient Lips

Layer gloss over lipstick for dimension and apply ombre techniques using two complementary shades. Gradient lips create a modern, editorial effect achievable with everyday products.

Lesson 2 • Lip Color Selection by Skin Tone

Match lip color families to warm, cool, and neutral undertones for harmonious overall looks. Students build a versatile lip color wardrobe suited to their complexion.

Lesson 3 • Lip Anatomy and Prep Routine

Identify the Cupid's bow, vermilion border, and lip body as application reference points. Exfoliation and moisturizing prep ensures smooth, even color adhesion.

Lesson 4 • Lipstick Formulas and Application Methods

Compare matte, satin, sheer, and liquid lipstick formulas for wear time and finish. Brush and direct application methods are practiced for precision and even coverage.

Lesson 1 • Building a Repeatable Application Order

Establish a consistent face-to-eye-to-lip sequence that minimizes fallout and maximizes efficiency. A structured order reduces errors and speeds up application time significantly.

Lesson 2 • Finishing, Setting, and Final Assessment

Apply finishing techniques including baking, setting spray, and final blending checks to complete the look. Students conduct a self-critique using a structured evaluation checklist.

Lesson 3 • Daytime Professional and Office Looks

Assemble polished, workplace-appropriate looks balancing coverage, color, and longevity. Students learn to project confidence through refined, understated makeup choices.

Lesson 4 • Everyday Natural and No-Makeup Looks

Create skin-enhancing, low-product looks that appear effortless while correcting and evening the complexion. Students practice editing product use for minimal yet polished results.