Lesson 1Concealer selection and placement: color-correcting (peach, orange, green, lavender), placement for dark circles, redness, and textureSelect concealer formulas and undertones for dark circles, redness, and spots. Explore colour-correcting shades and exact placement that accounts for texture, prevents creasing, and blends smoothly with foundation.
Choosing concealer coverage levelsBrightening vs true-skin concealerPlacement for dark circles and bagsConcealing redness and blemishesBlending concealer into foundationLesson 2Setting powders: translucent vs tinted, loose vs pressed powder, flash-safe powders and placement maps (T-zone, under-eyes, smile lines)Choose and apply setting powders, contrasting translucent and tinted, loose and pressed varieties. Map application for T-zone, under-eyes, and smile lines to achieve smooth, flash-safe, and comfortable finishes.
Translucent vs tinted powder usesLoose vs pressed powder scenariosPowder mapping for T-zone controlUnder-eye and smile line settingFlash-safe powder selection tipsLesson 3Application techniques and tools: brushes, sponges, fingers—layering and buildup controlPerfect application methods with brushes, sponges, and fingers to manage coverage and finish. Understand how tools impact absorption, streaks, and blending, and layer without disrupting prior applications.
Brush types for liquid and cream basesUsing sponges for smoothing and liftFinger application for natural finishLayering without lifting productCleaning tools for consistent resultsLesson 4Highlighter selection and placement: subtle vs sculpted glow, wet-look creams, and powder highlights for photographySelect and place highlighter for subtle shine or defined sculpting. Compare creams, liquids, and powders, and see how texture, undertone, and particle size affect pores, lines, and performance in flash or studio shots.
Subtle vs high-impact glow looksCream, liquid, and powder highlightersHighlight placement by face structureChoosing shimmer size for textureHighlighter choices for photographyLesson 5Foundation types and finishes: liquid, cream, powder, stick, serum; dewy, satin, matte—selection rationale by skin type and eventInvestigate foundation formulas and finishes, noting how liquid, cream, powder, stick, and serum bases perform on various skin types. Choose dewy, satin, or matte for daily, studio, or special occasions.
Liquid vs cream vs stick foundationsSerum and skin-tint style 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 methodsFormulate approaches for sheer, medium, and full coverage while keeping skin natural-looking. Use placement-based coverage, spot-concealing, and blending to avoid caking, lines, and heavy buildup on textured areas.
Sheer coverage and skin tint methodsBuilding to medium coverage safelyFull coverage without looking heavySpot-concealing instead of maskingBlending edges into neck and earsLesson 7Baking and micro-setting techniques: when to use, skin-type adjustments, and photographic considerationsExamine baking and micro-setting to manage creasing, shine, and durability. Determine suitable scenarios, adapt for dry, oily, or textured skin, and ensure under-eyes stay smooth and flash-safe in photos and video.
When baking is helpful or harmfulMicro-setting small targeted areasAdjusting powder for dry under-eyesTechniques for oily T-zonesFlash-safe baking for photographyLesson 8Contour, bronzer, and blush: product forms (cream, powder, stick), placement for face shapes and event lightingSculpt and warm the face with contour, bronzer, and blush in cream, powder, and stick forms. Study placement for face shapes and how lighting, flash, and distance influence intensity, undertones, and blending.
Difference between contour and bronzerCream vs powder sculpting productsBlush placement by face shapeAdjusting intensity for stage lightingBlending transitions for seamless cheeksLesson 9Color correction workflow integrated with foundation for redness, hyperpigmentation, and dark spotsIncorporate colour correction into base routines to neutralise redness, hyperpigmentation, and dark circles. Use peach, orange, green, and lavender correctors, layering under foundation without added weight.
Choosing corrector shades by concernCorrecting redness and rosacea areasNeutralising dark circles and spotsLayering corrector under foundationAvoiding cakey colour-corrected areasLesson 10Adapting coverage and finish to events: long-wear formulas for outdoors, matte finishes for flash photography, breathable finishes for long daysAdapt coverage and finish for events, climates, and durations. Select long-wear, transfer-proof, or breathable formulas, balancing matte and glow for flash, outdoor, and extended wear scenarios.
Choosing bases for outdoor eventsMatte vs luminous for flash photosLong-wear strategies for long daysLayering for touch-up friendly looksBalancing glow 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 resultsMaster shade matching and undertone selection for light, medium, and deep skin. Use natural and artificial light, tools, and test areas to prevent ashy, grey, or orange outcomes and harmonise face, neck, and body.
Identifying warm, cool, and neutral tonesTesting shades on face, neck, and chestAdjusting depth for light and deep skinCorrecting ashy or orange mismatchesWorking with seasonal tone changesLesson 12Products and techniques to control texture visibility: priming, light-layering, pore-filling, and cream-to-powder transitionsMinimise visible texture, pores, and lines with primers, light layering, and cream-to-powder shifts. See how lighting, products, and tools affect real skin appearance.
Selecting pore-filling vs hydrating primersThin layers to reduce heavinessCream-to-powder transitions on textureWorking around fine lines and poresLighting considerations for texture
