Recently, the U.S. makeup industry has changed a lot. Consumers want more personalized, healthy, and eco-friendly products. Natural makeup and lightweight products are now popular, focusing on skincare and non-toxic choices. Social media and influencers quickly spread new trends, making the industry more diverse, with products for all skin tones and types.
Course Overview
To meet this growing demand, ALISON offers a online Diploma in Cosmetics. This online course includes 6 to 10 hours of study time, CPD accreditation, and a final assessment.
This Diploma course covers everything you need to know to become a professional makeup artist. It teaches you how to apply professional-level makeup for various occasions, including film and photo shoots. We explore the reasons people seek makeup artists and design techniques to enhance the appearance of eyes, lips, and skin to transform the overall look. This course is ideal for anyone who wants to learn professional makeup skills, even if you simply want to look your best.
Course Modules
The course consists of 17 modules, each covering the essential knowledge and skills required to become a professional makeup artist. Here is a brief overview of each module:
Master eye makeup techniques, including eyeliner, eyeshadow, and lashes, to create natural and captivating eye looks.
Course Evaluation
A final assessment to test overall knowledge and skills, ensuring students are ready to become professional makeup artists.
This course will help you start a career in the beauty industry but is also ideal for anyone who uses makeup and wants to enhance their skills to make the most of expensive products. Whether you plan to work for clients, yourself, or your friends, this course will elevate you from a simple "makeup wearer" to a "makeup artist."
What You'll Learn in This Course
◾ Describe how to use makeup techniques to enhance eyes, lips, and skin.
◾ Discuss the historical uses of cosmetics worldwide.
◾ Summarize the different career and salary options for makeup artists.
◾ Analyze the physical structure of skin and discuss skincare products and techniques.
◾ Identify beauty tools that can achieve specific effects.
◾ Discuss the types and uses of makeup brushes.
◾ Create a list of essential beauty tools.
◾ Match the right foundation with different skin types.
◾ Correctly apply foundation, primer, and concealer.
◾ Choose and apply the right foundation based on skin type.
◾ Explain how to use a range of corrective makeup tools and methods.
Career Opportunities and Job Outlook
The U.S. makeup industry offers vast opportunities for growth. With hundreds of thousands of beauty salons and makeup studios across the country, there are plenty of job openings for makeup artists. The typical monthly income for a professional makeup artist ranges from $3,000 to $7,000( https://lmi.edu/blog/makeup-artist-salary-job-outlook/ ). With experience and skill development, income potential can increase significantly. Makeup artists can work in beauty salons, makeup studios, or as lancers on various projects such as films, advertisements, fashion shows, and even run their own makeup studios. As market demand continues to grow, the career prospects in the makeup industry are incredibly promising, especially for those who complete professional training and continue to refine their skills.
Real-Life Example
Lily, a student of ALISON's Diploma in Cosmetics course, completed the training and soon received a wedding makeup gig. Based on the bride’s needs, Lily first provided skincare and selected the appropriate foundation and concealer for her skin type. Using the techniques she learned in the course, she created a natural eye makeup look and contoured the face delicately, finishing with a setting spray to ensure the makeup lasted throughout the day. On the wedding day, the bride was delighted with the look, and Lily received more client bookings, boosting her reputation in the makeup industry.
Conclusion
By taking ALISON’s Diploma in Cosmetics, you will learn how to enhance eyes, lips, and skin using makeup techniques, master various tools, and select the right products for different skin types. Whether you want to create the perfect look for yourself or offer professional makeup services to others, this course will provide the support you need to succeed and stand out in the beauty industry.
