Essential makeup

Do you dream of building a makeup career and creating a new source of income, but you don't know where to start?

This program supports you on two essential pillars: developing an entrepreneurial mindset and mastering the fundamentals of professional makeup. You will learn to work with method, confidence and professionalism so you can take your first steps in the market. If you are ready to turn your passion into a concrete project, this program is your gateway to a career in professional makeup.

Practical training in essential makeup with demonstration on a model

In practice

From practice to professional confidence

A concrete program, from demonstration to practice, all the way to receiving your Promesse Académie certificate.

Supervised makeup practice on a model
Supervised practice
Color wheel used to learn color theory in makeup
Color theory applied to makeup
Duration
2 days (16 hours)
Next date
To be announced
Group
Minimum of 10 participants
Tuition
$500 + taxes
Choice of locations
MontrealQatarMoroccoDubai

In-person training

Who this program is for

  • Serious beginners wishing for a professional base
  • Hairstylists and estheticians expanding their offer
  • Self-taught makeup artists wanting to structure their method

Prerequisites

  • No technical prerequisites
  • Professional interest in the trade

What you will be able to do

  • Prepare the skin according to its type
  • Choose and blend the right foundation on all skin tones
  • Structure the face accurately
  • Achieve a neat eye look and a precise lip contour
  • Work with professional hygiene

Curriculum

Detailed content

Commented demonstration then crossed practice between participants, with individual correction.

MODULE 1 — Preparation and Hygiene

  • Skin analysis and preparation
  • Hygiene of equipment and products
  • Workstation organization

MODULE 2 — The Complexion

  • Undertones and shade selection
  • Targeted correction and coverage
  • Setting and longevity

MODULE 3 — Structure and Eyes

  • Sculpt, illuminate, harmonize
  • Eyebrows and eye framing
  • Clean eyelid blending

MODULE 4 — Supervised Practice

  • Timed full makeup
  • Individual correction
  • Photography of the work performed

Materials and supplies

  • Printed and digital pedagogical support
  • Training book provided
  • Professional equipment and products necessary for practice to be brought by the student
  • No professional equipment or practice products are included in the training price

Safety and best practices

  • Strict hygiene of brushes and products between each model
  • Use of spatulas and uncontaminated products

The program in practice

Discover the Essential Makeup program
Practice and guidance at Promesse Académie

Google reviews

Reviews from our students

5.0/5 — 6 Google reviews

Google review excerpts and video testimonials

  • « With Promesse Académie, I found my confidence. »
    Manouchecar Bruno5 stars (Google review excerpt)
  • « I am leaving with new techniques, a new vision and above all renewed confidence. »
    Senora5 stars (Google review excerpt)
  • Video testimonial from a participant
  • Video testimonial from a participant
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Frequently asked questions

Before you register

Do I need to have my own kit?

Details regarding equipment are specified before registration.

Does the training cover all skin tones?

Yes, undertone selection and adaptation to light to very dark skin are part of the program.

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