Makeup Course for Beginners: Foundation & Concealing

Makeup foundation course in Sydney. Also have a look at our other Make up classes, such as Contour & Highlight, Eyebrows & Lips, Eyeshadow

Please note that we currently offer two types of courses – class room and live online via zoom platform. If you choose our live online option, please refer to the “Materials for live online courses” heading underneath to be prepared

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 wishing to learn how to apply makeup more confidently – learning how to apply primer, foundation & conceal flawlessly.

Students will learn the benefits of primer and how to select & use foundation and concealer successfully to a more professional level using 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 own makeup most effectively.

You will learn all the tricks of the trade to transform your look in minutes. Get direct advice on your own makeup form, which products are best for you and how to bring out your very best features.

Ideal for

Beginners and anyone thinking of becoming a makeup artist (this is a great introductory course to see if it’s right for you).

You will learn

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

Course content :

• 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, rosacia, 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 own skin tone, features & age

What to Bring:

• Head band
• 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

Materials for live online courses

Please start with a clean moisturised face and have handy these products before we start (if available)

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

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 – any questions please email Kerry before the session commences – kerry@kerryhowellmakeup.com.au