Makeup Course for Beginners: Foundation & Concealing

Learn to be your own foundation & concealing stylist with our makeup & personal presentation short courses in Sydney!

Taught by an ABIA Bridal Makeup Artist of 2019 award winner, this makeup foundation workshop is designed for both beginners & intermediate students of all ages. If you have been wishing to learn how to apply makeup more confidently, then this course is for you! You'll take home valuable skills like how to apply primer, foundation & conceal flawlessly. 

You will learn the benefits of primer and how to select & use foundation and concealer successfully to a more professional level. We'll prepare you with simple and quick makeup tips and techniques with personal guidance from a leading industry expert, Kerry Howell. Come take advantage of her expertise and let Kerry show you how to use your makeup most effectively.

You will learn all the tricks of the trade to transform your look in minutes. Get direct advice on your makeup form, which products are best for you, and how to bring out your very best features. Looking to expand your knowledge even further? Check out our Makeup Course for Beginners: Contour, Highlight, Blush & Bronzer, Makeup Course for Beginners: Eyebrows, False Lashes & Lips, and Makeup Course for Beginners: Eyeshadow.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this makeup course, you will be able to:

• use primer, concealers, and foundation to a more flawless look
• understand what primers do for your foundation
• understand which types of foundation are best suited for your skin type, tone & age (fluid, stick, powders)
• understand which concealers & colours are best for problem areas
• confidently shop for foundations, concealers & primer that best suit your skin tone, texture, and features

What will be covered in this makeup course?

• Hygiene – Basic steps to good makeup hygiene
• Primers – What a primer can do for your foundation & skin tone
• Concealers – Using correct concealer/colour for pigmentation, rosacea, dark circles & acne
• Foundation – Selecting the correct colour & product
• Setting powders – Enhance the longevity of your makeup by adding a setting powder
• Retail makeup purchasing – selecting makeup in makeup/retail stores that best suits your skin tone, features & age

Who is this makeup course for?

Beginners and anyone thinking of becoming a makeup artist. This is a great introductory course!

What to bring to class: 

Online classes:

If you would like to apply makeup to yourself during the lesson please have a clean and moisturized face and some of these products handy before the class starts:

• Mirror
• Primer
• Concealer
• Foundation
• Translucent Powder
• Makeup brushes, face cleansers/makeup wipes/cotton tip/beauty sponge

*If you have various products please keep these handy and our tutor Kerry will help with your selection – any questions please email Kerry before the session commences – kerry@kerryhowellmakeup.com.au

Face to Face classes:

• Headband
• Notepad and pen
• Your own makeup bag & brushes ( if preferred, your tutor can supply brushes and makeup. However please bring these basics along – mascara, eye makeup remover, and moisturiser)
• Magnified mirror if required (small general focus mirrors will be provided)

Please note: If you would like to use false lashes these can be purchased directly from your tutor for a minimal cost.

If you don’t have some of these products, don’t worry our teacher Kerry can also advise what best suits your skin type/age/the look you feel comfortable wearing & then advise where to source the appropriate products.

• If you have various products please keep these handy and Kerry can help with your selection – for any questions please email Kerry before the session commences –