Highlighting and contouring aren’t just fancy techniques used by celebrities and professional makeup artists – they’re an absolute MUST for any makeup fan. Contouring will sculpt, slim, and define your face, so you can get the look you want without having to permanently alter your features, whereas highlighting brings out your best features by drawing attention to them using light.
In this course, you'll learn about the different applications, products, and shapes to achieve various looks – from soft and natural to dramatic evening makeup. Using a mix of lessons and video tutorials, we’ll show you the latest tips and techniques for creating a flawless face for yourself or your clients!
This course may be contouring for beginners, but by the end you’ll be an expert! Sign up today to start perfecting your new makeup look.
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Module 1: Preparing The Skin
- Introduction to skin
- Identifying skin types – Dry, Oily, Combination, etc.
- Choosing products
- Understanding the color wheel
- Color correcting
- Using concealer
- Matching foundations for every skin tone and ethnicity
- Identifying face shapes
Module 2: Highlighting With Cream
- Benefits of using creams
- Cream vs. Powder highlighter
- Creating a map for symmetry
- Measuring facial zones
- Choosing tools for cream highlighters
- Choosing cream products
- Color choices for all skin tones
- Applying cream highlighter
Module 3: Contouring With Cream
- Benefits of using creams for contouring
- Pros and cons of cream contours
- Choosing contouring products
- Color choices for all skin tones
- Using a facial map for contouring
- Where to place contouring
- Applying cream contouring
Module 4: Contouring With Powder
- Benefits of using powders
- Powder types
- Pros and cons to powders
- Setting with powder
- Choosing tools for powder contouring
- Applying powder contouring
Module 5: Highlighting With Powder
- Benefits of using powder highlighters
- Setting with powder highlighter
- Discover the power of reflection
- Types of powder highlighters
- Choosing tools for powder highlighting
- Color choices for all skin tones
- Applying powder highlighters
Who is this course for?
- Anyone who wants to learn about the hottest trends in makeup right now
- People who desire a more youthful and vibrant appearance
- Anyone who wants to learn how to enhance their natural features
- Those who want to know what makeup and tools are best for them
- Experienced makeup artists who want to raise their standards by taking their skills to the next level
Career path
- Reach higher levels as a professional makeup artist
- Improve your personal skill set, and help friends
- Share your skills on a beauty blog, YouTube channel or Instagram
- Consult with individual clients, training them in the art of the contour
You will be required to complete each lesson in full, and answer exams at the end of each course module. If your pass rate exceeds 55% on each exam then you are eligible to access a certificate of achievement or other accreditation options to recognize your achievement.
Most of our courses will earn you credits through Continuing Education (CE) / Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CE/CPD points are accepted and recognized by professional member bodies and academic institutions across the US and internationally.
All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (www.icoes.org) and the The International Association of Private Career Colleges (www.iapcc.org). When successfully completing a course, students can choose to purchase an ICOES certificate that recognizes the achievement, from this third-party institution.
Stefani Carol
Expertise: Makeup
Stefani Carol is a business owner, makeup artist and international educator. She has years of experience in the world of beauty cosmetics. She’s a licensed cosmetologist in the US, certified in HD, bridal and custom blending, brow threading, lash extensions, and even body painting. Stefani is addicted to seeing others succeed and has created her own beauty school where she has inducted hundreds of students into the world of cosmetology. Stefani is also obsessed with lashes… so much so that she created her very own lash products. Throughout her career, she has represented brands including Chanel, NARS Cosmetics, and Anastasia Beverly Hills.
Contouring & Highlighting Expert 
9176 Students. ICOES Accredited. IAPCC and CPD Certified.
9176 Students.
ICOES Accredited.
IAPCC and CPD Certified.
Highlighting and contouring aren’t just fancy techniques used by celebrities and professional makeup artists – they’re an absolute MUST for any makeup fan. Contouring will sculpt, slim, and define your face, so you can get the look you want without having to permanently alter your features, whereas highlighting brings out your best features by drawing attention to them using light.
In this course, you'll learn about the different applications, products, and shapes to achieve various looks – from soft and natural to dramatic evening makeup. Using a mix of lessons and video tutorials, we’ll show you the latest tips and techniques for creating a flawless face for yourself or your clients!
This course may be contouring for beginners, but by the end you’ll be an expert! Sign up today to start perfecting your new makeup look.
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Module 1: Preparing The Skin
- Introduction to skin
- Identifying skin types – Dry, Oily, Combination, etc.
- Choosing products
- Understanding the color wheel
- Color correcting
- Using concealer
- Matching foundations for every skin tone and ethnicity
- Identifying face shapes
Module 2: Highlighting With Cream
- Benefits of using creams
- Cream vs. Powder highlighter
- Creating a map for symmetry
- Measuring facial zones
- Choosing tools for cream highlighters
- Choosing cream products
- Color choices for all skin tones
- Applying cream highlighter
Module 3: Contouring With Cream
- Benefits of using creams for contouring
- Pros and cons of cream contours
- Choosing contouring products
- Color choices for all skin tones
- Using a facial map for contouring
- Where to place contouring
- Applying cream contouring
Module 4: Contouring With Powder
- Benefits of using powders
- Powder types
- Pros and cons to powders
- Setting with powder
- Choosing tools for powder contouring
- Applying powder contouring
Module 5: Highlighting With Powder
- Benefits of using powder highlighters
- Setting with powder highlighter
- Discover the power of reflection
- Types of powder highlighters
- Choosing tools for powder highlighting
- Color choices for all skin tones
- Applying powder highlighters
Who is this course for?
- Anyone who wants to learn about the hottest trends in makeup right now
- People who desire a more youthful and vibrant appearance
- Anyone who wants to learn how to enhance their natural features
- Those who want to know what makeup and tools are best for them
- Experienced makeup artists who want to raise their standards by taking their skills to the next level
Career path
- Reach higher levels as a professional makeup artist
- Improve your personal skill set, and help friends
- Share your skills on a beauty blog, YouTube channel or Instagram
- Consult with individual clients, training them in the art of the contour
Stefani Carol
Expertise: Makeup
Stefani Carol is a business owner, makeup artist and international educator. She has years of experience in the world of beauty cosmetics. She’s a licensed cosmetologist in the US, certified in HD, bridal and custom blending, brow threading, lash extensions, and even body painting. Stefani is addicted to seeing others succeed and has created her own beauty school where she has inducted hundreds of students into the world of cosmetology. Stefani is also obsessed with lashes… so much so that she created her very own lash products. Throughout her career, she has represented brands including Chanel, NARS Cosmetics, and Anastasia Beverly Hills.
