You have the talent and the passion for makeup, but you don’t know where to start. You dream of seeing your name recognized in the industry, of building a client base that keeps you fully booked, but without the right training, credentials, and connections, it feels overwhelming. That’s where this course comes in.
We provide the skills, mentorship, and hands-on experience you need to transform your passion into a profitable career. Whether you want to master bridal makeup, fashion editorials, or celebrity styling, this is the gold-standard course to get you there. With an internationally recognised certification, real-world industry exposure, and expert-led training, you’ll be fully equipped to make your mark in the world of professional makeup artistry.
Why learn from us?
This isn’t just another makeup course—it’s a launchpad for your career. Your mentor, Carina Pereira, has trained with industry-leading brands and built a name for herself at MAC Cosmetics, working on fashion weeks, music videos, and high-profile celebrity shoots. As an elite artist on MAC’s events team, she honed not only her makeup skills but also her ability to teach and shape the next generation of makeup professionals. Her passion for education led her to establish this course, ensuring aspiring artists like you receive top-tier training, insider techniques, and hands-on experience in real industry settings.
Cost: R15 000
Duration of this course: 2 months Full time & 4 months Part time
Full time course: Tuesday to Friday 10:00am - 13:00pm
Part time course: Tuesday evenings 18:00pm - 21:00pm
Certificate & qualification: An internationally recognized certificate as well as work experience and assistance in job placements as well as the opportunity to assist Carina on brand shoots & weddings to gain experience.
What you'll get
Identifying skin types
Skincare and skincare steps
Correct product choice and primers
Guide to make-up brushes
Application of blush, highlighter, bronzer and contour
Brow shaping
Eye chart and understanding eye colouring and shapes
Winged eyeliner
Bridal make-up
Bridesmaid make-up
Day wear make-up
Monochromatic
Perfect the red lip
Mature skin make-up
Full colour correcting and colour theory
Foundation matching and correct concealing
Face shapes and how to enhance them
Carbon smokey eye
Bronzed smokey
Halo eye
Cut crease
Half cut crease
Winged shaped shadow
Ethnic skin make-up
False eyelash application
Male grooming
Creative (art) make-up
SFX make-up
Current make-up trend