Course Description
Our affordable two-day Foundation Course includes intensive, hands-on, makeup training, providing basic training in professional makeup skills and artistry. This course also provides training in professional makeup skills covering; Day, Evening and Special Occasion look, leading to industry-recognised qualifications. The course is balanced between demonstrations and hands-on practical lessons.
Who Is this course for?
This course is aimed towards beginners who wish to learn all the basic skills in professional makeup artistry, with no previous experience necessary for this course. It also has value for students who wish to refresh or update their current skills for retail. It covers day, evening and special occasion looks plus all the techniques required to achieve this end. You will be working in a professional makeup studio and taught by a working make-up artist.
What happens after the 2 Day training course?
Following on from the two days of intensive training, students will complete an at-home study program using the course notes provided and complete a training portfolio of evidence including a practical and written assignment, plus approximately 12 – 15 make-up looks to complete on family and friends.
For to meet IMA certification requirements to be eligible to take the external examination. You need to enrol a third lesson for the Western/European Bridal lesson. Or you can book instead of 3 Day IMA Foundation & Bridal Makeup Course.
You will come back for one day once you have completed your variations and portfolio tasks (We estimate this work can take up to 2 months to complete.) Then you can take the IMA external practical exam & multiple-choice theory paper on the same day. Only once you have completed the home study programme can you would be eligible to take the practical examination. You can submit your portfolio after the exams. You can book your exam below the link qualifications section. After all, you will receive an industry-recognised qualification through the IMA (International Make-up Association).
We will receive your certificates after the submission of your portfolio takes up to a couple of weeks
PLEASE NOTE
For eligibility to take the IMA external exam at LSM. You must attend a one-day Bridal Makeup Lesson after 2 Day IMA Foundation Course. This rule will apply to classes after 1st June 2022.
Please find below the TO BOOK 1 DAY Bridal Lesson section. Currently, we are charging £95 difference between 2 & 3 Days Courses.
The new price will be applied coming from 1st January 2023.
For all make-up courses, you will require your own set of professional make-up brushes and brush dry-cleaner (not included).
- Leading fashion brands provided for classrooms. Including Bobbi Brown, NARS, Inglot, MAC, Illamasqua, Make-up for Ever, Laura Mercier…
- IMA Foundation Course Notes provided
- The minimum age for entry to this course is 18 years
- The majority of products including make-up, skincare and disposable items are provided
- Brushes are NOT included. You will require Professional make-up brushes. You can buy our LSM PRO Brush set & cleaner when booking a course online.
Please note: You will be required to bring a digital photographic device(phone/camera) to keep a record of your work. Please back up your photographs regularly during the course.
Please note: Male students are required to supply a female model to work on.
Please note: All students will be working on each other. If you have problematic skin, or cannot be worked on for any other reason, you will be required to bring in a model to replace yourself.
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 Technics
- 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 make-up kit
- This part covers Both; Day and Evening looks and Special Occasions plus European Bridal
European Bride
- Consolation techniques
- Trial
- Individual lashes
- Primers and Setting sprays
- Total look with a veil
- Business and self-marketing
IMA International Make-up Association
Make-up Application Certificate
Day, Evening & Bridal make-up
There are six components to the qualification:
• Attendance
• Evidence of practical skills
• Theory paper
• Coursework
• Evaluation
• External examinations
Each student will need to pass two external examinations in order to obtain this qualification. There will be a separate ‘brief’ for each external examination:
• Day make-up
• Evening make-up
IMA External Examination
IMA UPDATE: For eligibility to take the IMA external exam at LSM. You must attend a one-day Bridal Makeup Lesson after 2 Day IMA Foundation Course. This rule will apply to classes after 1st June 2022.
For booking one day lesson please follow the link Upgrade Link by Stripe or scan the QR code below.
Please this payment link is only for past students. If you wish to require refunds for whatever reason. Admin fees apply 20% fewer deductions for any refunds.
Currently, we are charging £95 difference between 2 & 3 Days Courses. The new price will be applied coming from 1st January 2023.
This section is only who have already studied with us all variations must be completed. The students need to book IMA external examination by following the link.
Each student will need to pass two external examinations in order to obtain this qualification. There will be a separate ‘brief’ for each external examination:
Exam Day has 3 separate exams:
- Day makeup (1 hour)
- Evening makeup (1 hour)
- Test Paper (25 questions multiple choice. 30 minutes)
Click Button for enrolment
LSM Pro-Store Professional Set by Da Vinci (13 brushes) £155.00
13 high-quality sable & hairbrushes 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. Use 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) – OUT OF STOCK – £255.00
This luxurious set of 21 brushes including a brush belt handmade and designed exclusively for The London School of Makeup by 
in Germany. Da Vinci has over 100 years of manufacturing the highest 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 £13.00
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 £10.00
Cleaning and Maintenance of the brushes
Metal box with a content of 40 g
Our special soap for cosmetic brushes is based on vegetable oils and comes in a practical round metal box. Through its reconditioning action, it keeps natural hair and synthetic fibres smooth and elastic. Your cosmetic brushes can feel damaged especially if the 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.
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 overseas student?
Yes we take students from outside of the European Union, An overseas student is someone who lives outside of the EU and requires a visa.
Do you offer student visas?
No we do not offer student visas as our courses are less than six months long. You can undertake a course for up to 30 days in duration with us providing it is part of your visit using a visitor’s visa. You will have to apply independently for this visa from your own country.
IMA External Examination
*PLEASE NOTE: For eligibility to take the IMA external exam at LSM. You must attend a one-day Bridal Makeup Lesson after 2 Day IMA Foundation Course. This rule will apply to classes after 1st June 2022. (For booking one day lesson contact us with an email)
This section is only who have already studied with us all variations must be completed. The students need to book IMA external examination by following the link.
Each student will need to pass two external examinations in order to obtain this qualification. There will be a separate ‘brief’ for each external examination:
Exam Day has 3 separate exams:
- Day makeup (1 hour)
- Evening makeup (1 hour)
- Test Paper (25 questions multiple choice. 30 minutes)
Click Button for enrolment
