Lesson 1Concealer selection and placement: color-correcting (peach, orange, green, lavender), placement for dark circles, redness, and textureLearn how to select concealer formulas and undertones for dark circles, redness, and blemishes. Explore color-correcting shades and precise placement that respects texture, avoids creasing, and integrates seamlessly 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)Understand how to choose and place setting powders, comparing translucent and tinted, loose and pressed options. Learn mapping for T-zone, under-eyes, and smile lines, and how to keep the finish smooth, flash-safe, and comfortable.
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 controlRefine application techniques using brushes, sponges, and fingers to control coverage and finish. Learn how tool choice affects absorption, streaks, and diffusion, and how to layer products without disturbing previous layers.
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 subtle radiance or bold sculpting. Compare creams, liquids, and powders, and learn how texture, undertone, and particle size affect pores, fine lines, and results in flash or studio photography.
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 behave on different skin types. Understand how to choose dewy, satin, or matte finishes for daily wear, studio work, and special events.
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 methodsDevelop strategies for building sheer, medium, and full coverage while keeping skin realistic. Learn placement-based coverage, spot-concealing, and blending methods that avoid caking, demarcation lines, and heavy buildup around texture.
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 control creasing, shine, and longevity. Learn when these techniques are appropriate, how to adapt them to dry, oily, or textured skin, and how to keep under-eyes 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 lightingLearn how to sculpt and warm the face using contour, bronzer, and blush in cream, powder, and stick forms. Study placement for each face shape and how event lighting, flash, and distance affect 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 spotsIntegrate color correction into your base routine to neutralize redness, hyperpigmentation, 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 concernCorrecting redness and rosacea areasNeutralizing dark circles and spotsLayering corrector under foundationAvoiding cakey color-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 adapt coverage and finish to different events, climates, and wear times. Learn when to choose long-wear, transfer-resistant, or breathable formulas, and how to balance matte and glow for flash, outdoor, and all-day situations.
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 precise shade matching and undertone selection for light, medium, and deep skin. Practice using natural and artificial light, tools, and test zones to avoid ashy, gray, or orange results and to coordinate face, neck, and body tones.
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 transitionsDiscover methods to minimize visible texture, pores, and fine lines using primers, light layering, and cream-to-powder transitions. Learn how lighting, product choice, and application tools influence the appearance of real skin.
Selecting pore-filling vs hydrating primersThin layers to reduce heavinessCream-to-powder transitions on textureWorking around fine lines and poresLighting considerations for texture
