Course Description
This four-week course incorporates both the two-week Foundation Certificate Course and the two-week Creative Course and is suitable for beginners and those who wish to take their skills to the next level.
Foundation Course description
During the first two weeks, you will cover day, evening, special occasion and bridal makeup, plus all the techniques required to achieve these looks. Our resident makeup teachers will guide you through all the basic skills, such as cleansing and analysing the skin.
You will also cover corrective work and the use of highlighters and concealers, face shapes and the colour wheel. You will be taught how to choose, apply and blend foundation – then go onto eyes and lips, including blending eye shadows and different forms of eyeliners such as liquid, cake, crayon and kohl.
You will learn how to apply false eyelashes – including strip and individual – plus face powders and how to set them. The course will also cover tools of the trade, hygiene and client consultation.
Creative Course description
The following two weeks will consist of creative makeup courses taught by different professional working guest makeup artists each day and will cover both photographic and catwalk (runway) makeup. Each makeup artist will talk you through their personal portfolio and demonstrate a look before you move on to hands-on practice.
There will be a colour photo shoot during the final week in our professional studio, using an agency model and fashion photographer to start off your own portfolio. These pictures are included in the cost of the course.
You will be required to bring along a set of makeup brushes or purchase a set from the school.
- Leading professional and luxury makeup brands are provided for use in our classrooms, including MAC, Make Up For Ever, Bobbi Brown, NARS, Laura Mercier, Charlotte Tilbury, Huda Beauty and Fenty Beauty.
- LSM Foundation course notes provided
- The minimum age for entry to this course is 18 years
- The majority of makeup, skincare and disposable products required during the course are provided.
- Brushes are NOT included.You will need your own professional makeup brushes. LSM PRO brush sets and brush cleaner can be purchased when booking or during the course.
- Special discount shopping events and student discount cards will be arranged with selected leading beauty brands during this course.
Please note: You will be required to bring a phone or digital camera to keep a photographic record of your work throughout the course.Please back up your photographs dailyand keep a second copy, for example by emailing them to yourself or saving them to cloud storage. Where photographic evidence forms part of your coursework or qualification requirements, lost images may prevent completion of the qualification.
Please note: Male students are required to provide a suitable female model during the course, as students practise on one another and other students must complete the required practical work on a female model.
Please note: Students practise on one another. If you have problematic or extremely sensitive skin, or cannot be worked on for any other reason, you are required to provide a suitable model to replace yourself during practical sessions.
Foundation Level
- Tools of the trade and product knowledge
- Cleansing Procedures
- Hygiene and safety
- Skin analysis, Face shapes and skin tones.
- Warming and cooling colours (the colour wheel)
- Colour-Correcting and concealing
- Correct application and choice of foundation
- Highlighting, Shading and blushers Techniques
- Achieving perfect lips
- Application and blending of Eye makeup (Colour Wash, Block Eye, Smokey Eye and Socket Line)
- Application of Eyeliners (Liquid, Cake, Gel, Crayon and Kohl)
- Eyebrow Shaping
- The application of false eyelashes, both individual and strip
- Client consultation techniques
- Building your makeup kit
- This part covers Both; Day and Evening looks and Special Occasions, plus European Bridal
European Bride Make-up
- Consultation techniques
- Trial
- Individual lashes
- Primers and Setting sprays
- Total look with a veil
- Business and self-marketing
Creative & Photographic Levels:
Asian & Arabic Bridal Make-up
- Contouring, Highlighting and Shading
- Powder Baking & Eye-guard
- Perfecting lipstick and eyebrow
- Cut Crease Eyes & Halo Eyes
- Glitter Application – Glitter Liner
- Big Bold Winged Liner – Arabic Inspired
Fashion, Photographic Level
- Catwalk / Runway
- Creative Makeup
- Colour Photographic Makeup
- Studio Photo-Shoot with Models
- Editorial looks
- The Sixties
- Glamour Makeup
- Aqua colour
- Graphic Eyeliner
- Skin Finishes: Matte, Glossy, Dewy
- Face Shapes and Bone Structure
- Cut Crease Eyes
- Cutting The Crease with Concealer
- Glitter, Shimmer and Pigments Applications
- Creative Blusher
- Creative Lipstick
- Power Eye Brow
- Ombre Lipstick
- The use of creams and textures.
- In-doors and Out-Door Photography Makeup Tips
- Live TV and Film
- HD Makeup
- Etiquette for Studio and Shows
- More info about products knowledge
- Portfolio building
The London School of Make-Up Certification
The London School of Make-Up Foundation & Creative Make-up Diploma
Students who successfully complete the course requirements will receive this diploma, issued by The London School of Make-Up, recognising the professional training and practical skills completed during the course.
The London School of Make-Up is an established, industry-recognised professional make-up school with a history spanning three decades of professional make-up education.
LSM Pro-Store Professional Set by Da Vinci (13 brushes) £195.00
13 high-quality sable & hair brushes in a protective brush roll
This professional set has been designed exclusively for The London School of Make-Up by one of the world’s most prestigious handmade cosmetic and art brush manufacturers in Germany. Using high quality sable, pony and goat hair for the best results when applying make-up. The brush set has been designed and chosen to help start your professional career in the industry.
Angled Eye shadow, Liner Angled Eyebrow Brush, Eyeliner, Lip Brush, Blender Oval/Smudger, Eyeshadow brush large round, White pony Blender brush,Powder Brush Oval, Blusher Fan, Concealer Brush, Blusher/Contour Brush Small Angled, Foundation, Angled Foundation Brush/Stippler
LSM Pro-Store Prestige Brush Set by Da Vinci (21 brushes) £399.00
This luxurious set of 21 brushes including brush belt are handmade and designed exclusively for The London School of Makeup by
in Germany. Da Vinci have over 100 years of manufacturing the highest of quality professional and retail brushes for both the cosmetic and art world.
Lip Brush, Eye Shadow, Eye Shadow, Blender – Small, Blender – Long Round, Blender – Angle Large, Blender, Eye Definer, Eyeliner, Liner Angled Eyebrow Brush Angled, Eyebrow Brush Angled, Eyelash Brush, Foundation Brush, Concealer small and large Brush, Powder Brush Oval, Blusher Fan, Blusher, Blusher/Contour Brush Small Angled, Angled Foundation Brush/Stippler
LSM Pro- Store Instant Anti-Bacterial Brush Cleaner £15.00
LSM Pro- Store Anti-Bacterial Brush Cleaner is specially formulated to keep your makeup brushes clean and free from bacteria. This effective spray instantly sterilizes and disinfects, prolonging the life of your brushes.
For best results use in conjunction with Da Vinci Soap.
LSM Pro Store Cleaning Soap by Da Vinci £15.00
Cleaning and Maintenance of the brushes
Metal box with a content of 40 g
Our special soap for cosmetic brushes, based on vegetable oils, and comes in a practical round metal box. Through its reconditioning action, it keeps natural hair and synthetic fibers smooth and elastic. Your cosmetic brushes can feel damaged especially if product remains in the body of the hair and the remaining cosmetics become hard. This can take away the suppleness and make the hair break.
For regular maintenance i.e. washing out all make-up residues, is recommended so we especially developed a cleaning soap which is based on pure vegetable oils with reconditioning effect.
Cared for in this way the brush hair will retain its elasticity and remains robust and smooth for a long time.
Do you accept international students?
Yes. We welcome students from around the world.
Do you provide student visa sponsorship?
No. The London School of Make-Up does not provide Student visa sponsorship. UK immigration requirements depend on your nationality, the type of course and the purpose of your visit. Some short courses may be permitted under the UK Visitor rules. Before booking travel, please check the current requirements on GOV.UK, including whether you need a visa or an ETA. The London School of Make-Up cannot advise on individual immigration applications or eligibility.
