Lesson 1Concealer selection and placement: color-correcting (peach, orange, green, lavender), placement for dark circles, redness, and textureLearn 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 for Zambian clients.
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)Understand how to choose and place setting powders, comparing clear and tinted, loose and pressed types. Learn mapping for T-zone, under-eyes, and smile lines, keeping finish smooth, flash-safe, and comfy for Zambian photography.
Clear 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 controlImprove application methods using brushes, sponges, and fingers to manage coverage and finish. Learn how tool choice impacts absorption, streaks, and blending, and layering without messing up prior layers in pro Zambian work.
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 photographyUnderstand how to choose and place highlighter for soft shine or bold shaping. Compare creams, liquids, and powders, and learn how texture, undertone, and particle size affect pores, lines, and results in flash or studio photos for Zambia.
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 eventExplore foundation formulas and finishes, learning how liquid, cream, powder, stick, and serum bases act on different skin types. Understand choosing dewy, satin, or matte for daily, studio, or special events in Zambian settings.
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 methodsBuild plans for sheer, medium, and full coverage while keeping skin natural. Learn placement-based coverage, spot-concealing, and blending that avoids caking, lines, and heavy buildup around texture for Zambian diverse skins.
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 considerationsStudy baking and micro-setting to manage creasing, shine, and lasting power. Learn when suitable, adapting to dry, oily, or textured skin, and keeping under-eyes smooth and flash-safe in photos and video for Zambian shoots.
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 lightingLearn to shape and warm the face using contour, bronzer, and blush in cream, powder, and stick forms. Study placement for face shapes and how event lights, flash, and distance affect strength, undertones, and blending in Zambia.
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 spotsAdd colour correction to your base routine to neutralise redness, hyperpigmentation, and dark circles. Learn when to use peach, orange, green, and lavender correctors, layering under foundation without heaviness for Zambian tones.
Choosing corrector shades by concernCorrecting redness and rosacea areasNeutralizing 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 daysMaster adapting coverage and finish to events, weather, and wear times. Learn choosing long-wear, transfer-proof, or breathable formulas, balancing matte and glow for flash, outdoor, and all-day in Zambia's variable conditions.
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 resultsLearn exact shade matching and undertone selection for light, medium, and deep skin. Practice with natural and artificial light, tools, and test areas to avoid ashy, grey, or orange results, coordinating face, neck, and body for Zambian skins.
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 transitionsFind ways to reduce visible texture, pores, and fine lines using primers, light layering, and cream-to-powder shifts. Learn how lighting, product choice, and tools affect real skin appearance in Zambian professional makeup.
Selecting pore-filling vs hydrating primersThin layers to reduce heavinessCream-to-powder transitions on textureWorking around fine lines and poresLighting considerations for texture
