Lesson 1Concealer selection and placement: color-correcting (peach, orange, green, lavender), placement for dark circles, redness, and textureLearn how to pick concealer formulas and undertones for dark circles, redness, and spots. Explore colour-correcting shades and exact placement that works with texture, stops creasing, and blends smoothly with foundation.
Choosing concealer coverage levelsBrightening vs matching-skin concealerPlacement for dark circles and puffinessHiding redness and spotsBlending concealer into foundationLesson 2Setting powders: translucent vs tinted, loose vs pressed powder, flash-safe powders and placement maps (T-zone, under-eyes, smile lines)Grasp how to choose and place setting powders, comparing clear and coloured, loose and compact options. Learn placement for T-zone, under-eyes, and smile lines, and how to keep the finish smooth, flash-friendly, and comfy.
Clear vs coloured powder usesLoose vs compact powder situationsPowder placement for T-zone controlUnder-eye and smile line settingFlash-friendly powder selection tipsLesson 3Application techniques and tools: brushes, sponges, fingers—layering and buildup controlImprove application methods using brushes, sponges, and fingers to manage coverage and finish. Learn how tool choice impacts absorption, streaks, and blending, and how to layer products without messing up earlier layers.
Brush types for liquid and cream basesUsing sponges for smoothing and coverageFinger application for natural finishLayering without lifting productCleaning tools for steady resultsLesson 4Highlighter selection and placement: subtle vs sculpted glow, wet-look creams, and powder highlights for photographyGrasp how to choose and place highlighter for gentle shine or strong shaping. Compare creams, liquids, and powders, and learn how texture, undertone, and sparkle size affect pores, fine lines, and results in flash or studio photos.
Gentle vs strong glow looksCream, liquid, and powder highlightersHighlight placement by face shapeChoosing sparkle size for textureHighlighter picks for photographyLesson 5Foundation types and finishes: liquid, cream, powder, stick, serum; dewy, satin, matte—selection rationale by skin type and eventExplore foundation formulas and finishes, learning how liquid, cream, powder, stick, and serum bases act on different skin types. Understand how to pick dewy, satin, or matte finishes for daily use, studio jobs, and special events.
Liquid vs cream vs stick foundationsSerum and light-tint basesMatte, satin, and dewy finish comparisonMatching formula to skin type and needsChoosing finishes for day vs night looksLesson 6Coverage strategies: sheer, medium, full coverage techniques and blending methodsCreate plans for building light, medium, and full coverage while keeping skin looking real. Learn placement-based coverage, spot-hiding, and blending ways that avoid heaviness, lines, and thick buildup around texture.
Light coverage and skin tint methodsBuilding to medium coverage safelyFull coverage without looking heavySpot-hiding instead of covering upBlending edges into neck and earsLesson 7Baking and micro-setting techniques: when to use, skin-type adjustments, and photographic considerationsStudy baking and small-area setting to manage creasing, shine, and lasting power. Learn when these methods fit, how to adjust for dry, oily, or textured skin, and how to keep under-eyes smooth and flash-safe in photos and video.
When baking helps or harmsSmall-area setting for targeted spotsAdjusting powder for dry under-eyesMethods for oily T-zonesFlash-safe baking for photographyLesson 8Contour, bronzer, and blush: product forms (cream, powder, stick), placement for face shapes and event lightingLearn how to shape and warm the face using contour, bronzer, and blush in cream, powder, and stick forms. Study placement for each face shape and how event lights, flash, and distance affect strength, undertones, and blending.
Difference between contour and bronzerCream vs powder shaping productsBlush placement by face shapeAdjusting strength for stage lightsBlending transitions for smooth cheeksLesson 9Color correction workflow integrated with foundation for redness, hyperpigmentation, and dark spotsBlend colour correction into your base routine to neutralise redness, dark patches, and dark circles. Learn when to use peach, orange, green, and lavender correctors, and how to layer them under foundation without heaviness.
Choosing corrector shades by issueCorrecting redness and rosacea areasNeutralising dark circles and spotsLayering corrector under foundationAvoiding heavy colour-corrected areasLesson 10Adapting coverage and finish to events: long-wear formulas for outdoors, matte finishes for flash photography, breathable finishes for long daysMaster how to adjust coverage and finish for different events, weather, and wear times. Learn when to pick long-lasting, non-transfer, or breathable formulas, and how to balance matte and shine for flash, outdoor, and all-day needs.
Choosing bases for outdoor eventsMatte vs shiny for flash photosLong-lasting plans for long daysLayering for easy touch-up looksBalancing shine and oil controlLesson 11Shade matching and undertone selection: tools and step-by-step methods to match light, medium, deep skin tones and avoid ashy or orange resultsLearn exact shade matching and undertone picking for light, medium, and deep skin. Practice using natural and artificial light, tools, and test areas to avoid dull, grey, or orange results and to match face, neck, and body tones.
Identifying warm, cool, and neutral tonesTesting shades on face, neck, and chestAdjusting depth for light and deep skinCorrecting dull or orange mismatchesWorking with changing tones over seasonsLesson 12Products and techniques to control texture visibility: priming, light-layering, pore-filling, and cream-to-powder transitionsFind ways to reduce visible texture, pores, and fine lines using primers, light layering, and cream-to-powder changes. Learn how lighting, product choice, and tools affect the look of real skin.
Selecting pore-filling vs moist primersThin layers to reduce heavinessCream-to-powder changes on textureWorking around fine lines and poresLighting considerations for texture
