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Skin Preparation for Perfect Makeup

Every great finish starts with the skin.

Level
Foundation
Lessons
7 lessons
Duration
1 h 31 min
Instructor
Inês Carvalho

About this course

A practical guide to preparing skin for makeup: assessing skin type and condition, cleansing, hydrating, priming and choosing textures that sit well and last — for everyday and event work.

Who it’s for

Makeup artists, beauty therapists and passionate learners.

Before you begin

  • None

What you will learn

  1. 01Assess skin type and condition quickly
  2. 02Build a prep routine for dry, oily and combination skin
  3. 03Choose primers and textures that work together
  4. 04Prepare skin for long-wear and photographed makeup

Curriculum

3 chapters, 7 lessons.

1 h 31 min of instruction, structured so each lesson builds on the last. Watch in order or jump to what you need.

Free previewSkin types versus skin conditions
    • 01
      Skin types versus skin conditions

      Skin types versus skin conditions. Demo lesson outline — the lesson description, video and resources are added in the admin panel.

      Preview13 min
    • 02

      A two-minute skin assessment

      A two-minute skin assessment. Demo lesson outline — the lesson description, video and resources are added in the admin panel.

      9 min

This is a demonstration curriculum. Lesson videos are added by staff in the admin panel; lessons without a video show an “awaiting upload” notice.

Portrait of Inês Carvalho

Your instructor

Inês Carvalho

Skin & makeup artist

Demo profile

Demo instructor profile. Inês teaches skin preparation and makeup in this sample catalog, focused on prep routines that make work last. Replace with the real instructor’s biography and verified credentials.

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