Whether you are a complete beginner seeking confidence in everyday makeup application or someone hoping to master evening looks, this hands-on personal makeup class at The Makeup Academy offers professional instruction in a state-of-the-art learning environment. Perfect for individual learners, friends seeking a memorable group experience, or special occasions like bachelorette parties, this course transforms makeup confidence in just five hours.
What to Expect:
Work directly with professionally licensed instructors as they guide you through foundational makeup principles, skin preparation, and techniques for achieving the luminous, healthy glow that complements any complexion. The five-hour session includes a lunch break and comprehensive instruction designed to leave you with immediately applicable skills for both daytime and evening wear.
Personal Skin Assessment and Foundation:
Understanding your unique skin tone, type, and texture is essential to makeup success. Many people watch online tutorials but lack guidance specific to their individual characteristics. This course begins with a personalized skin assessment, ensuring you understand your undertone and how to select foundations, concealers, and corrective products suited to your skin. This foundational knowledge builds confidence from the outset.
Comprehensive Makeup Education:
In-person instruction differs fundamentally from video tutorials because you receive immediate, personalized feedback. Your instructor will correct technique in real time, advise on hand positioning, product application pressure, and color choices tailored to your features. You will learn when to use lighter touches, how to adjust your approach, and why your results may differ from online examples. This personalized guidance accelerates your learning curve dramatically.
Complete Curriculum:
Flawless Base
- Proper skin preparation techniques before makeup application
- Identifying your undertone and selecting the correct foundation for your skin type and coverage preference
- Color correcting and concealer application for balanced complexion
- Techniques for achieving beautiful, natural, and luminous skin
- Setting products and methods for long-lasting wear throughout the day
Blush, Bronzer, and Highlight
- Proper application placement for each product category
- Brush saturation techniques and how much product to use
- Tips and tricks for creating different looks with these essential products
Brows and Eye Preparation
- Eyebrow shaping tailored to your face shape
- Eyebrow pencil and brow gel application and blending
- Eyelid preparation and priming techniques for eyeshadow longevity
Eyeshadow and Eyeliner
- Eyeshadow color theory, complementary color combinations, and when to choose matte versus shimmer finishes
- Optimal shadow placement based on individual eye shape and professional blending techniques
- Eyeliner types and their benefits: liquid, pencil, and gel formulas
- Eyeliner application techniques, including eye shape assessment, strategic placement, and appropriate pressure
- Brush selection for different shadow and liner looks
Mascara Application
- Different mascara brush types and their effects
- Mascara formulas suited to various lash types and goals
- Application techniques for achieving your desired lash look
Makeup Kit Options:
You may bring your own makeup products based on a provided list of required items, and instructors will offer personalized guidance on using what you already own. Alternatively, for an additional fee, The Makeup Academy will provide a customized starter makeup kit selected during your personal skin assessment. This kit becomes yours to keep and use after class completion.
Perfect for Gifts and Group Events:
These personal makeup classes make exceptional gifts for makeup enthusiasts, fun group activities for friend gatherings, and memorable experiences for special occasions.
